Tell it to the person, not to Ann Landers

It’s amazing the things people will tell Ann Landers. OK, they are not really talking to Ann Landers, or I don’t think so, because she’s dead. But people are still sending her tales of woe that are published under the banner of “Annie’s Mailbox.” One woman writes in to complain that her son’s female friend doesn’t brush her teeth. And, she’s wondering if there is some type of mental illness that keeps her from oral hygiene. The reply included possible phobias that could keep the toothbrush and toothpaste at bay. There’s even mention that the young female chooses not clean her teeth because she’s been abused. This is a lot of information garnered from a few short paragraphs. Could it be that the young woman is forgetful? Maybe the tooth fairy never visited her. And, maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t like brushing her teeth. After all, they are her teeth and she is free to with them what she wishes. My advice to the letter writer: Butt out. And be grateful the young woman doesn’t knock out your pearly whites for writing this letter. Or, she can visit http://nicecritic.com/ and send an anonymous and free e-mail to the young woman. Better yet, why doesn’t she just talk to her face to face.

Comments

[Scissorbill]

Ann Landers had a letter from a woman who's husband quit brushing his teeth years ago today. That's grounds for divorce in my opinion! Ew!