Most Epic Death #2: "The Sudden Onset Of Disco Fever"

In 1976, the world was plagued by a mysterious epidemic known as Disco Fever. This wasn't your average flu - symptoms included spontaneous combustion into dance parties, and an overwhelming urge to wear polyester.

As the disease spread, the world descended into chaos. People abandoned their daily lives to stay at home and listen to the Bee Gees. The only ones who survived were those who could resist the call of the disco beat.

• Learn how the survivors banded together to fight back with The Epic Disco-Resistance
• Discover how the government responded with an arsenal of platform shoes

Causes

Scientists point to the following factors as contributing to the outbreak:

• The rise of Saturday night fever
• Overuse of hairspray
• Unrelenting polyester production

Affected Areas

Reports of Disco Fever have been confirmed in:

• Major cities worldwide
• Rural areas with poor dance infrastructure
• Everywhere, actually

Prevention

To avoid contracting Disco Fever, avoid:

• Donning polyester
• Listening to Bee Gees
• Taking the bus to a disco

Disclaimer

This website is for entertainment purposes only. We are not actually experts on Disco Fever, and any advice given here should be taken with a grain of salt (or a disco ball).