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con plague
What does con plague mean?
An illness picked up at a convention from crowds, exhaustion, and poor self-care; synonymous with con crud.
"Half my cosfam came down with the con plague on the drive home."
Origin
Fan coinage; 'con' + 'plague,' emphasizing how it spreads through the crowd.
Frequently asked questions
What is con plague?
Con plague is an illness picked up at a convention from crowds, exhaustion, and poor self-care; it's synonymous with con crud.
Why is it called a plague?
The term emphasizes how quickly the illness spreads through a packed convention crowd.
Is con plague serious?
It's usually a common cold or similar respiratory bug rather than anything severe, but crowded events can spread whatever's going around fast.
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