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Chewing gum is a tactic to stay awake in the mornings and when you feel tired - for meetings just don't chew like a horse and you'll be fine.

Calm down.
 

Pack a day+ of Orbit for me.

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Chewing gum is a tactic to stay awake in the mornings and when you feel tired - for meetings just don't chew like a horse and you'll be fine.

I didn't think of that. That's a great idea. I bet it works very well with caffeinated gum.

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^Also, I hear chewing almonds get you awake as well - of course, nothing beats sitting @ the edge of your seat where the slightest hint of nodding off will plunge you buttocks first into the carpet.

Calm down.
 

Wintermint all the way. Sometimes spearmint if I'm really feeling frisky.

"For I am a sinner in the hands of an angry God. Bloody Mary full of vodka, blessed are you among cocktails. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death, which I hope is soon. Amen."
 

wtf, sweet mint is gross man

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West Coast rainmaker duffmt6:

Pack a day+ of Orbit for me.

Also an Orbit addict. Sweet mint is where it's at.

That stuff makes me feel like I'm inside of a Bed Bath & Beyond.

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