A tounge in cheek story perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond
February 7, 2005 (Press Release) --
VALENTINE’S DAY FUN
The Heartbreak of LHS
(Lazy Husband Syndrome)
“Today millions of American men are suffering from an undiagnosed disease called LHS. LHS (Lazy Husband Syndrome) can, by some accounts, affect 9 out of 10 married men.” So says Kevin Carroll, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of LHS and himself a victim of the disease.
Carroll says that LHS is present in millions of middle-aged males, yet can go undetected for years. Symptoms include: inability to bend down to pick up anything, severe myopia to household chores, cramping when asked to put away clothes, and headaches and nausea when having to vacuum or sweep. Men as young as 25 can get LHS.
Carroll says, “LHS is an insidious disease. It sneaks up on you. Slowly. You barely know it’s happening, but those around you (particularly your wife) can see it. Then one day it owns you. We call it the quiet killer.” Carroll is also the national director of a grassroots organization called COUCH, (Citizens Outraged Over Male Listlessness). Carroll admits that the acronym COUCH doesn’t really work with the name, but says the group was too lazy to find one that would.
Other facts about LHS:
• It’s genetic…passed down from the father
• Tragically, the chances of a son getting LHS are about 85%
• Complications resulting from LHS: Remote thumb, Couch butt
• LHS has been isolated to gene number 1425x, more commonly referred to as “the idle gene.”
LHS hits families when they expect it least, says Carroll. Usually it’s about five years into the marriage, when there are young kids in the household and the wife is being pulled in a million directions. Carroll adds, “Although I suffer from it, I try not to let LHS stand in the way of a normal life for my family and me. I’m involved in an LHS support group; we meet on Thursday nights and either play tennis, cards or just go to a bar and talk about things….that seems to help.”
Today there’s no known cure for LHS and, if it were up to many of the victims, there never would be.
Kevin Carroll is a professional speaker and deadpan comedian. He will be an engaging and entertaining interview. For more information on LHS or to interview Kevin, just call him.
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Possible Interview Questions for Kevin Carroll
Are you a doctor?
No, I thought about going to med school, but it’s a lot of work.
Do you plan to have any fund raisers?
Last year COUCH sponsored a 10-mile run, however no one showed up. This year we are thinking about cutting it back to a 2-mile walk or perhaps just a 1-hour period of quiet time.
Do you have a website?
No, but it’s been on my to do list for a few years now.
Where does your wife turn for help?
My wife, Mary, is an angel. In addition to managing our household, raising our two kids and working as a physical therapist, she heads a support group for the wives of men who suffer from LHS. It’s called SPENT (Spouses Perturbed, Exhausted ‘n Ticked).
The Heartbreak of LHS
(Lazy Husband Syndrome)
“Today millions of American men are suffering from an undiagnosed disease called LHS. LHS (Lazy Husband Syndrome) can, by some accounts, affect 9 out of 10 married men.” So says Kevin Carroll, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of LHS and himself a victim of the disease.
Carroll says that LHS is present in millions of middle-aged males, yet can go undetected for years. Symptoms include: inability to bend down to pick up anything, severe myopia to household chores, cramping when asked to put away clothes, and headaches and nausea when having to vacuum or sweep. Men as young as 25 can get LHS.
Carroll says, “LHS is an insidious disease. It sneaks up on you. Slowly. You barely know it’s happening, but those around you (particularly your wife) can see it. Then one day it owns you. We call it the quiet killer.” Carroll is also the national director of a grassroots organization called COUCH, (Citizens Outraged Over Male Listlessness). Carroll admits that the acronym COUCH doesn’t really work with the name, but says the group was too lazy to find one that would.
Other facts about LHS:
• It’s genetic…passed down from the father
• Tragically, the chances of a son getting LHS are about 85%
• Complications resulting from LHS: Remote thumb, Couch butt
• LHS has been isolated to gene number 1425x, more commonly referred to as “the idle gene.”
LHS hits families when they expect it least, says Carroll. Usually it’s about five years into the marriage, when there are young kids in the household and the wife is being pulled in a million directions. Carroll adds, “Although I suffer from it, I try not to let LHS stand in the way of a normal life for my family and me. I’m involved in an LHS support group; we meet on Thursday nights and either play tennis, cards or just go to a bar and talk about things….that seems to help.”
Today there’s no known cure for LHS and, if it were up to many of the victims, there never would be.
Kevin Carroll is a professional speaker and deadpan comedian. He will be an engaging and entertaining interview. For more information on LHS or to interview Kevin, just call him.
# # #
Possible Interview Questions for Kevin Carroll
Are you a doctor?
No, I thought about going to med school, but it’s a lot of work.
Do you plan to have any fund raisers?
Last year COUCH sponsored a 10-mile run, however no one showed up. This year we are thinking about cutting it back to a 2-mile walk or perhaps just a 1-hour period of quiet time.
Do you have a website?
No, but it’s been on my to do list for a few years now.
Where does your wife turn for help?
My wife, Mary, is an angel. In addition to managing our household, raising our two kids and working as a physical therapist, she heads a support group for the wives of men who suffer from LHS. It’s called SPENT (Spouses Perturbed, Exhausted ‘n Ticked).
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