Has anyone else noticed how many puns we make during surgeries just to lighten the mood? Last week, I asked if we were ready to ‘get this show on the road!’ while prepping a golden retriever for a knee surgery. The techs were rolling their eyes, but it helps alleviate some of the stress, doesn’t it; what are your favorite surgical jokes?
, I can totally relate! I cracked a joke about ‘getting to the root of the problem’ during a dental procedure last week, and the techs just stared at me. I get it lightens the mood, but sometimes it just feels like we’re forcing it.
I’ve found that throwing in a quick, relevant pun right before the procedure can ease everyone’s nerves — like saying we’re about to make ‘purr-fect’ incisions. It’s all about timing, though; if it feels forced, maybe just stick to light chats instead — what’s the craziest thing you’ve heard from a client that cracked everyone up?
You’re right, those puns can definitely lighten the mood; i once joked about ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ during a surgery, and it really broke the tension. @kelly_t92, have you ever tried a pun right before the anesthesia kicks in? Could be a fun experiment.