The office conversation starter

[Synack]

So our internal mail delivery guy stopped by my desk the other day, carrying a few dozen AXE Twist cologne samples... They sent over a bunch as promo samples (this is at a college.)

I hesitated but grabbed one and set it down on my desk. Later on, a good friend of mine stopped by the office. He's quite well aware of this hobby of mine... He noticed the vial after a minute; "Well, I don't think your quite their target audience... Considering you use a straight razor and use Aqua Velva in the morning... Compared to a teenager doing backflips and whatnot on a skateboard with a tilted and inverted baseball cap and two popped collars."

Laughed for a few minutes after that... (I'm an IT geek, carrying a few extra pounds I might add... It was very true... )

 

[bluefoxicy]

Gillette always sent me razors and I think this is awesome, because my initial collection was a Mach 3 Turbo, a Mach 3 Power, a Fusion, and two Fusion Powers, with Gillette Mach 3 gel and Gillette Fusion gel in rotation. Prior to that it was Bic razors and Barbasol; and prior to that I barely shaved and used the trimmer a lot because I didn't want to take the electric's head to my face, ever.

Let me tell you, those Bic disposables get a close shave... and by "close" I mean they rip the skin off your face until it's sore and raw, taking that extra layer of hair off too once all that nasty flesh is out of the way.

.. man, now I'm tempted to send my Dovo out to be honed, instead of continuing to struggle honing it myself...

By contrast, if someone showed up with a promo box of Axe body spray, my initial response would be, "Awesome! Cougar repellent!"

 

[Oglethorpe]

Some Axe stuff isn't terrible. Most most of their scents are reminiscent of the old '80's "aqua net" aerosol hairspray.

I use the deodorants sometimes based on a sample I got a year or two ago, purely for the antiperspirant qualities... I thought it did a great job functionally.

Sure, I don't fit the Axe mold either (same as you), but "Dark Temptation" is a really good "Moroccan Bazaar" type smell. Incense, spices, etc. Everything else smells pretty bad.

 

[bluefoxicy]

Sure, I don't fit the Axe mold either (same as you), but "Dark Temptation" is a really good "Moroccan Bazaar" type smell. Incense, spices, etc. Everything else smells pretty bad.

I might have to find this. Or something similar.

I really friggin' hate every Axe scent I've encountered. You're right, smells like harsh aerosol spray.

 

[RichGem]

So our internal mail delivery guy stopped by my desk the other day, carrying a few dozen AXE Twist cologne samples... They sent over a bunch as promo samples (this is at a college.)

I hesitated but grabbed one and set it down on my desk. Later on, a good friend of mine stopped by the office. He's quite well aware of this hobby of mine... He noticed the vial after a minute; "Well, I don't think your quite their target audience... Considering you use a straight razor and use Aqua Velva in the morning... Compared to a teenager doing backflips and whatnot on a skateboard with a tilted and inverted baseball cap and two popped collars."

Laughed for a few minutes after that... (I'm an IT geek, carrying a few extra pounds I might add... It was very true... )

So long as you only looked at the vile vial, we'll still speak to you. If, however, you did the "double pits chesty" then just pack your bags and run now.

 

[Synack]

So long as you only looked at the vile vial, we'll still speak to you. If, however, you did the "double pits chesty" then just pack your bags and run now.

It's still sitting on my desk... Unused... Been too scared to even sample it. Figured the office would smell like a cheap brothel!

 

[bluefoxicy]

It's still sitting on my desk... Unused... Been too scared to even sample it. Figured the office would smell like a cheap brothel!

I febreez'd my first vehicle once after it mildewed (left the windows down). My dad got in 3 days later... immediate comment: "God, it smells like a french whore house in here."

I can't imagine what he'd say if I showed up wearing Axe. The only cologne he's ever worn in his life is Old Spice and mom doesn't use any perfume.

 

[Trawlerman]

By contrast, if someone showed up with a promo box of Axe body spray, my initial response would be, "Awesome! Cougar repellent!"

LOL. I keep searching for something that attracts them. Gotta have some fun

 

[Pumpkin]

LOL. I keep searching for something that attracts them. Gotta have some fun

Old Spice?