Acquired Paint Shop Pro Syndrome

The Center for Disease Control today announced the identification of a new disease!
Tentatively named Acquired Paint Shop Pro Syndrome, the disease is highly infectious. Scientists at CDC say the disease is caused by a bacillus called staphlo aibrush because of its brush like shape. Under the microscope the bacillus is long and slender with a bristle like appendage at one end.

Symptoms of the disease include feverish babbling of words, such as font, blade, image, fill, and talking about invisible friends such as Kitty poo, Luv2paint, and QueenFont etc. Additionally, symptoms include feverish trading and storing of filters, masks and plug-ins, and a "groaning Graphics folder".

The disease is especially dangerous because not only can it be passed along dire ctly from one infected individual to another, but documented cases have been found where the sufferer caught the disease from reading a tutorial or joining a graphics exchange group.

Family members should be aware that while the disease may occasionally enter remission, it is at present incurable.

The patient should be given a quiet corner with a comfortable chair, ample supply of snack type treats, and good lighting. Interruptions should be minimized.