Table 5 Depictions of gout as humorous or embarrassing (n=44 films and television episodes)
Portrayal | Total (N=44) | Historical setting N=20 | Modern-day setting N=24 | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Funny/humorous | 26/44, 59% | 7/20, 35% | 19/24, 79% | Howard Wolowitz: “Oh, her gout’s flaring up. Turns out an apple pie a day does not keep the doctor away.” (The Big Bang Theory, S7Ep9, CBS) |
Luci: “Down the hatch, gouty. Keep this up and you’ll be gravely ill in no time.” (Disenchantment, S2Ep7, Netflix) | ||||
Embarrassing | 22/44, 50% | 11/20, 55% | 11/24, 46% | Richard Bucket: “Gout! But that’s worse than a fungus infection.” (Keeping Up Appearances, S4Ep9, BBC) |