My trip to Barcelona has been put on hold due to the now dreaded Swine Flu. I have heard that this amalgam of avian, human, and swine viral protein has proven itself potent in bringing down humans in Mexico. Much more, this virus has travelled to continental US and even spread to Europe, earlier and faster than I could have travelled.

As of last check at the World Health Organization Web site, Spain has 57 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. Hongkong has 1. Philippines has none. Simply put, I cannot pursue my 3-day trip to Barcelona, my stopover in Hongkong can be fatal, and I am left to stay and cringe here in Mega Manila. This is a Mary Shelley horror story in 21st century setting.

Yet, this Swine Flu can be pretty much of a Frankenstein horror propaganda. In 1976, an anti-Swine Flu propaganda was released. The clips were simple but creepy, as if a murderer is on the loose. In fact, Alfred Hitchcock enters into mind. As this clip suggests, Drug companies want to switch on the panic mode in humans to be in a frenzy to consume anti-flu drugs. Horrifying and panic-flushing: a terrifying Frankenstein movie is apparent. This clip will definitely stop me from going to Barcelona or anywhere else:

From thehorsehospital.com