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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. | + | A [[fannish]] affliction that causes falling of the armpits. At one time, it was suspected of spreading infected via [[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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 05:27, 24 November 2020
A fannish affliction that causes falling of the armpits. At one time, it was suspected of spreading infected via 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.
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