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Summary

The article "Vodka and Collagen" by Steph Thompson humorously reflects on the author's personal experience with incorporating collagen into their quarantine routine, alongside a cheeky nod to day drinking.

Abstract

In the midst of a pandemic, the author finds solace in an unusual combination of vodka and collagen, treating it as a quarantine detox ritual. The piece explores the author's skepticism about the efficacy of collagen supplements, despite their popularity and promises of improved hair, skin, and nail health. While acknowledging the lack of FDA approval for such claims, the author playfully admits to noticing positive changes in their appearance, which they humorously attribute to the vodka. The article concludes with a disclaimer distancing the author from endorsing day drinking or the unverified benefits of collagen, yet it leaves a whimsical impression of personal experimentation during isolation.

Opinions

  • The author expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of collagen, referring to it as "powdered shit" that one should not think too much about.
  • There is a clear indication of doubt regarding the legitimacy of collagen's benefits, with the author questioning whether it is FDA approved.
  • Despite the skepticism, the author admits to observing improvements in their physical appearance, such as hair, skin, and nails, after using collagen.
  • The author playfully suggests that the perceived benefits might be due to the vodka rather than the collagen.
  • The article is written with a humorous tone, emphasizing that the author does not endorse day drinking or the use of collagen, despite the personal narrative.

Vodka and Collagen

Quarantine Detox

Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

This Pandemic’s got me drinking, morning, evening… it don’t matter when — a splash of Vodka with my Collagen.

Straight up or on the rocks… my little quarantine detox.

But then…

…what even is Collagen?

Promisn’ instant change, magic elixir, hair growth fixer, powdered shit — just stir and mix

Don’t think about it.

FDA approved?

I doubt it.

Doesn’t matter though, long as my nails’ll grow — two weeks in, I’m gettin’ thin skin all a glow.

Hair flowin’ nicely, precisely as I planned. I’m looking young again.

But then…

…maybe that’s the Vodka talkin’.

Disclaimer…the author in no way supports day drinking, the use of collagen, or mixing of the two. But, if it should inadvertently happen…

© Steph Thompson 2021

Also by Steph Thompson, in The Haven…

Poetry
Humor
Self Improvement
Covid-19
Beauty
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