Man Flu – Myth or Fact ?

Urban Dictionary Definition
A rare strain of flu so powerful and so deadly it can only be matched by the Bubonic Plague and Aids. An incurable virus which has adapted to only effect the "XY" gene found in men. The virus attacks the immune system 10,000 times harder than the average flu virus, causing excruciating pain for the victim. Man Flu has no cure and prayers can save the forsaken life of the infected. The often deadly virus is mostly laughed at by women who sadly cannot contract "Man Flu"

The condition shared by all males wherein a common illness (usually a mild cold) is presented by the patient as life-threatening and he will exhibit the standard symptoms (such as an overwhelming desire for compassion) while simultaneously rejecting any and all efforts you make to placate him.

This is also known as 'Fishing for Sympathy' or 'Chronic Exaggeration'.


From the UK Daily Telegraphy
Last Updated: 2:39AM GMT 06 Dec 2007
So-called "man flu" is just a myth and women are the weaker sex when it comes to catching sniffs and sneezes, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 people, commissioned by the cold remedy maker Beechams, found that two thirds of men who suffered from cold and flu symptoms in the past 12 months fought it and carried on as normal while only half of the women did.

Young women in white-collar industries such as travel and public relations were most likely to take time off at the first hint of a runny nose. The cities with the highest proportion of "sickies" were Nottingham, Brighton and London.

Dudes, It’s the only time we are allowed to whine and complain, so enjoy it while it last!!


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