Affluenza, typically referred to as "rich bitch itch" or "silver
spoon syndrome", is a contagious disorder usually resulting from living off the pay cheque and/or status of others. Often those affected with affluenza show symptoms
early in the disease, with affected children learning to display their caregivers wealth or status in order to acquire friendships.
Contamination
later in life is generally limited to those of the female persuasion who use their
husband or partner'
s status to sway the balance of power in their favour. Though
seen in males on occasion, it is generally quite
rare for males to be infected by the position power of their partner or spouse.
Though a cure has not been definitely established, affluenza is often treated by therapy which can include community service at a soup
kitchen or homeless shelter. More intense treatment for this disorder includes forced relocation away from the source of the patient's perceived power. Some professionals believe neurasnobberase inhibitors are highly effective in small doses but studies have been inconclusive.
Sarah: "I can't believe how much Mandy has changed since she married the military base commander... we used to be so close... now she's a huge
snob!"
Christa: "I've seen it before when these women marry someone with a
rank higher than Corporal... affluenza."
