An apparent spin off: What is it with smells?!

[Doran]

I know this seems like yet another spin-off. But, I have seriously been thinking about this for ages now, and I was just about to post before the other smelly thread came up (heh-heh). Now it looks like I'm just playing copycat, but oh, well.

So...about smells. I have to say, the artificial smells so prevalent in today's products are a total turn off to me. Laundry soap mingled with the powdery artillery of dryer sheets comes wafting from the vent of the house next door, obliterating the delicate scent of spring in the air. A local coffee shop displays "wicking sticks" in its bathroom. These little reed wands shoot out lung daggers of Citrus-Cilantro, Island Orchard, Mad Love. Well, I'm sorry, but, my Mad Love has NEVER smelled like that! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/excited001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) And, I think I might prefer the average bathroom smell to the overwhelming aroma of whatever kind of love that is. Then there are the household cleaners. With apologies to the person who wanted to lock herself in a room with nothing but Lysol -- but, http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/shocked028.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) are you deranged? How can anyone love the smell of Lysol??? It reminds me of burnt nylon with a splash of bug spray. Heave! We're all familiar with the strangers who pass us on the street, or heaven forbid, sit next to us in a meeting, while a contrail of fragrance harsh enough to singe off our eyebrows exudes from their every pore. What do they do? Eat the stuff!? And, whatever happened to the normal smell of a family living room? Now we have to Plug In, Yankee Candle, or Febreze away any trace of real atmosphere in exchange for some scented soup that is supposed to feel more like home.

I guess I'm just a simple girl who prefers the smell of something authentic to the assault of added fragrance. Obviously, I'm in the minority. From the looks of the products in the typical shopping cart, smells sell. Just another way I've become aware of my own abnormalities. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/)

[Jenny in Atl]

Well I'm right there with you. At night when my husband and I walk, we are always assaulted with the awful smells of fabric softener coming from the homes doing the evenings wash. It almost as bad as getting into an elevator with the over perfumed or cologned. :tongue_smilie:

[Pencil Pusher]

But it's FREE! I mean, you get your ordinary bleach w/ nothing spectacular, PLUS FREE FRAGRANCE!!

Now, granted, I don't like most of the fragrances, either. And somebody wanted to lock themselves in a room w/ lysol? Egads!

But I do stand there on the detergent aisle (or whatever I'm buying), check prices, & then, w/in my range, check scents. I've noticed that the more exp ones have more choices, though.

And have you noticed deodorant flavors? Oh. my. goodness! It's so hard to choose just one! When I was a young adult, I was so bored w/ spring breeze & baby fresh, kwim? And I'd never considered unscented.

(But I don't wear perfume. My sis says that if you do, then the whole point of all that $ is wasted when you use things like scented deodorant.)

Ok, I'm done. I'm enthusiastic about scents/flavors/ whatever you call them. More choices! And did I mention, they're FREE?? :D

[Mom2legomaniacs]

I'm sorry, it was me. I tried to be discreet, but well, so terribly sorry. Please forgive me.

[j.griff]

I am not totally opposed to artificial scents, I used to use the blue glad candles every day (about 9 years ago).
But I can't go anywhere NEAR the perfume counter in a dept. store- talk about instant migraine- blech.
And I really hate it when I open our back windows and I smell our neighbors HORRIFIC smelling dryer sheets. It smells like a stranger has walked into our home, wearing too much cheap perfume. :D
I do use Bounce sheets though, and maybe my neighbors think they are as stinkorifous as I think theirs are, LOL. I much prefer cleaning with plain old vinegar and water (dont' have to worry about the kids touching it either), but DH abhors the smell of vinegar (something about being traumatized by the odours of making homemade pickles in the summer time).
I do wonder though- loud perfume is like loud music, KWIM? WHAT makes you THINK that everyone else wants to smell the same thing YOU want to smell? Just wear it under your nose and leave the rest of us alone. :)

I apologize if my opinion is offensive to anyone.

[Doran]

I'm sorry, it was me. I tried to be discreet, but well, so terribly sorry. Please forgive me.


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[KH_]

So...about smells. I have to say, the artificial smells so prevalent in today's products are a total turn off to me.

I don't like artificial fragrances, either . . .:blink: I don't use scented candles, air fresheners, laundry soap . . .I do use one type of scented dryer sheets (maybe they come in unscented now??), but it's the only one I can tolerate at all.

[Doran]

But it's FREE! I mean, you get your ordinary bleach w/ nothing spectacular, PLUS FREE FRAGRANCE!!

..And did I mention, they're FREE?? :D


No, no...Free means FREE. Free of scent. Free of free. Fre (where's that little accent egu thingie when you need it?!) ;)

[Janna]

Didn't you know I would be though? :D

Seriously, there have been studies done on smells and migraines as well as smells and erratic (not erotic! and don't tell me your mind didn't go there!) behavior in children when they're in the laundry aisle. When the smells come through the heavy plastic material of the bottles...I mean that's a problem, don't you think?

I simply cannot clean my house with regular cleaners. I have a headache for days because of it. I make my own laundry detergent and that scent is very light. If I buy commercial detergent it's the All Free and Clear, which doesn't have any scent.

I do like perfume though. I use to have bottles upon bottles of perfume, when I was in H.S and college. Now I'm down to my 2 "signature" scents - the scent I wore on my wedding which is a very light summery scent that still, 12 yrs. later makes my dh crazy with love for me :001_tt1:, and another scent I wear in the winter. Even our body soaps and shampoos are not the typical commercial stuff.

I agree with you. It's an assault on my senses. Seriously.

[Donna T.]

I guess I'm just a simple girl who prefers the smell of something authentic to the assault of added fragrance.


I agree with you. I've been sick for two weeks. Earlier today, I began to wonder if my sore throat, constant nasal drip, and congestion is due to this dang Febreeze plug-in unit that I picked up at Dollar General.

But, my living room literally has pet chickens in it. I'm serious. There was one cage but now there are two (I guess they weren't getting along). I'm not bashing my husband, but, it's his fault. I had to do something. Yes, chicken smell is authentic but it's also gross. I'm just praying they will have a huge growth spurt and won't have to hang out with us much longer.

[Mamagistra]

These little reed wands shoot out lung daggers of Citrus-Cilantro, Island Orchard, Mad Love. Well, I'm sorry, but, my Mad Love has NEVER smelled like that!

With apologies to the person who wanted to lock herself in a room with nothing but Lysol --

OK...firstly, ROFLOL at 'lung daggers'! :lol:

Secondly, I don't mean to go all OT on Lysol, however, I received a link to this (http://www.mum.org/lovequiz.jpg) today, and--well--I have no words. :eek:

ETA: Put your drink down first.

[Doran]

OK...firstly, ROFLOL at 'lung daggers'! :lol:

Secondly, I don't mean to go all OT on Lysol, however, I received a link to this (http://www.mum.org/lovequiz.jpg) today, and--well--I have no words. :eek:

ETA: Put your drink down first.

Debra -- I am laughing so hard here my family thinks I have finally gone completely over the edge!!!! That...that...

Who can find words for THAT!?

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[Doran]

You win.

Having traveled for 12 hours in a small suburban with 8 chickens, and lived with two ducklings in my kitchen for a month....I completely understand. You have got more authentic than anyone should have to deal with over there. Good heavens! Tell me you're still speaking to your dh?! :D

[Donna T.]

Good heavens! Tell me you're still speaking to your dh?! :D

Would you believe that I actually found his whole "chickens are cool" thing ATTRACTIVE... at one time?? I mean, like, in the pre-ring days. But, then, he kept them outside. I had no idea the impact it would have on our eventual homelife. I didn't know the little chicks had to come inside. I thought they slept with their momma chicks. Yes, we are still sorta speaking and again, I am not bashing my husband!!


Did I mention that I also have water in my house? As in... water LEAK in my house!

Just pray for me. Please.

[Donna T.]

Secondly, I don't mean to go all OT on Lysol, however, I received a link to this (http://www.mum.org/lovequiz.jpg) today, and--well--I have no words. :eek:

ETA: Put your drink down first.


No fair. It's all blurry and I can't read it. And, I was really needing a laugh. Bad.

[Doran]

Would you believe that I actually found his whole "chickens are cool" thing ATTRACTIVE... at one time?? I mean, like, in the pre-ring days. But, then, he kept them outside. I had no idea the impact it would have on our eventual homelife. I didn't know the little chicks had to come inside. I thought they slept with their momma chicks. Yes, we are still sorta speaking and again, I am not bashing my husband!!


Did I mention that I also have water in my house? As in... water LEAK in my house!

Just pray for me. Please.


Blah. Sounds like you have a lot to look forward to -- moving those birds, fixing that leak. My heart goes out to you, honey! :blink:

BTW, where do you live that the chickens can't stay outside yet?

[Doran]

No fair. It's all blurry and I can't read it. And, I was really needing a laugh. Bad.


Mine gives me the option to enlarge it by clicking on the image. Or you can try printing it. But, beware, it's...it's....

Let's just say it deals with arcane methods of feminine hygiene! At least, I hope they're no longer in use! :eek:

[PrairieAir]

OK...firstly, ROFLOL at 'lung daggers'! :lol:

Secondly, I don't mean to go all OT on Lysol, however, I received a link to this (http://www.mum.org/lovequiz.jpg) today, and--well--I have no words. :eek:

ETA: Put your drink down first.

Ah, the "air of romance". Well, I'd prefer Lysol's air of romance to Glade air fresheners or most of the perfumes, incense, and other smellies out there. Original Lysol only, though, and, uh, NOT there.:eek::ack2: I wonder if dabbing it behind my ears would be enough?

What's that smell? (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-_Gim_BME9o) (from The Anchorman, some offensive language)

and, of course,That Smell (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ea2PFayJBtk) (I hated Pulp Fiction, but it's kinda funny to see them dancing to this song.)

[Donna T.]

Blah. Sounds like you have a lot to look forward to -- moving those birds, fixing that leak. My heart goes out to you, honey! :blink:

BTW, where do you live that the chickens can't stay outside yet?

I live in southern Alabama and it's WARM. Do you think he's trying to get something over on me here? :001_huh:

He says they are still too little to be outside. It's cooler at night. We get sudden showers. Oh, yeah, he fed me the 'ole "the big birds will trample them" line. Probably trying to make me feel guilty for wanting to just toss 'em in there. Rooster or no rooster. And, thanks to the water leak, he doesn't have time to add a section to the pen like he was supposed to do this week-end.

Still, the Febreeze unit is going. I really am thinking that's why I'm sick.

[Donna T.]

Let's just say it deals with arcane methods of feminine hygiene! At least, I hope they're no longer in use! :eek:

Oh, never mind!

[Doran]

I live in southern Alabama and it's WARM. Do you think he's trying to get something over on me here? :001_huh:...

If they have to live in an unheated space, or if there's no *protected* area for them, I'm afraid he's right. Why else do you think I ended up with ducklings in my kitchen (of all places!) for a month!?!:001_rolleyes:

Maybe you can add some fresh straw and unplug the Febreze. You'll have to change it frequently, but to my mind, that's a better smell than Febreze. And, maybe you can at least put them outside during the day??

Hang in there, Donna.

[Mamagistra]

OK, here is another ad (http://www.rigneygraphics.com/lunchmeat/archive/03-12/lysol_lrg.jpg) describing, um, better hygiene through chemistry. :eek:

Nothing says romance like a splash of kitchen disinfectant, I tell you. :lol::lol:

ETA: Sorry to hijack, Doran! :D

[Doran]

OK, here is another ad (http://www.rigneygraphics.com/lunchmeat/archive/03-12/lysol_lrg.jpg) describing, um, better hygiene through chemistry. :eek:

Nothing says romance like a splash of kitchen disinfectant, I tell you. :lol::lol:

ETA: Sorry to hijack, Doran! :D


"...Have you been cleaning the bathroom again, or are you just happy to see me?"

[Pencil Pusher]

OK, here is another ad (http://www.rigneygraphics.com/lunchmeat/archive/03-12/lysol_lrg.jpg) describing, um, better hygiene through chemistry. :eek:

Nothing says romance like a splash of kitchen disinfectant, I tell you. :lol::lol:

ETA: Sorry to hijack, Doran! :D

Ok, I'm thinking about printing these out, all faded-looking & everything, framing them, & hanging them in the bathroom, you know, like the antique ads & such. :eek: Hahahaha!!!:lol:

[Mamagistra]

"...Have you been cleaning the bathroom again, or are you just happy to see me?"

:smilielol5:

Ok, I'm thinking about printing these out, all faded-looking & everything, framing them, & hanging them in the bathroom, you know, like the antique ads & such. :eek: Hahahaha!!!:lol:

Oh, now THAT is an idea! Retro decoupage hygiene plaques! HYSTERICAL! :lol::lol:

[Pencil Pusher]

"...Have you been cleaning the bathroom again, or are you just happy to see me?"

:eek: I started laughing, a little. Then more. And the more I thought about it, the more I laughed. The funnier it got.

Poor dh. He's got another paper to write. Sh!

[j.griff]

And now I'm thinking about you laughing, and laughing more, and it getting funnier- and THAT'S funny. And funnier. :lol:

[Nicole not in CA]

Yep, that's what happens to me also. I get really bad headaches from fragrances. I can't handle using scented hand soap anymore, not to mention something like perfume. My dd (15 mo.) gets rashes from anything that has fragrance in it (soaps, lotions, detergent, etc.) so we buy everything fragrance free if possible.