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Changing diapers

I guess I could have called it changing times but it would not have sounded as sexy. Here are some interesting changes that I can remember (mind you use of words like I can remember are indicative of either - A. Acute or onset of Alzheimer's B. Generation gap or proof of its existence) 1. Poop Entrapment and Disposal in physically challenged - this device in its earliest incarnation involved no device. It was left to the will of the crapee (usually an infant or invalid or geriatric) to conduct this natural phenomenon anytime the need arose and anywhere it arose. Then came the advanced thinking around disease control and hygiene which resulted in cloth strips to contain the exodus. These could be and were recycled until the garment physically failed to perform its function. Then came the dawn of disposable products to aid the super busy families. This involved strapping chemically harmful substances wrapped in a paper like pouch around the belt region of crapee and allowing them free reign. Subsequently these containers also called diapers were to be disposed off safely (discretion of the disposee). After much brouhaha the likes of Proctor et al developed new products that were deemed environmentally friendly. Not entirely certain but perhaps the other angle was if the child somehow figured out a way to eat one of these containers it would not keel over. Any rate the cicrle has come to an end with the idea of washable and recyclable products back in the lexicon of the uber yuppy left wing nutjobs. 2. Dental hygiene - this again has gone through a full revolution I suppose. What started with no implements and concept of tackling the mandibulars in the AM or PM evolved to some twig friction activity through the day. This took on the form of powdered materials of questionable origins in the packages like Vicco and Colgate depending on your choice of flavor and colors. Subsequently came the squeezable model and the container could ooze out a paste or gel. Now with certain religious fanatics blowing up airplanes the dental industry took it on the chin so to speak. They had to evolve again. So its back to solid shampoos and solid toothpaste that airline security will not barf over. Aka a brick of Vicco Vajradanti (sounds more like an exotic weapon than dental cleanser) that you meticulously rub on your teeth and hope your limbs or teeth do not fall off. Breaking News - There is already word out that people are suddenly realizing that Facebook makes no sense.
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  1. RajendraJune 11, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    You wouldn't want to hug a guy in his Huggies, so why the name?

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