Fic rec: To Turn to the Dark Side, Press 3 (SW, gen humor)
The evils of government-run health care.
Category: Star Wars
Title: To Turn To The Dark Side, Press Three
Author: frodogenic
Genre: Humor/General
Rating: Rated: T
Summary: Anakin Skywalker discovers that the worst part about losing his arm
is trying to convince the Republic Health Insurance Agency to pay for it.
Because if anything will turn you to the Dark Side, it's HMOs...
Status: Complete
Excerpt:
"It's always good to be back in one piece, Your Excellency," [Anakin] said. "I certainly don't need any more insurance trouble."
"Indeed," Palpatine agreed. "How is that particular matter proceeding?"
Anakin scowled. "I think the only way I'm ever going to get this mess dealt with is if somebody overthrows the whole blasted bureaucracy."
"Well," Palpatine said sagely, "good things come to those who wait…"
Why it's good:
If you've ever had to deal with a government insurance claim, you will understand exactly what Anakin goes through in this story. (Even if you haven't, you'll laugh -- it's just funnier in that "it's funny 'cause it's TRUE" way if you've been there/done that. Dealing with Medicare on behalf of my grandmother, I frequently wished for the ability to Force-choke someone. (>.<))
Category: Star Wars
Title: To Turn To The Dark Side, Press Three
Author: frodogenic
Genre: Humor/General
Rating: Rated: T
Summary: Anakin Skywalker discovers that the worst part about losing his arm
is trying to convince the Republic Health Insurance Agency to pay for it.
Because if anything will turn you to the Dark Side, it's HMOs...
Status: Complete
Excerpt:
"It's always good to be back in one piece, Your Excellency," [Anakin] said. "I certainly don't need any more insurance trouble."
"Indeed," Palpatine agreed. "How is that particular matter proceeding?"
Anakin scowled. "I think the only way I'm ever going to get this mess dealt with is if somebody overthrows the whole blasted bureaucracy."
"Well," Palpatine said sagely, "good things come to those who wait…"
Why it's good:
If you've ever had to deal with a government insurance claim, you will understand exactly what Anakin goes through in this story. (Even if you haven't, you'll laugh -- it's just funnier in that "it's funny 'cause it's TRUE" way if you've been there/done that. Dealing with Medicare on behalf of my grandmother, I frequently wished for the ability to Force-choke someone. (>.<))