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Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 14, 2006, 05:51 AM

Where did all the normal stuff go? I was looking around for a normal toothbrush and all I've got is this sculpted plastic work of art with "extra reach" and blue racing stripes.

My challenge... help me find a normal, nothing special, square toothbrush that when somebody looks at it they say... "That's one boring toothbrush!"

besson3c · Sep 14, 2006, 08:09 AM

You could make one yourself out of cardboard and pipe cleaners. That would be pretty cool.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 14, 2006, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

You could make one yourself out of cardboard and pipe cleaners. That would be pretty cool.

That would hurt.

rickey939 · Sep 14, 2006, 09:36 AM

That's like asking for a normal new cell-phone these days...just one that can take calls and make calls without all the bells and whistles.

Good Luck!

mitchell_pgh · Sep 14, 2006, 09:55 AM

I've found them. They are usually 3 for $1 at a dollar store and last for about a week.

Landos Mustache · Sep 14, 2006, 10:08 AM

What is wrong with the fancy ones? Think they will turn your teeth gay or something?

dcmacdaddy · Sep 14, 2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

What is wrong with the fancy ones? Think they will turn your teeth gay or something?

Man, you really ARE a broken record. Could that chip on your shoulder get any bigger?

Stradlater · Sep 14, 2006, 10:21 AM

Mmmm...chips, breaking-record...

--Topic!:

Just pick any "fancy" one with softer bristles. Buy the cheapest if it makes you feel better.

If this isn't for teeth, but for cleaning, do the same except go for harder bristles.

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by mitchell_pgh

I've found them. They are usually 3 for $1 at a dollar store and last for about a week.

Ah ha! The dollar store. Excellent. I'll check it out.

As for the new tooth brushes making my teeth gay... I guess you could say I just have a fetish for normal things. Like waking up in the morning and having a normal day. That would be totally excellent.

(I'm assuming you're using the new definition for "gay" meaning homosexual and not "happy". Yet another example of something normal, in this case a word, taken and twisted in to some other meaning.) - No this does not mean I hate gay people.

Dark Helmet · Sep 15, 2006, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy

Man, you really ARE a broken record. Could that chip on your shoulder get any bigger?

Dense sense of humour or are you just a grump?

Stradlater · Sep 15, 2006, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams

Ah ha! The dollar store. Excellent. I'll check it out.

Maybe you didn't notice the fact that they last about a week.

I guess you could say I just have a fetish for normal things. Like waking up in the morning and having a normal day. That would be totally excellent.

So, what is normal? "Normal" toothbrushes were only "normal" before the standard Reach came out. Now all are normal-enough permutations thereof (if you want out of the norm, you get an electric, but even those are common enough). Normal depends only on time. In this case, you're being needlessly backwards.

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 09:01 AM

Actually I really like the simple lines of the old square Oral B toothbrush. Very simple elegant design.

you could just as easily say that the one button mouse is.... Well, maybe we just shouldn't go there

As for what is "normal" I probably don't really know nor really care... but it would be good information to know none the less.

Landos Mustache · Sep 15, 2006, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams

Actually I really like the simple lines of the old square Oral B toothbrush. Very simple elegant design.

Ya but the things is they don't work that well. They can't reach the back/side of your mouth that well, don't massage the gums (prevents gingivitis), the bristles are too dense and all the same length etc.

It isn't a fashion show, it is about cleaning your teeth and even the cheap modern brushes do an amazing job at it.

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

It isn't a fashion show, it is about cleaning your teeth and even the cheap modern brushes do an amazing job at it.

You do realize your own parody with that statement?

Landos Mustache · Sep 15, 2006, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams

You do realize your own parody with that statement?

Ahhhhh... yes?

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 11:30 AM

You should be paid to be negative... you're really that good!

turtle777 · Sep 15, 2006, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

That would hurt.

Dude, WTF ?

Do you even know what pipe cleaners are ?

Would only hurt 9 year old sissies.

-t

turtle777 · Sep 15, 2006, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Think they will turn your teeth gay or something?

Funny. If someone else made that comment, you'd be all on him.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.

-t

Landos Mustache · Sep 15, 2006, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Funny. If someone else made that comment, you'd be all on him.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.

-t

Actually if the two of you hadn't figured it out YET the whole point was making a stupid homophobic remark as a joke.

duh

turtle777 · Sep 15, 2006, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Actually if the two of you hadn't figured it out YET the whole point was making a stupid homophobic remark as a joke.
duh

So why can't I make stupid homophobic remarks as a joke, but you can ?
Everytime I do it, you don't get it and feel personally attacked

-t

jckalen · Sep 15, 2006, 01:45 PM

They can't reach the back/side of your mouth that well, don't massage the gums...

That's so friggin gay.

brassplayersrock² · Sep 15, 2006, 03:44 PM

they sell them 4 to a pack for $1.25 at the CVS down the street from me

baw · Sep 15, 2006, 04:19 PM

this thread made me LoL

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

they sell them 4 to a pack for $1.25 at the CVS down the street from me

The CVS! Even better. (That sounds of quality.)

sek929 · Sep 15, 2006, 05:01 PM

Also, what ever happenned to plain ol tooth paste.

Now all I see is lemon fresh mint burst with total dental control system and whitening.

Seriously, I just want some f**kin' toothpaste.

ort888 · Sep 15, 2006, 05:37 PM

Plaque is a figment of the liberal media and the dental industry to scare you into buying useless appliances and pastes. Now, I've heard the arguments on both sides, and there is nothing to convince me of the need to brush your teeth.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 15, 2006, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Dude, WTF ?

Do you even know what pipe cleaners are ?

Would only hurt 9 year old sissies.

-t

They have metal wires and fuzz. correct me if im wrong.

turtle777 · Sep 15, 2006, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

They have metal wires and fuzz. correct me if im wrong.

So, can't take the fuzz ?

-t

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 15, 2006, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

So, can't take the fuzz ?

-t

i can take the fuzz but not the wires

Railroader · Sep 15, 2006, 06:29 PM

I use the tooth brush my dentist gives me every 6 months. He brews beer.

I use Arm and Hammer toothpaste. Non-whitening formula. My dentist brews beer.

This thread is gay.

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

This thread is gay.

But your dentist brews beer.

turtle777 · Sep 15, 2006, 06:44 PM

Is your dentist gay ?

-t

paul w · Sep 15, 2006, 07:12 PM

my gf's parents have been using the basic flat toothbrushes with the simple fluoride toothpaste ( Colgate or something ). since the dawn of time (before I was born anyway). No tarter control, no fancy whitening crystals. They have the whitest healthiest teeth ever. No dentures, no cavities, root canals. Just floss and brush and that's it.

Railroader · Sep 15, 2006, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams

But your dentist brews beer.

And mead and wine on occasion.

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Is your dentist gay ?

-t

He might be. I'll ask his wife. Brewing beer certainly can make one quite happy.

mac-at-kearsarge · Sep 15, 2006, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

Plaque is a figment of the liberal media and the dental industry to scare you into buying useless appliances and pastes. Now, I've heard the arguments on both sides, and there is nothing to convince me of the need to brush your teeth.

Continuing with the ATHF quotes:

"I got rid of my teeth at a young age because... I'm straight. Teeth are for gay people. That's why fairies come and get them" -Master Shake

jckalen · Sep 15, 2006, 08:51 PM

I'm still looking for a dentist that will let me have unlimited access to nitrous oxide in the waiting room

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 15, 2006, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by jckalen

I'm still looking for a dentist that will let me have unlimited access to nitrous oxide in the waiting room

And I'm waiting for one that gives you that to take home instead of a plain old tooth brush

Railroader · Sep 15, 2006, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by jckalen

I'm still looking for a dentist that will let me have unlimited access to nitrous oxide in the waiting room

Mine gave me beer. Yes, it was in the waiting room. No, it was not for drinking in the waiting room. Yes, I also gave him beer as well. Yes, I also thing the "No" and "Yes" before the last few sentences wasn't really as creative as it initially appeared in my head.

D. S. Troyer · Sep 15, 2006, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

So why can't I make stupid homophobic remarks as a joke, but you can ?
Everytime I do it, you don't get it and feel personally attacked

-t

Cuz you're not gay. Just like only Mexicans can make jokes about Mexicans.

Are you a gay Mexican? If you are then you can make fun of gay Mexicans.

Railroader · Sep 15, 2006, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by D. S. Troyer

Cuz you're not gay. Just like only Mexicans can make jokes about Mexicans.

Are you a gay Mexican? If you are then you can make fun of gay Mexicans.

You must be Mexican.

turtle777 · Sep 16, 2006, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by D. S. Troyer

Are you a gay Mexican? If you are then you can make fun of gay Mexicans.

No, thanks.

I'll stick to gay Canadians. We have an abundance here, so there is always an opportunity.

-t

Tyre MacAdmin · Sep 16, 2006, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

Also, what ever happenned to plain ol tooth paste.

Now all I see is lemon fresh mint burst with total dental control system and whitening.

Seriously, I just want some f**kin' toothpaste.

You can still get crest original formula... I picked a tube up yesterday.