Lately I’ve been experiencing strange sensations in my arm. Like most people with unknown medical ailments do, I did a little online research and make a diagnosis.
According to my most recent research, there is a chance I may have some form of palsy. The most likely scenario: Saturday Night Palsy. Sounds a lot like Saturday Night Fever and, as near as I can tell, it is somewhat similar while being completely different. In Saturday Night Fever, Tony Manero dons his white suit and black shirt then extends one arm up and the other arm down, very suave. With Saturday Night Palsy one wakes up (usually after drinking a lot of alcohol) to find they’ve slept with their arm in a hanging position. This pinches a nerve and results in Tony Manero’s move, sort of. The main difference being the effected arm is typically paralyzed a bit, the wrist is limp, and medical attention is required.
As I said, there is a chance I may have some form. I haven’t experienced this at all, but I do drink and I do sleep. I can definitely rule out handcuff palsy and honeymoon palsy – I don’t own handcuffs and I’m not honeymooning. I haven’t yet ruled out George Thorogood – I’m pretty sure I’m bad to the bone.