So, I have a question. If, hypothetically, one were in a foreign country, and one were tired and hungry and didn't speak the language. And one had gone to the NSAID aisle, but had managed to purchase the equivalent of suppository baby Tylenol, rather than, you know, adult meds to be taken orally, is there a way to salvage the situation? Hypothetically. For a friend.

One might go in search of an extremely understanding baby.

aaaand billytea just won the internets

What strategies are on the table for dealing with this? Using the meds by calculating the correct doseage and placing the correct amount in the rectum? Or trying to go back to the store to find a more, shall we say, appetizing product?

I am not going back to the store. Language issues. It was not so expensiveve that I can't call it a loss.

Since, you know, baby, they're not very big. I have certainly swallowed larger pills. Would horrible things happen if I took them orally?

My guess is that they're formulated to be absorbed rectally, not through the stomach.

The internet seems to believe that it's not a good idea, but I can't tell you anything from personal experience.

Dana, you made me laugh embarrassingly in the lobby of the hostel. I hope you're proud of yourself.

I believe that is all Dana needs to have a good day.

I think it would justify my going back to bed, personally.

{{{Bitches}}} I'm sorry so many of you are having less-than-optimal days.

Steph, you're not the only one who sees a problem, but you might be the only one IN YOUR OFFICE who does. Screw 'em.