Biting Gum

So one of my Dementors bit me this morning. I still have a mark HOURS later. I mean, I know she's usually unpleasant in the morning (an unfortunate side-effect of her dementia), but seriously, I did NOT see that one coming. I was helping her get dressed and she just CHOMPED down on me with no warning, and HARD. I was so suprised I was laughing before I even managed to get her to release her bite. I'm sure part of that was being surprised, but I think the main reason was because of this stupid "Orbit Gum" commercial...

... All I could think about was targeting those deep dark fears of the baby boomers, "For stronger teeth, so you can better fend for yourself when your friends are dead, your children have abandoned you, and you're all alone in a nursing home!"

I know, pretty terrible. And it's REALLY not that bad. But you know the stereotypes. And exploiting the fears based on shaky stereotypes (are there any other kind?) can be oh-so-entertaining... entertaining enough to mask the pain of a set of dentures chomping down full-force on your wrist, even...