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I remember that summer evening well. I was about five or six years old and on a “quick” trip to the grocery store with my parents when out of the corner of my eye, I saw it - calling me from the checkout lane: a giant, pink package of Bubblicious® bubble gum*. I asked Mom (easy target) if I could have it. She said, “NO”. I then strategically doubled down and asked Dad (not so easy target). He said, “NO”. My next memory from that night was walking back to the car, smacking a fresh piece of gum with Dad mumbling under his breath “…that boy could sell ice to Eskimos.” (Mom didn't say anything, as she was too busy trying to keep a straight face.) Yes, that night was special: I