THE ODDEST SIGN IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA (PHOTO)

Sometimes I wish the Halloween season could be longer, but this story seems to be left over from that holiday.

This sign is taped to what appears to be a dental office on Del Ray Avenue, around the back of the Palisades luxury apartments:

"Surgery in progress.  Please
do not knock on door."

It captures the imagination!  And is somewhat humorous (unless you are the patient!).

You have to wonder, what exactly would happen if you did knock on the door? Would it really cause a catastrophe? Have receptionists been outsourced? Can the surgeon not just ignore a knock on the door? Is he afraid he'll be startled during a delicate surgical procedure? Is he operating directly on the other side of this wall? Who, pray tell, would answer this door if you did knock? Do people usually have elective surgery after dark?

Heard any good knock-knock jokes lately?