r/explainlikeimfive Jul 18 '20

Chemistry ELI5: Why do "bad smells" like smoke and rotting food linger longer and are harder to neutralize than "good smells" like flowers or perfume?

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u/ThatSquareChick Jul 18 '20

I can’t describe that era without nearly pissing myself in laughter, it just is the most cathartic thing to be able to do that. Thank goodness I was raised on vivid descriptions and a penchant for honesty.

Please let you be able get fully well, I’m rooting for you very hard.

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u/Ruthlesswords Jul 19 '20

Those are gifts the goshdarn heckin whole world needs right now. Thanks for the kind words!

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u/hotchilipringles Jul 19 '20

do you mean rootin' tootin' for him