use of the word epidemic

Is it correct to write "School Pride, It's Epidemic!" on a decorative banner?

[Mister Micawber]

Hi Orion,

Welcome to UE!

Yes, 'epidemic' is OK here, but the more usual collocation is 'contagious':

'School Pride-- It's Contagious!'

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by orion12

Is it correct to write "School Pride, It's Epidemic!" on a decorative banner?

Although 'epidemic' means to spread rapidly, it carries a negative meaning. :( e.g., employment epidemic, AIDS epidemic.

From Greek epi-de:mos
epi means, 'against'
de:mos means, 'the people'

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Although 'epidemic' means to spread rapidly, it carries a negative meaning. :( e.g., employment epidemic, AIDS epidemic.

From Greek epi-de:mos
epi means, 'against'
de:mos means, 'the people'

Thanks,
Orion

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by orion12

Thanks,
Orion

You're welcome. :D

MM's suggestion 'contagious' is fabulous, don't you think?