I watch "The Price Is Right." I admit it, though mostly I just go to that channel to avoid any of the others. When Drew Carey began as host quite a few years ago, he seemed the most awkward and uncomfortable host ever, and over the years he hasn't changed much. When the masking and social distancing began, I think he must have been relieved; he never appeared that comfortable with human contact, at least not close-up encounters.
I have to say he appears to possess more COVID-fear than even medical offices. When the lucky contestant approaches him on stage, he seems to react in horror at the prospect of them approaching and hugging them. He's quick to point to the designated spot for them, saying, "Stand over there, on the dollar sign." When they spin the wheel, there is a similar area for them to stand in. But sometimes in their excitement of the spin, they move several steps in his direction. And he never fails to backpedal the same distance away from them.
(I'm reminded of the words spoken by a medical student friend of my daughter, "I like everything about being a doctor except the sick people."
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