I am the self-proclaimed queen of inappropriate laughter. Really. While it has been several months since my last spell of such laughter, it's been a life-long struggle.
Yesterday, I went to the dentist here in Italy. It has taken me over a year to work up the courage- both due to my mild dental phobia, schedule conflicts (not really) and general inexplicable inertia.
The office is clean and modern. Being who I am, I checked for signs of sterilization and am pleased to report all appears to be clean. (Note the use of the word appears.)
So far, so good, then the dentist walked in.....he is handsome, has a nice smile (of course)and a kind demeanor. Then, my mind did a terrible thing- it jumped to the idea that he looks like George Oscar Bluth (GOB from Arrested Development)! At first I giggle, then all out laughter ensues, clearly inappropriate behavior at the dentist office. I sit down in the chair and get a sip of water....no change.
He and his assistant start to work on replacing an old filling and I am shaking with the giggles! I am sure they thought I was crazy! I could not use any of my coping techniques such as: 1) act like you are crying 2) act like you are coughing and the best one-3) excuse yourself from the situation.
I struggled to keep my eyes forward and listen to the music on my ipod. I could not look at him- especially when he put on the surgical mask!
I suspect it is out of my system and I should be safe for the next visit. I hope so anyway. You know, at least I am no longer plagued by hearing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in my head constantly....now I just listen to that on the ipod : )
Yesterday, I went to the dentist here in Italy. It has taken me over a year to work up the courage- both due to my mild dental phobia, schedule conflicts (not really) and general inexplicable inertia.
The office is clean and modern. Being who I am, I checked for signs of sterilization and am pleased to report all appears to be clean. (Note the use of the word appears.)
So far, so good, then the dentist walked in.....he is handsome, has a nice smile (of course)and a kind demeanor. Then, my mind did a terrible thing- it jumped to the idea that he looks like George Oscar Bluth (GOB from Arrested Development)! At first I giggle, then all out laughter ensues, clearly inappropriate behavior at the dentist office. I sit down in the chair and get a sip of water....no change.
He and his assistant start to work on replacing an old filling and I am shaking with the giggles! I am sure they thought I was crazy! I could not use any of my coping techniques such as: 1) act like you are crying 2) act like you are coughing and the best one-3) excuse yourself from the situation.
I struggled to keep my eyes forward and listen to the music on my ipod. I could not look at him- especially when he put on the surgical mask!
I suspect it is out of my system and I should be safe for the next visit. I hope so anyway. You know, at least I am no longer plagued by hearing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in my head constantly....now I just listen to that on the ipod : )
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Beyond hysterical!