Finding Laughter in the Rarest Places
Rarely Serious
The Newsletter That Makes Neuros Laugh
“If laughter is medicine, we’re overdue for a refill!”
Table of Contents
Editor’s Note: “Welcome to Our Rare Rodeo”
Meme of the Month: “Doctor said what?!”
Deep Dive: Top 5 Funniest Things About Living With Rare Disease (Science Edition)
Clinic Comedy: Scenes Only a Patient Can Understand
Doc on the Drones
Gallery: Original Art Inspired by Side Effects
Community Roasts: Best Quotes From Our Crew
Breaking: Weirdest Medical News of the Month
Closing Laugh: “Prescription: Joy, Once Daily”
This Ain’t Us
1. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Our Rare Rodeo
Hey y’all,
We’re kicking off the world’s first rare disease newsletter designed for maximum giggles and mid-appointment snorts. If you live with rare disease like me you know it’s anything but boring. It’s surreal, it’s random, and sometimes the tears of pain can even turn to laughter. Sometimes NEED to.
In this troubled path we have to walk daily it helps to find humor,laugh at ourselves and just sometime cope. So humor+art+community = survival. Fits us like a new pair of boots.
JUST DON’T FORGET from here on it will be RARELY SERIOUS!
This very first issue we out-research the “big guys,” roast the system, and share inside jokes you won’t see anywhere else. Pull up a chair, grab a snack (unless you’re NPO), and let’s get weird together.
—“The Rare Rodeo Team”
And It Grow’s Hair?
2. Meme of the Month: “Doctor said what?!”
Doc: “Have you tried not thinking about it?”
Patient: “If only distraction cured demyelination.”Doc: “I learned about this in medical school... 20 years ago.”
Patient: “Then I need your PhD in nostalgia.”
We take reader submissions—send us your best screenshot, video, or hand-drawn gag!
3. Deep Dive: Top 5 Funniest Things About Living With Rare Disease (Science Edition)
Side Effects Bingo
You haven’t really “played” until your daily chart rivals Vegas odds.Medical Lingo Roulette
“Idiopathic” means I don’t know and you don’t either, Doc.Expert Visits
You see specialists so rare even Google can’t spell their name.Unlimited Ice Packs & Swag
Forget merch—what about limited-edition heating pads shaped like tacos?Diagnosis Delay Olympics
Your records are so thick, the clerk has biceps.
Science confirms: Laughter increases immune function and your chance of being that unforgettable patient. Want more proof? Listen to our latest podcast: "Laughing Gas"—where we prank-call our neurologist (spoiler: she laughs too).
Out of Network?
4. Clinic Comedy: Scenes Only a Patient Can Understand
That moment in the waiting room when you realize your “urgent” appointment is less urgent than a snail on vacation.
The joy of explaining again why a “rare neurological thing” can mean you forget your own ZIP code—but remember every nurse’s birthday.
The beauty of “pre-authorization” paperwork: You cross your fingers, your toes, and your insurance agent’s party lines.
If you’ve ever worn two gowns at once (for dignity… and warmth), this section’s for you!
5. FDA Approval Update: "Doc on the Drones" Gets Green Light
BREAKING: “Doc on the Drones” Launches—Your Next Checkup Arrives by Air!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 15, 2025) – Medical offices nationwide are abuzz (or should we say, ab-drone?) as the FDA gives the green light to “Doc on the Drones”—a fleet of zippy quadcopters ready to revolutionize your next checkup, without you ever leaving the couch.
How It Works:
Simply log in to your healthcare portal, schedule a “Drone Drop-In,” and await arrival. Your MediDrone will land safely on your porch (or balcony, fire escape, or nearest available pet-free landing zone). Just follow the easy guide:
Open the drone’s kit
Swab, prick, or sample as directed
Deposit samples in the secure drone compartment
Grin for your selfie and wave goodbye!
The Numbers Are Flying:
Early adopters reported a 47% reduction in stress-induced blood pressure spikes and a 65% uptick in “drone delivery selfies.” One user stated, “It’s the first time I’ve looked forward to giving a blood sample… or waving at a robot!”
Insurance Response:
Insurers claim, “Drones are cheaper than waiting rooms. Less small talk, more sky-time? We’re in!”*
Patient Reactions:
“I always wanted Amazon Prime, but for bloodwork.” – Patient #1
“The drone gave me a sticker, then took off with my cholesterol panel.” – Patient #2
“My dog’s suspicious, but I’m impressed.” – Patient #3
Medical Community Chimes In:
Dr. Janet Clipboard notes, “Drones can’t prescribe, but they don’t lose pens. That’s progress.”
The Fine Print:
Coming soon to a no-fly zone near you—pending FAA approval, weather, and your willingness to chase your test kit down the street.
Disclaimer: This is a work of satire. “Doc on the Drones” isn’t real… yet. But the future’s always one giggle away
6. Gallery: Original Art Inspired by Side Effects
See what medical weirdness looks like under a brush or captured by ?
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7. Community Roasts: Best Quotes From Our Crew
“My last prescription cost more than a used car—thank goodness they threw in a coupon!”
“The support group asked me what’s new. I said, new insurance denial and found a new flavor of pudding.”
“When in doubt, blame the neurons.”
Share your favorite quote, roast, or medical fail—we’ll turn it into shareable art next issue.
8. Breaking: Weirdest Medical News of the Month
“Texan neurologist develops rare disease TikTok dance—nobody can follow it, but it’s FDA-approved for fun.”
“Insurance finally covers ‘laughter therapy’—as long as you first fail crying therapy.”
Submit your weird news clippings, or memes!
Cover The Window or Me?
9. Closing Laugh: “Prescription Joy, Once Daily”
If life gives you rare symptoms, make rare memes. If insurance gives you lemons, make a lemonade watercolor and charge double.
Subscribe, share, and add your voice—the more you laugh, the better the medicine.
See you next month.
Stay Rare, Stay Serious… about Fun!
Disclaimer:
All information in this newsletter comes from my personal experience with CIDP, community stories, and research—it is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not a medical professionals and do not give medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. What works for one person may not work for another. We respect your privacy and only share stories with permission.
Richard and Margaret
www.cidpedia.net
Note: All images featured here are original creations by our in-house art team (that’s us or a good friend!)—each piece inspired by real rare disease life. If you love a design please reach out.
Still Not Us
That’s it for this week.
Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always be nice.