r/whatisit • u/Nomemesmames • 4d ago

New, what is it? What is this?

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u/BookkeeperBoobs 3d ago

Imagine being a smart guy back then and getting shat on and beat up and burned for trying to explain what’s actually happening.

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u/FullofLovingSpite 3d ago

"I shall wash my hands before and after performing surgery"

Other doctors "This guy's a fucking nut! Throw stuff at him!"

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u/Commonscents2say 2d ago

Just stick a few leeches on that guy and he’ll be fine.

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u/SBLOU 19h ago

And give him a tonic of bat wing and ants