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    Chewing Gum

    I've just noticed, that in most stores I can only buy chewing gum from one producer. There are many types and flavours, but only one producer (a multinational whose
    name starts with W, let's not advertise them).

    So, how is it in your neck of woods? When you buy gum do you have a choice? Or do these guys have a monopoly?

    Another thing: I'm overpaying! That's another clue about there being a monopoly. No way synthetic crap can cost this much. It's not much in absolute value (~.50 Euro per package), but when you think about what you are getting - it is.
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    Did you know that the white powdery substance in the wrappers that keeps the gum from sticking is actually marble dust? No joke. As for the OP, I'll keep an eye out for you.
    I've been on these boards for a long time and I still don't know what to think when it comes to you -- FrantzX, December 21, 2001

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    • #3
      Might as well chew whale blubber.
      Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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      He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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      • #4
        We have a very wide variety of chewing gums, and most of them are decent. Not the chemical tasting, dense texture, crap chewing gum) as far as I know.

        I always get Sportlife, but only the traditional smashmint, peppermint, chlorophylle etc.. I hate the new crap (cherry and the like, rush or whatever the flavours are called)
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        • #5
          (a multinational whose
          name starts with W, let's not advertise them).
          Why not? Does Wr*gley's make bombs in their spare time?
          meet the new boss, same as the old boss

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          • #6
            Originally posted by mrmitchell

            Why not? Does Wr*gley's make bombs in their spare time?
            Sort of...they used to own the Chicago Cubs, after all.

            As to the OP, most stores I go into in the US stock Wrigley's, Dentyne, Trident, Bubblelicious, and Clorets, at the very least.

            As you can see, I like my gum. Sucks that I'm moving to Singaopre...

            Except that I'll have diplomatic immunity!
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            • #7
              Rufus, stock up, and bring it over, no one will notice. Lots of singaporeans do it when they come back from Malaysia.
              be free

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              • #8
                Chewing gum is gay!!!!

                Yuk
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by yin26
                  Did you know that the white powdery substance in the wrappers that keeps the gum from sticking is actually marble dust?
                  Marble is just CaCO3.

                  As for the OP, we also have quite a variety of chewing gums around here, depending on the store you visit.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Urban Ranger


                    Marble is just CaCO3.
                    And cyanide is just CN, what's your point?
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                    • #11
                      I would go chewing any marble buildings, though...

                      I'm thinking some finnish firm makes plenty of the bubblegum here. Not my area of expertise.
                      I've allways wanted to play "Russ Meyer's Civilization"

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                      • #12
                        I stopped chewing gum after it took out one of my fillings. I no longer have any cavities (those were all baby teeth), but I never restarted chewing gum after that.
                        "The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists."
                        -Joan Robinson

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                        • #13
                          Re: Chewing Gum

                          Originally posted by VetLegion
                          I've just noticed, that in most stores I can only buy chewing gum from one producer. There are many types and flavours, but only one producer (a multinational whose
                          name starts with W, let's not advertise them).

                          So, how is it in your neck of woods? When you buy gum do you have a choice? Or do these guys have a monopoly?

                          Another thing: I'm overpaying! That's another clue about there being a monopoly. No way synthetic crap can cost this much. It's not much in absolute value (~.50 Euro per package), but when you think about what you are getting - it is.
                          You're seeing a nasty way manufacturers squeeze out competitors. They make lots of variations of their product and take up all the shelf space. You see it done with soda pop and cereals.

                          Might as well chew whale blubber.
                          Not true!
                          Whale blubber: High fat
                          Chewing gum: Non fat

                          BTW: As we speak, I am chomping on a piece of Wrigley's Extra Cool Green Apple


                          Now for a song out of the 40's:

                          My mom gave me a nickle
                          To buy a pickle.
                          I didn't buy a pickle
                          I bought some chewing gum.
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew, chew, chew!
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew chew, chewing gum.

                          My mom gave me a dime
                          To buy a lime.
                          I didn't buy a lime
                          I bought some chewing gum.
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew, chew, chew!
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew chew, chewing gum.

                          My mom gave me a quarter
                          To tip the porter.
                          I didn't tip the porter.
                          I bought some chewing gum.
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew, chew, chew!
                          ChewChew chew chew! ChewChewChew chew chew, chewing gum.

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                          • #14
                            Hollywood gum is far nicer than that made by the W brand, but it loses its flavour in a matter of minutes.

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                            • #15
                              I chew Extra. I'm sure they are w's brand as well. I never really noticed.

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