Oh, no, it's distinctive; as a matter of fact I wish I had one!
May 31, 2016 10:13 AM   Subscribe

Goiter-Ridden Creche Figures — Disease-ridden pilgrims bring a whole new level of realism to the manger scene. posted by Johnny Wallflower (3 comments total) 4 users marked this as a favorite
 
One has a goiter, but the other one looks more like scrofula to me. Very interesting.
posted by TedW at 10:45 AM on May 31, 2016


And let's not forget the Caganer.

Previously on Metafilter.
posted by kewb at 12:26 PM on May 31, 2016 [1 favorite]


My father had a goiter. Although they were once common, by the time he had his removed (1980s), it was unusual enough to attract a crowd of residents and fellows to his bedside for a look-see before surgery.
posted by Modest House at 5:36 PM on May 31, 2016


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