The product below appears to be a package of sanitary wipes.
I assume the sanitary wipes can be used for many sanitation purposes, although the brand name “ddung” does seem to suggest a fairly specific use.
The next product wasn’t found in China, but was actually found on a Waitrose grocery store shelf in Scotland.
When my friends visit my house and snoop around my medicine cabinet, I would never want them to discover I brushed my teeth with retarDex or any other product that contained the word “retard”. I assume the word “retard” is not as sensitive a word in Britain as it is in the United States, so this may not be funny to any other nationality. Maybe also not funny to any Americans who are more mature than I am.
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Luda
September 4, 2011
You wouldn’t want them to discover that in your medicine cabinet?
Man, I would. I think I might order some online just to put on display in my medicine cabinet.
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
I’m sure it won’t be long before it comes to a store near you.
gerknoop
September 4, 2011
“For the breath of confidence” hmmmmm I never considered that perhaps my “breath” needed some self esteem! How thoughtless of me!!!
One of my Vietnamese employee’s name is “Dung” I think it is “one” d though….
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
I have the opposite problem; people keep telling me my breath reeks of overconfidence.
misswhiplash
September 4, 2011
You are right there Paul using the word ‘retard’ although mit is a word, it does have ‘not nice’ connotations, especially in modern times. It possibly means that the toothpaste could reverse bad teeth etc but I do think that they should have found a better word
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
I assume the ‘retard’ is meant to imply it prevents or reverses tooth decay, but if it somehow prevents mental deterioration it might be worth a try.
John Erickson
September 5, 2011
If it works on mental deterioration, how much to send me a tanker load? That should regain 1 or 2 of the hundred IQ points I’ve lost ……
thelifeofjamie
September 4, 2011
It’s better to brush with retardex than stupidassex…
pegoleg
September 5, 2011
Ha ha ha!
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
That was on the shelf right next to retarDEX. I should have taken a picture.
John Erickson
September 5, 2011
Now if that toothpaste were sold in the US, especially Ohio, it would explain so much. Right, Jamie? 😉
I’m more perplexed by the “ddung” packaging. How would a cute 4-year-old girl pop up in ANY context relating to “sanitary wipes” – except for cleaning up after one. And I totally agree, with a product name like “ddung”, there is pretty much only one use conceivable….
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
There does seem to be a disconnect between the cute 4-year-old girl and ‘ddung’.
Brown Road Chronicles
September 5, 2011
LOL…. I guess I am not any more mature that you are!
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
Maturity is overrated if it prevents you from enjoying so many opportunities for humor.
xmichra
September 5, 2011
lol… that is a childs product silly! Although I suppose I can see where you would see the possible insanity. Still, that is a doll franchise that is super ahrd to get here (Canada) but very popular with tween girls. it’s a DeeDee doll. haha… the wipes are likely wipes either to clean up after (pretending to be mommy) or to clean the doll itself. Uncertain. But the packaging is definately part of a bigger picture 😉
The toothpaste though… omgosh, that is wrong on so many levels. lol…
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
It’s possible the wipes are meant for a doll, but the name ‘ddung’ and the fact that it was sold at a convenience store still makes me prefer the alternative explanation.
granny1947
September 5, 2011
Don’t be so greedy.
I want that job!!!
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
I’ll try and find a place for you next quarter.
Lorna's Voice
September 5, 2011
In Australia, I hear the “Wack Off!” insect repellent works like a dream…
John Erickson
September 5, 2011
😀 You mean like a w…..
Oh, never mind, that one is TOO easy. 😉
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
I need to find a picture of that. You never know with Australians if they meant the name to sound a bit cheeky.
stuffialmostbought
September 5, 2011
Australians cheeky?! Never! 😉
stuffialmostbought
September 5, 2011
Oh dear – turns out that particular insect repellent is used by the Australian Armed Forces…
Spectra
September 5, 2011
GG – you should definately buy this for Todd at Christmas. He will love it!
The Good Greatsby
September 5, 2011
He didn’t seem to appreciate my previous Christmas gifts, but maybe I’ll give it one more try.
Laura
September 5, 2011
I feel sad for that poor little girl on the package, pleading for someone, anyone, to think she’s cute. I guess being named Ddung hasn’t helped her self-esteem.
spilledinkguy
September 5, 2011
I keep pleading with our local supermarket to order quality merchandise like this…
pattisj
September 5, 2011
I miss so much, not being a world traveler.
She's a Maineiac
September 5, 2011
Clinically proven to give you the breath of confidence?! I’m sold!
Ahab
September 5, 2011
I’m trying to refrain from cracking insensitive jokes about “Retardex” with all my might here!
daisyfae
September 5, 2011
i bought “Boudreux’s Butt Paste” just to demonstrate my lack of maturity to friends who root around in my medicine cabinet, looking for the prescription painkillers, while attending parties at my place…
nursemyra
September 5, 2011
daisyfae, please please please send me any product at all with Butt Paste in the title. I can use it to threaten those recalcitrant patients who are always nagging me for an enema
scrambled7
September 5, 2011
RetardEx! Sounds like fun. I would show it off to all my friends if i were you. 😉
And ddung sounds like it has only one purpose. ha!