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Worked well. But then ...
I purchased this product to touch up a few minor leaks in a tin cloth hat. It worked as promised. No more leaks. Happy me.
But then I examined the packaging more closely and learned the harsh truth: OTTERS HAVE NO CONNECTION WHATSOEVER TO THIS SO-CALLED "OTTER WAX."
Man, was I bummed.
Here I had pictured in my mind happy, carefree otters going about a daily routine of producing otter wax for the benefit of their fellow clothes-wearing creatures.
But no. Not only do otters not produce wax, as far as I can tell none are even employed by this company. I mean, shouldn't there be at least a token otter or two earning a livelihood on the factory floor? I would have thought so.
And is this not the age of mascots and marketing? Wouldn't you suppose "Otter Wax" would have some frisky, friendly otters willing to be interviewed and photographed in order to project an image of a progressive company bravely creating a leak-free future for the betterment of us all, and in an eco-friendly way to boot?
And guess what? It appears the chief ingredient in this product is beeswax. Seems to me an opportunity is being missed here.
Bees, as you likely are aware, are not having the best of times these days and I'm certain they would appreciate some time off from making beeswax so they could recreate and, perhaps, increase their numbers. Possibly they would care to go on a cruise, or spend a few weeks at an all-inclusive resort.
Imagine the PR campaign: "Otters Step Up for Bees, Vow to Save Planet!" Complete with videos, and press kits, and live social media otter events including how-to waxing videos.
Well, we don't have any of that. When I think about it (which I try to do as seldom as possible) I rue the lost opportunity, the lost future.
Anyway, at least my hat doesn't leak. And I just happen to have a photo of an otter wearing a bikini. So that's something.
O tempora o mores.
March 2019 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase