Chewing Gum

[Fate]

You know, as much as I've heard that many people hate chewing gum, from my personal experiences, most of them always have a piece in their mouth. Maybe that's just where I live, though. I fall in with the majority of the people here. I don't usually eat breakfast, so by the time I'm in class, I get a bit hungry; the gum helps a bit. It's also good when I'm bored. =P

Though, something I despise and thing is disgusting is when I touch a surface where someone stuck there gum on. Oo That immediately brings a groaning look to my face.

Anyway, do any of you people like to chew gum, or do you absolutely hate it? Also, what type of gum do you usually chew? Myself, I prefer Trident to the others.

[GypsyElder]

Big League Chew and Fruit Stripe is all I have to say.

[KeybladerXIII]

5 GUM. My all-time favorite. Besides, if you have commercial that looks really expensive for a stupid gum brand, it has to be good. Now, if only chewing 5 gum actually felt like the commercials.......sweet.

[Fate]

I don't know if it's just me, but I find that 5 Gum starts to "melt" after a while of chewing it. It sort of liquefies, really. I didn't want anymore after that experience. Oo And the gum was fresh, too, so I know it didn't melt in the sun to begin with.

Also, it seems Stride gets more flavors every month. >>

[GypsyElder]

I don't know if it's just me, but I find that 5 Gum starts to "melt" after a while of chewing it. It sort of liquefies, really. I didn't want anymore after that experience. Oo And the gum was fresh, too, so I know it didn't melt in the sun to begin with.

That has happened to me, and it's pretty gross. It's only happened with Juicy Fruit though, I've never had a problem with 5 Gum. It sucks being in class and your gum liquifies with no place to spit it out....bahhg!

[KeybladerXIII]

Liquefies????Hmmm......I haven't felt anything like that in any gum I've tried. I'm not a big fan of Juicy fruit or Strident, they seem plain to me. 5 gum has those tropical and "elixir" flavors. I know it's a bit much, but I always chew two sticks at a time, even then I don't feel anything liquefy.

[Meigumi]

Oh, good god. More than half of my school chews gum. Not including the teachers and the staff, obviously.
Un-fabulous. The second I see someone chew gum in school, a little bomb ticks in my head, and there's a little mushroomy-shaped explosion in my world.
It's annoying to see people to chew gum with the same mouth movements, and it's even more annoying to hear the teacher point to the dude in front of you, once a week, saying, "Spit out your gum."

Then after a month, we listen to a speech in our 7th period[English; dead silent <3 Working in peace] about NOT chewing gum in school, and chewing gum SOMEWHERE ELSE.

It really isn't worth chewing gum and getting detention everytime. I don't understand why some teenagers about my age would do this stuff. Maybe, they spaced out...


On the other hand, I rarely chew gum. I don't like chewing gum, and I hate gum. Makes your jaws sore, if you chew too much. The only time I'll chew some gum, is that if my breath stinks after eating a family picnic, which rarely happens.

Dissolving Icebreakers, ftw. And, pardon my ranting. <3

>8( *shames the gum ad above this thread*

[Ralz]

Yeah, I chew gum, but not often enough.

My main gums that I chew were Juicy Fruit and Greenmint, and MAYBE a little Winterfresh. They don't have much taste, but they satisfy me.

As far as chewing them goes... I usually spend about 10 minutes focused on the gum, then I immediaely chuck it in the nearest bin. Despite what the ads say, the flavour does NOT last hours on end.

Now that I think on it... it's been a good few months since my last chewing... o_O

*grabs some Juicy Fruit*

[Pete]

Orbit Bubblemint might just be my favorite gum of all time. The taste and smell are just amazing, and for some odd reason, the smell always reminds me of summer and that carefree feeling.

Other than that, I LOVE Big League Chew. I almost always had a pack in my back pocket while playing baseball/ softball, from like age 10 til this past Spring. I had to take the pack out cause it was super muddy on the field. I also wound up having an amazing game, so superstition crept in and I haven't played with it since. Grape was the best

[Violet]

When I'm about to go somewhere, I pop in some spearmint gum after brushing my teeth so I can have extra fresh tasting breath. I also like chewing gum when I'm feeling nauseous, as it helps.

My favorite flavors are grape, fruit, peach, and mint. I don't like cinnamon, never have.. D:.

[ViviMasterMage]

I get a bit hungry; the gum helps a bit. It's also good when I'm bored. =P

You shouldn't do that Fate, it tricks the brain into thinking you're getting food but in fact you're not, making you hungrier. Which in turn releases digestive enzymes that eat away at your fat. (I think that is how it works) No wonder your so thin!

Though, something I despise and thing is disgusting is when I touch a surface where someone stuck there gum on. Oo That immediately brings a groaning look to my face.

Same here, when I was at my old school, I could help but putting my hand or foot or knee etc... On someone's gum. It's always under old school desks but now that the old school was demolished and we've moved into the new school, we don't have that problem anymore. Thank god.

Anyway, do any of you people like to chew gum, or do you absolutely hate it? Also, what type of gum do you usually chew? Myself, I prefer Trident to the others.

I love to chew gum, but I only do it when I can get my hands on it and normally not in school.
My favourates are Extra: Spearmint, Orbit: Spearmint and Hubba Bubba: Blueberry, Strawberry or Cola flavours! I have to say that I used to always carry a pack of Extra around for whatever the reason, the same can be said for my mum but I think she chews it to just keep her breath smelling fresh. I on the other hand loved to chew until my jaw cracked... I regret doing that now!

[Xanatos]

Anyway, do any of you people like to chew gum, or do you absolutely hate it? Also, what type of gum do you usually chew?

I chew gum, not so often though. Usually after a meal but only if I can't brush my teeth or whenever I need to keep my breath fresh. My favorite one would be Wrigly's Airwaves, any kind of flavor.

[Dodie16]

I chew gum sometimes, but I hear that if you chew it too much it causes your teeth to move out of alignment. I used to have braces and I would like to keep my smile looking nice and straight.

Anyway, I love to chew Orbit gum, when I actually do chew gum. Maybe it's because there's so many flavors to chews from (haha, bad puns)! My fave flavors: Maui Melon Mint, Raspberry Mint, Mint Mojito, Wintermint, and Sweetmint. Not too fond of any of the others.

[Insufficient Mage]

I chew gum maybe, twice a year. Rarely ever, especially because I'm so picky. I only like cinnamon flavor. Everything else seems to lose its taste very quickly, and doesn't have a flavor that's nearly as strong. I love spicy!

[Diyala]

I like chewing gum after eating a heavy meal
which means when my stomache is filled , and sometimes when someone gives me one I have no reason to refuse unless I feel hungry I won't never chew gum .
sometimes chewing gum is forbidden like
during the class you will be punished and it's impolite to do so in front of a teacher.
also people whom you never see them without a gum chewed inside their mouths all the time look like foolish and careless ones .

[Unknown Entity]

Gum makes me hungry, so I avoid it. Where it can be good for your teeth (sugar free anyway), helps concentration and provides you with something to do when you're bored, it can really screw your stomach up. Chewing it makes your stomach thinks it's getting food, so chemicals are released to help with the digestion of food, which eats away at the lining, which could result in an ulcer.

Advice? Don't chew on an empty stomach.

As for me, I'll only chew minty gum. I like Extra Ice. Or Airways (Black Mint is quite nice sometimes. Airways is also a big help if you're bunged up... doesn't do much for a sore throat, but at least you can breathe).

I hate fruity gum. The taste goes waayyy too fast, and it gets harder the more you chew, resulting in jaw ache. And some brands leave a horrible taste/texture in your mouth that stays for a while. AND it's probably got sugar in it. ;-;

[Cheesevixen]

I like anything sweet or minty when it comes to gum. I am not a big gum chewer though. I have a tendency to forget to close my mouth when I chew it. So it's rare I put myself in that situation. I try not to give it to my son either. He's only three and gets hurt from just walking around; so out of caution I just don't give it to him often. Accident prone people should not chew gum. LOL

I like to chew it at work though. I smoke a lot so it's important I have something to mask the smell when I talk to people. It's a smoking night club so I don't think they would even notice, but I make my money in tips so I try to smell and look good.

[Josh_R]

I remember high school gum underneath every desk because some asshole in a class before you was too lazy to go to the trash can. In my high school everyone chewed gum. In my school the number one thing was too not let people know you had gum. If one person knew then they would tell everyone and by the end of the day you would either have no gum left or a headache from everyone bitching because you wouldnt let them have any...

I go through a pack of orbit cinnamon gum a day. This is due to the fact that ever since I was young my lips would chap really bad if I even licked them a bit, so to kept my mind elsewhere and not worry about my lips I started chewing gum. I love anything orbit taste great and it is good for your teeth.

[Yesha]

I do Love gums..

minty, fruity.. etc. I Love their tastes.

but! I'am now very rareLy to chew gums.. since I prefer candies than them..

but! I do have gums when traveLing.. hehehe! :-)