“Not to be confused with Alzheimerâ??s, ‘Alt.heimerâ??s’ is a term that the Slang Dictionary defines as ‘a condition afflicting chronic hipsters who can no longer recall if they like something genuinely or ironically. Example: “As Ron stared at the hideous leather pants and retro Star Wars sheets heâ??d just purchased, he realized his Alt.heimerâ??s was advancing with terrifying speed.”‘ (from this week’s FWA)
This article appears in Apr 4-10, 2007.