I actually never heard the phrase until I got online and saw the meme!
My biology classes did have us gene editing bacteria to chance its color. That was fun!
> The only one that comes close is Athlete's Foot, which makes the victim sound cool.
The best cure for athletes foot is a 30 minute soak in diluted bleach. Get a wash basin, fill it with warm water, and add enough bleach so that it tingles a little bit.
Do this every other day 3 times, e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Problem solved.
Make sure to clean out the shoes as well, ideally not wearing any infected shoes for a few days at least, and soak the insides with Lysol a few times to prevent reinfection.