April Fools ! We not going anywhere...
So hello ! As some have already realised (Dr Rialize in comments (ironic?) ) this was a desperate attempt at an April fools joke! Well lets just say that it did manage to fool some people who were quite concerned that we were shutting down... Which means we must be doing something right ! So without further ado this weeks issue of the Morobatsi
Monday
Today we celebrate Dr Jansen Van Vuuren Birthday ! Happy birthday Petrie we hoped it was a great day! Petrie is an avid photographer and it would be remiss to not post a reminder of some of his work on here !
Tuesday
Today marks the first day of April ! I can't believe we are in the fourth month of the year already. Also, this month has some nicely placed public holidays. I really hope everyone is able to enjoy some time with family or just have a relax as a pitstop to the next third of the year. Which for many will include orals and exams so keep up the studying and good goodluck!
In the spirit of April and fools, has anyone ever wondered where April fools comes from? well I did today and lets me share what I found out!
The origin of April Fools' Day, celebrated on April 1st, is somewhat unclear and has various theories attached to it. Here are some of the most common explanations:
- Switch to the Gregorian Calendar: One popular theory suggests that the tradition dates back to 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which shifted the new year from April 1st to January 1st. People who continued to celebrate the new year on April 1st (often called "April fools") were mocked and played pranks on by those who had adopted the new calendar.
- The Roman Festival of Hilaria: Another theory ties the holiday to ancient Roman festivals, especially the festival of Hilaria, which was celebrated at the end of March. During Hilaria, people would dress up in disguises, tell jokes, and engage in playful behavior. This event, marked by humor and fun, could be a distant ancestor of April Fools' Day.
- The French Tradition: In France, April fish are a part of the tradition. On April 1st, pranksters would try to stick paper fish on people’s backs without them noticing, calling them "April fish." This could be related to the timing of the calendar change, with fish symbolizing new beginnings and youth, and also an April reference to the arrival of spring.
- Medieval Celebrations: In medieval times, the day might have been connected to the Feast of Fools, a day when normal roles were reversed, and social hierarchies were temporarily ignored. This festive inversion allowed for playful behavior, jokes, and pranks.
While these theories offer insight into the day’s history, there’s no single definitive explanation. The common thread, however, is that it has always been a time for fun, trickery, and light-hearted mischief.
Yes, Chat GpT did the bulk of the work....
Wednesday
Did you know that Anaesthetic drugs have personalities? This made me smile...
Thursday
Today we welcome two new individuals to our team !
Dr Prini Naidoo - New registrar ( Yes, it's good karma to have a Naidoo back in the department!) sorry Prini its how I am ill explain later
Dr Mata Ramutsindela- honorary Medical officer
We will be doing a feature piece of them in the next issue but for now we hope they settle and find their feet. Welcome to the family and may the odds be ever in your favour!
Friday
Hope everyone has a good week and even better weekend.
