A new study reveals that flu season isn’t actually knocking Philadelphia and South Jersey residents off their feet. Instead, many are perfectly healthy and quietly pretending to be sick to escape work, plans, family obligations, and everyday burnout.
Sudoku Bliss recently surveyed Americans about the not-so-secret habit of faking sick, and the Philadelphia–South Jersey region stood out quite a bit. Locals ranked 4th highest nationally for overall sick-day deception, proving that calling out “under the weather” is basically a regional skill set.
Philly & South Jersey Rank Among The Top Sick Fakers
According to the survey, 92% of residents in the region admit they’ve faked being sick at least once, the 5th highest rate in the U.S. Even more telling, 41% say they’ve kept the act going for two days or more, turning a fake cough into a full-blown production…