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post-con depression
POHST-kon dih-PRESH-un · noun · informal
The emotional slump after a convention ends.
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The letdown, sadness, or fatigue many attendees feel once a convention is over and they return to ordinary life. Abbreviated PCD; also called post-con blues.
“Peak post-con depression is unpacking your suitcase and realizing it's Monday.”
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post-con depression In A Sentence
Peak post-con depression is unpacking your suitcase and realizing it's Monday.
Origin & Usage
Fan coinage modeled on 'post-holiday depression'; often abbreviated PCD.
People Also Ask
What is post-con depression?
Post-con depression is the letdown, sadness, or fatigue many attendees feel once a convention ends and they return to ordinary life; it's abbreviated PCD and also called post-con blues.
How long does post-con depression last?
It varies, but fans usually describe it as a slump lasting a few days after the event as the excitement wears off.
Where does the term come from?
It's a fan coinage modeled on 'post-holiday depression,' the similar comedown after a big holiday or trip.
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