# Hell o' Weenies (October Mini-Rants) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 1, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948 "2023-10-01T07:02:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/261 "2023-10-13T16:30:45Z")
Did you notice the miniature bottle brushes at the bottom of the page? Man, they’ve got kitchen gizmos on the brain over there at medical supply. I’m reminded of a skit I once saw on maybe SNL? Anyhow the male character ends up playing with an old fashioned hand cranked egg beater. And suddenly has a bright idea: “This would make a great sex toy!” And next moment he’s chasing the female character (his GF?) around the kitchen and living room set holding the egg beater business end up and cranking that thing like mad while laughing maniacally. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/262 "2023-10-13T16:33:22Z")
And not just kitchen gizmos. The gynecological cervical brush would be great for mustache grooming! And from the looks of it that disposable vaginal speculum can undoubtedly uncork wine bottles. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/263 "2023-10-13T17:26:26Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > The gynecological cervical brush That sunuvabitch _HURTS_! (When used for its designed purpose.) ---
**Author:** ![PackerMan2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/packerman2/32/2894_2.png) [@PackerMan2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PackerMan2)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/264 "2023-10-13T17:39:10Z")
I think that’s Tom Hanks in Bachelor Party. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/265 "2023-10-13T18:43:42Z")
Now that you mention it, I remember that scene. Yes it was from that film. ---
**Author:** ![slalexan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@slalexan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slalexan)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/266 "2023-10-13T18:43:53Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I _really_ hope you and your husband have a better outcome than that. I really hope so too. My husband is still in shock and I don’t know how to broach the topic of him maybe needing to find a new job with him yet. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/267 "2023-10-13T18:45:17Z")
It is. That’s the technical name for the device used to scrape the cervix in a Pap smear. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/268 "2023-10-13T19:45:28Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > > [@wolfpup](#): > > > > The gynecological cervical brush > > That sunuvabitch _HURTS_! (When used for its designed purpose.) I’ve been assured by a (male) gynecologist, who is, after all, an expert on the female reproductive anatomy, that the cervix has very few pain nerves and that I therefore shouldn’t need any numbing for a cervical biopsy. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/269 "2023-10-13T20:02:32Z")
Perhaps he should lay himself down on the table and let’s see how he likes it being used on him. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/270 "2023-10-13T20:13:10Z")
I think a viable follow-up might be, “How many pain nerves does it take to be intolerable? Because clearly I have at least that many.” ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/271 "2023-10-13T20:26:01Z")
I just rescheduled the procedure with someone who wasn’t the ancient dude they found in a basement somewhere when my gynecologist went on maternity leave, and I told the office manager why. There used to be one fossil in every OB-GYN practice who thought women should keep quiet and do what they’re told; I’m thinking they must have all retired or died (or been killed by a patient whose cervix they just gouged) by now. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/272 "2023-10-13T21:09:59Z")
I’ve never had a male gynecologist and never will, however I’ve heard from other people they can be more gentle than female ones, who maybe take the attitude, “Well I get a period and I’m doing just fine. What’s the problem?” Well now I can’t think of anything to bitch about that’s worse than a cervical biopsy. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/273 "2023-10-13T22:36:14Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > The word “Spatula” really sounds like it ought to be a gizmo gynecologists use I’ve always felt weird about [Spatty](https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=spatty&iax=images&ia=images). > [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > Okay kids, let’s go! > [@nearwildheaven](#): > > Spatula City from the Weird Al movie “UHF”! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/274 "2023-10-13T22:37:19Z")
Home from surgery, zonked on oxycodone. I’m told it went well (a saw pictures of the shredded meat–yuck). Thank og we found this power recliner yesterday! It’s kinda ugly but comfortable, with heat and massage. And marked down from $2500 to $1000, so score. Everyone has be very nice and very helpful. Maybe there’s hope for humanity after all? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/275 "2023-10-13T22:47:31Z")
Hooray for a quick repair! Now comes the slow part. Unfortunately, biology cannot be rushed, only gently encouraged. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/276 "2023-10-13T23:01:47Z")
> [@Spice\_Weasel](#): > > Well now I can’t think of anything to bitch about that’s worse than a cervical biopsy. Just to be clear, this was over 20 years ago! Which was also the last time I saw a male gynecologist, but I can say from experience that women can be extremely unsympathetic and some men very sensitive. @Tride , I’m glad you’re recovering well so far! That was indeed a great deal for a power recliner, and as far as I’ve seen, they’re all more about function than form. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/277 "2023-10-13T23:16:59Z")
> [@Spice\_Weasel](#): > > I’ve never had a male gynecologist and never will Why? My GP is female, and while I admit that early on I had some trepidations that at some point in my medical journey she might have to poke at my nether regions, it’s actually a very silly concern. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/278 "2023-10-13T23:29:36Z")
I have PTSD. From a man. There’s no reason to bring that mess into a situation where I’m already afraid and anticipating pain. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/279 "2023-10-13T23:31:45Z")
That’s different. Not silly at all, and sorry for implying otherwise in your situation. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948/280 "2023-10-13T23:36:02Z")
Oh, you didn’t know. My current GP is a guy so it’s not like I’m against having male medical professionals. I just find it difficult to overcome in that one situation. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-o-weenies-october-mini-rants/990948.md?page=15)