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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a strange medical exam to emphasize his looks.
In plain terms
He says his doctor put a finger in his mouth during an exam.
What can you take from it?
Absurd details reinforce the theme of being ugly.

Where it applies

  • describing physical traits
  • medical visits

Putting it to work

  • exaggerating stories
  • creating characters

Questions to consider

  • What makes a story believable?
  • How do you tell funny stories?

Another view

The joke is nonsensical and lacks logic.

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