Reflecting Lights

Immediately after leaving Wal-Mart today, I developed a case of hiccups.  I don’t get the really cute hiccups, you know, the little ones that make the person hop slightly and blush.  No, I get the type that jerk my whole body around, and cause my head to smack against the seat back of the car.  They are very unpleasant, and they continue to get worse as time goes by.  Typically I try to drink some water and hold my breath (at the same time, or as close to the same time as possible), but today I didn’t have any water with me.

Off and on I tried holding my breath during the trip home, but it was to no avail.  We hit every stoplight, the traffic was bad, and the drive was taking twice as long as usual.  I was at my wits end, so out of boredom and desperation I started thinking about some of the hiccup ‘cures’ that were brought up in Azumanga Daioh.  Pressure on my eyes just increased my headache.  But the second one I tried was pulling on my tongue.  Amazingly enough, it worked!  So, if you’re stuck somewhere with the hiccups, and haven’t a drink, give it a try.  It may have just been luck, but it at least worked this time, and for that I’m thankful.