Sheldon wrote:

> Gregory Morrow wrote:
> > notbob wrote:
> >
> > > On 2005-09-22, Gregory Morrow
> > <gregorymorrowEMERGENCYCANCELLATIONARCHIMEDES@eart hlink.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > "Organic" is simply a slick marketing gimmick, it means absolutely
> > nothing;
> > > > it reminds me of the old "chlorophyll" craze of the early 50's...
> > >
> > > "chlorophyll" craze? I don't recall that one.
> >
> >
> > It's a bit before my time (I was born in '53), but for a year or two in
the
> > early 50's ('52 I think) chlorophyll was touted as a "miracle"
indgredient
> > in stuff like toothpaste, gum, mouthwash, etc. I don't get it, but
> > apparently it was supposed to promote cleanliness or something
>
> Was supposed to be the be all-end all cure for Halitosis (WOP breath),
> most popular item was Clorets gum.
>
> http://www.cadburyadams.com/brands/c...m/clorets.html


Yep, that's it, thanks...back in those days (and earlier) halitosis,
dandruff, and laxatives, and deodorants were advertised ad nauseum all over
the place. I listen to OTR (Old Time Radio) and it's amazing how many shows
were sponsored by Sal Hepatica and the like...jeez, was EVERYBODY plugged
up!?

Even into the 60's the trend continued - remember Katy Winters and "Ice Blue
Secret" deodorant? And from all the dandruff shampoo ads you'd think
dandruff was a national crisis or something. Of course in earlier days many
didn't bathe or wash their hair daily, so...


> Can easily make your own decoction... steep a big fistful of fresh
> picked mint in a pint of cheapo vodka for about a week (alcohol is the
> universal solvent for chlorophyl), then use to gargle as needed, and
> unlike traditional mouthwashes this I recommend swallowing... can also
> serve on the rocks with a splash of green creme de menthe and chocolate
> liquor... Noo Yawk Peppermint Patty


Not too shabby :-)

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Best
Greg