Dearest Gunilla: Letters from Myristica: Triolet Tuesday, Or: You Don't Have to Drink It Just Because It's Bubbly; But If You Do, Get the Good Stuff and Serve it With a Nice Gruyère

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Triolet Tuesday, Or: You Don't Have to Drink It Just Because It's Bubbly; But If You Do, Get the Good Stuff and Serve it With a Nice Gruyère

A good shampoo evokes the best champagne.

Each iridescent bubble scrubs the grit from grubby hopes;

Its golden glow lifts up the soul and clarifies the brain.

A good shampoo evokes the best; champagne,

While sweetly effervescent, can’t sustain

The lasting joys of lathering in blossom-sillaged soaps.

A good shampoo evokes the best champagne;

Each iridescent bubble scrubs the grit from grubby hopes.

-Geordie du Bain-Moussant

So today at Geordie's audition we asked him how he feels about hair care products, because we were, well, let's just say we were curious, and here's what he said: "I don't usually drink shampoo, but when I DO I make sure it's Mane and Tail. Okay, every now and then I'll order a shot of Suave Strawberry Crème rinse, but that's like on date night or something. SSC on the rocks with a splash of Mr. Bubble? Now, THAT'S special."

1 comment:

John MaruskinOctober 16, 2018 at 3:16 PM
So he's been swiping my Mr. Bubble! Hmmm, wonder if it makes a beer keep a head longer?
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