A Good Banana Head Tom Arceneau

Date: 5/18/2001

Introduction

Every now and then even a rather disheveled young man like me needs to pamper his cranium.  So when Karen Shelton asked me try out the new line of scented shampoos by 'Philou' I figured my dysfunctional follicles had nothin' to lose.  Although I must admit when I heard that the shampoo I was going to try smelled like the banana section of the grocery store I thought that was just what Karen had gone - bananas. 

Did it make me smell like bananas?  No.  The bottle definitely smells like bananas, and my current showering experience admittedly leaves me craving a banana split.  But the smell goes away right after it is rinsed it out.  Primates didn't chase me at the zoo, children didn't follow me with spoons when I walked past an ice cream parlor, and as far as I know I haven't received one more look of perplexity than usual. 

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Is it a good shampoo or is it just a gimmick?  It's both.  Of course it's a gimmick.  What's not?  But this gimmick works.  It left my hair clean, soft, and easy to manage.  Although I think I might have to watch a violent sporting event to refortify my masculinity after writing that last sentence.  And if bananas aren't your thing 'Philou' makes several other eccentric flavors: bubble gum, chocolate mint, licorice (no I'm not kidding), and green apple.

I admit that I hide it when friends come over, but I think that's just a guy thing.  I mean I do actually like the smell-does anyone out there remember banana fudgesicles?  So give it a try.  Find a place to hide it if you're weird like that.  Better yet, get it for the kids.  Maybe the little oppressors would be a little more motivated to bathe if they could do it with chocolate mint or the bubblegum. 

Summary

Attention all you chapstick eaters: DO NOT DRINK THE SHAMPOO! -That is unless you've really been naughty.  We don't want you getting any more lathered up than necessary. 

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