In a message dated 11/01/2001 1:05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> anthropomorphism!
>
>  Such a big word, but can you define it??
>
>  Bobby
>
I can and I will.  Anthropomorphism is a psychiatric condition, recognized in
the DSM IV, and characterized by an inordinate fixation with persons who are
employed by museums of natural history.

Dissertation potential?