So there’s this commercial that has women the interwebz over acting all crazy and “aw, snap, no fuckin’ way, I’d kill him/cut off his balls/kick him out of bed for eternity” and whatnot.
It’s a PSA from CBS and it’s about 15 seconds long. Just a guy, suggesting that scheduling a Pap smear for your loved one for Christmas is a hell of a gift.
Here, watch.
Sort of silly, right? Certainly not what I’d want as my one and only gift for Christmas. But, really, in general? Is it that bad?
Maybe it’s because of my particular relationship dynamic and because of my recent and ongoing cervical issues and cancer scares. But, to me, it seems like a really sweet thing. Caring. Nurturing. Loving.
Certainly not something I’d freak out over.
Christ, I put off having a Pap for EIGHT years. Maybe if I wasn’t such a dumb ass I wouldn’t have all the issues I do now. Maybe if a partner at any point in my life had taken the reins and done it for me I’d be having sex right now instead of healing from a huge biopsy and acting like a crazy bitch from lack of dick. Not that anyone but myself is to blame or responsible for that shit. We should all be taking care of ourselves and doing the preventative tests that keep us healthy. But I certainly wouldn’t sneer at someone giving a shit enough to give me a little push if I’m neglecting to do so.
And, besides…
I’ve gotten a lot of crappy gifts.
A pap smear reminder? Way better than that fuzzy peach and white striped sweater I got one year. Way. Better.
Maybe it is because of my relationship dynamic. I let Taylor pee on me and tell me when I can or can’t get off. I haven’t had tuna casserole in 6 years because he doesn’t like it.
Being taken care of and directed and scheduled and ordered around turns my crank. I know it’s not so for everyone.
But I’d rather see the Pap commercial than another jewelry store one any day.
(Though the appointment AND a pretty bauble would certainly be okay….)
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8 comments to “A Pap Smear in a Pear Tree”
lol, I totally hear where you’re coming from. And I agree, a reminder/suggestion is no big, it’s way crazy to make a big deal out of the suggestion to be healthy and safe.
So I don’t really think the content is off base, but the presentation…maybe a tad. I mean, I think this guy’s tone could’ve been the same if he was doing a commercial on spaying and nuetering your pets. If my guy scheduled an appointment for a pap smear for me the way I schedule a vet appointment for my dog, I would be annoyed. I mean really? What, so I can’t schedule my own medical appointments now?
I just think the commercial would’ve been better off, and more accepted, had it been directed at women, rather than the male population, who (generally) do not have vaginas to get swabbed. I’m surprised so many people have reacted to it though! lol
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Having it as your only gift certainly would be a bummer, but I am with you on this one… it’s a gift that shows you care. Being on birth control pills has forced me to have an annual pap smear since I was 16. But lately, I’ve been having them every 6 months due to my own cervical cancer scares. A lot of women cringe when I say I have my appointment, but for me, it’s a walk in the park. After 2 cervical biopsies and cryosurgery, I’m thankful to just have a pap smear. Women, take care of yourselves!
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Seriously? No tuna casserole for SIX YEARS???
Oh wait, your post wasn’t about that, was it.
But still. Six YEARS. Come to my house and we’ll have tuna casserole. Taylor and W can go eat…I don’t know, whatever guys eat. :-P
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Don’t tell anyone but Taylor is actually a really nice guy. Cuz for TWO years, he ATE my tuna casserole even though he hates it.
And then the shine wore off or something.
Lmao.
I occasionally get leftovers from my mom but, yanno, reheated the chips lose their crunch. *sigh*
I’m not allowed to buy sauerkraut, either.
But the sex rocks!
Oh, wait. I’m not having sex either.
*sob*!
Aww, teh sadness! lol
Tuna Casserole with chips? Crunchy? This is new to me, we make Tuna Noodle. It’s got tuna, fluffy egg noodles, hard boiled egg and halved green olives in it. It’s pretty much the ultimate comfort food. ^-^ Mmmm.
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We do… elbow noodles, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, milk, peas, onions with crushed up potato chips on top. :) Nommy nommy comfort food.
I might cry if J scheduled a PAP for my gift, but if it was along side something else (anything really) I might cry for another reason…knowing he really cares about my health. Honestly, he would do something like this, he is forever making cardiology appointments for me when he is worried about me :) It is a sweet thought when you think about it.
As for casserole…make it and skip the chips and add them when you reheat (in the oven of course). :) You can come to my house and have some anytime :)
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