I wrote this several months ago.  I had forgotten about it and it made me laugh.  Upon re-reading it, I remember putting some effort into how to maximize the humor.  I’m not sure that humor analysis is something that is possible, but if you think I could have made it funnier somehow, please let me know how.  I promise not to disagree (out loud).  Heh - even if I disagreed silently, I know how fragile humor can be, so any disagreement I feel will be quite weak.  Was this funny to you anyway?

Hi Dave,

I think your little funny story could be funnier if you had ended the story with “Even diarrhea?” The two sentences after this are watering down your punchline. If you want to show the reactions of the grown-ups, you should do it before the punchline. Rather elaborate before you drop the bomb.

Friendly regards

Leserin