• nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    Even around the turn of the 20th century doctors were way cooler than they are now. “Hey doc, my shoulder hurts” “no problem, take this cocaine”. Hey doc , I’m sad since my husband left me". "No problem, here’s some heroin ".

    Now they’re all a bunch of nerds who care about evidence and peer review and shit.

  • Plague Doctor Pros: Rockin’ the plague doctor look, opium (if you’re rich). Cons: Bloodletting, mercury-based medicines.

    Modern Doctor Pros: Antiobiotics that cure the plague in short order, no mercury or bloodletting. Cons: No opium, even if you’re rich. Americans must consider death by plague vs. paying the high deductible.

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      2 days ago

      Don’t forget the sweet smell of potpourri-infused decomposition. That was the whole point of the long mask.

    • PugJesus@lemmy.worldOPM
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      3 days ago

      You are clearly afflicted with insanity, let me flog your humors with this mint leaf

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        Only one herb?? Ha get lost! Even 10 wouldn’t change my mind! Call me a loser all you want, I’ll simp scientific validity any day. A leaf of mint, phuh. No thank you.

  • JackLSauce@lemmy.world
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    The healer class had to be nerfed after the scientific revolution patch. Usually doesn’t affect skins but the bedside manner debuff required them to present in a manner less intimidating to children but sometimes you still get a cool looking hazmat suit