Als

Als, also known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.

But let’s be honest, nobody calls it Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, because that’s a mouthful and we’re lazy. Instead, we just throw around the three letters ‘ALS’ like it’s a hot potato.

Although its official name is quite a tongue-twister, ALS is known for causing the exact opposite - difficulty with speech. We’re pretty sure the person who named it didn’t see the irony in that.

The disease is characterized by the progressive loss of movement and eventual paralysis, but let’s not only focus on the negative! At least patients can finally win at the game of “who can stay still the longest.”

Unfortunately, there is no cure for ALS, but there are some treatments available that can help with symptoms. However, some ALS patients refuse treatment because they’d rather go out with a bang than a whimper.

There are also some initial theories suggesting that football players may be more prone to developing ALS due to repeated head trauma. So next time your favorite player takes a hit, not only can you worry about their safety, but their future ALS prospects as well.

In all seriousness, ALS is a devastating disease that affects thousands of people each year. It is important to spread awareness and donate to ongoing research towards finding a cure.

But let’s be honest, we really just wrote this article for a cheap laugh.