A Bit Grey With Anatomy, Part 2

Bakery, Health & Body, Massachusetts, Movies & TV, Parents/Guardians, Stupid, USA | Right | December 14, 2010

CONTENT WARNING: This story contains content of a medical nature. It is not intended as medical advice.

(A girl begins to choke on some bread. The mother then proceeds to try and give the daughter some bizarre imitation of the Heimlich Manoeuvre.)

Me: “Ma’am, wait for her to stop coughing before you help her.”

Customer: “What? She’ll die by then!”

Me: “I’m certified in CPR; I know what I’m talking about. It’s not an emergency until she can’t cough. When she can’t cough anymore, I can help her.”

(The customer is now basically punching her daughter in the stomach, and I’m becoming increasingly worried that she is going to injure her. Suddenly, the girl stops coughing.)

Customer: “See, I didn’t need your help. And you know what? I’m certified, too. I watch Grey’s Anatomy every time it’s on!”

This story is part of the Watching-Too-Much-CSI roundup!