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Fish In Iowa

Posted 05.09.2006 by Grogan (98)
In January of 1997, I decided to go with my aunt from the great state of Washington to Iowa. My aunt was looking to buy a summer house in the Lake Panora area. I had never been to Iowa and I thought it could be fun.

Nothing was out of the ordinary the first night. The second night, we went to a nice place that served an array of foods. Now, normally I really don't eat fish -- I just don't like the flavor or texture for the most part. However, once every few years I get a hair up my butt and order fish. And this night, I had a craving for some halibut.

This halibut would be my undoing.

We had come during a fairly mild winter for Iowa; the temperature during the day was in the high 40's or low 50's. It wasn't too dissimilar from Washington weather. On this night, there was a Midwest electrical storm blowing through. After dinner we headed back to the condo we were staying and I decided to watch the storm from the back porch window.

The storm was marvelous to see -- something we rarely get in Washington. Only once do I ever remember seeing anything even close to this spectacular. I was drinking some coffee while watching the storm; the lightning was great. How it lit everything up was amazing. I felt safe and secure in the comfort of the condo. A couple of hours had passed since dinner and I felt the urge to hit the head. Nothing major, just my normal after dinner/before bed poop.

I finished my coffee and started to look for something to read while doing my constitutional. My bowels started to give me short, stabbing pains. I flipped through a couple of magazines that were already there, trying to find something to spark my interest. This was over the course of just a few minutes; and each minute that passed the pains became worse and worse -- to the point I didn't even care about what I was going to read. I grabbed a copy of National Geographic and made my way very quickly to the place that would soon become my own personal hell.

The pains had become so great I doubled over with each spike in my bowels. I pulled The Man Move -- and none to soon. There was a small turd that had been acting like a cork, holding everything back, and when it busted, a thick goo poured out of my rectum with the force and the fury to rival any sandblaster. This liquid had a gritty texture to it, similar to having sand in your pants at the ocean. I began to tear up from the pain.

Not once during this five-minute ordeal did I even pick up the magazine.

Whatever was in me wanted out, and I was doing the best I could to oblige. I don't recall moaning and whimpering, but my aunt came to the door and asked me if everything was okay.

I told her I would be fine. After what seemed like hours (though it was only about fifteen minutes), I cleaned up, flushed, wearily walked out to the couch, and literally fell down and lay there, exhausted.

Within minutes, the pain was back. I think it had rallied all the other nerves in my body to revolt and provide me with nothing but pain. A mad dash to the bathroom and another torrent of liquid shit. This time, however, there was no texture -- it was just pain and a greasy, water-like substance flowing out of my anus. At this point the pain was so bad, and I was so exhausted, that the tears were flowing. I had never experienced bowel pain like this before; honestly, I had never experienced any pain like this, ever. I've broken many bones. I've even had a couple of compound fractures. But I would have eagerly traded this pain for the time I broke my femur.

Another ten minutes of clean up, and another a slow tread to the couch. I lay there motionless, trying to move as little as possible. My aunt brought me some water, which I was able to choke down. The sliding back door was open, as were a couple of windows; the breeze was cool and refreshing. My senses starting to come back to me, including my sense of smell; and then I realized why the windows were open. The septic smell that I had unleashed in the bathroom was thick in the air throughout the condo. I apologized to my aunt, who took it in stride -- having raised five children, she is a true champ.

After another hour, I was running back into the bathroom with the pain even stronger than it was last time. This time what came out of my rectum was partially off-colored water. It was warm, but not burning. I looked in the toilet before wiping and noticed that it looked mostly like a dirty cup of water, with only a few particles suspended in it. The pain didn't go away this time, though; my bowels felt like the Chinese army was marching in them, single-file with tank support, while they were being shelled by an unknown enemy force. Three hours after this started I passed out in my bed. I was exhausted, a little embarrassed, and still in some pain.

When I awoke the next morning, there was no pain. There was no more urge to poop. Nothing. It was as if it never happened.

My aunt later told me she had been seriously thinking about calling the paramedics because she became so concerned about the sounds I was making while I slept. I surmised I ate some bad fish, and kicked myself in my own ass (fairly gently, as the night before it had taken a brutal beating) for thinking how retarded I was to eat fish that comes from an ocean in Iowa.

It would be almost five years before I ate any fish again.

Two days later, my aunt had found the house she wanted, and we were on a plane home. This was the second time I had flown somewhere with my aunt and gotten food poisoning. I vowed to never travel with her again -- and to this day, I have kept my promise. I'll post my Hawaii story another day.

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.09.2006

"Halibut creates hell-a-butt." Great story.

Dave, where are you getting all this good new talent from? It is certainly fresher than Mr. Grogan's fish.

'Course, this is the third "bad-fish-made-me-shit" story in a row. Do I detect a theme here?

C Everett Poop (560) -- 05.09.2006

I know the feeling because I'm feeling it right now. I stumbled upon a party last night while making my rounds of the base and I ate all sorts of random filipino stuff including fish heads. Or it could have been the 5 mugs of bourbon. Either way, I'm going back to bed.

Shatty Cake (128) -- 05.09.2006

Very vivid story. I liked the Chinese army image especially.

No offense, but your aunt is probably glad you're not traveling with her ever again.

Dr.DammAwful (27) -- 05.09.2006

A good story Grogan. Remember, when in doubt, eat the trout!

doniker (1492) -- 05.09.2006

"this is the third "bad-fish-made-me-shit" story in a row"

I didn't know turkey was a fish.

Shitty Lawyer (not verified) -- 05.09.2006

My boss (from PA) went to law school in Kansas in the 1970's. He likes to tell the story of the time he ordered a tuna dinner in a very nice seafood restaurant and it came to the table in the shape of the can. It sounds like things have only marginally improved in the mid-west as far as seafood is concerned.

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.09.2006

Point well taken, Doniker. Anyway, I wasn't being critical; I just wondered if this was the theme-of-the-week or something.

CC (not verified) -- 05.09.2006

I think each story serves as a warning.You have to be very careful when you shop for food or eat out.If the food is prepared in unsanitary conditions it could give you food poisoning.

doniker (1492) -- 05.09.2006

"You have to be very careful when you shop for food or eat out. If the food is prepared in unsanitary conditions it could give you food poisoning."

no shit.

But unless you live in the kitchen of the restaurant or the storeroom of the grocery store you will never know, so what's your point?

KeepOnCrappin (544) -- 05.09.2006

Ya just walk back in there and take a look, doniker.

Actually, look for a liscense that says they are aproved.

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"KOC -- the Cool Crapper" - Rat Droppings

doniker (1492) -- 05.09.2006

cleanliness and a lisence don't mean shit.

when I was a teenager I worked at a high class restaurant. 25 years ago it cost $50 for 2 people to eat there.
I saw so many crazy things in that kitchen; busy Saturday nights were the worst. I witnessed waiters picking lettuce out of the trash and washing it off to use as garnish when they were out of fresh stuff....amoung other revolting actions.

One time this burnout put like 25 hits of acid in the vat of clam chowder...I don't know if anybody tripped out though.

Double Flush (588) -- 05.09.2006

Yeah, I've also noticed that there are several mentions of fish lately.

That was a truly awesome story. I could almost put myself in your position and feel the story for myself.

doniker, did the high class restaurant ever get in trouble for that stuff?

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Practicing the ancient Chinese art of double flushing... because sometimes, a single flush just isn't enough.

Grogan (98) -- 05.09.2006

Thanks for the compliments to my story writing. It truly is something I never wish to repeat again. I have since been back to Iowa and will stick with the BBQ at least then Im only entitled to the next morning Grogan, which I'm A O.K. with.
doniker: I grew up in a family of chefs and waitresses. In my teenage days worked in a couple of resturants. It happens more often than one would want to think. The Movie Waiting all though extreme, has a base of truth to it. I have heard friends and family tell stories of what they ahve done to bad customers.

GottaGoGirl (2616) -- 05.09.2006

I'm the same way. I generally say that I don't like fish, but every once in a while, I get this craving for fish & chips. There's a British pub not too far from me that has an aweome platter. I think that's halibut, too; never been sick from it.

You have to wonder about a food that ends in "But", dontcha?

AND...what is "the Man Move"? Pray tell.

Grogan (98) -- 05.09.2006

The man move:
In one fluid motion you go from faceing the toilet (more often than not at as fast as you can get there). You begin the turn to sit and downward motion all while sladding off your pants and underwear. Its a very smooth and liquid motion where usually by the time your butt hits the seat your pants simultaniously hit are around your ankles, and whatever demons that want out have begun at that exact same time.
Best way I can describe it. Its the topic of many campfire tales.

GottaGoGirl (2616) -- 05.09.2006

A veritable ballet! I've not had the good fortune to have witnessed this marvel. Maybe someday.

Herr Werner von Poopen (not verified) -- 05.09.2006

Buying fish in a corn-fed, land locked state? An OCEAN fish, no less? You're braver than I.

daphne (3204) -- 05.09.2006

What's sad is that ocean fish is already being suggested to be off limits to pregnant women. The mercury levels, among other metal levels in ocean fish, are higher than they've ever been. It's so sad that this is happening.


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.....hugging bunnies since 1969
www.daphneszoo.com

George Eliot Butterz (244) -- 05.09.2006

I love fish! Where I live in Sydeny they have a ban on eating locally caught harbour fish due to the dioxin levels... everyone's in uproar about it. However, I did nearly die from food poisoning on my birthday last year as per a recent post... awful.


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You can't polish a turd

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.09.2006

So, Eliot, "Finding Nemo" is basically a hoax, because all the tropical fish would die in the Sydney Harbour?

Is is a shame. Y'all have such a lovely Opera House.

Fart Poopie (1256) -- 05.09.2006

Great story, Grogan!
I look forward to reading your Hawaii tale.

Dr.DammAwful (27) -- 05.09.2006

Grogan, never heard of "the man move". What is it called when all hell breaks loose and you don't quite make it, besides messy?

sharty mcfly (211) -- 05.09.2006

heavy metals are half the reason i love tuna, i swear you can taste them sometimes (ha kidding)Great story grogan, and i've performed the man move for many a year without knowing it had a name. I've never failed with the man move, but someimtes when it's an urgent hurry i skip the less essential parts of the movement, i have lost a few top buttons this way. It is interesting that we've had five bad food stories in a row, i have another gem from childhood i ought to write up.

Poop Shooter (597) -- 05.10.2006

Nice story Grogan. I wouldn't eat fish in Iowa anymore or travel with your aunt anymore. Sounds too painful. I do like the "Man Move" technique though. I'll have to remember that next time i'm hurting. Of cource, I think it's more of an instinctual move versus a planned manuver.


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Poop Shooter!

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.10.2006

Grogan, your Aunt wouldn't be named Augusta by any chance, would she?

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 05.10.2006

Dang, that's a bummer. My dad had some similar fun when he ordered the Orange Roughy from a restaurant in Death Valley. He never would have, but the waiter actually recommended it! He had to drop trou and shit on the ground while taking an after-dinner walk, and then ended up having the rest of it come out the other end all night.

Frigging waiters. I never listen to them anymore.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 05.10.2006

Your aunt has been poisoning you, as she secretly dislikes you travelling with her. Or, she makes you "mentally sick", in a sub-concious manner, and your body expresses that in a physical manner.

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.10.2006

Always be suspicious of a restaurant "special." It is probably something that is about to go bad, and they are just pushing it off on you.

If this discussion continues, I may quit going out to eat.

Grogan (98) -- 05.11.2006

My aunt is a crazy fun old lady. She had 5 kids, there is nothing she hasnt seen and thus had to clean. She has also recently tried to get me to go with her and her family back to Iowa in their RV this summer. I told her Ill be there in August to visit a friend and Ill stop by but Im not 'Traveling' with her.

KeepOnCrappin (544) -- 05.11.2006

Last time I got the resturant special, the meat was undercooked, and I had severe intestinal gas.

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"KOC -- the Cool Crapper" - Rat Droppings

The Dumpster (2507) -- 05.11.2006

I would hate to think what KOC's definition of "severe intestinal gas" is like. I have visions of buildings collapsing, mass evacuations, etc.

Lame comment! -1 point
Double Flush (588) -- 05.11.2006

The "Special" at a restaurant usually has the same meaning as "Clearance" at your local Mal-Mart. They are trying to get it out of their way.

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Practicing the ancient Chinese art of double flushing... because sometimes, a single flush just isn't enough.

sharty mcfly (211) -- 05.11.2006

yeah... gas is one thing, but qualifying it as severe intestinal gas sounds like an act of god.

Poop Shooter (597) -- 05.11.2006

"REPENT YE" ...or severe intestinal gas will bequeath your abdomen. This is the Word of God!

I can see his being mentioned in a sermon at church. Good call Sharty McFly


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Poop Shooter!

Mass Methane Machine (23) -- 05.15.2006


That's pretty rough man. I can honestly say that when I had my bout of food poisoning I had performed the "man move". It really is easy and time saving when your bowels can't wait to unleash the demon you have creating hell in your bowels.


Farting strong since 1985...

The Shit Volcano (3543) -- 05.16.2006

Yet another example of a word that doesn't go with fish. Iowa + fish= trouble.

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Broccoli!

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 06.01.2006

I know what you mean man. I'm from Iowa, and I've been there. Better to stick with the beef or pork. That's what we're good at. :)

Lame comment! -1 point
Double Flush (588) -- 06.02.2006

Fried chicken and pork BBQ! We are North Carolina and it's what we're all about! And of course you need all the fixin's, slaw, hush puppies, pork n beans, and lots and lots of cold sweet tea!

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Practicing the ancient Chinese art of double flushing... because sometimes, a single flush just isn't enough.

DungDaddy (1341) -- 06.26.2006

Fish in Iowa doesn't sound too bad. We eat fish in Nevada all the time and there is a 13,000 foot mountain range between Nevada and the ocean. 'Course, we could all just be used to it by now since we grew up eating bad fish.

Lame comment! -1 point
Double Flush (588) -- 06.26.2006

North Carolina has good fish, being on the east coast and all. Plus, good stuff comes out of the rivers too.

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"Double the flush, double the fun" --The Amazing Anus

George Eliot Butterz (244) -- 07.10.2006

Sorry Dumpster, missed your previous comment on Nemo... No the fish can survive fine, but it's when they get eaten that the dioxins are harmful to us humans... yeah the Opera House is a great sight to behold... Sydney's a cool city, better than my home smog-ridden town of little ole Londinium anyway.


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You can't polish a turd

Grogan (98) -- 05.09.2007

An update: I was in Iowa recently, had some shrimp from a buffet. I spent that whole night on the can asking myself "10 years.. You've known for 10 years!!! what the hell were you thinking Grogan!!"
I stand fast and firm on this now. NO SEA LIFE EATING IN IOWA.. I will never tempt fate again like that. It took two bottles of pedalite(sp) and a day of rest for me to return back to somewhat normal.

Deja Poo (590) -- 05.09.2007

Good advice, Grogan. The last time there was live seafood in Iowa was during the Cretaceous period.

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Deja Poo - Because this shit's so strange, it couldn't ever have happened before.

fartqueen (55) -- 05.09.2007

This one time my boyfriend caught some largemouth bass,cleaned um' up,filleted,batterfried um'.We ate them for supper.Well about a half hour after eating the fish,he went straight for the toilet!Next thing I know,he's calling me into the bathroom to see his terd!No lie,his poop was shining,emerald 'metal flake' GREEN!He swears that the fish he ate was to blame for his terd treasure.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?All I can say is,that was really weird! I've never seen such a colorful terd in all my life!

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