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Well, a blind woman won Master Chef USA a few years back, so....

From what I recall hearing recently*, there's a number of Americans who feel as though their doctor "didn't do anything" unless they prescribe something to treat their infection. They also rated the non-prescribing doctors as being less caring/concerned for their health. Combine that bit of psychological weirdness with the time it takes to confirm a bacterial infection and the overuse of antibiotics actually kind of makes sense (if we ignore those pesky antibiotic resistant bacteria, of course).

*ETA: Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with increased patient satisfaction with emergency department visits for acute respiratory tract infections.

Antibiotic use for emergency department patients with acute diarrhea: Prescribing practices, patient expectations, and patient satisfaction. (Note the patient satisfaction rates.)

Understanding the culture of prescribing: qualitative study of general practitioners' and patients' perceptions of antibiotics for sore throats

Cantankerous, aren't we? You could routinely see her mincing, plating, etc. so I think her victory was fair.

One of my friends is a huge fan of your work! He even has a framed Wavy Gravy poster prominently displayed by his front door. A few years ago, he got in touch with Michelle, worked some sort of magic, and managed to get his hands on a copy of Saint Misbehavin'. He had a living room screening party for some of his friends, and I was lucky enough to be invited. As someone who is a cynical pessimist by nature, I was completely and totally taken aback by how much love and compassion you seem to have for everyone, everywhere.

Since that day, I have wanted to ask you one question: How do you do it?

I just read your comment about children being batteries that suck the energy out of you. It totally made me think that this joke was meant to be a different kind of horrible. I'm impressed!