A couple of weeks ago, I had this toothache that engulfed every moment of my life while it was there. Anyone who has had a toothache would be able to identify the pain that I had to go through.
Yes, but those who haven't had one, are truly lucky and I envy them. I wish no one in this world ever has to bear a toothache. The truly most creative people are those who themselves have never had a toothache, but they find some folks like me who are suffering their heart out and are able to crack their best jokes happily - even while they see the person suffering with the pounding pain!
Just to explain what I just said - I had this huge swelling on my right cheek while my tooth was aching. The infection was bad, it was pounding with pain. I had been to the dentist, yes, but the pain was still there and it took a while for the swelling to come down. But, during those few days of pain, I have heard the best jokes ever! One of them said "Hey, she's put on weight only on one side of her cheek!" Tell that to someone who hasn't been able to put on weight despite trying her hardest and she would be delighted! Well, almost!
Another person said "You look cute with a swollen cheek, Must have it evenly swollen on the other side, you'll look cuter". Now, if this is being said to someone who has the swelling due to pain, you are actually hinting that the person has double the pain!!! :-P
Then there are these set of people who try to diagnose the cause of the toothache. They would say "Hmmm, you had too much chocolate, this is due to that". Or worse still, "Don't you brush your teeth!????"
Amazing - I've heard a good mix of the most tasteless and humourous jokes during this period and truly the jokes would be more memorable for me than the toothache itself !!!
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