We Got Prostate Exams Together

- It's time to get our prostates checked. - Let's talk about that. (Good Mythical Morning theme song). Good Mythical Morning. - We are getting to the age where doctors start telling us. to get more and more stuff checked. - Yes, and now that we are almost half a hundred, it's time to get our prostate checked. And just like when we got vasectomies. and colonoscopies together,

we refuse to take care of ourselves. without a camera present. - That's right. So in the spirit of Movember. and getting people talking about men's health. and in the spirit of not having to wait. at an actual doctor's office, we are getting our prostates examined right here, right now. - It is currently happening, right under this desk. New technology. No, actually it's gonna happen in a moment. over there with Dr. Uraizee. - [Link] Dr. Uraizee, thanks for joining us.

- Happy to be here. - Let's see those fingers. - We're using one hand today, okay? - [Rhett] Oh, okay. But gloves. - Yes, with gloves, sterile gloves. - [Rhett] Yeah, gloves plural. - So just to clarify, his... The doctor's gloved finger is gonna go up our butts. - Yeah, that's basically what's gonna happen. - Yep. And then information is gonna be gathered. - To inspect our prostate and see if, you know, there's anything of concern. - Yeah. Okay, so if you just chill out over there.

Can we get the doctor some outdated magazines. to look at while he waits? - Some Field & Stream. - [Producer] We'll look into that. - Hey. - [Producer] All right, so as the person in the room. most likely to have to deal with this next, I though maybe I might help out a little bit. and before you boys assume the position, we have a few trivia questions. that will determine some important elements of your exams. - Yeah, we though this would be a fun way to-. - Fun.

- To make it more... To make the experience different for both of us. based on how much we know. The person who knows less will get. kind of a punishment associated with-. - Every single question, there's an element of our experience. that is on the line. and we'll know what that is as we're answering the question. You'll see. Let's do the first one. and find out what's on the line. - [Producer] Right, let's bring those buzzers in. You don't need that whiteboard just yet. Just a buzzer in there. First person to buzz in, gets what's on the line. And so for this first question,

the style of hospital gown is on the line. - Oh. Fashion. - [Producer] Here's the question. First to buzz in, gets the first shot. The prostate of younger men is usually compared. to the size of what nut? - It's the anticlimax. (buzzer blares). - [Producer] I'll give it to Rhett on that one. Go ahead Rett. - Oh, come on. His buzzer didn't buzz. - But he hit it. - My batteries were out. They gave me ones with batteries out. A walnut. - [Producer] That is correct.

All right. So Rhett, you're going to-. - Walnut. - [Producer] A walnut. But I did learn that as you get older, that gets bigger and as you get even older, it reaches the size of a lemon. - Okay. - Good gracious! - Have that to look forward to. - [Producer] The doctor's making a face. like that might not be true, but the internet said it, doctor. (Rhett laughing). - [Link] Why do we have a doctor. if you're gonna tell him stuff? - [Producer] All right. - Have you ever seen a prostate the size of a lemon? - I personally haven't. - Okay. I guess I should have said you ever felt a prostate?

- I have not. - Well, maybe you're about to. I'm a big man. I don't want it to be big, right? That's the thing. I don't want it to be big. - When lemonade comes out your butt. - When life gives you a lemon sized prostate... - Squeeze away. - [Producer] Rhett, you're going to get to wear. a fashionable and comfortable hospital robe, and Link, your hospital robe will be a bear costume. with a well-placed hole in the back. We'll explain why we chose a bear a little later.

- Oh wow. - A bear? - That was a key question. - I'm gonna be hot. - [Producer] Next up, due to the physical stimulation involved, it's not uncommon for men to become. involuntarily physically aroused during the exam. Not the question. - I was gonna say aroused. - He has to give an answer. He doesn't know what the question is yet. I get the full question, but you have to give an answer. - Full body orgasm. - [Producer] No, but we will be isolating that audio. for our own uses.

That was not the question. Men get involuntarily physically aroused. during the exam, so the winner of this next question. gets to look at a picture sure to prevent any arousal. Here's the question. - What? Are you serious? - He's blacked out though. You already buzzed. - You were reading it like it was a question. - [Producer] You were listening to it. like it was a question. - Yeah, right, it was definitely your fault. - But I was right about arousal. - Well, yeah. - Full body, I've heard about this. - It's not full body. - I've heard it. - What does that even mean?

- I don't know, but I've just heard that. - Toe curling? - [Producer] What organ does the prostate surround? - What organ does the prostate surround? - You have to answer. - The urethra. - [Producer] That is correct. - That's why when it gets swollen, you get restricted. - So Rhett, you get to look at a picture. of Richard Nixon during your exam. - Yes! I will never get aroused looking at Nixon. - [Producer] And Link, you must look at a photo. of a beautiful woman eating cottage cheese. - Oh!

- Oh, wow. - In a bear costume. - So the prostate is the thing that... That pinches off your pee stream? - [Rhett] Yes. - [Link] Is that the main function of the prostate? - Mm-mm. - It's just a benefit? - It just happens to be there. - It's just, it's where it's located, right? It's around the urethra, as Rhett mentioned. So if it does get enlarged. or if there is cancer there, it can compress that little pathway. and affect your flow of urine. - What's the main reason for its existence,

if not to make your pee do like morse code? - So it has a number of functions, but one of the main functions of the prostate. is to produce fluid, prostatic fluid, which makes up a part of the seminal fluid. And it serves to nurture sperm. The PSA, the enzyme that it produces, actually helps liquefy the fluid. so the sperm can actually move more freely. - Wow, so it's like sperm lube.

- That's an interesting analogy. - It's... I don't want to say it. It's pre... It's the pre-. - Sure. - Liquid. - You can say that. Sure. - Well, no, I don't want to say it. But full body orgasm. I've heard that. - No, it's not. Has nothing to do with that. - That's a reach. - Yeah. It's more than a reach. - From the front over the back. Next question.

But tell me when it's the question. - [Producer] Okay, this is what's on the line. The style of music that will be played. as your prostates are examined. - Okay. - [Producer] This is the question. - Thank you. - [Producer] Name a six letter word. that can be made from the letters in prostate exam. with no repeated letters. (buzzer blares). - Are you doing this seriously to me? - Okay. All right, I got it. A six letter word? - [Producer] Using the letters in prostate exam. with no repeated letters.

- You're not going to get this. - Prostrate. - [Producer] There's no... There's only one R in prostate exam, so I cannot accept that. - Max... (buzzer blares). I don't know. You know I can't do this. Max Treepot. It's a famous inventor. - But it's got to be six letters. - I don't know. - Okay, now it's anybody's game. - Prostate exam.

A six. Give us the first letter. - [Producer] There's many. There's many answers. - Oh, give us one. - Postex. - I need to write it down. - I'm not going to write it down. That feels like cheating. - Well, here, you can look at what I wrote down. - Okay. Potato. No.

- Stram... - [Rhett] Strokum. Stroke... - There's no K. - [Producer] Name a five letter word. that can be made from the letters in prostate exam. - Tatex. - Oh, toast. Oh, that's repeating a word. - [Producer] Toast will work. You can repeat it, see. We're just saying you can't repeat any letters. that aren't in there. There's two Ts in prostate exam. - Okay, toast. Toast. - Great. - Wow. - Okay. - [Producer] So Rhett, you'll get to listen. to smooth jazz during your exam.

- Wow. Hold on, that might get me aroused. - [Producer] And Link, you'll be listening to screamo music. - Oh, wow. In a bear costume. - Yeah, yeah. I get it, I get it. - [Producer] What's on the line for this question. is what the doctor will say to you. just before digitally examining you. - All right, okay. - [Producer] And you should know the answer to this one. What is the prostate's main job? (buzzer blares). Link. - Lubing sperm. - [Producer] Doctor, will we accept that?

- I'll accept it. - Okay. - Oh brilliant. - [Doctor] I'll accept it. - I mean, you told me. Better accept it. - [Producer] So, Link, the doctor will give. his typical message to you. just before examining you. And Rhett, he'll say something a little less expected. before getting in there. - Okay. - [Producer] Question number five, just a couple left. What's on the line for this one is. what kind of reception you'll receive. once the exam is concluded? - Oh, by the crew? - [Producer] Or whoever. - Okay. - [Producer] During a prostate exam, the doctor's fingers are close to your genitals.

and inside your anus. What is the scientific name for the area. of soft tissue and skin? (buzzer blares). Link. - Taintus minimus. (buzzer blares). - [Producer] Rhett? - The perineum. - That's right. - Ah! That's right. - [Producer] Rhett, you're gonna receive. applause from the crew. for a job well done. - Yes! - All right. He needs that. - [Producer] You'll receive a different sort of reception. - Okay. Oh, I got something to look forward to. - [Producer] Okay, two more questions.

What's on the line here? The winner of this trivia question will receive. a more tasty treat after the exam has been completed. - Oh, treats. - [Producer] Here's the question. Name an animal species that does not have a prostate. (buzzer blares). - Aardvark. (both laughing). - A species. Aardvark's not a species. - Yeah. - [Producer] I think yes and yes. - Oh, really? - Wait, birds have a prostate?

- Aardvark aint a bird. - [Producer] Aardvarks do have a prostate. - They don't? - [Producer] They do. - Oh, they do? Okay. - Okay. - Okay, so you gotta get one. - A species... (buzzer blares). Hummingbird. - [Producer] They do not. - Yes. - Correct. - So is that all birds don't have prostates? - [Producer] Only mammals have prostate. - Oh. - Oh. - Oh yeah, because birds have a cloaca. So they don't need the lube. - That's outside my scope. - [Producer] Link, you're gonna get.

a doctor's office lollipop, and Rhett, you're going to get an office antacid tablet. - Okay? - An antacid. - [Producer] That's your treat. - Okay. - [Producer] All right. Here's your last question. And this person gets to decide. who will go first in the examination. - Okay. - [Producer] Go ahead and take out your whiteboards. Whoever's closest wins. About how far into the anus is the average prostate? We're looking for inches.

- Well, I wasn't going to put it in feet. - Okay, how do you want to handle this? Considering that we literally just. found this out a moment ago. - We can tie. We just know it. - I think we know who should go first anyway. I think we're both choosing the same person. We're going to put the answer, unless Link's short-term memory. is worse than I think it is...

We literally found this out. Incidentally, Hitch, thank you for the information. We didn't know we were going to get this question. - Yeah, because we were concerned about, I don't know... How deep our cleaning needed to be. - Well, Link was bragging about. how he had taken a shower this morning. And he told the doctor, "I took a shower this morning.". And I was like, "I did more than that.". I did an enema because I was... I know that's not necessary, but I was like, you know what? I don't, you know, it's just like first impressions, you know?

- Then I was like, "Well, I mean, he's not going to go that deep.". - And I said, "It's not about depth. It's about girth. How big are his hands?". - Right. We were like, "Well, how deep is it?". - And then Hitch said... - Two inches. - Two inches. - [Producer] Oh, okay. Okay. So then-. - Thank you, Hitch. - [Producer] I'm going to say Rhett. has taken more answers... He's won more answers so far, so he gets to choose. - I'm gonna go first because I think. what's gonna be happening with Link's experience. is going to be that much more entertaining. based on the bear costume, et cetera.

- And you get to get it over with. - Yeah, so I'll go first. - [Producer] All right, let's suit up and get over there. - There's a lot that goes into each. and every episode of Good Mythical Morning. We have an incredible crew that puts. a lot of hard work into each episode. And you can see their process. You can see the behind the mythicality process. over on the Mythical Society. - Yeah. I mean, I think maybe they work harder. and I find out when I watch them too. - That's right. Well, Doc, I see you brought some help. - I did. This is a-.

- This is a two person job. - It can be sometimes. This is Mindy, my helpful assistant. - [Rhett] Hi, Mindy. - Hi. - [Rhett] Glad to know you. - Somebody's gotta what, spread the cheeks? - It's more for emotional support for me. I'm just kidding. - Okay, now, isn't there like a blood test that you can get. to figure out if you have like a prostate issue? - So that's exactly right. So the blood test is the main event. The digital rectal exam is an add-on, most useful when the PSA is elevated.

So that being said, both tests do provide. valuable information. - You didn't have to get this. (all laughing). - You're about to get it too, bear boy. - I aint going. After hearing this information, I will elect for the blood test. - So you're telling me that this is not like a requirement. - Correct. It's not required for screening, but it is helpful. And so let me give you an analogy. that kind of helps illustrate that. - [Rhett] Please. - The blood test is like a smoke detector.

And the digital rectal exam. is you walking into the room to see if there's smoke. - With your finger. - With your finger, yes. - [Rhett] Sticking your finger into the room. - So each one can catch what the other one may miss. - So, okay. So this is not completely ill-advised. It's just a little bit voluntary, maybe... Premature considering I haven't had a blood test. - It's voluntary. You want this. Just go ahead and say it. - Hey, don't put words in my mouth. In fact, show me my picture of Richard Nixon.

- Yes, we do have this. non-arousing photo. - I cannot get aroused. - You get to look at me too. - No, I'm not looking at you. I'm focusing on... Not that you would arouse me. I don't want to fuel the fan-fic. I'm just saying that Nixon is who I'm focusing on. - That's my Nixon impersonation. Of course, we also have some... Some smooth jazz for you. Let's hit that music.

(gentle jazz music). - Nixon, Nixon. Well, I'm like, I'm float... I'm relaxed. I'm not aroused. I've a nice soft down. - Yeah? - Yeah. - Are you ready for this? - I'm ready when y'all are. - Okay. So you're in the right position. You're leaning on your left side. with your knees flexed towards your chest. You're taking on the fetal position here.

- Yes, I am. - And so... - Going right back to the beginning. - I'm gonna have you... And I'll let you know before I start. I'll be using plenty of lubricant, so you shouldn't feel any pain. You may feel some pressure more than pain. - Okay. - It shouldn't be painful. - What flavor of lube? - It's going to be the unflavored version. - Okay. - Yeah, unfortunately. - No, that's great. - You're aware that you may develop an erection. That's why we have this nice photo here for you.

- Yes. - Now, if you do develop an erection, that's a very normal reflex. - No, it's not. (crew laughing). - It's not arousal in this context. - Okay, all right. - [Doctor] So just rest. - You saying there's no shame in this game. - There's no shame. Yeah, don't feel... Don't think anything of it. - I'm not gonna let you know. - [Producer] We see that curtain move, we know what's going on. - Yeah. Thanks, Carney. - So for the folks at home, if your doctor... Your doctor may notice it, right? But he or she is not thinking anything of it,

so neither should you. Okay? - Okay. - What about me though? - You just be quiet. - [Link] I'll let you know if it happens. - [Rhett] Yeah, you're good. - Don't worry. - So I'm using... I can feel your-. - [Link] A blue glove. - A blue glove, yes. One finger, not two. - Thanks. - Yeah. So I can feel your prostate. with one gloved, lubricated finger. It's the back edge, the posterior aspect, the very back of the prostate is what I'm feeling for.

So I'm mainly feeling for any hard lumps. or any firm, uneven spots, right? So, you know, we mentioned earlier. that a normal prostate feels like a smooth walnut, right? So I'm checking for its shape, its size, and whether or not it's smooth. Okay? - Okay. - And in fact, most prostate cancers actually. grow on the backside anyway. So exactly where my finger lands. So let's get you started. - He's tall. It might be more than two inches.

- Yeah. Very possible. - Okay. - So I'll have you take a deep breath, okay? And then I'll have you bear down. - Bear down. - Yeah, yeah. - Oh, is that why I'm gonna be dressed like a bear? - Bear down like you're having a bowel movement. You're gonna be relaxing that muscle to make it easier. for me to perform the exam. - Okay. - Okay? So I'll be starting now. - Oh. - Olly olly oxen free. (crew laughing). - Okay. Wow, took me right back to the playground.

- Just feeling for a few seconds. - Yeah. Hey man. - Awesome. Perfectly normal. - [Link] What? - I'm perfectly normal. (crew applauding). - I don't know how I feel about the fact. the only thing you said when his finger. was in your butt was, "Hey, man.". (all laughing). He locked eyes with me and said, "Hey, man.". What? - I was just showing you how relaxed I was. You know what I'm saying? I'm so relaxed. - Your eyes were watering.

Tell us more. Tell me more since I have to-. - I don't wanna give you anything at all. I want you to go into this process completely, you know, free, without expectation. - Okay. You know what? Let me help you out a little bit. It seems like you might need a little bit more of that. - I got all the Nixon I needed. - [Producer] But you do have a nice treat. waiting for you, Rhett. - Oh yeah, where's my treat? - All right, Rhett. Here is the treat that you earned. A little bit of antacid. - Okay.

Chewable? - Sure. - Is it flavored? No, it's not chewable. I'm gonnaneed some water. I'll take care of that. - Get some water. Well, all right. Thanks for everything. - Uh-uh-uh. It's your turn. (Link growls). Is my bear hole big enough back there? - It looks sufficient. - Okay. - All right, Link. I would like to draw your animalistic intention,

attention to this lady. - Whoa. - Look, it's not just cottage cheese. It's got fruit. - Okay. And look at those eyebrows. Wow, girl. You are really... - Don't get too excited. - You are really groomed. The protein you're getting, you're gonna need it. I don't know what that means. Sorry to make this awkward. She's not saying much.

- Yeah, it's a picture. - [Link] Okay, I'm nervous. - Yeah, I see that. You look great. - I mean, you... - Take your time. - Okay, because we have another element to the experience. that we need to add to the mix here, and that would be the music choice. - Oh yeah, okay. (heavy screamo music). - Doctor, take it away. - Can I bite the pillow or something?

I feel like I'm gonna... I'm gonna try to squeeze so hard. you can't even get your finger in there. just to prove to you that I've got like. the pucker string of a champ. - I want you to do the exact opposite. I want you to bear down and relax that muscle. - Oh. - Bear down. - No pun intended. - Okay. But first, I just want to show you. how hard it might be to get it in there. - No, don't do that. - I can make it so tight, doctor. - That's gonna hurt you more than me, okay?

- Okay, so don't do that. Maybe... So don't bite the pillow. Don't bear down. - Yeah, just go into hibernation or something. - [Link] Oh, go into hibernation. - So take a deep breath. and then I'll have you bear down, okay? - [Link] Yes. - All right. - Oh, okay. Yep. Yep. - We're going in. - Yep. - Going in. - You found it. You found it. - She's right here, she's right here. - Two more seconds. - Oh my goodness. - [Rhett] She's right here. - All right. - Look at me, girl. - Perfect. - Oh. Oh!

- Excellent. - And he's out. - Excellent. Here's a wipe and your dignity... And your dignity back right here. - Okay. - Everything okay back there? - Everything was perfectly normal. - I think so. - Okay. You're also normal. We're both normal. Well, I mean... - That's it. - [Rhett] In one respect. - How do you feel? - I feel so exhausted. - You didn't say, "Hey, man.". - I feel very hot in this thing.

- You feel relieved. - Yeah. I'm trying to get back to my old self, but I don't think I'll ever do this again. - Okay, well, thank you both for being here. - Of course. - Leading us through this very important procedure. And remember, men, prioritize your health. because prostate cancer is the second most common. cancer in men globally. - And to help with all of the incredible work. the great folks at Movember are doing. to fund prevention focused work across mental health. and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, we are donating $5,000 to their cause.

- And if you're able, you can donate as well. by going to movember.com/donate. - Thanks for being your mythical best. - You know what time it is. Have a sucker. - Hi, I'm Maddie. - And I'm mom. - And we're at the world's tallest filing cabinet. - [Mom] In Burlington, Vermont. - [Both] It's time to spin the wheel of mythicality. - What will they think of next? - World's tallest files? You know, right beside it.

- Whoa. - Somebody needs to file them. - What will you think of next? Because you've got a huge announcement. - I don't have prostate cancer. (crew applauding). Join us at Good Mythical Morning. to see us rank the creepiest roadside attractions. You think we just live behind this desk? We have lives. Complex, sophisticated lives.

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