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Taylor Swilley's avatar

So I found this tidbit online, I can’t post photos here but I will quote the text. It sounded like something you could definitely report on:

“In 1892, a Canadian dentist called Edgar Parker had a travelling dental show named 'Painless Parker's Dental Circus'. He extracted teeth while a band played to drown out the patient's screams.

Painless Parker (born Edgar R.R. Parker;

22 March 1872 - 8 November 1952) was a Canadian-born street dentist[1 described as

"a menace to the dignity of the profession" by the American Dental Association.”

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Rabbit Cavern's avatar

Taylor, this is absolute gold, thank you so much for sharing!

Also, I forgot to tell you, but your note from several months ago encouraging me to look into food mascots is the reason this post exists, so I'm very grateful!

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Taylor Swilley's avatar

OMG I’m honored!

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Sandra Hardie's avatar

So that's where our current Orange Cheeto got his initial campaign plan?? Only in America.

Beginning to have my doubts about this "Freedom of Speech" thing. A passport to Bizarro World.

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The Antifascist Floating Frog's avatar

Haha! 😸

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Marcus Musick's avatar

Wow….You did some amazing research! I would keep typing, but I really need to wipe the orange dust off my fingers.

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Cee Pea's avatar

This is top tier! Truly insane marketing.

Also if I may offer a pointless fact, relating to the reference of the dharma initiative - Adam Leadbeater (voice of Chester cheetah at the time) was in an episode of Lost as a cop. So there's that.

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Rabbit Cavern's avatar

Thank you, I’m always in the mood for a pointless fact. The lore of Chester cheetah deepens

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The Antifascist Floating Frog's avatar

Unbelievable read! Thanks for another banger, Rabbit 🐰

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RICHARD MILLS's avatar

I see a potential crossover sequel with @marcusmusick

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David's avatar

Dear Rabbit, can we translate part of this article into Spanish with links to you and a description of your newsletter?

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Rabbit Cavern's avatar

Yes, absolutely! Thank you :)

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David's avatar

Many thanks !!!

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The Long Game's avatar

"Or, as Gizmodo put it: 'people didn’t want to admit that they liked a commercial about an asshole who flouts social norms.'"

Gizmodo thinks that victims who serve justice are "assholes". Good thing no one knows or cares what the hells a Gizmodo is.

Don't start no shit, won't be no shit.

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