"So, Doc, what's the diagnosis?"
"I'm sorry, Les, but you have Gear Acquisition Syndrome. That is to say, you've become a slut. However, your Blue Cross insurance doesn't cover it."
"So you're saying I have to pay for all these guitars myself, then?
"I'm afraid so. We've been working hand in hand with the insurance carriers and the government to try to mandate coverage for people with this disease, not only to help you and your fellow-sufferers, but to keep the guitar companies thriving. We think there's more research to do, but it's definitely something the American Psychiatric Association's Guitar Forum Group wants to make happen. If you like the idea of participating in a research study where we have group meetings, I can sign you up."
"Will there be other folks I know in this study?"
"Well, are you a member of any guitar forums?..."