PARKINSON’S AFTER DARK · FRIDAY · DF017

My Body Has Been Recalled. No Replacement Parts Available.

August 28, 2026Parkinson’s, Medicalization & Dark Humor7 min read

Medicine can measure what malfunctions, but somewhere between diagnosis and treatment the person can start feeling like defective equipment with excellent paperwork.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE:

A defect has been identified in certain Richie Pikunis units manufactured in the early 1970s. Affected models may exhibit stiffness, delayed startup, unpredictable movement, reduced facial animation, occasional software freezes and language inappropriate for a medical waiting room.