It died in my mouth !

I struggle with what constitutes socially acceptable norms. For example – my electric toothbrush died whilst brushing my teeth this morning …! When, if at all, is it socially acceptable to announce that something died in your mouth.

I asked the wife for advise but she responded with the usual feminine partners (standard) and most mystical advise – IT’S UP TO YOU. Which is a euphemism for – “I’m busy dealing with real stuff … grow a pair and make a decision”. So not really helpful.

Is there international protocol for this unlikely eventuality? Do you stop brushing altogether and enter the world with “gingivitis city” or “stink breath”; do you try some sort of ‘mouth to mouth’ resuscitation protocol whilst simultaneously running the risk of tongue electrocution; do you have to loudly shout … CLEAR! … as with standard defibrillator guidelines; or do you suck it up and operate manually, thus running the gut wrenching embarrassment of being reminded it’s an electric toothbrush. I did consider a very small “Out of Order” sign hanging from the end of the brush, but no amount of googling could locate a small enough sign. Note to self – real business opportunity!

The instructions, while written in 48 languages shed no light beyond the usual ‘boiler plate’ legal insertions protecting the manufacturer from Armageddon should anything happened to you! I’m literally…