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."
