Dr. Demento, who real name is Barret (Barry) Eugene Hansen, got his start playing oldies on a radio station in Pasadena, California. As he and his listeners had fun focusing on the old novelty songs like Alley Oop and Purple People Eater, the show then focused only on that.
A contusion is injury to the muscle, bone or soft tissue of the body. It usually results from blunt force trauma, and certain types of contusions are simply called bruises. Most people wonât make it through life without the occasional bruise that might occur from bumping into something.
Etymology: L, contundere, to bruise. an injury that does not disrupt the integrity of the skin, caused by a blow to the body and characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain. The immediate application of cold may limit the development of a contusion. Also called bruise. Compare ecchymosis.ontrecoup contusion one resulting from a blow on one side of the head with damage to the cerebral hemisphere on the opposite side by transmitted force.