New 'Reality Television Delusion' Diagnosed

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New 'Reality Television Delusion' Diagnosed

September 1, 2008 | ISSUE 44•36

Two Montreal psychiatrists claim to have discovered a mental illness in which patients think they are subjects of their own reality shows. What do you think?

Is that just the same thing as thinking you are great? Because I have that.

David Alomar
Systems Analyst
This bold new twist on an old schizophrenic formula is going to get me watching mental patients again.

Traci Davis
Diving Instructor
Is that why I don't get bleeped when I say 'chink' at the deli?

Nigel Murray
Bus Driver

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