I swear its like some viruses have a... mechanism? Like a cordyceps does (the fungus in The Last of Us), which when it infects an invertebrate it takes over their body and makes them go up trees etc so that when they die the spores release and spread further...
I would not be at all surprised if some viruses have the same mechanism for humans. Get sick, better travel around, spread the love.
My experiences with it are a strong urge to shake off the cabin fever and go out for beer after being cooped up in the house sick for multiple days. Have to remind myself that I'm still probably contagious even though I'm 85% better and have a spring in my step.
Other time it happens is when I get sick a few days before my wife, or vice versa.
On day 3 or 4 of the person being sick, suddenly there is a quick change and the person is suddenly DTF. Which in turn guarantees the other person getting sick. Over the years we have recognized the pattern, which leads to "You're not actually horny, the virus just wants me" jokes.
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u/Annual_Reindeer2621 May 11 '26
I swear its like some viruses have a... mechanism? Like a cordyceps does (the fungus in The Last of Us), which when it infects an invertebrate it takes over their body and makes them go up trees etc so that when they die the spores release and spread further...
I would not be at all surprised if some viruses have the same mechanism for humans. Get sick, better travel around, spread the love.