Seems like every ailment has been given initials. I can’t remember the name of the medicine or the ailment even though the TV ads have given every malady initials.
Do you remember a few years back when we didn’t use initials for everything? PTDST. I think we said shell shocked. I don’t remember what we used to say about ED. Or Low T. Actually, I think we politely didn’t call attention to them.
And when someone constantly lost his train of thought or couldn’t sit still or was antsy or couldn’t stay on task, I think we just said that. Now, of course, every third person has ADHD. Apparently, even the president of the United States who yesterday walked into a room to make a brief statement and then sign an executive order. He rambled on a bit on and off topic with a cast of bobble heads standing behind him then started to leave the room. His second in command had to call his attention to the fact that he had neglected to sign the document. I’m sure it’s not PC — I think we used to call that “impolite” — but all I wanted to say was, “What a dope.” He did mention his IQ earlier in the week. Wonder if he knows what those initials stand for.
I doubt he does, but I can assure you I know two people who have a higher number than he does, not that it matters.