MROS - Morbid Rush Obsession Syndrome, A Most Insidious Disease

SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

In drummers, an insatiable desire to accumulate as many toms, bass drums, cymbals and other percussive paraphenelia as possible

In drummers, the compulsion to execute gratuitous rolls down the toms as often as possible, to an extent that even Neal Peart himself would abhor.

In bassists, the morbid desire to exactly replicate Geddy Lee's bass sound and stage rig to the last detail, not to mention his playing style. Severe stages of the disease may even cause the sufferer to vocalize something like an injured vulture as well as trying to play EXACTLY like Geddy Lee, or worse yet LOOK like Geddy Lee. Even worse, buying a vertical chicken roaster, a sandwich vending machine and a Maytag washer/dryer combo to use onstage

In guitarists, a similar morbid desire to replicate Alex Lifeson's rig, sound and playing style to the letter.

In listeners, having to acquire EVER SINGLE LAST thing ever released by Rush, as well as bootlegged shows and associated merchandise.

The delusional belief that Neal Peart's Ayn Rand inspired lyrics have some deep, hidden meaning that will unlock the secrets of the universe, solve the listener's personal problems or at the very least, good sources of authentic Canadian Maple Syup.

Sitting in one's room for days at a time listening to EVERY detail of epics like "2112" , making copious notes etc. Attempting to recreate by any means necessary the wardrobe that Rush utilized on the "2112" tour.

Spending DAYS on Rush fan forums trying to delineate what color of socks Geddy wore at a particular show or session, what brand of toilet paper Neal Peart prefers or how Alex Lifeson fixes his eggs at home.

Extreme irritability or offense easily taken at even the SLIGHTEST bit of humor, criticism or satire directed at Rush individually or collectively

TREATMENT:

No sure fire treatment exists at this time but sufferers have been know to have long-term remissions with psychotherapy and the assuming of personal responsibilities outside of a local Rush fan club and gradual reacclimation to the outside world.We're a long way from a cure but there is hope, and The MROS Foundation wants to do its part to wipe out MROS in your lifetime.

http://www.morbidrushobsessionsyndrome.org/

IT' S ONLY A BAND, GET A LIFE!!!!