Foxitis

A disease caused by an excessive consumption of right wing media, such as Fox News. Symptoms may include: - Living in a constant state of fear. - Always being outraged at something. -Displaying bigoted feelings or actions toward minorities & LGBT people. - A decrease in IQ, critical thinking, and cognitive ability. - A sexual attraction toward guns, American flags, and large pickup trucks. - Calling people or things that you don’t like “Marxist,” “socialist,” or “communist.” -Faster aging. -Hypernationalism. - Psychosis. - (in severe cases) Carrying out acts of physical violence. There are several treatment options for Foxitis: - Going cold turkey (disconnecting yourself from right wing media completely). - Watching foreign media outlets for a broader perspective of the world. - Find ways to challenge your beliefs. Ways to Prevent Foxitis: - Get an education. - Take media literacy classes. - Keep an open mind. - Get out of your bubble and interact with more people. - Register to vote as a Democrat :)