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Affluenza describes the psychological and social effects of affluence. It is a portmanteau of affluence and influenza , and is used most commonly by critics of consumerism . Some psychologists consider it to be a pseudo-scientific term, [ 1 ] however the word continues to be used in scientific literature.
A notable historical example is that of Beriberi, a thiamin deficiency syndrome which was long known as a disease of the wealthy in east Asia: Brown rice and other cereal grains are a good source of thiamin, while white rice is not. Because of the labor and waste involved, white rice was long seen as a luxury, meaning a thiamin-deficient diet ...
Japanglish, Japanese and English mixed up to humorous effect (cf. Chinglish, Spanglish, Franglais) [31] [32] mangina, from man and vagina [33] medevac, medical evacuation [34] motel, from motor and hotel [5] Movember, from moustache and November [2] needcessity, from need and necessity [2] phubbing, from phone and snubbing [35]
These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.
Texas taxpayers picked up most of the $200,000 bill for the so-called affluenza teen's court-ordered rehabilitation.
In his first appearance in adult court, the 19-year-old was handed a sentence by Tarrant County Judge Wayne Salvant. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call
'With the wealth and the wherewithal that his family has, it?s going to be a tough assignment for us to find him'
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic is a 2001 anti-consumerist book by John de Graaf, environmental scientist David Wann, and economist Thomas H. Naylor.Viewing consumerism (with its accompanying overwork and dissatisfaction) as a deliberately spread disease, the book consists of three parts—symptoms, origins, and treatment.