Monty by Jim Meddick for November 28, 2015
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But don't you need the bathroom? Nope... I'm not showering... In fact I haven't showered in a couple days... I read an article online about how showering too much can be bad for your skin... Washed away essential oils and micro-bio... Um. Hold that thought. Ok. Continue.
There was a NYT article of a reporter that tried it— you can buy a “starter kit” of healthful bacteria and rough it. It takes a while but you are (relatively) stinkless and healthy. After all, the washing/deodorant obsession is a product of the early 20th century. Remember hearing of washable cuffs and collars? You just reused the shirt several times while washing the apt-to-get-dirty parts. Back when washing was an all-day affair.