A Pox Upon you Vicks Chloroaseptic!

I have to say, Vicks Chloroaseptic might not trigger waves of sentimental memories, but I stumbled upon this online ad recently that instantly brought back a quirky memory from my past. Let me share this amusing anecdote with you.

Travel back with me to the early 1990s. A group of buddies and I decided to have a Mechwarrior gaming session. Our rendezvous point was the basement of my friend's house, which boasted a spacious gaming table perfect for our battle-filled endeavors. With everyone assembled, we delved into our game.

About 40 minutes into our gaming frenzy, one of our friends sauntered in, fashionably late, and issued a heartfelt apology. He had been running behind schedule because he had to make a quick pit stop at the store to pick up a bottle of Chloroaseptic. His throat was feeling a bit gravelly, and he was banking on this solution to provide some relief.

Now, here's the kicker – none of us had ever encountered Chloroaseptic before. Our latecomer friend enthusiastically briefed us on its peculiar effects. Naturally, curiosity was piqued all around the table. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he extended the bottle and we passed it around like a strange, minty chalice.

Cue the collective chuckles as we experienced the numbing sensation firsthand. Laughter filled the air as each of us took a swig. However, my laughter took an unexpected turn towards sheer panic as the bottle made its way back to its rightful owner. You see, while the rest of us had diligently sprayed the solution into our mouths, our friend – in a moment of peculiar decision-making – decided it was a good idea to insert the nozzle into his mouth and administer a direct throat shot.

Now, fast-forward to the next day. Surprise, surprise – a symphony of sore throats and strep throat symptoms invaded our collective well-being. It was a less-than-pleasant aftermath of our Chloroaseptic escapade.

To wrap up this oddball saga, that was not only the last time I would dabble with Chloroaseptic but also the unintentional swan song for my Mechwarrior days (apologies to FASA). An intriguing coincidence, wouldn't you say?

So, while this tale might not elicit the classic sentiments of nostalgia, it certainly showcases the quirky and often unpredictable moments that pepper our journey through time. Just a word of advice: if you're ever tempted to venture into the realm of Chloroaseptic throat spray, perhaps consider sticking to the tried-and-true method and spare yourself any unintended throat-related escapades.