Wake Up to Life Before the Crash + The Full-Body Deodorant Debate

Question and Thought for the Day February 28, 2025

Question of the Day: How do you feel about full body deodorant?

Thought of the Day: We should not need a car crash to wake us up to the preciousness of our existence.

We shouldn’t need a car crash to wake up to the preciousness of our existence. And yet, it happens all the time.

The near misses, the unexpected losses, the moments where time slows, and you realize—just for a breath—that everything you take for granted can be gone in an instant. It’s a brutal, unforgiving wake-up call. But what if we didn’t wait for the crash? What if we lived with the kind of urgency that tragedy forces upon us, without the tragedy?

Every single day, we make choices as if we have time to spare. We put off the phone call, the “I love you,” the risk worth taking. We assume tomorrow will give us another shot. But reality isn’t obligated to our assumptions.

So, let this be your reminder: whatever is worth doing, do it now. Whatever is worth saying, say it today. Because you don’t need a collision with mortality to remember that life is fragile and fleeting. You just need to decide that today is important enough to matter.

Speaking of Things That Matter…

Let’s talk about full-body deodorant.

Some people swear by it. Some people recoil in horror at the thought. And if you’re wondering why this is even a discussion, welcome to the internet.

Personal care is a deeply personal thing. Maybe you’re happy with a quick swipe of antiperspirant under the arms and a splash of cologne. Maybe you think every inch of your body deserves to smell like a tropical vacation. Either way, the rise of full-body deodorant is proof that we’re always finding new ways to feel fresh—or at least to sell each other the idea that we need to.

Is this a revolutionary advancement in self-care, or just another marketing gimmick? More importantly—are we now expected to deodorize our knees? Because I have questions.

So, what’s your take? Is full-body deodorant the next big thing, or are we just making life harder for ourselves one unnecessary product at a time? Drop your thoughts in the comments.