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May 24, 2012
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The opening sequence of this commercial unfolds akin to a scene from a suspenseful serial killer thriller. A mysterious figure times his entrance into the grocery aisle with eerie precision, orchestrating a fateful encounter. His rather unsettling proposal to accompany the woman, coupled with his clumsy grocery spill, casts a peculiar shade over his intentions. At first glance, his behavior appears distinctly unnerving, doesn't it? Yet, the subsequent turn of events alters the narrative's trajectory.

The woman's reaction, a fusion of intense enthusiasm and desperation, injects an unforeseen dynamic into the scenario. Her readiness to meet up in a mere 15 minutes – is it borne from a ravenous appetite, an earnest yearning for companionship, or a blend of both? This level of eagerness might give even the most seasoned serial wrongdoer pause, as they encounter her peculiar fervor for food and unexpected camaraderie.

On a somewhat unrelated note, a faint memory surfaces of my Grandmother or perhaps my Uncle employing tooth polish, a product that had its place in their medicine cabinet. To this day, the distinction between tooth polish and toothpaste remains somewhat elusive to me. After all, isn't toothpaste designed for the purpose of tooth polishing? My assumption had been that toothpaste was the designated tool for sprucing up one's teeth.

Could it be that tooth polish elevates the game? Perhaps it's specialized for teeth whitening? Perhaps, just for curiosity's sake, I'll consider acquiring a modern rendition like Pearl Drops and assess its efficacy (it's intriguing to note that the product still graces store shelves). If my experience mirrors the lady's reaction in this commercial, I might find myself thoroughly enjoying this dental venture.


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