The photo below is evident of a rare case of monogramitis. Monogramitis is a form of OCD where the individual becomes obsessed with initialing strange items. Monograms can be classy, and trendy. But when taken to an extreme the individual begins to monogram mundane household items; items that are in fact, useless to begin with. Even if this person received a strange monogrammed item, it is similar to a folie-a-deux, where the person giving the gift sees nothing wrong with this behavior, and encourages it. These kinds of people are called Monogramitis enablers, and though they may not display any symptoms of the disease, are very possible carriers. This enabling behavior is akin to another alcoholic buying an alcoholic a cheap bottle of wine. Of course, an alcoholic will drink it. Of course, despite the ridiculousness of a monogrammed item, in this case, a tissue box cover, the person will proudly display it. You might say, "Well, perhaps it was part of a package. I can't imagine anyone sending away for a monogrammed tissue box holder by itself!" Well, yes, perhaps it was part of a package. Perhaps it was even thrown in a package deal for free! In this case, a healthy person would consider the freebie, and think, "What a gimmick," and upon receiving the monogrammed tissue box holder, would most likely throw it away or, if they are economical, think, "Nice, a new kitchen rag!" In extreme cases, a person may at first send away for something like a monogrammed tissue box holder, and THEN start buying tissue boxes to justify their behavior.
Please take note if you or a friend think you may have developing symptoms of monogramitis, early symptoms include a severe, unexplained obsession with Martha Stewart, particularly in the repeated purchasing of, The Martha Stewart Living cookbook: The New Classics.
If you or a friend need help, please visit: www.monogrammingtissueboxcoversisnotokay.org
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