Embittermints: Backhanded Breath Freshners
In my days in the hospitality industry, the phrase “kill 'em with kindness” was often thrown around. When people are being mean and difficult and you can't respond in kind, sometimes you just have to be extra nice. Anusha Rasalingam, creator of Embittermints, proposes a different solution: give them a mint.
Embittermints are breath-freshening treats inscribed with nasty little messages such as “yo mama” and “buzz off.” Not only are they good for slyly insulting your adversaries, they can also be a funny surprise for your friends and loved ones.
Rasalingam was born and raised in the Buffalo area, and although she is currently an attorney living in New York City, her mints are available through local retailers, such as Globe Market, New World Record, Positively Main Street and Spoiled Rotten (all of which are located on Elmwood Avenue).
So the next time you want to call that annoying door-to-door solicitor “idiot” or let your enemy know you think they're a “wench,” give them a mint! In addition to the aforementioned locations, Embittermints can also be purchased through their website.
Spoiled Rotten, 831 Elmwood Avenue, 14222 716.884.3883
New World Record, 765 Elmwood Avenue, 14222 716.883.DISC
Positively Main Street, 773 Elmwood Avenue, 14222 716.882.5858
Globe Market, 762 Elwmood Avenue, 14222 716.886.5242
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buff_girl
These mints are the best! My cousin from New York City gave me a box for Christmas and I've been hoping that they would be available here in Buff for some time!! I'm going to go to Elmwood this weekend to go buy some.
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