"You're gonna put what in where?" he asked.
"It's really the only way to screen for colon cancer," said the doctor.
He considered not having it done, living in blissful ignorance, but what if he had something? It would be pretty stupid not to have undergone a routine, if uncomfortable, procedure just because it might feel embarrassing. He agreed and they set up an appointment.
A few days later, he got his prep instructions in the mail.
Clear fluids? Fine.
A large glass of water every hour? Damn.
Uncontrollable diarrhea. Oh boy...
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