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{{Lesson|In medical terms, a stroke is an embolism of the brain. Embolismic events occurring in other parts of the body such as heart attacks are not considered to be strokes by the medical community. For simplicity, however, all embolismic events are referred to as "strokes. | {{Lesson|In medical terms, a stroke is an embolism of the brain. Embolismic events occurring in other parts of the body such as heart attacks are not considered to be strokes by the medical community. For simplicity, however, all embolismic events are referred to as "strokes".}} | ||
It's almost a medical parody: Jack has survived not one, not two, but '''five strokes''', all while adhering to a lifestyle that seems ripped straight from a dark comedy. While most stroke survivors pivot to strict diets and rehabilitation, Jack has baffled both critics and casual viewers by diving headfirst into fast food reviews, ignoring medical advice, skipping follow-up rehab, preferring to half-ass [[Jack and diets|gimmick diets]] instead at most. In a world where surviving multiple strokes typically requires caution, Jack's "miracle" lies in his sheer defiance. Doctors might call it resilience; others might call it hubris. | It's almost a medical parody: Jack has survived not one, not two, but '''five strokes''', all while adhering to a lifestyle that seems ripped straight from a dark comedy. While most stroke survivors pivot to strict diets and rehabilitation, Jack has baffled both critics and casual viewers by diving headfirst into fast food reviews, ignoring medical advice, skipping follow-up rehab, preferring to half-ass [[Jack and diets|gimmick diets]] instead at most. In a world where surviving multiple strokes typically requires caution, Jack's "miracle" lies in his sheer defiance. Doctors might call it resilience; others might call it hubris. | ||
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===Impact=== | ===Impact=== | ||
The fourth stroke proved life-altering for Jack, as it permanently impaired his right side, turning his right arm into a paperweight while forcing him to waddle to get around (A later attempt at a 5K run ended in [[Jack and health#chilles tendon blowout|total fucking disaster]]) | The fourth stroke proved life-altering for Jack, as it permanently impaired his right side, turning his right arm into a paperweight while forcing him to waddle to get around (A later attempt at a 5K run ended in [[Jack and health#chilles tendon blowout|total fucking disaster]]). Additionally, Jack now appeared to rely on Tammy to drive him around to fast food places for ''[[Jack on the Go]]''; however, limited evidence does point to Jack still being able to drive occassionally, such as a March 2022 Wendy's review in which Jack is seen parked alone without her.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5GG_xQbkEE</ref> | ||
===Recovery=== | ===Recovery=== | ||