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Fairly Odd Mother

Frantically waving my magic wand to make wishes come true.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Have a Happy .

(first a note to my brother-in-law: you may want to skip this entry since it involves a whole bunch of words you do not want to think about with regards to your sister-in-law)

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Last night, as I was about to put on an Always Ultra Thin pad (I blame the toxic shock scare of 1980 for my fear of wearing a tampon to sleep), I noticed some writing on the little piece of paper you pull off to expose the adhesive strip.

On this paper was written: "Have a Happy Period" (along with the lovely sounding, "Bonne et heureuse semaine.").

What an odd little greeting! I wasn't sure if I should be flattered that Always would care so much that I have a happy one, or concerned that I never seem to have a happy one, no matter what. Oh, yes, I do remember those days when the arrival of my period was met with great sighs of relief and a promise to "never, ever do that again", but I can't say that I ever had a happy period.

Is this a way for Always to build brand preference? "I'll only buy the brand that wishes me a happy period because maybe, by golly, I'll have one someday!"

Or maybe I'm missing something. Do the rest of you regularly have happy ones?

I must be doing it all wrong.

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posted by Fairly Odd Mother @ 11:42 AM 

11 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

FOM, I would guess that those "Happy periods" are the one's following the prayer, "please let me get my period, please let me get my period"
That is when its a "Happy Period" vs a complete and total DRAG!

12:14 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

Personally, I find it a bit invasive. Sort of like the toilet paper I saw in the UK once that said "don't forget to wash your hands". Some moments are just meant to be private.

Delurking from Israel. Love your blog.

12:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like a Hallmark opportunity. Next month, I'll send you a card: Wishing you less cramps and no desire to kill your husband. Remember, just go with the flow! Love, me.

7:35 PM  
Blogger mod*mom said...

i wish i could have a menstrual period. breast cancer chemo stopped them early, maybe permanently. now i have hot flashes + nightsweats like a senior citizen. enjoy your periods while you can, menopause sucks.

10:28 PM  
Blogger PowersTwinB said...

it's like a fortune cookie! lol...for goodness sake, is NOTHING sacred for advertising? lol...My photo is up for the hunt this week...you should try this, it is allot of fun to look for each weeks theme in your old photos!

11:39 PM  
Blogger Fairly Odd Mother said...

modmom, OMG menopause scares the daylights out of me. I doubt I'd find any products with "Have a Happy Menopause" on them! I'm afraid all the hormonal swings will make me more insane than I am normally!

9:52 AM  
Blogger Whirlwind said...

Wow, thats just weird.

Moe calls pads diapers and tries to wear them.

6:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And, um, it's OK to wear a tampon to bed. I have for the last 15+ years. As long as it's not longer than 8 hours straight, and be honest, when was the last time you slept 8 hours in a row?

And do Always still have that weird moisture-lock cover on them? I wore them once and I thought I put the sticker side up. Ow-ways.

9:41 PM  
Blogger Reff said...

That's it. I'm starting a blog about flatulence, 4x4s, and male pattern balding. :-)

8:22 AM  
Blogger Jeni said...

when i realize that i have once again escaped the power that is my husband's sperm, i very much enjoy the visit from cousin flo.

4:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Have a happy period? Who the hell do they think they're kidding?

10:48 PM  

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