{"id":13623,"date":"2012-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=13623"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:22:04","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T21:22:04","slug":"review-stride-id-spearmint-gum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2012\/10\/08\/review-stride-id-spearmint-gum\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Stride iD Spearmint Gum"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Stride<\/a><\/p>\n

Superego. Ego. Id.<\/p>\n

According to the haunting wisps of memory remaining from that Psych. 101 class, a punk named Sigmund Freud proposed that these were the three basic levels of consciousness. The ego and superego were said to be little filters for our subconscious, making logical boundaries around impulses and memories, which is dandy if you want to live a safe, secure life, but, really, where\u2019s the fun in logic?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where the id comes in. The id is like the Elmo that walks around Times Square: it doesn\u2019t make much sense, but it doesn\u2019t have to. That\u2019s why we love it. Theoretically, it exists solely on the drive of spontaneity, impulse, and creativity, and, now Stride\u2019s encouraging us to dance about with that kooky subconscious through “iD,” a gum aimed to encourage folks to embrace their identity. Curious of how this might be achieved through a piece of gum, I sought it out.<\/p>\n

First off, this packaging harkens recognition. The container itself is ever-so-slightly thinner than regular Stride gum, which gives it that “We just upgraded your iPod” feel. Despite this trim-n-slim package, you still get the same whopping 14 pieces of gum you would in regular Stride.<\/p>\n

\"Stride<\/a><\/p>\n

And just look at that post-unwrapped cover. It makes me wanna embrace my identity. If a two-dimensional man with a fuzzy hat on his head can embrace his creativity, why shouldn\u2019t I? It made me laugh, and, in a world filled with bats and taxes and canned green beans, more laughter is not only called for, but much needed. Supposedly, each package is equipped with a different little work of art, all depicting equally peculiar, quirky scenarios, so laugh on, gum-chewers.<\/p>\n

And, just when you think they\u2019ve thrown in every bit of packaging confetti possible, they throw in a pair of magnets. <\/p>\n

Yes, folks, magnets.<\/p>\n

\"Stride<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

This means you could stick your pack of gum to your refrigerator (and I know you\u2019ve always wanted to do that\u2026). But what these magnets do best is keep your little 14 sticks nice and snug as a bug in a rug, snapping the package shut so your gum stays buckled in for the long haul. It baffles me in both its simplicity and its brilliance. I call forth a Nobel Prize nomination for the individual responsible for this.<\/p>\n

\"Stride<\/a><\/p>\n

Upon opening a piece, it seems even the gum embraces its own identity as each piece is equipped with a swirly little design to flash about in its big debut.<\/p>\n

Having been predisposed to all of this packaging brilliance, my hopes stood on the Mount Kilimanjaro of peaks with anticipatory delight for the chewing to come, so I unwrapped my minty rectangle and gave it a try and\u2026well\u2026 <\/p>\n

Meh. <\/p>\n

It started off with a spearmint fling, and then traversed into a peculiar fruity realm that didn\u2019t suit well for my taste buds. No doubt, the flavor lasted for a long time, but the tropical aftertaste didn\u2019t sit well with me. I tried everything to like it.<\/p>\n

Chewing it walking.<\/p>\n

Chewing it upside-down.<\/p>\n

Chewing it before I brushed my teeth. <\/p>\n

Chewing it after I brushed my teeth. <\/p>\n

I even chewed it while doing deep-breathing yoga exercises in which I visualized myself enjoying the gum, but, alas, I couldn\u2019t get past that peculiar aftertaste.<\/p>\n

Then, I read the ingredient list and there it was:<\/p>\n

Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.<\/p>\n

(Cue the tuba: Bwa, bwa, bwaaaa)<\/p>\n

They say the sound of a crumbling heart is soft and slow, and I swear I heard my own shoved into the mortar and pestle as I read that line. While I don\u2019t see it being particularly necessary, I didn\u2019t mind the, “partially hydrogenated,” part too much. No doubt some of my sturdy lifetime favorites involve it (Pop Tarts, Oreos, Pillsbury biscuits, etc.), but I must confess I\u2019m not aboard the coconut-flavored train. I suspect this may be the very culprit foiling my taste buds.<\/p>\n

While I didn\u2019t particularly dig the taste tunes played by this Stride, I appreciate what\u2019s going on with the gum as a whole. It\u2019s got a soft chew, lasts for a good 10-15 minutes, and has the coolest packaging this side of Jupiter. <\/p>\n

Plus, at the end of the day, my taste buds are driven by my impulses, which are part of my id. In this, I felt this gum accomplished what it set out to do: celebrate the creative elements of the id, and that, to me, calls forth an above-average rating for the new gum.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts \u2013 1 piece \u2013 less than 5 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of sugar alcohol, and less than 0 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Other Stride iD Spearmint Gum reviews:<\/b>
\nGum Connoisseur<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Stride iD Spearmint Gum
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.29
\nSize:<\/b> 14 pieces
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Long chewing time. Strong flavor. Swirly designs. Magnets. Laughter. Mount Kilimanjaro. Elmo in Times Square. Tubas.
\nCons:<\/b> Not the best if you don\u2019t like coconut. Partially hydrogenated oil. Haunting memories of Psych. 101. Canned green beans. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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