Algophobia Algophobia Algophobia is a phobia of pain - an abnormal and persistent fear of pain that is far more powerful than that of a normal person. Algophobia is much more common in elderly people. It can be treated with behavioral therapy and anti-anxiety medication. The term comes from the , "álgos", "pain" and , "phóbos", "fear". According to Sabino Metta, a behavioral psychologist, the phobic reaction is a learned behavior. A common example of this would be an elderly person who hears about all of their friends suffering from various ailments and pains. This person will begin to anticipate the
We Don't Want the Bacon (What We Want is a Piece of the Rhine) recorded on September 9, 1918 by the Peerless Quartet. They were conducted by Josef Pasternack. Victor Records issued the song. The song's title is influenced by the popular saying, "bringing home the bacon." This phrase means to be successful, specifically financially successful. In the song, it is emphasized that Americans have thrived in holding their own against any enemy and always "brought home the bacon, no matter what." This time though, their focus is not on bacon, but getting the "Hun." It is apparent in the lyrics that the fear of Germany is downplayed. The chorus is as follows: Bibliography