Forgot to put on deodorant this morning!

United States
March 23, 2010 10:31am CST
So, I was driving to work this morning when it dawned on me I forgot to apply deodorant this morning. Luckily, I wasn't running late for work this morning and had a few extra moments to stop by one of the stores on my way there to puchase some! Ahh, now I feel better. I'm just glad I realized before I actually got TO work! I am sure we have all done this once or twice in our lives...
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@basqui (3888)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
I have done it more than twice in my life. I hate it when i forget to put on one. I have to work apart from others when the smell booms. It's embarrassing if your armpit smells, right? So i see to it from now on that i have to put on deos. But why do other people don't care if they smell? I know some from my neighborhood. Some are even ladies. Turn-off!
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• United States
23 Mar 10
That's why I find it necessary to keep one in my purse or in my locker at work just in case. Nothing worse especially if you have BO that is quite noticeable. So keep your spare at work or in your vehicle ;0)
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• United States
23 Mar 10
I used to keep a spare. Even though I kept it in a plastic bag just in case it crumbled, on hot days it would melt and ooze out all over the place. It was still in the bag, which was good, but I ended up wasting a lot of the product. I might consider doing that again, or maybe keeping some in my drawer at work where it's climate controlled!
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• United States
23 Mar 10
You know I started thinking you jinxed me. I didn't put any on today either and I really should of with all that I did today the DC's haven't said anything so I'm a-ok! Oh well life rolls on....
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23 Mar 10
LOL oh yes I've forgotten a few times over the years. I actually now keep a small deoderant stick in my bag in case of emergencies
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• United States
23 Mar 10
I used to keep a small one in my bag as well, or in my car, but on hot days sometimes it melted or whatever. Maybe I ought to consider carrying some around again! LOL
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24 Mar 10
i guess i also forgot to put on several times. but on days that i just stay at home, when there is no work or i don't have to go out, i really don't put deodorant. i actually don't smell that bad even if i don't take a bath for 24 hours and without deo. but i have to keep the deodorant at my closet where i can always see it whenever i have to put them on after each bath or before i am going out.
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• Philippines
24 Mar 10
LOL i also forgot sometimes specially if im in a hurry, thats why i always have a small deodorant stick in my pouch so i can just use it anytime. i actually have an emergency pouch contain toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant and panty with panty liner and sanitary napkin also in case if i got my period unexpectedly in my pouch for emergency use like if we need to stay over night at work or in one of my friends house, at least im always ready. expect of course for my make up pouch thats why i love to bring a big bag.
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@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
24 Mar 10
To tell you the truth I never forget to put my deodorant on, but if I did, I am sure I would feel bad too. It's great that deodorant can be purchased anywhere and very quickly, isn't it? For me deodorant is very important too, as I like to keep my body smell fresh all the day.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
23 Mar 10
I usually prefer to tak a shower in the night before I go to bed. Thus I sleep fresh. My wife prefers to take a morning bath to have a fresh start. Anyway I always put on a deodorant to keep me fresh during the day. In summer I take two or three showers a day, that includes an early morning shower yes. But usually I am in a hurry and I don't have much time for it in the morning. I am not fully awake at that time.
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
23 Nov 10
I remember when I was in high school forgetting to put on anti-perspirant a few times and quick ran to the bathroom and put some on that I kept in my book bag. I used to sweat terribly in high school. Probably from all the hormones and the stress and all. I've always kept anti-perspirant in my purse because I am so afraid of going somewhere and realizing that I forgot to put anti-perspirant on and being humiliated knowing I could smell my sweat.
• United States
24 Mar 10
Yup. Done it a quiet few times. Usually when I'm in a rush I either forget to put on deodorant or put on my contacts. If it was my contacts, I'll need to go back to my dorm to put them on since I can't see but if it's deodorant then I usually just go for a day without it and try not to lift my arms up too much. Should really write down the list of things I need to get done in the morning.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
8 Sep 11
Hi, Bethany1202. Yes, this has happened to me, I will have to be honest with you. I don't think that it has ever happened to me while I was on my way to work, but I am sure that it has happened while I have been in school. With how my underarms are, I am able to do without deodorant for a few days, without having an odor that accumulates. I am glad for that. I know that you were very relieved to buy some deodorant to put under your armpits. I could not imagine the feeling.
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
what if there's an emergency call or an appointment and you got no time to go to the store to buy deodorant..i am thinking worst thing now..Coud we think an immediate remedy on this, on how to cover bad odor in our armpit..well, if this case happened i will runned to a nearest comfort room and wash my armpit with soap.
• United States
24 Mar 10
I learned my lesson well on that one. I was running late for my own wedding and forgot deodorant and it was June and so very hot outside. So, to say the least another lady had some spray on in her car. I used it fast!!! After that I now have a little woman bag in my car. I put it in the safe little box under the passenger seat. It has emergency underwear,pads,toothpicks,deodorant,safety pins,clippers,tweezers,toothpaste,toothbrush and comb. I think there are a few other things in there but I can't remember them all right now! And, yes I know this sounds crazy but you can get mini-size anything now. And, it has saved my life and my families life more then once. I even think I have emergency gas card (You need the pin number) but, just in case we run out. Just five dollars on it! Just enough to get to a station. Better safe then sorry! But, I do know how you feel about not having deodorant! You should make you a kit. *Peace and Love get's you through everything in Life*
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@amijor (234)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
I also had this experience when I only realized that I forgot to apply a deodorant when I was already in our campus gate. I did not panic and acted cool because I don't worry too much about having odor. The only thing that I worried was me being so sweaty and so I sat where there was adequate ventilation and where the wind from the electric fan would hit me. Thankfully the day ended and I still feel fresh.
@mariahhh (1328)
• United Arab Emirates
24 Nov 11
Yes, it happens to us sometimes. I sometimes forget to apply deodorant once in a while. But I never go back at home to put deodorant, because I am so lazy to go back, and I usually have to rush every morning to go to work. Good thing I never had problem with body odor, except for sweating a bit when I don't use the deodorant.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
23 Mar 10
Maybe once... Usually it's other things I forget, like my watch or my cell phone.
• United States
26 Mar 10
its happens to me and i freaked! im such a clean freak i am always taking showers and hate to sweat or smell so i ended up rushing to the store too lol
@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
23 Mar 10
I was in rush out and put deordarant on my hair and hair spray under my arms we were going on a date oboy did, I smell good,another time, I put perfume by mistake in my hair,so I understand what you are talking about... cd
@Djbrat (333)
• United States
23 Mar 10
Haaa haa, yes I have done this and it's even worse in the summer time here in scorching AZ. I'm sure my co-workers would have been begging me to go to the store to get some, lol. Great story... :o)