If you’re a regular reader, you probably know that I’m currently being treated for a spinal injury.
Selecting a clinic from the ample choice available in Antwerp proved difficult, but this photo on
one of their websites immediately convinced me. Just look at the way this ‘patient’ and male nurse
are smiling at each other: when were you last treated with so much ‘adoration’? Little did I know
the clinic paid a Serbian soccer player (left) and a model (right) for this fake PR shot. Reality check:
I’m being treated by Antwerp ‘Helga’ (her name says it all) and many patients arrive in wheelchairs.
So much for my “gay nurse” fantasy. How’s your MD treating you? 
This blog is not affiliated with or endorsed by the city of Antwerp, Belgium.
I’m so sorry … that’s a rather superb piece of advertising.
Comment by Di — August 26, 2007 @ 3:10 am
False advertising! Too bad. But you might recover more quickly if Helga’s all you’ve got to work with…
You crack me up.
Comment by Pamela — August 26, 2007 @ 9:23 am
@Pamela: glad I made you laugh
To be honest, I even ended up in a weird discussion with “Helga” on who knew most about anatomy (advice: don’t try to beat the pros), but you’re right: it wouldn’t be helpful if I were surrounded by Barbie and Ken lookalikes.
@Di: It sure is a great photo. Imagine: they actually paid a famous Antwerp soccer player (he’s Serbian, guess many people in Antwerp will know his face/name) to pose as a “satisfied patient” on the front page of the clinic’s website. The look of sheer adoration on (both) their faces is stunning indeed.
Comment by Peter — August 26, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
This would work better for me if the soccer player was the “nurse” in the photo, but hey, we’ve got to show off his tanned thighs, now don’t we? : )
Comment by V-Grrrl — August 27, 2007 @ 12:26 pm
You know, this Belgian/Serbian soccer player is actually a star locally. And yes, his legs are really worth millions - I wonder how much the clinic had to pay for this endorsement (they actually treat sports injuries).
Anyway, this may explain why my medical bills are so high. I’m getting treated in a place endorsed by a “star”
Comment by Peter — August 27, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
well. I’ve never heard of words ‘gay’ and ’serbian’ used in the same sentence before
Comment by Drasko — October 15, 2007 @ 5:43 am
Neither did I, Drasko. Being openly gay and living in Serbia is not very obvious [http://www.google.com/search?q=serbia+homophobia].
While this soccer player (I do know his name) is obviously as straight as they come, this is one of those rare “straight shots” with an unintentional but very striking homo-erotic overtone.
Comment by Peter — October 15, 2007 @ 1:02 pm
I’m sorry, but I’d like to do a few squats with the nurse. He’s got a slightly more ’soft’ disposition which would allow me to….
Damn.
I need to go take a shower now before I pervert your blog and take advantage of your cold medicine lethargy. (Is that even a word? Well, it is now.)
C.
Comment by Claudia — November 16, 2007 @ 11:28 pm