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This is Albert, he’s a miserable old git. Albert would love to be happy but a rare genetic condition means that being anything less than slightly grumpy could be disastrous for him. Merryphobia only effects .01% of the population but, for those who have the condition, it is far from a joke. In fact, a joke is something people like Albert need to be as far away from as possible.

Merryphobiacs are allergic to their own endorphins, they simply cannot afford to allow themselves the slightest mirth. If albert were to experience even the lowest level of amusement his immune system would release antibodies into his blood stream that would severely put his life in danger.

Although much research has been done to understand, and develop an effective treatment for merryphobia, progress has been painfully slow. In the meantime, the only way to minimise the vulnerability of merryphobiacs is through dehumerisation therapy: In effect, the sufferer’s sense of humour needs to be completely switched off through rigorous and intensive counselling techniques.

This is where you come in: £50 pays for a day’s therapy, and most patients need at least three weeks continuous treatment. The more you can donate, the more people like Albert will be given a life line. No matter how much or how little you can spare, remember: every penny counts. Please give today and don’t let Albert die laughing.

Thank You.
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Maybe I'll have to write a book about all the people I have encountered with this illness and see if I can raise money?

But...first I'll need another ghost writer? grin
Albert doesn't need medical treatment, he needs to move that's all professor If he'd chosen Ramsey Street he wouldn't be suffering from sunlight deprivation in Manchester dancing
Having said that, could have been worse, he could have picked to live in the square bearing his name doh then he'd have been suicidal as well sigh
That's a good idea, daniela, it should cheer them up no end. thumbs up
Well, Z, if you're trying to avoid being cheerful, I would say that Coronation Street is a great place to do it.
If Albert reads political discussions every day, he will lose faith in humanity, become bitter, angry and miserable and live a long and healthy life! wine

And the best thing about it: IT'S FREE and available everywhere! cheers
That's good advice, Etherna. wave
Kudos to what Etherna said, that should do the trick.
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