I've encountered three people in the past few months who have an aspirational goal - being "sick enough" that they would qualify for the US Social Security SSI program. One specifically stated his "plan" involved gaining so much weight that he could no longer work, or walk. WTF???? Really? What is wrong with someone that they not only do not appreciate their physical health, but that they want to be "supported" by others. Please don't think I lack compassion for those legitimately disabled, there are many people who truly need a social safety net. A neighbor of mine is a good example, divorced mother of 2 teenage boys who was diagnosed with stage IV terminal cancer. I have been miserable all day - some kind of virus, I stayed home from work, I feel guilty about that but I had no choice, I am really sick. I am sick all of the time, frankly, between side effects from my medications to something I was recently diagnosed with, asthma. I struggle so hard to get myself into the best shape I can, and it's not easy. So, it just disgusts me to think of grifters wishing themselves sick. Maybe getting their wish is their real punishment.