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On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 1:55 am, my father Frank’s right hand went numb. At the time, Frank was upstairs alone in bed watching his TV favorite, Seinfeld. It was episode number 16, The Chinese Restaurant.
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On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 1:55 am, my father Frank’s right hand went numb. At the time, Frank was upstairs alone in bed watching his TV favorite, Seinfeld. It was episode number 16, The Chinese Restaurant.
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The Stroke
Thought Clots, Apraxia and Must See TV
On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 1:55 am, my father Frank’s right hand went numb. At the time, Frank was upstairs alone in bed watching his TV favorite, Seinfeld. It was episode number 16, The Chinese Restaurant.
For better or worse, the Seinfeld series was and is the primary allegorical reference for Frank’s social and personal life. It powers his conversations and defines his dilemmas. Mention annoying dogs to Frank — he’ll recall Seinfeld episode 111, The Engagement — Elaine can’t sleep because of a barking dog. Kramer says he knows someone who can "fix her problem." So does Frank. Mention Crab Bisque or Mexican Chicken Chili — episode 116, The Soup Nazi. “No soup for you,” Frank will say. Tight underwear? episode 33, The Fix Up. "My boys can swim."
As Elaine tried to steal an eggroll, the numbness crept up Frank’s arm....
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