"Nancy2" > wrote in message
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On Apr 1, 12:34 am, "brooklyn1" > wrote:
> "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

For once, you're right. Well, maybe more than once. Flat ones are
better because they can get farther between the teeth - more like
floss. And it's not always convenient to floss. Plus, I'd rather see
someone with a toothpick in their mouth than actively flossing.

N.



I'm reminded of the time a friend and I went to a barbeque. We had some
really good grilled ribs corn on the cob, etc. After we ate we were all
sitting on the porch having a few beers, just talking. She was searching
through her purse, I mean really digging. Turns out she forgot to bring her
dental floss. I have no doubt if someone had some she'd have flossed right
then and there. <G>

Jill