Dear Dr. Aaron,

We have a costume party coming up, and my husband insists his idea is hilarious. He wants to wear a hat with a duck bill and a stethoscope — he says everyone will recognize him as a “quackropractor.”

Is this offensive, or just harmless fun? 🦆💀

Not a comedian, in Osage Beach

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Dear Osage Comedian,

That one gave me a good laugh! No offense taken — as long as the joke’s lighthearted, it’s all in good fun. The word “quack” only stings when it’s used seriously, not when it’s wrapped in rubber ducks and dad humor.

If you want to make it extra clear it’s a pun, lean into the silly side — bright colors, cartoon ducks, or maybe even a squeaky duck prop. Humor’s healthy… and apparently, so is a good spinal adjustment afterward from all that laughing. 😉