Would you like fluids with that?

[Stinky The Clown]

What fluid would you like with your steak?

I always enjoy a nice fluid with my meal.



Sparkly was on the couch for a couple of days with a cold. She observed that she needed to maintain her intake of fluids. That actually meant she was asking for water and tea and the occasional diet beverage.

Why is it the only time we call wet stuff "fluids" is when we're sick?

"Drink plenty of fluids!" said the advice nurse, cheerfully, on the phone.

As opposed to what? Solids?

[hippywife]

1. I usually only use the word fluid

when I'm talking about my car. :rofl:

Hope Sparkly feels much better very soon. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

2. haha! That's what I think of when I think 'fluids"

Good vibes to Sparkly ..


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[MadBadger]

3. I always think of Dr Strangelove

[Warpy]

4. Well, it can also be soup, Jello, and ice cream

Ice cream is great with a sore throat.

The alternative word is "liquids."

After all, telling somebody to drink plenty of water isn't always productive since it's overly restrictive. Using a collective noun is better because it includes all qualifying foods.

[trud]

5. ginger ale

Mom always brought out the ginger ale. I learned later ginger calms the stomach or something.