A cardiologist and a mechanic (joke)

bod

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May 27, 2010, 1:41:32 PM5/27/10

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A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley
motorcycle when he spotted a well known cardiologist in his shop. The
cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take
a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey
Doc, want to take a look at this?"

The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was
working on the motorcycle.

The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So,
Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair
any damage, and put them back in and, when I finish, it works just like
new. So how come I make $39,675 a year and you get the really big bucks
($1,695,750) when you and I are doing basically the same work?"

The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the
mechanic....

"Try doing it with the engine running."

Adrian

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May 27, 2010, 1:47:18 PM5/27/10

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bod <bodr...@tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

> A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley
> motorcycle when he spotted a well known cardiologist in his shop.

A gynaecologist decides he's had enough of the NHS, and retires early.
Because he's always enjoyed classic cars, he thinks he might restore a
couple in his retirement - but decides that the best bet is to do some
evening classes first.

First class he does is engine rebuilding. At the end of the course, the
instructor is thanking all of the students and giving them a little pep
talk. He comes over, tells the gynaecologist that he's been very
impressed by the attention to detail, and that he should have no problem
from here on in. "But, just before you go, I'd like to say that I've been
absolutely amazed by one thing. I've seen many, many people rebuild
engines over the years - but you're the first one who's ever done it
entirely through the exhaust pipe"

bod

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May 27, 2010, 1:49:17 PM5/27/10

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Good one, but an oldie. Thanks.

Bod

Adrian

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May 27, 2010, 1:50:16 PM5/27/10

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bod <bodr...@tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

> Good one, but an oldie.

From the man who decided to post the cardiologist joke!

bod

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May 27, 2010, 1:50:57 PM5/27/10

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Well, it was new to me.

Bod

Steve Firth

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May 27, 2010, 2:20:38 PM5/27/10

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bod <bodr...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:

> "Try doing it with the engine running."

So, you know fuck all about cardio-thoracic surgery then?

Figures.

Ian Jackson

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May 27, 2010, 2:38:27 PM5/27/10

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In message <867p6g...@mid.individual.net>, bod
<bodr...@tiscali.co.uk> writes

>A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley
>motorcycle when he spotted a well known cardiologist in his shop. The
>cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take

>look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey Doc,
>want to take a look at this?"
>
>
>The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic
>was working on the motorcycle.
>
>The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So,
>Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair
>any damage, and put them back in and, when I finish, it works just like
>new. So how come I make $39,675 a year and you get the really big bucks
>($1,695,750) when you and I are doing basically the same work?"
>
>The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the
>mechanic....
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>"Try doing it with the engine running."

When they're doing heart operations, don't they often stop the heart
(and use a circulation pump, of course).
--
Ian

bod

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May 27, 2010, 2:48:27 PM5/27/10

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Dunno, it's been a while since I've done one.

Bod