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6. I joked with the tech after she took my blood, "I've been phlebotomized."

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 05:33 AM

23 hrs ago

She just looked at me strangely.

I said, "Ya know. Phlebotomy. Phlebotomist."

Then she laughed, sort of.

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Had some bloodwork today, taken by someone I know [View all] Orrex Monday OP

That may be the second worst joke ever told. Permanut Monday #1

High praise, indeed! Orrex Monday #3

I had only two vials of blood drawn today LetMyPeopleVote Monday #2

I thought it was: Chasstev365 Monday #4

That is the way I've always heard/seen it. 3catwoman3 Monday #5

Well, that ain't the way it happened, I tell ya Orrex 21 hrs ago #9

I joked with the tech after she took my blood, "I've been phlebotomized." Intractable 23 hrs ago #6

I wore my guillotine earrings for a blood draw and they happen to be... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #8

A part of me... littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #7