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LuckyCharms

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6. The thing is...

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 12:01 PM

Apr 30

it's just alcohol based aftershave that evaporates quickly. The smell of that goes away quickly. It's not a cologne. I usually don't wear cologne because I am aware of sensitivities.

I don't think it's the aftershave they are smelling...it must be the deodorant.

But yesterday, they seemed more focused on the "shower" smell.

All of this got me thinking how mortified I would be to get a prostate exam without showering first...and got me wondering how people do that without showering.

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Old Spice always appeals to me too. viva la Apr 30 #1

I love old Spice... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #2

I keep my late husband's Old Spice around and take a wiff when missing him gets overwhelming. Attilatheblond Apr 30 #5

My wife still has her dad's. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #7

Thank you. Scent is a powerful thing. Attilatheblond Apr 30 #13

I understand. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #46

I can understand-- viva la Apr 30 #16

That makes me want to weep for you. zanana1 Apr 30 #32

There used to be signs that no fragrances should be worn as folks were allergic. Srkdqltr Apr 30 #3

The thing is... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #6

Smell good or not, those staffers crossed a line of professional behavior Attilatheblond Apr 30 #4

That's why it made me uncomfortable. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #9

complimenting 1 patient is 1 thing, mopinko Apr 30 #12

The whole waiting room heard this exchange Lifeafter70 Apr 30 #37

I always "clean up" before visiting a doctor/dentist/etc. And Old Spice? erronis Apr 30 #8

It's a good thing you weren't wearing Hai Karate nuxvomica Apr 30 #10

LOL. That wouldn't happen to me... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #11

Holy stink bombs, Lucky Niagara Apr 30 #14

Or maybe they are there for a medical reason Lifeafter70 Apr 30 #42

I'm so sorry to read about your son, Lifeafter 70. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #44

It is a possibilty, Lifeafter70 Niagara Apr 30 #49

Next time they'll mention the eyelashes. Harker Apr 30 #15

Harker... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #17

Do you Old Spice them? Harker Apr 30 #18

Only when I'm feeling strong enough to LuckyCharms Apr 30 #19

That's a small price to pay. Harker Apr 30 #20

That's easy for you to say. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #21

Very. Harker Apr 30 #22

The most excruciating part is when... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #23

I was thinking of a delicate, dedicated Old Spice brush. Harker Apr 30 #24

When I'm feeling a bit fragile or under the weather... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #25

Has it got one of those rubber spikes on it? Harker Apr 30 #26

Not by the time I'm done with it. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #27

What color was it? Harker Apr 30 #28

Before or after I jammed it into my eye? LuckyCharms Apr 30 #29

Before. Harker Apr 30 #30

Before, it was a reddish color... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #31

That's phosphenes for you, Lucky. Harker Apr 30 #33

When I'm at a hockey game... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #34

That should be a two minute minor for high sticking. Harker Apr 30 #36

Yes, that's in the official rule book. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #38

High stinking. Harker Apr 30 #40

Well, that's better than... LuckyCharms Apr 30 #41

For some people, yes. Harker Apr 30 #43

Hmmm. Maybe they get some stanky patients in there! CousinIT Apr 30 #35

That's exactly what the 2nd woman told me. LuckyCharms Apr 30 #39

Self delete this thread is not funny to me Lifeafter70 Apr 30 #48

finally someone that understands the proper... ret5hd Apr 30 #45

I always think of Eddie Stanky. Harker Apr 30 #47