Thursday, September 18, 2008

Mint Sludge


I just ate an after dinner mint. I realize it's nowhere near dinner time, but I've been training a group of 30 plus people and I needed to refresh my mouth. I grabbed one of the powdered monstrosities pictured above and popped it. As soon as mint met saliva, it began to dissolve. Not instantly, like Cotton Candy, but rather like a sandcastle hit by a sudden rain storm. It lost it's structure, but not it's gritty texture. It lost the will to mint. So I was stuck with a mouth full of what felt and tasted like gritty toothpaste. Seriously? I wanted to gag.

So now, I'm in search of the more civilized peppermint. Wish me luck and pardon me if I don't kiss you right now.

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Blogger SkylersDad said...

When I first met my wife she worked as a teller at a bank. She had this huge lady manager (think Michelin Man with all of the folds), that would walk around with a large cup full of those mints. Every few minutes she would toss down a mouthful, go refill the cup when needed from a huge bowl, repeat all day...

Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:20:00 PM

 
Blogger Doc said...

You better kiss me soon. I ain't seen you in days!

Doc

Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:09:00 PM

 
Blogger Moderator said...

I fucking love Listerine PocketPack thingies.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:48:00 PM

 
Blogger Cup said...

I love those cute li'l mints. But I'm always prepared, clutching a bottle of Dasani wherever I go.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:24:00 PM

 
Blogger Cap'n Ergo "XL+II" Jinglebollocks said...

yeah, but I thought you didn't like mint anyhow. Or is that just mint when mixed with chocolate??

I've always loved those things, partially BECAUSE of the texture they have. But then again, I remember ages and ages ago when Flann-Dadd told me a story about the first time he and Flann-Momm fed you mashed potatoes when you were a year old and you spit THOSE out too, 'cuz they had a weird texture.

I think texture is a big deal for you.

Friday, September 19, 2008 12:04:00 AM

 
Blogger Joe said...

I hate that! I know exactly what you mean.

Friday, September 19, 2008 2:46:00 AM

 
Blogger deadspot said...

When Mint Meets Saliva is my favorite Deathcab For Cutie song.

Friday, September 19, 2008 6:10:00 PM

 
Blogger Dale said...

You must eat many many more of them for the full effect.

Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:31:00 AM

 
Blogger Cap'n Ergo "XL+II" Jinglebollocks said...

Meanwhile, I feel a "I'VE GOT TO PRAISE YOU LIKE I SHOOOOOUUULD" post comin' on about that home- & handmade pizza you tossed (quite literally) up last nite. Mein Gott!!

Monday, September 22, 2008 11:22:00 AM

 

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