Tim Dowling recalls high school joke with classmate Jimmy Tremarelli
Former student Tim Dowling shares a story about a private joke he and his classmate Jimmy Tremarelli performed in high school.
The Doctor Pretence Begins
Dowling and Tremarelli met in several classes during their time at the same high school. Whenever they passed each other in the hall, one would nod while calling the other by a doctor title. They continued this interaction for three years without ever having a normal conversation.
Elaborate Role Play Details
At times Tremarelli would approach Dowling and claim to have a medical case requiring an opinion. Dowling would respond by telling him to call his secretary before they parted ways. Students walking past them ignored the pair as they pretended to consult in the corridor.
Joke Ends After Graduation
The two friends never saw each other again after finishing their education. Dowling says he still thinks of the experience when he feels a similar commitment to a joke that has run its course.
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