This is a different type of March Madness special that has nothing to do with pizza, wing or a bracket.
Dr. Neil “The Whiz” Baum is a New Orleans urologist and part-time magician who, every year at the start of March Madness, offers a vasectomy special to local men.
It’s a loaded package as well that includes, scalpel-free vasectomy, a pizza, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, a frozen gel pack, and a bell, so that patients can sit on the couch and ring for someone to “bring them a fresh beer or whatever they need.”
Dr. Neil discussed the idea with FTW:
FTW: So I remember when I lived down in New Orleans, I used to hear about your special on the radio, and my friends and I thought it was the funniest thing in the world. Is it still happening?
NB: Oh yes. I have to limit it to about ten a weekend. I could probably do more. I want to make sure I’m not exhausted so I can enjoy the games myself. I limit it to ten each weekend.
FTW: When did this start?
NB: This started about 3 or 4 years ago. [It actually began back in 2009.] I’ve tried to do it for Super Bowl weekend and I’ve tried to do NBA playoffs, but neither worked, and I can’t figure out why.
But Super Bowl weekend, there are too many parties. No one wants to be by themselves. And NBA, I just don’t think it’s as big.
