Shaving Gel

“Look at this! Are they seriously trying to sell this stuff to men!?”

“What is it now, Matthew?” Meredith was a patient woman by any stretch of the imagination, and Matthew tested it every waking (and occasionally non-waking) moment.

“Look at these shaving gels: Hydrating. Sensitive! Extra Sensitive!?” with each successive ‘flavor’ of shaving gel, Matthew’s voice grew in intensity. “Are there no shaving gels for MEN?”

Meredith sighed, “If it’s such a big deal to be manly, why not just shave without a gel or cream?”

“Oh!” Matthew cringed and rubbed his face. “But that would hurt!”

Meredith sighed again.

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