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Wonder Why

(7,338 posts)
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 02:36 PM Jun 11

Some doctors trump has seen lately. Some of the most brilliant doctors in history

Dr. John H. Watson Sherlock Holmes series The loyal friend and chronicler of Sherlock Holmes, known for his intelligence and steady demeanor.

Dr. Victor Frankenstein Frankenstein A scientist who creates a living being from dead matter, representing the dangers of unchecked ambition.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter Red Dragon A brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, known for his cunning and psychological insight.

Dr. Jekyll Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde A doctor who creates a potion that transforms him into his evil alter ego, Mr. Hyde, exploring the duality of human nature.

Dr. Gregory House House

Dr. Derek Shepherd Grey's Anatomy

Dr. Shaun Murphy The Good Doctor

Dr. John "Bones" McCoy Star Trek

Dr. Meredith Grey Grey's Anatomy

Dr. John Carter ER

Dr. Hawkeye Pierce MAS*H

Dr. Jack Shepard Lost

Dr. John Dolittle Doctor Dolittle

Dr. Yuri Zhivago Doctor Zhivago

Hippocrates: Introduced the idea that diseases have natural causes, moving away from superstitions.

Edward Jenner: His work led to the eradication of smallpox and laid the groundwork for modern vaccines.

Elizabeth Blackwell: Paved the way for women in medicine, opening doors for future generations of female physicians.

Avicenna: His emphasis on the scientific method and clinical trials advanced medical practices significantly.

Galen: His writings on anatomy and physiology were authoritative for centuries, influencing medical education.

All of them said "He's nuts"

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Some doctors trump has seen lately. Some of the most brilliant doctors in history (Original Post) Wonder Why Jun 11 OP
Dr Pepper and his many, many store brand associates. Norrrm Jun 11 #1
The only kind of doctor we want him to see Freddie Jun 11 #2
Call in the Exorcist - STAT! Totally Tunsie Jun 11 #3
Dr. Demento too. maveric Jun 11 #4
OMG. When I was at UCLA, I went downstairs to the cafeteria vapor2 Jun 11 #5
If he really is sick, Donald can call his faith healers. Norrrm Jun 11 #6
Dr. Nick Riviera cloudbase Jun 11 #7
Dr. McCoy's first name is Leonard, not John. Miguelito Loveless Jun 11 #8
A fictional doctor is competent? Oxymoron. Someone who doesn't exist is not competent. Wonder Why Jun 11 #10
Subtle humor is lost on some folk. Miguelito Loveless Jun 11 #11
Too deeply buried but a recommendation anyway. Wonder Why Jun 12 #12
An episode of House w/Trump as the patient would be so good. flvegan Jun 11 #9
Seeing Dr.Wu to often. Prairie_Seagull Jun 12 #13

vapor2

(5,103 posts)
5. OMG. When I was at UCLA, I went downstairs to the cafeteria
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 02:55 PM
Jun 11

and Dr Demento was there and maybe 40-50 students doing the bunny hop. Good days

Miguelito Loveless

(6,021 posts)
8. Dr. McCoy's first name is Leonard, not John.
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 04:59 PM
Jun 11

And most of those doctors, though fictional, are competent.

Miguelito Loveless

(6,021 posts)
11. Subtle humor is lost on some folk.
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 11:13 PM
Jun 11

Even doctors who are fictionally competent would never certify the Child Rapist as “healthy”, in body or mind.

flvegan

(66,634 posts)
9. An episode of House w/Trump as the patient would be so good.
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 05:11 PM
Jun 11

How many times can House call him an idiot in a one hour episode anyway?

His "everybody lies" base of diagnosis would need some work. "Everybody lies, but that's literally ALL this idiot does. He just lies."

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