How many Gum Chewers here?

Dyre Straits · Jan 28, 2003, 01:58 AM

Count me as a long time gum chewer. I don't smoke, drink, chew tobacco or dip snuff, but I DO enjoy my gum!

For nearly fifteen years now my pack of choice has been Wrigley's EXTRA Peppermint. I've had people ask me what I was chewing because my breath smelled so nice.

I chew so much of it that I buy it by the box at CostCo.

Anyway, I happened to run out and haven't had a chance to get by CostCo to replenish my supply yet. So, today, I stopped at a convenience store to pick up a Jumbo pack. Lo and behold, they don't stock my brand. I was really missing my gum, so, I decided on a substitute. (I do occasionally like Cinnamon or Winterfresh.) Today, I opted for a pack of EXTRA Polar Ice.

Let me tell you, I have NEVER had any gum in my mouth that so totally DISGUSTED me before! This stuff gave me the impression that I was chewing on BEN GAY! I don't know if anyone else has had this impression, but, this stuff has got to go. I'm making a special trip to CostCo tomorrow to get my ol' standby.

Dyre Straits

sacrilius · Jan 28, 2003, 04:33 AM

I chew Polar Ice all the time, I'll have to admit it was pretty strong when I first started chewing it but I got use to it after a while.

UberLord · Jan 28, 2003, 05:42 AM

Tried AirWaves?

sacrilius · Jan 28, 2003, 05:46 AM

What's that?

fornicatarachnid · Jan 28, 2003, 10:18 AM

Blue Orbit sugar-free for me, I'm never without the stuff

~~TIGER~~ · Jan 28, 2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by fornicatarachnid
Blue Orbit sugar-free for me, I'm never without the stuff

Is that the stuff 4 people with false teeth

Blue Xtra 4 me

Blows ur heed off, that among other things

Junk · Jan 28, 2003, 10:31 AM

I think Dentyne Ice Arctic Chill would give your Extra Polar Ice a run for it's money. I tried a piece of that once, and it caused me to snot and gack for 15 minutes! Nasty stuff.. I don't mind gum, but I prefer Brach's Peppermints..

JavaFox · Jan 28, 2003, 11:24 AM

I can't really chew gum because I lack self-control. I have had this tendency ever since I was a kid to put all the sticks of gum in my mouth in the same time. I can't kick that habit.

Junk · Jan 28, 2003, 11:33 AM

If that's the case, Java, then I would suggest you revert back to Big League Chew. I can eat a bag of that stuff in a day, and it tastes great!

UberLord · Jan 28, 2003, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by sacrilius
What's that?

AirWaves is a gum made by Wrigglies and it's got that vapour stuff that helps clear your nose

I understand that it's a favourite amongst hardcore clubbers

Dyre Straits · Jan 28, 2003, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by JavaFox
I can't really chew gum because I lack self-control. I have had this tendency ever since I was a kid to put all the sticks of gum in my mouth in the same time. I can't kick that habit.

Actually, I do have a little abnormality, too.

I learned years ago that I have to chew TWO sticks at a time. Otherwise I bite my cheek too easily.

Dyre Straits

sacrilius · Jan 28, 2003, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by UberLord
Tried AirWaves?

Are you sure this stuff isn't made by the same company as Vick's vapor rub

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UberLord · Jan 28, 2003, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by sacrilius
Are you sure this stuff isn't madeby the same company as Vick's vapor rub

Not it's note - but they sure do smell similar

sacrilius · Jan 28, 2003, 12:21 PM

Bazooka Joe used to be my favorite when I was a kid but had the same problem as the other guy trying to cram 10 of those badboys in my witttle mouth

dai · Jan 28, 2003, 12:23 PM

green extra dont get that polar brand here been chewing every waking hour for the last 18 yrs have asthma stops my mouth from dring out

sacrilius · Jan 28, 2003, 12:25 PM

They came with a litttle comic strip on this waxy paper, I'd get the same comic all the time

Dom · Jan 28, 2003, 12:25 PM

Bazooka Joe has always been my favorite gum and probaly always will be.

Dyre Straits · Aug 20, 2007, 09:03 PM

Reviving a very dead thread here. Please excuse me. But, I'm STILL hung up on Extra Peppermint.

And, I still don't like Polar Ice all that much but will take it if the store is out of Peppermint.

LHC · Aug 20, 2007, 09:13 PM

I chew gum all the time. Even at work, we're strictly forbidden to chew gum, but nobody ever says anything to me

I'm a Doublemint kinda guy, always have been, always will be

Falstaff · Aug 21, 2007, 12:41 AM

Shame on you Dyre...some old members here..LOL
Java
Dom
Uberlord
Fornac

so much water under the ole bridge...

as an ex-smoker it has to be any sort of gum really, except sugarless...I chew alot, but I dont smoke though...

on lasting thought though...you go to any street in London, and the pavement is literally covered in gooey globs of tossed gum...its almost as bad as cigarette butts..

Dyre Straits · Aug 21, 2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Falstaff

Shame on you Dyre...some old members here..LOL
Java
Dom
Uberlord
Fornac

so much water under the ole bridge...

as an ex-smoker it has to be any sort of gum really, except sugarless...I chew alot, but I dont smoke though...

on lasting thought though...you go to any street in London, and the pavement is literally covered in gooey globs of tossed gum...its almost as bad as cigarette butts..

I know, I know....

But, I was thinking about doing a poll and remembered.....or thought I remembered....doing something like this before. Just didn't realize it had been FOUR years ago! So, since this one was already handy...why do a second one, right?

Brutality · Aug 21, 2007, 05:27 AM

Well, I like to chew gum also. My usual is Orbit White with Spearmint. It tastes whole lot different than other gums and I like it. I'm usually chewing a pack a day and buy 3-4 packs at a time so I'll never be without.

Btw, what else is good? I'm open to new tastes as long as it's not something fruity

Zelig · Aug 21, 2007, 05:47 PM

Anyone tried Chlorophyl flavoured gum? That stuff is awful...

venuhm · Aug 22, 2007, 05:51 AM

I chew orbit.. I been looking for the raspberry flavor though, It's new and looks good.
No one in my family but me likes the orange flavored orbit heheheheh

Mousey · Aug 22, 2007, 06:29 AM

i chew pretty much whatever gum people give me, my favourite has got to be cherry airwaves though... mmmmmmmmmmmm

Brutality · Aug 22, 2007, 07:28 AM

Airwaves? They used to sell it in our stores but I haven't seen Airwaves about a year anymore. Maybe it wasn't a good sale because everyone here chews Orbit. Btw, I really like Orbit Professional. I forgot all about that.

Maddogg6 · Aug 22, 2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutality

Airwaves? They used to sell it in our stores but I haven't seen Airwaves about a year anymore. Maybe it wasn't a good sale because everyone here chews Orbit. Btw, I really like Orbit Professional. I forgot all about that.

lol - 'Professional' gum..... What? - do they claim its impossible to blow a bubble with it??

whats next..??;

"Hamburger V2 Home edition"

"New Preparation H - with built in hacker protection"
(this could actually be a *good* idea I suppose)

I just love/hate marketing buzzword crap like that...
Oh - and that 'Upgrade your tampon' - ad...

Cracks me up really.

I used to chew Trident (various flavors) - because '4 out 5 dentists recommend it' - then I wondered - whats that 5th dentist got against it??? so I took up smoking.