Stroke

Some people prefer to keep their medical past private. B, on the other hand, chooses to announce it at any and every chance, for a laugh. So when she cries at an emotional story or old photo, she blames her tears on her stroke, explaining she never used to cry so easily. Similarly, when she misspeaks or forgets what she was going to say, it’s because of the stroke. As her audience expresses their pity, B laughs, amused that this excuse absolves her so easily of mistakes. Making it into a joke makes the whole ordeal worth it for her.