Tom's of Maine Mouthwash

Flint · 01-08-2009, 02:37 PM

Tastes like bad breath. That is all.

Shawnee123 · 01-08-2009, 02:39 PM

I find that hard to believe. Everyone knows Maine has the best maple syrup and mouthwash, and Tom...well what can we say about Tom?

glatt · 01-08-2009, 02:44 PM

whatever you do, don't get tw started on Listerine.

Flint · 01-08-2009, 02:55 PM

:::backs away slowly:::

Beestie · 01-08-2009, 03:05 PM

I think it would taste better if, instead of Maine, Tom was from... uh, I dunno... New Orleans.

Not only that but Tom sold out a long time ago. I forget which mega conglomerate is pretending to be small town America.

Flint · 01-08-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

Not only that but Tom sold out a long time ago. I forget which mega conglomerate is pretending to be small town America.

Yeah, I don't think Burt's Bees really belong to Burt anymore, either.

Shawnee123 · 01-08-2009, 03:10 PM

Next thing you'll tell me is Mrs Butterworth sold out.

Flint · 01-08-2009, 03:24 PM

Have they ever done a pr0n based on Mrs Butterworth?

Shawnee123 · 01-08-2009, 03:25 PM

Yes...er, I mean...I dunno.

glatt · 01-08-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

Tom sold out a long time ago. I forget which mega conglomerate is pretending to be small town America.

It's still a factory in a relatively small town in Maine. You can tour it and see for yourself.

Its parent company is Colgate-Palmolive. According to Wikipedia "In 2006, a controlling 84% stake in Tom's of Maine was purchased by Colgate-Palmolive for US $100M. The Chappells kept a 16% share in the company. The terms of the purchase stipulate that Tom's of Maine's policies will be retained."

Trilby · 01-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Tom's is overrated; as is Burt's. All a bunch of hippie gunk.

HungLikeJesus · 01-08-2009, 04:13 PM

Next you're going to be saying that Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap isn't really magic, or that Dr. Bronner is not really a religious wacko.

jinx · 01-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Hey, hey, hey... ALL ARE ONE ON GODS SPACESHIP EARTH GODAMNIT!

Dr. Bronner died several years ago. Tom's is complete crap, but I think Burt's bees is lovely stuff.

footfootfoot · 01-08-2009, 07:16 PM

Tom's brother was my creative writing teacher many years ago when I took a few classes at Community College of Vermont in Brattleboro. He was pretty funny, sold cars during the day.

He did tell a funny story about his brother in the 70's being in NYC with a sample case trying to sell his stuff to some retailers or something. He gets accosted on the subway in the wrong part of town and the guys are asking him "what's in the case, man?"

Without missing a beat Tom opens the case and shows them the samples.
"Wow! you work for Tom?"
"I am Tom."
"NO Shit, man we love your toothpaste..."

His brother said "Knowing Tom he probably ended up selling them a bunch of toothpaste.

wolf · 01-09-2009, 01:05 AM

I've used the Tom's products, but I take the position that if you're really in need of mouthwash, you need something that is heavily flavored, and most certainly contains alcohol.

I love the crazy guy soap (which is how I refer to Dr. Bronner's) but I prefer the liquid to the bars ... the bars are really too hard to use. As for the liquid, don't forget, "Dilute, Dilute, Dilute, OK!"

01-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
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01-08-2009, 02:39 PM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I find that hard to believe. Everyone knows Maine has the best maple syrup and mouthwash, and Tom...well what can we say about Tom? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#4
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	:::backs away slowly::: __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

01-08-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I think it would taste better if, instead of Maine, Tom was from... uh, I dunno... New Orleans. Not only that but Tom sold out a long time ago. I forget which mega conglomerate is pretending to be small town America. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

01-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Next thing you'll tell me is Mrs Butterworth sold out. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-08-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	whatever you do, don't get tw started on Listerine.

01-08-2009, 03:24 PM	#8
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Have they ever done a pr0n based on Mrs Butterworth? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

01-08-2009, 03:25 PM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yes...er, I mean...I dunno. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-08-2009, 04:01 PM	#11
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01-08-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Next you're going to be saying that Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap isn't really magic, or that Dr. Bronner is not really a religious wacko. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

01-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#13
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Hey, hey, hey... ALL ARE ONE ON GODS SPACESHIP EARTH GODAMNIT! Dr. Bronner died several years ago. Tom's is complete crap, but I think Burt's bees is lovely stuff. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-08-2009, 07:16 PM	#14
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Tom's brother was my creative writing teacher many years ago when I took a few classes at Community College of Vermont in Brattleboro. He was pretty funny, sold cars during the day. He did tell a funny story about his brother in the 70's being in NYC with a sample case trying to sell his stuff to some retailers or something. He gets accosted on the subway in the wrong part of town and the guys are asking him "what's in the case, man?" Without missing a beat Tom opens the case and shows them the samples. "Wow! you work for Tom?" "I am Tom." "NO Shit, man we love your toothpaste..." His brother said "Knowing Tom he probably ended up selling them a bunch of toothpaste. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

01-09-2009, 01:05 AM	#15
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I've used the Tom's products, but I take the position that if you're really in need of mouthwash, you need something that is heavily flavored, and most certainly contains alcohol. I love the crazy guy soap (which is how I refer to Dr. Bronner's) but I prefer the liquid to the bars ... the bars are really too hard to use. As for the liquid, don't forget, "Dilute, Dilute, Dilute, OK!" __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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