The Perils of Plastic Aftershave Bottles

[DavidP]

On a trip to the grocery store this afternoon I took a trip down the shaving aisle. I haven't tried a few of the mainstream splashes yet, so I sniffed them by popping the cap, and gently squeezing the bottle.

The last bottle, Barbasol, was generously filled such that when the bottle was squeezed it shot a stream of after shave directly into my nose and all over my mouth and shirt. Barbasol is not a product intended to be inhaled! Thankfully I was alone in the aisle and was able to shove the cap back on and scurry off to the freezer section, wiping my face in what I thought was a contemplative gesture. I felt (& smelled) like a total *** but at least the stuff dried off quickly, and I don't think I offended any other customers by reeking like a teenager with his first can of Axe.

I used to think people here were making too big a fuss over glass bottles switching to plastic, but now I'm starting to see their point

 

[michiganlover]

I had a similar issue with my first container of Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave, but my fiasco happened in my car, after I had purchased it. It sprayed my pants, and my car with quite a mess of Aftershave.

Word of advice, don't squeeze the bottle while removing the lid.

 

[BCatl]

I see you've gone thru your in store Baptismal rite with the Barbasol. I also suggest parking the bottle in the cupholder of your car for the trip home. Don't leave it in the bag laying down!

 

[nomed]

The same thing happened to me with the Veg..... I threw bottle back on the shelf, barely getting the cap back on, ran out of the store to my car and drove home as fast as i could breaking numerous traffic laws.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I too got a nice shot of Pacific Rush up the nose. I think it only happens to those of us with a special bond to the Barbasol.

 

[Luc]

The aftertaste is probably not that great either...

I think they should always have some samples on the shelve. The Body Shop has some...

That's me dreamin'...

 

[JPDyson]

Happened to my wife with a tube of Realm. Let me tell you, there's at least one circumstance where the pheromones do NOT have the desired effect...

 

[masonjarjar]

about the last thing I would do is come here and admit that...

 

[DavidP]

about the last thing I would do is come here and admit that...

I think this is the only group that would actually understand! Glad I'm not the first one to do this.

 

[DonOhio]

Glad it wasn't just me. Mine was a sizable nasal rinse of Master's Bay Rum at my barber shop.

We need an Agony smilie.

 

[STP]

That would have to have a little burn to it !

 

[DE Shaver]

Well, if there is any consolation, it would be that you didn't get any in your eyes.

 

[filedog]

The last bottle, Barbasol, was generously filled such that when the bottle was squeezed it shot a stream of after shave directly into my nose and all over my mouth and shirt.

That made me laugh out loud! I know it must have hurt....but it's FUNNY!

 

[RiverCitySlim]

I did the same thing on the weekend, except it was Walmart and Aqua Velva.

On a trip to the grocery store this afternoon I took a trip down the shaving aisle. I haven't tried a few of the mainstream splashes yet, so I sniffed them by popping the cap, and gently squeezing the bottle.

The last bottle, Barbasol, was generously filled such that when the bottle was squeezed it shot a stream of after shave directly into my nose and all over my mouth and shirt. Barbasol is not a product intended to be inhaled! Thankfully I was alone in the aisle and was able to shove the cap back on and scurry off to the freezer section, wiping my face in what I thought was a contemplative gesture. I felt (& smelled) like a total *** but at least the stuff dried off quickly, and I don't think I offended any other customers by reeking like a teenager with his first can of Axe.

I used to think people here were making too big a fuss over glass bottles switching to plastic, but now I'm starting to see their point

 

[BrianL]

The only reason I laughed is because it has happened to me. I would love to see all of the security footage of people squirming to replace the cap on aftershaves after getting a nasal rinse.

 

[azmark]

Been there done that with Clubman but it smelled so good that I just poured the whole bottle over me.

 

[Monkeydad]

The same thing happened to me with the Veg..... I threw bottle back on the shelf, barely getting the cap back on, ran out of the store to my car and drove home as fast as i could breaking numerous traffic laws.

You broke the seal?

 

[Hagbardr]

I've done the same with the Barbasol Pacific Rush, but instead of my nose, it didn't reach that far and dribbled on my lips.

 

[flight567]

i feel so lucky lol, i have never had that happen! (watch me eat my words next time i go AS shopping)

 

[Joe Edson]

been there done that. Bath and Body works with some lotion while shopping with the girlfriend. Face full of lavender lotion. I must say it was quite amusing in hindsight.