#952 When someone tells you that you have something in your teeth

Neil Pasricha

Did I get it?

Natural team players, your big ol’ teeth chomp and ship freshly ground foodpaste down the gully to the rest of your digestive system, who finish the job up in style. But unlike your stomach or large intestine, teeth actually have to look pretty doing it. They’re the frontman of the band, the captain of the ship, the CEO of Swallow It, Inc. Yes, your teeth are on stage for the big scene at the dinner table, while the rest of the brown, slippery organs down below change sets, hoist lighting, and clink triangles in the pit band.

Now, while our teeth are pulling double-duty on the front lines, we sure don’t make their lives much easier. They’re sweating away, trying to get the job done, and we’re talking, smiling, and laughing. On top of that we’re eating popcorn, spinach, and poppy-seed bagels, lodging tiny bits of food up into their fine nooks and crannies, turning their brave attempts to look pretty into a cartoonish poster about improper dental hygiene.

Get it out!

That’s why it’s so great when someone tips you off that there’s something in your teeth. A quick, subtle tap to their own teeth or a whispered aside are enough to let you know your big, bright smile is currently featuring a piece of tomato skin. Of course, you might not get it at first, so expect to say “Did I get it?” and “Is it gone?” a few times before you finally send it on its way. If you’re comfortable, you might even need their physical assistance as pictured.

So I say we owe massive head-bows and hand-kisses to these gracious tipper-offers. And surely we owe them the same courtesy back, too. Let’s all work together to keep the whole world’s teeth free of little tiny bits of jammed up food.

AWESOME!

Get it out

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8 thoughts to “#952 When someone tells you that you have something in your teeth”

  2. Its so embarrassing to find out that you talked to a lot of people with something in your teeth and no one bothered to tell you. You know they were laughing at you the entire time. I do find it a bit difficult to tell people when they have something in their teeth or something on their face, but I tell them.

  3. YES! I’m all for telling and being told these things! It’s a must!!!! Other bests are spider in the hair, running make-up, toilet paper trail, exposed body parts that are meant to be covered, skirt tucked into undergarments such as panties, leotards or nylons, andddD boogers! It’s most important to tell someone they have a booger hanging out of their nostril! There’s nothing I can’t stand more than when I’ve had to look and sound real smart somewhere, only to leave and discover the whole while there was a booger hanging out! Do you think they heard a word I said?!* Took me seriously!?* No, their likely thinking, “Dirty wrotten booger!”

    1. LMAO! I’m in stitches@your descriptions! I’m with you on telling people and appreciating when I’m told. There is a picture on Facebook attesting to my friend’s inability to tell me of a large piece of basil between my teeth…it looks like I’ve a tree growing in there!

  4. Aye, helpful, but sometimes a wee bit awkward. It’s always nice when someone lets you know, but then I always wonder how long have I had this stuck in my teeth, and how many other people have noticed it. I really don’t pay much attention to my wee teeth. Poor little guys.

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