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PD chain-ate 24 pieces of gum

San Francisco, Jan 4-
Finding herself out of gum just when she needed it most, San Francisco resident P.D (29) realized that she'd eaten her way through 24 pieces of Dentene Ice sugar-free chewing gum. This was a shocking blow for the youngish graduate student who was forced to satisfy her oral fixation through alternate, less minty-fresh means such as gnawing on the end of her pencil. When questioned about her erratic behavior, Ms. D speculated that it might have something to do with the constant anxiety she feels in respect to her squandered potential. Friends and family declined to comment on this disquieting event. An official report, however, indicates that Ms. D's grandmother was seen shaking her head in disapproval. When asked if she had plans to curtail her overly-zealous gum consumption, Ms. D promised to try by gave no guarantees. From further probes into her garbage can, it is obvious that this is not an isolated event.
Sent to San Francisco Chronicle, The Castro Gazette, and The San Jose Mercury