I used to have a job packaging fancy-schmancy organic candles produced with recycled wax. In addition to tying pretty little bows, I was also involved in the creative process. I would comment on whether or not a scent combination was appealing or what color would work best with a certain smell. One day, my boss was thoughtfully pondering an ivory pillar with a woman from the local small business association when I came in. When I said hello, he explained that he had a new scent and they both agreed it was wonderful but he couldn't think of a name. Most of his candles were named generic things like "Wedding Cake" or just a list of the essential oils used "Lavender Lilac and Rosemary". The candle was positioned under my nose. The smell was like cologne and soap and firewood, pleasant but very masculine and I said so.
My boss then said, "It smells like a clean man." I saw a light going off in his head, he turned to us thoughtfully said, "Clean Man."
Yes, "Clean Man" was his genius idea for a candle name. I wish I had a picture of the woman's face when he said that. She looked like she smelled a clean man fart.
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September 25, 2009 at 4:12 pm by TheGenius in - Co-workers
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September 25, 2009 at 4:12 pm by TheGenius in - Co-workers