What would you Wisp for?
I don’t know about you guys, but I am lucky to brush my teeth twice a day. I don’t know that I’d have time to fit in a third time, even though since I was a kid it’s been practically brainwashed into my head that I should brush 3x a day and visit the dentist 2x a year for best dental hygiene. Sure…
The fact is, we’re all busy people, on the go constantly. With modern technology improving to make our lives supposedly easier, we’re more in contact with everyone around us more than ever, which means more work, less time to self. When I brush my teeth in the morning, I’m mentally going over my to-do list for the day, things I need to get done, people I need to call, mentally writing emails. When I brush my teeth at night, I’m mentally winding down, going over that same to-do list from the day, checking things off, adding things, revising others, and noting what I didn’t get done so I know to add it to the list for tomorrow.
Life is busy. After lunch, who has time to go back in the bathroom and brush all over again? (What would I think about? I’d be in the middle of my to-do list. That’s crazytalk!) Sometimes you are squished between meetings and just don’t have that luxury – you barely had time to eat, you’re not going to spare 5 precious minutes to actually take a brush, toothpaste, and go through all of that again.
That’s where Wisp steps in. Waterless mini toothbrushes you can use anytime, anywhere, on the go… they even have a pointy end for you to get food that maybe got stuck in your teeth. They have thought of everything here!
Toss a pack in your purse, in your gym bag, in your office drawer, your glove compartment, your kids’ lunch box, your own lunch… slip one into your clutch before you go out for the night (to a wedding, or clubbing, or … a hot date!)… use one after your morning coffee (I usually have a piece of gum, but I’m sure that sugar or sugar substitute isn’t good for me).
Now you’re all wondering: why the heck is Yvo telling us this? Is she selling these? Did she buy stock in Colgate? Not at all! However, Wisp has kindly offered to sponsor a contest on The Feisty Foodie unlike any that I’ve ever had in the past.
The prize: lunch with The Feisty Foodie at the Grand Sichuan location of your choice. (up to a $50 value) Yes, that’s right. The most frequent request I get? “Can you show me Chinese food, I’m intimidated and would like you to guide me through a menu.” So I’m taking one lucky reader out to lunch at a Sichuan restaurant, and will answer any questions they have, and yes – I will be blogging the entire experience. And you’ll get plenty of samples of Wisp for your own use – and we’ll be Wisping together after the meal!!!
All you have to do? Tell us in the comments how you’ll Wisp. Suggest something new, or maybe I already named how you’d use Wisp above. Whatever it is, HOW WILL YOU WISP? Winner will be chosen by Random.org on April 13th.
And if you have Facebook, please fan The Feisty Foodie (if you haven’t already!), follow me on Twitter, blog about this contest, spread the news!
PS There may also be a prize for most creative (but truthful) response… or perhaps prizes for those who don’t live in the NYC area and do not foresee being able to redeem a lunch with me.
Legal stuff cuz I have to: my positive opinion can’t be bought. This contest is sponsored by Colgate Wisp, they sent me samples of the above products but I was under no obligation to post anything positive or negative about them. I’m not being paid to hold this contest, though I guess I get to eat the lunch you win, too. In any case, thanks to Colgate for hosting this nifty contest – I look forward to meeting one of my lovely readers!
Hungry says
I will Wisp several times on my 16 hour flight to HK.
Or, if I’m on a date and think I’ll be getting laid, a quick Wisp will want him to kiss me more and more.
Hungry says
After puking from an awesome day of drinking at an FBM potluck!
TT says
HAHA
You got my vote! (Too bad FF is a totalitarian regime. Praise be the glorious Yvo.)
BeerBoor says
Sincerely,
LITTLE GIRL
T.C. says
You can also wash your hair with it…
CheeeeEEEEse says
I’d give them to homeless people. They’d need it more than I do.
T.C. says
I would probably wisp at work or on my way out the office. No reason to have funky onigiri lingering or leftover lunch breath before you get outside.
Definitely also good to have when you are on a hot date, excuse yourself to the WC. Never know when you plan to “wink, wink”…
Mmm spicy Chinese food FTW! And with the Feisty Foodie.
Colgate Palmolive is a HUGE brand. Way to let more peeps know our this new product. Though I’m not sure it will replace breath mints, tic tacs, or gum.
Nicholas says
*awkward turtle*
uh, I would WISP once and once only… since it’s obligatory for this contest. What can I say, I really like Grand Sichuan?
James says
I would WISP in the middle of the afternoon at work. A couple would probably live in a jacket or backpack for forgotten toothbrush weekends.
aimee says
Dammit Yvo! I thought this was for crackers! lol
Cookie says
Use the Wisp to:
give myself a mini-facial? A girl has got to exfoliate! (And, the tingly clean feeling isn’t a bad side effect.)
clean jewelry?
give myself a quick mani?
Or, MAYBE use it for what it was created to do…BRUSH MY TEETH.
Carol says
The perfect time to WISP in during and after a long flight to places far away. After a romantic dinner, and definitely before a good-night kiss.
Corinne says
I will wisp at work, and maybe give a few to coworkers, sort of a hint?
Feisty Foodie says
Congratulations Corinne! You won the Random.org lottery! I’ll be emailing you shortly.
LKPNYC says
I’m a brushing FIEND! I’d save my wisps for sudden meetings with the boss, or right before a date with the ABF (Awesome BF)!
janieishme says
I’d give it to my boyfriend. He’s a teacher at a school who provides horrible dental insurance so now he pays for premium toothbrushes to avoid paying it at the dentist.
Robin says
Wow great idea! I am a flossing fool now the floss will be fore play! Wisps will give floss a run for the money!
Maiken says
It would be a great tool for hiking, festivals, any sort of activities where one would not get to have the best hygiene. There are already baby wipes and dry shampoo for those who will spend several nights in a tent and I think that the Wisp would be a perfect thing to throw into one’s knapsack… So, I would Wisp for a several-day cool music festival! Fun AND fresh breath. 😉
James says
So many people think to wisp before the hot date, but no one thinks to use it for the morning after, when you’re doing the walk-of-shame home. 😉
So, Grand Sichuan in Chinatown? Hotpot ftw!
Andrea says
I would give the Wisp to my ex who has notoriously bad breath. Maybe he’ll get the hint. (I doubt it though…he is also notoriously stupid.)
Chao Cheng Gao says
I will wisp on my braces. Yes, at age 31 I got braces(the ugly metal one).
Janine says
I’d wisp together the dry ingredients when baking muffins; I’d wisp the oil and vinegar vigorously when making a vinaigrette; I’d wisp some heavy cream and sugar to make some whipped cream for my strawberry shortcake… oh wait, you said WISP??