Happy Holidays!
When I’m supposed to be not hard at work creating molecular and cellular art, I can often be found playing the ukulele. Studies have shown that playing the ukulele dramatically increases the risk of UAS, or Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome. UAS manifests itself in the insatiable need to own “just one more” ukulele. Here, envisioned for the first time, is the viral capsid of this insidious disease. The UAS virion is similar in appearance to that of Guitar Acquisition Syndrome but it is smaller and carries two fewer strands of viral RNA. Despite similarities, sufferers of UAS are quick to point out that UAS is not merely a smaller or “toy” version of GAS.
Symptoms of UAS infection include:
- Playing the ukulele
- Continuing to play the ukulele even after being asked to stop
- Searching eBay for the term “ukulele” more than once per hour
- Saying “I’m only going to buy this one, and maybe one more, then I’m done…”
or “I need one of these because it has a different tuning/headstock/woodgrain pattern than my others…”
Although the symptoms of UAS can be moderated in some cases, through the application of strings, tuners, or other ukulele accessories, There. Is. No. Cure.
🙂 Happy, Happy, Joy! Joy! See you in the New Year!
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I think it should indicate that the person has ukulele sydrome and you should not use the word ukulele, show him ukulele and dont play ukulele anywhere near
I just love it, ukulele has changed my life!
Thanks Georgi! I appreciate the comment. I’m pretty fond of ukes myself… 🙂
John,
These are terrific! Have you considered selling boxed sets of greeting cards for the holidays? I’m sure you’d find a ready market amongst the UAS-afflicted.
Thanks Gary! I think that’s a great idea, and I want to get them up on t-shirts on my Redbubble site as well. I should do it sooner than later, as I’m getting a lot of interest thanks to your reposting these on your blog. 🙂 I will let you know when they are available.
I have a few suggestions re marketing. Email me directly (I think you can see my address) and I’ll share some ideas.