(Worthy Satire) – In a move that has shaken the very foundation of personal hygiene, over 67,000 units of deodorant sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon have been recalled, prompting fears of a nationwide B.O. crisis just in time for summer.
The recall reportedly affects deodorants marketed under the tagline “Lasts 48 Hours,” which officials now say may have referred to the amount of time it takes to fully recover from using them.
Health authorities issued a dire warning late Wednesday: “If you recently purchased deodorant from a discount bin next to expired gummy vitamins and off-brand energy drinks, you may already be at risk of smelling like an unventilated gym locker.”
The Department of Scent Defense (DSD) has raised the national “Aroma Threat Level” to Code Musty.
Walmart issued a statement assuring the public that customers may return the recalled items for a full refund or a half-used bar of Irish Spring. Dollar Tree reminded patrons that they still offer a wide variety of questionable sprays for just $1.25. Amazon’s response was less reassuring: “You might also like… industrial-strength odor neutralizers.”
Social media erupted in panic, with hashtags like #StinkWatch2025 and #DeodorantGate trending nationwide. TikTok influencers began filming “Survivor: Public Transportation Edition” to document the carnage.
One mother in Des Moines, Iowa, said she noticed something was wrong when her teenage son came home from baseball practice and actually made the dog leave the room.
With summer temperatures rising, experts urge Americans to take emergency precautions: travel with citrus peels, learn how to bathe like pioneers, and for the love of all that’s holy–don’t lift your arms in crowded elevators.
The Great Unfreshening has begun.
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