Re: Flopsweat

Posted by ESC on January 29, 2003

In Reply to: Re: Flopsweat posted by Bruce Kahl on January 28, 2003

: : Hello, I was just wondering whether any one might know the definition and origin of the term "flopsweat". Thanks in advance for any information.

: Fear of being a flop?
: Sudden, nervous perspiration is called "flop sweat" in the acting profession.
: The apocrine sweat glands, nestled in with the hair follicles in your scalp, underarms, and groin, respond to the adrenaline that's produced when people get nervous or scared.
: This is a sweat that contains fatty oils that react with the bacteria on the skin's surface, generating a sour smell.
: Yuck!!

For a demonstration, see the movie "Broadcast News."

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