What do you feel like saying, right now?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

WIFLSRN: I’m here at my gym ready to workout before work, which I do every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. And I just saw on my phone that Trump is blaming the plane crash on DEI. Oh, that’s exactly the kind of nonsense that’s fueling my Friday morning gym session today. I was already set for my usual pre-work kickboxing, but now? That punching bag is Trump, and it’s about to regret every dumb word that came out of his mouth.

I saw that too. No mourning, no compassion for the victims, no nothing. Just a fucking asshole playing the blame game and talking shit.

[AGDee]

And the stuff from the website he was spouting off was a program that came from his administration.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I saw that too. No mourning, no compassion for the victims, no nothing. Just a fucking asshole playing the blame game and talking shit.

Oh, I totally agree. And then when one of the reporters asked him how can he blame DEI so early in the investigation. He said because he has common sense, unlike most people. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Common sense is rare, which is exactly how his dumbass stumbled into the White House. If people had more of it, he wouldn’t have been on the ballot. Meanwhile, he acts like he’s some genius when he couldn’t even sense a pandemic coming with a briefing in front of him. His idea of “common sense” is just repeating whatever nonsense Fox News spoon-feeds him and trusting his army of inbred, prehistoric, cave-dwelling supporters, who have the intelligence of a backwards, clueless idiot to treat what he says like gospel.

Originally Posted by AGDee

And the stuff from the website he was spouting off was a program that came from his administration.

I might have missed that. Website?

[cheerfulgreek]

WIFLSRN: So I just took my third, extremely long shower. I still smell. Today a skunked dog came into the clinic, super happy, tail wagging, completely unaware of the biohazard it had become. Before I could react, he jumped on me. Now, I smell like a skunked dog. Three showers later, the smell still lingers, and I’ve been banished to a separate room because my family can’t handle the stench.

Days like today, I wish I’d have stuck with Plan A and been an astrophysicist instead of a vet.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

WIFLSRN: So I just took my third, extremely long shower. I still smell. Today a skunked dog came into the clinic, super happy, tail wagging, completely unaware of the biohazard he had become. Before I could react, he jumped on me. Now, I smell like a skunked dog. Three showers later, the smell still lingers, and I’ve been banished to a separate room because my family can’t handle the stench.

Days like today, I wish I’d have stuck with Plan A and been an astrophysicist instead of a vet.

My daughters just told me I smell really bad. And my husband told me I smell like “burnt tires, mixed with garlic, and hot dog water.”

So… here we go, shower number four. Back to scrubbing myself with the same desperate concoction of household chemistry that I’ve already used three times, hoping this time it actually works completely or at least begins to dissipate.

[cheerfulgreek]

I just finished putting on something comfy. Rinsing off my concoction with lavender oil and peppermint for the fourth time really dissipated most of it.

I asked my husband to smell me to see if it’s still there. He comes near me, and then he goes… “Okay, it’s better. But now you smell like burnt tires, lightly seasoned with onion rings, and a desperate attempt to cover it up with peppermint.”

HILARIOUS!

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by AGDee

And the stuff from the website he was spouting off was a program that came from his administration.

He’ll be spouting this next. I guarantee it.
https://apple.news/A2R8JHzhwTYGh92vvgSnUfQ

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

My daughters just told me I smell really bad. And my husband told me I smell like “burnt tires, mixed with garlic, and hot dog water.”

So… here we go, shower number four. Back to scrubbing myself with the same desperate concoction of household chemistry that I’ve already used three times, hoping this time it actually works completely or at least begins to dissipate.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I just finished putting on something comfy. Rinsing off my concoction with lavender oil and peppermint for the fourth time really dissipated most of it.

I asked my husband to smell me to see if it’s still there. He comes near me, and then he goes… “Okay, it’s better. But now you smell like burnt tires, lightly seasoned with onion rings, and a desperate attempt to cover it up with peppermint.”

HILARIOUS!

LMFAO! I hollered! LOL!

Why doesn’t it just come off like any other odor? I heard skunk spray is bad, but damn. LOL

The owner should have had the dog on a leash. Either that, or waited until later to bring him in.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Oh, I totally agree. And then when one of the reporters asked him how can he blame DEI so early in the investigation. He said because he has common sense, unlike most people. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Common sense is rare, which is exactly how his dumbass stumbled into the White House. If people had more of it, he wouldn’t have been on the ballot. Meanwhile, he acts like he’s some genius when he couldn’t even sense a pandemic coming with a briefing in front of him. His idea of “common sense” is just repeating whatever nonsense Fox News spoon-feeds him and trusting his army of inbred, prehistoric, cave-dwelling supporters, who have the intelligence of a backwards, clueless idiot to treat what he says like gospel.


I might have missed that. Website?

During that press conference, he was reading a list of disabilities from some website saying that they were hiring people to run planes who had cognitive disablities and things. Part of why he was blaming DEI initiatives for the crash, but it was all BS.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

He’ll be spouting this next. I guarantee it.
https://apple.news/A2R8JHzhwTYGh92vvgSnUfQ

Nope, just more BS by another idiot. The immune system is pretty complex, and there’s no solid evidence that one “race” has a stronger immune system than another. Things like genetics, diet, environment, and overall health play a bigger role. Some populations might have genetic traits that help with specific diseases, but immunity varies more by individual than by “race”. This is just another Trump administration division tactic that causes violence.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Why doesn’t it just come off like any other odor? I heard skunk spray is bad, but damn. LOL

The owner should have had the dog on a leash. Either that, or waited until later to bring him in.

So, skunk spray is made up of thiols, which are sulfur-based compounds responsible for that strong, lingering odor. And these molecules are extremely potent, even in tiny amounts. They bind easily to fur, skin, and fabrics, which is why the smell sticks around.

On top of that, skunk spray also contains thioacetates, which are basically odorless at first but can turn into thiols when they’re exposed to oxygen or water. That’s why a lot of people think they’ve washed the smell off, only to have it come back even stronger when they get wet again.

Since skunk spray is oily, water alone won’t remove it, because it actually repels water. Regular soap isn’t strong enough to break it down either. That’s why we use a mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. The peroxide oxidizes the thiols, turning them into sulfonic acids, which are water-soluble and no longer smell.

Even after treatment, the odor can stick around in hair, skin, and fabric because those materials absorb the compounds. I mean, it fades over time as natural oils and environmental exposure help break it down, but it’s not like it’s an instant fix. That’s why people sometimes still catch whiffs of skunk for a few days, even after multiple washes.

He did have him on a leash. This is an English Mastiff I’m talking about. They’re like really, really strong. This one was over 200 lbs. He brought the dog in because it’s really odd to see skunks out and about in Minnesota this time of year. I mean, it’s been really warm the last few days for this time of year, so occasionally they’ll come out for food, but mostly at night. During the day could mean something isn’t right about the skunk. Rabies is sometimes one of those reasons. Rabies isn’t very common in pets here in Minnesota, but skunks do carry the virus, big time. He just wanted to make sure his dog wasn’t bitten anywhere.

Originally Posted by AGDee

During that press conference, he was reading a list of disabilities from some website saying that they were hiring people to run planes who had cognitive disablities and things. Part of why he was blaming DEI initiatives for the crash, but it was all BS.

Ohhh, yes, I did see that. Yep.., total BS 💯

[Sciencewoman]

Did he wash the dog before bringing it in?

Does tomato juice work, or is that just an old wives' tale?

I'm sorry that happened to you, but your husband's descriptions are hysterical!

[Phrozen Sands]

I heard that about tomato juice too.

CG, what’s the difference between those two scientific words in your post that begin with T? I don’t feel like trying to cut and paste or spell it Lol.

[Phrozen Sands]

I just learned of another plane crash.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

Did he wash the dog before bringing it in?

Does tomato juice work, or is that just an old wives' tale?

I'm sorry that happened to you, but your husband's descriptions are hysterical!

He tried to get it off with his dog’s shampoo, but skunk spray is oil-based and it binds tightly to fur. Regular dog shampoo only removes surface dirt and oils, it doesn’t break down the thiols, which is why the smell lingers.

Tomato juice doesn’t actually remove the skunk smell, it just makes you smell like a skunky tomato soup, lol.

So, skunk spray is oil-based and packed with sulfur compounds (thiols), and tomato juice doesn’t break them down. It just masks the smell for a bit, and once your nose gets used to the tomato scent, the skunk stink is still there.

What does work is a mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap, because that actually changes the chemical structure of the thiols and gets rid of the smell completely. I mean, like after regular bathing, the smell eventually goes away. You just don’t want to keep using the concoction until the smell goes away, because it’s really bad for your skin.

And then, skunks are mostly nocturnal and tend to stay in their dens during the winter, only coming out occasionally during warm spells like it is now. Seeing one active during the day, especially this time of year is unusual, and in some cases, it can be a sign that the skunk was sick or acting abnormally.

One of the biggest concerns is rabies, since skunks are a primary carrier of the virus. A skunk that’s out in daylight, disoriented, or unusually aggressive could be rabid. That’s why I wanted to check his dog for any bites or scratches. I mean, even a small wound could pose a risk. But he was up to date on all of his vaccines.

I mean, I just think it’s always better to be safe when it comes to rabies exposure, especially since symptoms can take weeks to appear, and once they do, it’s fatal. And he’s always been such a sweet dog.

Yes, my hubby is ridiculously silly, sometimes annoying, but always keeps me laughing. Life with him is never boring.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I heard that about tomato juice too.

CG, what’s the difference between those two scientific words in your post that begin with T? I don’t feel like trying to cut and paste or spell it Lol.

So, there’s thiols and thioacetates. Thiols are the sulfur-based compounds I mentioned that smell really bad, really fast. And then they stick to fur, skin, and fabric like glue, which is why they’re so hard to wash off.

Then there’s the sneak attack, thioacetates. They don’t smell much at first, but when they mix with water or oxygen, they turn into more thiols. That’s why even after a bath, a skunked dog (or person) can suddenly start smelling really bad again when they get wet.

[Phrozen Sands]

Hubby avoided the stench and slept on the couch last night, CG? LOL

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Hubby avoided the stench and slept on the couch last night, CG? LOL

Nope, he didn’t sleep on the couch because I don’t allow that. But if he had tried to, he knows I’d have followed him, burrito-rolled myself in his blanket, and dragged him right back to bed. If I’m skunked, he’s skunked. We’re in this together — in cuddles. 💕