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Lifer
Feb 13, 2003
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: Auric
Maybe you forgot because you've been using it so long (aluminum -> Alzheimer's)?

'Tis sad how many people use crap by queer backwards default thanks to marketing. Some may "need it" to be socially acceptable (unnaturally close proximity to strangers, reduced confrontation, &c.), some may not be helped much by it anyway because they are so malodorous (either genetically or due to poor health and/or diet) -or the combination of odors may actually be worse, and some may not have much real use for it or are better using a simple antimicrobial product rather than a dedicated pore-clogger.

translation: you have b.o.
Yeeeahhhh... I have no fscking clue what the post says.
 

Auric

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Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: moshquerade

translation: you have b.o.


Jebus, I would hope my body has an odour. It would be creepy otherwise -kind o' like an olfactory equivalent to what an albino is visually.

Now, your reply may just be a flippant attempt at teh funnehz but if serious then one might assume that either you had a financial interest (sans moral qualms) in pushing toxic goo and/or you were a mindless consumer zombie who wants to "infect" everyone else or... are objectively stinky. Oh, I missed stress as a potential cause besides genetics and poor health and/or diet.

I reckon the rational POV is that, ideally, there would be no "need" for said goo. Certainly it should not be "necessary" to mask your scent from your mate, family, and friends. Indeed, if mates are repulsed rather than attracted by 'tother's odour then one's mind boggles at why they are together.

The goo serves a purpose when humans are living like ants rather than chimps. Though really, ants are related within a colony and humans are precisely not. The point is the constant contact with strangers and casual/work-a-day "forced" acquaintances "necessitates" an olfactory neutering. It's a similar schtick to the public "zombie face" adopted when in queues and such. Ergo, it's a coping strategy for unnatural circumstances.

Still, as said, folks should not assume they need it and/or not all the time. Heck, if going on a serious date (wanting a long term relationship) you'd prolly be better rubbing your armpit scent all over you like a friggin' lemur -because it's one of several more obvious elements where you should ideally be compatible.

Let the hyena crying and nipping begin.
 

compman25

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Jan 12, 2006
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Originally posted by: Auric
Originally posted by: moshquerade

translation: you have b.o.


Jebus, I would hope my body has an odour. It would be creepy otherwise -kind o' like an olfactory equivalent to what an albino is visually.

Now, your reply may just be a flippant attempt at teh funnehz but if serious then one might assume that either you had a financial interest (sans moral qualms) in pushing toxic goo and/or you were a mindless consumer zombie who wants to "infect" everyone else or... are objectively stinky. Oh, I missed stress as a potential cause besides genetics and poor health and/or diet.

I reckon the rational POV is that, ideally, there would be no "need" for said goo. Certainly it should not be "necessary" to mask your scent from your mate, family, and friends. Indeed, if mates are repulsed rather than attracted by 'tother's odour then one's mind boggles at why they are together.

The goo serves a purpose when humans are living like ants rather than chimps. Though really, ants are related within a colony and humans are precisely not. The point is the constant contact with strangers and casual/work-a-day "forced" acquaintances "necessitates" an olfactory neutering. It's a similar schtick to the public "zombie face" adopted when in queues and such. Ergo, it's a coping strategy for unnatural circumstances.

Still, as said, folks should not assume they need it and/or not all the time. Heck, if going on a serious date (wanting a long term relationship) you'd prolly be better rubbing your armpit scent all over you like a friggin' lemur -because it's one of several more obvious elements where you should ideally be compatible.

Let the hyena crying and nipping begin.

you've put way too much time into this. it's just deodorant.
 

potoba

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Oct 17, 2006
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Originally posted by: funkymatt
I guess i was in such a hurry to get to work this morning, i forgot to put on deodorant.
sorry to anyone who may be in lab b124.

but this brings up a question; do you have a smelly coworker?

i take it as you're freaking stinky?
 

Coquito

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Nov 30, 2003
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Originally posted by: Auric
Originally posted by: moshquerade

translation: you have b.o.


Jebus, I would hope my body has an odour. It would be creepy otherwise -kind o' like an olfactory equivalent to what an albino is visually.

Now, your reply may just be a flippant attempt at teh funnehz but if serious then one might assume that either you had a financial interest (sans moral qualms) in pushing toxic goo and/or you were a mindless consumer zombie who wants to "infect" everyone else or... are objectively stinky. Oh, I missed stress as a potential cause besides genetics and poor health and/or diet.

I reckon the rational POV is that, ideally, there would be no "need" for said goo. Certainly it should not be "necessary" to mask your scent from your mate, family, and friends. Indeed, if mates are repulsed rather than attracted by 'tother's odour then one's mind boggles at why they are together.

The goo serves a purpose when humans are living like ants rather than chimps. Though really, ants are related within a colony and humans are precisely not. The point is the constant contact with strangers and casual/work-a-day "forced" acquaintances "necessitates" an olfactory neutering. It's a similar schtick to the public "zombie face" adopted when in queues and such. Ergo, it's a coping strategy for unnatural circumstances.

Still, as said, folks should not assume they need it and/or not all the time. Heck, if going on a serious date (wanting a long term relationship) you'd prolly be better rubbing your armpit scent all over you like a friggin' lemur -because it's one of several more obvious elements where you should ideally be compatible.

Let the hyena crying and nipping begin.

This hemp underwear you gave me for earth day is so rad. I can't wait till the next Phish show. Did you remember to borrow the van? You smell like butterfingers. :)
 

TallBill

Lifer
Apr 29, 2001
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I forgot to put on deoderant once before a volleyball tournament. Needless to say, by match 5 or 6 I was disgusting.
 

Brazen

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Jul 14, 2000
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Originally posted by: Auric
Maybe you forgot because you've been using it so long (aluminum -> Alzheimer's)?

'Tis sad how many people use crap by queer backwards default thanks to marketing. Some may "need it" to be socially acceptable (unnaturally close proximity to strangers, reduced confrontation, &c.), some may not be helped much by it anyway because they are so malodorous (either genetically or due to poor health and/or diet) -or the combination of odors may actually be worse, and some may not have much real use for it or are better using a simple antimicrobial product rather than a dedicated pore-clogger.

Haven't you heard? Antibacterial products are bad now, too. Eventually, water will be the only thing that doesn't hurt us. Oh, wait, water is bad too because it dilutes our electrolytes - Yay, it's what plants crave!
 

EvilYoda

Lifer
Apr 1, 2001
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I don't really...smell...unless I haven't showered in 3-4 days and was doing something strenuous in that time.

I think I still use the same deodorant from high school...never cared to see if it was still effective as it's uncapped like 3 times a year.
 

TallBill

Lifer
Apr 29, 2001
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Originally posted by: Auric
Originally posted by: moshquerade

translation: you have b.o.


Jebus, I would hope my body has an odour. It would be creepy otherwise -kind o' like an olfactory equivalent to what an albino is visually.

Now, your reply may just be a flippant attempt at teh funnehz but if serious then one might assume that either you had a financial interest (sans moral qualms) in pushing toxic goo and/or you were a mindless consumer zombie who wants to "infect" everyone else or... are objectively stinky. Oh, I missed stress as a potential cause besides genetics and poor health and/or diet.

I reckon the rational POV is that, ideally, there would be no "need" for said goo. Certainly it should not be "necessary" to mask your scent from your mate, family, and friends. Indeed, if mates are repulsed rather than attracted by 'tother's odour then one's mind boggles at why they are together.

The goo serves a purpose when humans are living like ants rather than chimps. Though really, ants are related within a colony and humans are precisely not. The point is the constant contact with strangers and casual/work-a-day "forced" acquaintances "necessitates" an olfactory neutering. It's a similar schtick to the public "zombie face" adopted when in queues and such. Ergo, it's a coping strategy for unnatural circumstances.

Still, as said, folks should not assume they need it and/or not all the time. Heck, if going on a serious date (wanting a long term relationship) you'd prolly be better rubbing your armpit scent all over you like a friggin' lemur -because it's one of several more obvious elements where you should ideally be compatible.

Let the hyena crying and nipping begin.

Haha, we have a new certified nutjob in the house. If anyone is feeling down and suicidal just read that post and you'll realize that you're not the biggest loser on the planet. Thanks for the laugh.
 

Captante

Lifer
Oct 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: Auric
Originally posted by: moshquerade

translation: you have b.o.


Jebus, I would hope my body has an odour. It would be creepy otherwise -kind o' like an olfactory equivalent to what an albino is visually.

Now, your reply may just be a flippant attempt at teh funnehz but if serious then one might assume that either you had a financial interest (sans moral qualms) in pushing toxic goo and/or you were a mindless consumer zombie who wants to "infect" everyone else or... are objectively stinky. Oh, I missed stress as a potential cause besides genetics and poor health and/or diet.

I reckon the rational POV is that, ideally, there would be no "need" for said goo. Certainly it should not be "necessary" to mask your scent from your mate, family, and friends. Indeed, if mates are repulsed rather than attracted by 'tother's odour then one's mind boggles at why they are together.

The goo serves a purpose when humans are living like ants rather than chimps. Though really, ants are related within a colony and humans are precisely not. The point is the constant contact with strangers and casual/work-a-day "forced" acquaintances "necessitates" an olfactory neutering. It's a similar schtick to the public "zombie face" adopted when in queues and such. Ergo, it's a coping strategy for unnatural circumstances.

Still, as said, folks should not assume they need it and/or not all the time. Heck, if going on a serious date (wanting a long term relationship) you'd prolly be better rubbing your armpit scent all over you like a friggin' lemur -because it's one of several more obvious elements where you should ideally be compatible.

Let the hyena crying and nipping begin.



Yep ... serious BO. :p
 
Jun 27, 2005
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Originally posted by: KillerAngel
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Brazen
I forgot underwear today.

So did I actually. I'm going commando today! My boys are free and I'm lovin' it! :p

How the hell do you forget to put on underwear?

I never forget... I just don't. Extra ventillation is key in this environment. ;)

 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: KillerAngel
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Brazen
I forgot underwear today.

So did I actually. I'm going commando today! My boys are free and I'm lovin' it! :p

How the hell do you forget to put on underwear?

Rode my bike to work with a change of clothes in my backpack (I shower and change at work because I get a pretty good workout and am all sweaty by the time I get here). Anyway, I realized after I arrived that I forgot to put underwear in my backpack with the rest of the clothes.
 

thomsbrain

Lifer
Dec 4, 2001
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just a word of experience:

deodorant melts inside hot cars. good luck cleaning up the mess. :(

if i forget mine, i'm disgusting by the time i get to work, and i walk around like the "unsure" people in the commercials. i know if I can smell it, and i'm used to it and have constant exposure to numb the nose, it must be bad for other folks who catch a fresh whiff. so deodorant is my friend, and i slather it on.
 

Injury

Lifer
Jul 19, 2004
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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: funkymatt
I guess i was in such a hurry to get to work this morning, i forgot to put on deodorant.
sorry to anyone who may be in lab b124.

but this brings up a question; do you have a smelly coworker?

no smelly co-workers unless you count breath.

but matt, you should have a spare stick of deodorant at work or in your car for times like these.

Yup. I keep a travel size stick of deodorant in my glove box and a toothbrush+toothpaste in my laptop bag (That I almost always have with me.)
 

Auric

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Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: Imp
I haven't done that in months luckily... Even then, I'm more concerned about ruining a shirt.

Ruining? What, you have like skunk anal glands in your armpits?

I love how defensive all the stinkers are; lashing out at those who have not joined the zombie ranks. Riddle me this: do you habitually apply goo after washing? Even when knowing you will be exterting yourself -for instance going for a run? What about if you will only be at home with family and friends? Before sex!?
 

Orsorum

Lifer
Dec 26, 2001
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Originally posted by: thomsbrain
just a word of experience:

deodorant melts inside hot cars. good luck cleaning up the mess. :(

if i forget mine, i'm disgusting by the time i get to work, and i walk around like the "unsure" people in the commercials. i know if I can smell it, and i'm used to it and have constant exposure to numb the nose, it must be bad for other folks who catch a fresh whiff. so deodorant is my friend, and i slather it on.

I put antiperspirant on, but not deodorant. Deodorant doesn't help me, but a good antiperspirant is worth its weight in gold to me. I used Mitchum's Hydro Solid until they discontinued it a few months ago; the Smart Solid is effectively the same thing, as far as I can tell. It works wonders.

I do get B.O. if I don't shower at least once a day; sucks, but that's life. I'm more irritated by the sweat itself, that feeling of having pit trickle. That's why I prefer a strong antiperspirant.
 

JJChicken

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Apr 9, 2007
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Serious question here: I never use deodrant, even after sports, do I stink? No said I stink and I can't smell it....