Went to the Newrologist today. He was putting me through the heel-to-toe tests, and asked me,
“Go to that back wall and walk toward me on your heels.”
As I got close to him he said, “Go back and do it on your toes.”
I teetered on my heels a moment. I heard Paul McCartney belt “No one will be watching us … go back and do It on your toes.”
Then I realized what the doctor meant. I switched from heels to toes, and started walking backward.
“No,” he said, “You’re making it too hard. Just go back to the wall and do it again but on your toes.”
“Oh!” I spun around, only I was still on my toes and I slammed myself into the wall.
So … points off for that.
5 responses to “Yet Another Neurological Humiliation”
Are you sure these are neurological tests and not DUI screenings?
The reenactment later in the day was just precious. I laughed like Mutley while Steve returned the chachkes and pictures on his desk to their original upright positions.
Caroline – it is the same test.3 – tchotchkes: An inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament. Also, chotchke. This makes up for you remembering who Carol is before I did. You spell like a gentile!
I think even epitomes of neurological perfection would have trouble walking on their heels. Are you sure that’s not some secret medical joke? Because I just tried and all I did was look ridiculous.
Big Dot – No way. In fact I think I’m steadier on my heels. I take shorter steps, like a chinese foot-boung woman.