straight leg n.— «They possess one thing which elevates them above the miserable “straight leg” (non-jumping solder): the touch of insanity it takes to step out of an airplane at fifteen hundred feet.» —“A Collection of...
princess disease n.— «Inger feels the media brainwashing leads to “the insanity of being unacceptable,” which can manifest in overeating or more serious problems, like the Princess Disease (bulimia) and the Secret Disease...
secret disease n.— «Inger feels the media brainwashing leads to “the insanity of being unacceptable,” which can manifest in overeating or more serious problems, like the Princess Disease (bulimia) and the Secret Disease...
goat-rope n.— «In a moment of temporary insanity, I volunteered to be some kind of stage manager for this goat-rope! Can you imagine getting fifteen bands on and off a stage—most of them don’t even have roadie.» —“Dallas Indie Music...
dementia Americana n. a (supposed) form of insanity, leading to violence, which comes over a man who believes his his home or family has been violated. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
dementia americana n.— «“Ah, gentlemen,” said Mr. Delmas, dramatically, turning to the alienists who testified for the prosecution, “if you desire a name for this species of insanity let me suggest it—call it dementia...