noun
Internet Slang
con crud
KON KRUD · noun · slang
The cold or illness you catch from days in a crowded convention.
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A respiratory or general illness contracted after a convention, blamed on close quarters, poor sleep, junk food, and thousands of shared surfaces. Also called con plague or the con-plague.
“Three days after the con I was flattened by con crud.”
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con crud In A Sentence
Three days after the con I was flattened by con crud.
Origin & Usage
Fan coinage combining 'con' (convention) with 'crud' (illness/junk).
People Also Ask
What is con crud?
Con crud is the cold or general illness people often catch after spending days at a crowded convention, blamed on close quarters, poor sleep, junk food, and shared surfaces.
Is con crud the same as con plague?
Yes, con plague is another name for the same post-convention illness.
How do you avoid con crud?
Fans recommend hand sanitiser, staying hydrated, getting real sleep, eating properly, and reducing time in the most packed areas.
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