Cult of Personality

Signs you're in a cult:

1.  Extreme obsessiveness regarding the group/leader resulting in the exclusion of almost every practical consideration.

2.  Individual identity, the group, the leader and/or God as distinct and separate categories of existence become increasingly blurred. Instead, in the follower's mind these identities become substantially and increasingly fused--as that person's involvement with the group/leader continues and deepens. 

3.  Whenever the group/leader is criticized or questioned it is characterized as "persecution".
 

4.  Uncharacteristically stilted and seemingly programmed conversation and mannerisms, cloning of the group/leader in personal behavior. 

5.  Dependency upon the group/leader for problem solving, solutions, and definitions without meaningful reflective thought. A seeming inability to think independently or analyze situations without group/leader involvement. 

6.  Hyperactivity centered on the group/leader agenda, which seems to supercede any personal goals or individual interests. 

7.  A dramatic loss of spontaneity and sense of humor. (haha, so true!)
 

8.  Increasing isolation from family and old friends unless they demonstrate an interest in the group/leader.

9.  Anything the group/leader does can be justified no matter how harsh or harmful.

10.  Former followers are at best-considered negative or worse evil and under bad influences.  They can not be trusted and personal contact is avoided.
 

11. Writing about Dear Leader on your hand. 

12. Hanging Dear Leader posters on your wall.

13. Obsessively polishing your Obama Commemorative coins.

14. Refuses to let anyone touch your Obama Commemorative plate, mug, mousepad, and loo seat.

15. Spending $35 on a Dear Leader flag.