Back Trouble
Mervyn (pictured) had been putting up with a sore back for years; his health insurance didn’t cover chiropractor visits.True, he wasn’t real active, didn’t dance or play basketball, but even if he had to pay for it himself, he was going to see the chiropractor and get this kink in his back straightened out.
You Should Have Used Sunblock
Jimmy’s wife was alternating between trying to comfort him and being angry that he hadn’t used the sunblock she so carefully gave him before the offshore fishing trip. “What if you get skin cancer from the sunburn? We don’t have insurance. What would I tell my friends–my husband died of cancer of the face?”
No Suppressed Feelings
When some Montana residents were asked by the pollsters how their new Federally Mandated health insurance programs were working out compared to their previous health care plan, one said “Fair,” two refused to comment, while two showed their appreciation without uttering a word . . .
Busted Flipper
While playing girls’ football (Soccer), Cynthia had suffered a broken arm. Her teammates jokingly referred to it as her busted flipper. As things turned out, her new government mandated insurance policy that cost more than her old policy didn’t cover busted flippers or any sports injuries, as well as quite a few other things . . .
Keeping His Head Above Water
Michael, when asked, “How Y’all doing, Mikey?” always tried to sound positive, but between an acrimonious divorce, spousal and child support, losing his insurance and an expensive new girlfriend–not to mention the payments on his Corvette and bass boat–was barely keeping his head above water . . .