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In this paragraph, Ellen tries to describe her experiences of colonoscopy and mammogram.
The sentences which I don't understand are as follows.

"...The difference between a colonoscopy and a mammogram—well, there are a few differences obviously. One takes place above the equator and one takes place below it..."

Why does she mention the equator here?
Thanks

Question

Sentences from Seriously...I'm Kidding
In this paragraph, Ellen tries to describe her experiences of colonoscopy and mammogram.
The sentences which I don't understand are as follows.

"...The difference between a colonoscopy and a mammogram—well, there are a few differences obviously. One takes place above the equator and one takes place below it..."

Why does she mention the equator here?
Thanks

Answer

She's using the equator as a metaphor for her waist.

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