Jesus in the operating room
Oct 12th, 2006 by Ned
The Boston Globe did a story yesterday called Healing the Body to Reach the Soul. It’s part of a series on faith-based initiatives called “Exporting Faith.” On the front page it had this picture, taken from a brochure published by a non-denominational Christian organization, of Jesus guiding the hand of a surgeon in the operating room. Without addressing any of the touchy political or religious implications of an image like this, I think that there is no disputing that this is a darn funny image. I confess to adding the speech balloon above the surgeon’s head, because the picture just begs to be part of a caption contest. First I thought, what would Jesus be saying in a situation like this? But then I thought, no, the real humor is going on in the surgeon’s head. What’s he saying?
“Are your hands clean? Because they look filthy.”
“I’m just saying, we’re only one quick miracle away from two martinis in the surgeon’s lounge.”
You tell me what he’s saying.
“No Jesus, that’s not the soul, that’s the pyloric sphincter.”
“I don’t CARE if isn’t what God intended, this man is getting a baboon’s heart, a sea-captain’s lung, and a Satanist’s duodenum.”
“Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor, not a caption filler.”
“Could you move over? You’re in my light.”
Was it right *here* I was supposed to thrust the lancet?
“Back off, son. You’ll get your turn.”
Can you help me out with some X-ray vision here… or is that just Superman?
“Dammit, I thought I was God.”
“Huh, I didn’t think you existed. I guess I really am going to hell.”
Rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm. Beep. Bzzzzzzzzz. Rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm. Ssssssssss. Rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm-rmm…
Honestly, I would rather have Hot Lips Houlihan assisting.
Sacramental wine is *your* blood. We can NOT use it for a tranfusion.
How can I get copies of this card?
Hi there…I would comment that the Doctor is probably saying,
“without You Lord, I can do nothing”!
Also, I need to get a copy of this print soon. Can you help me?
A copy of this picture (sans the caption) is hanging on the communication board in the operating room where I work. It is so awesome. I too would like a copy. Is it available for purchase?
i would love to get a copy of this for a surgeon i work for . how can i get one?