The Little Things In Life

The other day I was in the grocery store getting some things. And by things I mean chocolate chips. And when I went to check out I found 2 of my favorite things there, just waiting for me. My impulsive nature means that of course they're coming home with me! "What are these mysterious things?" you ask yourself. Well don't ask yourself! Ask me! I was there! I know the answer! And the answer is...

Pepsi Throwback and strawberry gum.

"Ah, but of course" you say in your best nasally French accent. (Well that's how I'd say it anyway.) Who doesn't love Pepsi Throwback and strawberry gum? Idiots! That's who. This is even Orbitz strawberry gum, a kind I've never had before. It smelled a little funny, sort of sharp, like it may have been strawberry mint, which I refuse to enjoy.

Mint Rant: Mint is a freshener. It's used in things like toothpaste and gum to make your breath all fresh and nice for kissing and close talking. It's a gum flavor that is more for other people as opposed to like, fruity gum which is mostly a flavor for you to enjoy in the privacy of your own mouth. Mint should not be mixed with things. Especially things that are already tasty on their own. Things like chocolate and fruit. So to me, that whole, Thin Mint cookie or other bullshit flavors that combine chocolate and mint are guh-ross.

Anyway, I was afraid that this gum was strawberry mint, so I was slightly apprehensive as I unwrapped the first piece and put it in my mouth. Hooray! It's normal strawberry gum! One of the unfortunate ways it's like normal strawberry gum is that the beautiful burst of flavor upon first chew dissipates disappointingly quickly. it lasts less than 3 minutes on average, I'd say. As someone who will chew the same piece of gum for hours on end, this is less than optimal.

It makes me sad that there isn't a good long lasting strawberry gum, but I'm happy that there is a new, more legit brand that sells this delightful confection. I plan on chewing it as often and as long as I can. It's one of my favorite things. Along with girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, brown paper packages tied up with strings, silver-white winters that melt into springs. You know, shiz like that. And Pepsi Throwback. That just tastes yummy. It's perfect. Don't ever change it.