Funny Diseases

Funny Diseases

101. Tarantism

An uncontrollable urge to dance, as in "Reverend Shaw Moore will not tolerate your taratism, nor the looseness it causes in your feet." Italians thought it was caused by tarantula bites. See also Animals, Dances, Italian.

Added by a Guest on December 11, 2007| 4 Comments | You Like This |

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102. Priapism

As mentioned in a Cialis commercial, an erection that last more than four hours. Tee hee hee. See also Sophomoric.

Added by Anthony on October 25, 2007| 8 Comments | You Like This |

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103. A Case of the Mondays

Stalker of comic strip characters (Cathy, Garfield, etc) and those who follow their daily adventures.

Added by Anthony on October 18, 2007| 3 Comments | You Like This |

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104. St. Vitus Dance

Also known as Chorea and characterized by irregular, dance-like movements and sometimes twisting and writhing. See also Dances.

Added by grouchyteacher on September 23, 2007| Comment | You Like This |

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105. Beaver Fever

Caused by drinking water contaminated by human and/or animal feces (presumably including a beaver's), the symptoms of the ailment otherwise known as Giardia include loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, explosive diarrhea, loose or watery stool, stomach cramps, upset stomach, bloating, and flatulence. See also Animals.

Added by Robyn on June 12, 2007| 9 Comments | You Like This |

Dude. Do us a solid. Add your own funny disease.

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106. Foreign Accent Syndrome

This syndrome causes people to speak their native language as if they had a foreign accent. Wacky, no?

Added by Robyn on June 6, 2007| 15 Comments | You Like This |

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107. The Vapors

Predominately afflicts Southern belles. See also Old-Timey.

Added by a Guest on May 12, 2007| 3 Comments | You Like This |

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108. Hysterical Pregnancy

Not technically a disease, but no other category seemed closer.

Added by a Guest on January 25, 2007| 3 Comments | You Like This |

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109. Maple Syrup Urine Disease

Among the symptoms is a burnt sugar smell to the urine, but as funny as that sounds, it can be quite serious. See also Bathroom.

Added by a Guest on December 27, 2006| 14 Comments | You Like This |

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110. An Imbalance of the Humours

This is what caused diseases in olden times. See also Old-Timey.

Added by Frank on September 27, 2006| 2 Comments | You Like This |

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