Business - How to blow bubbles with bubble gum like a professional
| Title : "How to blow bubbles with bubble gum like a professional".Business,Sales The ancient Greeks were known to be fond of chewing gum as a hobby. Other cultures are not far behind in the custom of chewing gum and masticate natural substances such as grasses, plants and resins. On 28 December 1869, the first patent issued for chewing gum was given to William Semple and the title of the largest bubble gum blower goes to Susan Montgomery Williams. Her best attempt was measured at 23 inches in diameter. The most popular brands are not always the best for blowing bubbles. Companies like Bubble Yum and Bubbicilious have created soft, easy to chew, full of flavor, long lasting gum; great for those that want to chew gum, bad for those that want to blow bubbles. If you want to blow championship bubbles, go with a less popular brand like Double Bubble or Bazooka. They contain less sugar and are harder to chew, but offer superior strength for bubbles. The trick is to use a small amount of gum. If after you have blown your bubble and still find gum in your mouth, it does not mean you need more gum. Just more practice. More gum does not make more bubble. Also, you can only use three pieces of gum to contest the world record. Pay close attention to your wind and temperature. These are two factors that will cause your bubble blowing to pop before they reach full potential. Be sure to blow your bubbles inside where you can control the wind and the temperature. Too cold and your bubble pops prematurely, too warm and your bubble will sag and go flat. Unfortunately, the sugar and artificial flavors in all types of gum are not favorable for blowing record size bubbles. First you have to chew your gum until the sugar and artificial flavoring are almost gone. This action will actually strengthen your bubble and you get to feel the consistency of your gum as you chew along. At the right consistency, you can push your tongue through the gum to fill it with air and blow a bubble. Just be careful not to thrust too hard and make a hole. After you have blown a bubble, the gum cools and becomes less malleable. Chew it again to warm up the gum. It is important to blow your bubble slowly if you want to achieve best results. Slow even breaths are essential for your gum to not only stretch and grow, but also maintain the pressure at a constant rate. Try to keep your mouth relaxed and open so that you can fill your bubble with more air. Avoid clenching your mouth as if you are sucking on something. That would make you blow too hard and put your bubble in jeopardy. A champion is not born without practice. Then again, in order to blow really big and impressive bubbles, you also need a strong jaw, tongue and diaphragm. You should try out all the tips mentioned above and see which combinations work best for you. It is more fun, which is the main thing, if you can practice and compete with your friends. Christopher Pratt is the President of Candy Warehouse, a leading candy store that sells the widest range of chewing gum, bubblegum and all sorts of candy related goodies. One of their specialties is the bubble gum cigars as well as the bazooka bubble gum. |
