"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:03:54 -0700 (PDT), James
> > wrote:
>
>>I've never bought toothpicks before. Been to 3 grocery stores and
>>they only carry round toothpicks.
>
> Flat toothpicks are flimsy and IMO, they're good for nothing. What do
> you want to use them for?
>
>
Then you're an all thumbs klutz, you've no sensual dexterity.

The flat toothpics are much thinner than the round ones and are far better
for picking teeth, which is why toothpics are called toothpics. The round
picks are better for stabbing food like olives, and for garnishing...
they're pretty useless for picking teeth, unless you're a redneck southern
hillybilly with more space then teeth