Retro Revival: Mumps Making a Comeback?

Measles has been all in the news, dominating the headlines. But the once hot new trend is starting to lose its lustre as more people die from acute (more like un-cute) outbreaks of the disease. Luckily, our tiny friends under the microscope are revving up to remind you of the disarmingly silly sounding mumps.

Largely forgotten, fashion insiders tell us mumps is set to make a comeback in a big way during next year's season. We have an exclusive quote from one of our sources giving us all the important details on this not-so-dusty old disease.

Mumps! Its just so fun to say! I have mumps! Look at the lumps from my mumps! carolyn p mordentheaux, american infectious disease expert

As for us here at hex bear? Well, lets just say we're pessimistic as usual, but maybe bumping the mumps is just the panacea we've been waiting for.