Billy the Kid
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There is a medical distinction between ‘Guts’ and ‘Backbone’.
We've heard colleagues referring to people with ‘Guts’ or with ‘Backbone’.
Do they, however, know the difference between them?
Here’s the official distinction; straight from the British Medical Journal:
GUTS - Is arriving home late, after a night out with the lads, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the ‘GUTS’ to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?”
BACKBONE - Is coming home late after a night out with the lads, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and having the ‘BACKBONE’ to say: “You're next, Chubby.”
I trust this clears up any confusion.
Medically speaking, there is no difference in outcome; both are fatal.
Jason I Green, MD
We've heard colleagues referring to people with ‘Guts’ or with ‘Backbone’.
Do they, however, know the difference between them?
Here’s the official distinction; straight from the British Medical Journal:
GUTS - Is arriving home late, after a night out with the lads, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the ‘GUTS’ to ask: “Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?”
BACKBONE - Is coming home late after a night out with the lads, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and having the ‘BACKBONE’ to say: “You're next, Chubby.”
I trust this clears up any confusion.
Medically speaking, there is no difference in outcome; both are fatal.
Jason I Green, MD