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| − | + | A [[fannish]] affliction that causes falling of the armpits. At one time, it was suspected of spreading infected [[mimeograph stencils]] or excess [[mimeo]] cranking. However, the ailment first arose in the [[hectograph]] era and has persisted into the electronic age. | |
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([[MFS]]) - The ultimate in afflictions of any nature. | ([[MFS]]) - The ultimate in afflictions of any nature. | ||
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Revision as of 05:26, 24 November 2020
A fannish affliction that causes falling of the armpits. At one time, it was suspected of spreading infected mimeograph stencils or excess mimeo cranking. However, the ailment first arose in the hectograph era and has persisted into the electronic age.
There is no known cure, though copious quantities of blog have been known to keep the symptoms at bay — or at least to keep victims from feeling the pain.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| (MFS) The ultimate in afflictions of any nature, possibly synonymous with falling of the armpits. |
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| (MFS) - The ultimate in afflictions of any nature. |
See also: Stigwort's Disease.
| Fanspeak |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
