This hysterical piece starts off: “You know the old saying, ‘God made dirt, and dirt don’t hurt’? I’m a super fan. My mother on the hand, not so much. In her world, ‘God made dirt, and dirt makes germs.’ My mom is germ-aversive in a big way. Bleach is her favorite scent and disinfectant wipes are her favorite accessory.”
The writer, Angela Hatem, goes on to say that her mom will wash practically anything and everything she can get her hands on, and Hatem vehemently disagrees with this approach. So she (lovingly) turned to a nurse to ask what’s really necessary in this day and age. The result is a funny look at all the kooky things your parents told you to do that aren’t entirely true. Relatable, no? |
