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Kristin Lennox · Flight Attendant Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858

I was having a little vocal trouble this morning -- just having to clear my throat a lot, bottoming out on the ends of sentences, that sort of thing...

I took a lunch break, and ordered onion rings, because... well, I wanted them. They're onions in ring-form, and they're delicious.

Went back to the script, and SAILED through it, with dulcet warm tones. Thanks to the onion grease, I'm supposing...

So you heard it from me -- eat onion rings, and your vocal troubles will disappear. Your butt will expand, but that's a small price to pay, don't you think...? Smile

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Jason Huggins · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:14 pm Post subject:

That sounds like a great solution! I have heard if people using olive oil, so the oil makes sense. There is a definitely distinction between oil and grease. I get all gloppy with greasy foods.

JoeActor · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Could also be the salt.

I often eat salty snacks like pretzels or pita chips at session breaks for audio books or other long projects.

Either way... Yum!
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:50 pm Post subject:

I keep a jug of canola oil in the studio for just that reason.
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

sounds like you ran rings around that script

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Classic Lays Potato Chips do it for me! Loved em since I was a little kid.

heyguido · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject:

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ccpetersen · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject:

So, I'm guessing eating an entire "Bloomin' Onion" before a session wouldn't be a good idea, though. Wink

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Jason Huggins · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:03 pm Post subject:

I tried swishing with oil, and just couldn't keep it up. Not enough benefit (for me) to justify drinking oil..plus I kept getting a tiny bit on my fingers. I am an oil and grease nazi when it comes to my gear...especially the keyboard. I get flashbacks from when I was a kid, and my brother would hand me a Nintendo controller after eating chips. Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!

heyguido · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:20 am Post subject:

asnively · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:30 am Post subject:

Green tea with a tablespoon of coconut oil for me! Smile

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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

Interesting on the oil - makes sense.

However, for me, raw onions (say in a sandwich) are like Kryptonite for my voice. Dries my mouth and throat right up.

Green tea also dries up my mouth (odd) but hey, I have coconut oil in my pantry, so I'll add that to my next cup. Thanks for the tip, Amy!

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Rick Riley · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:57 am Post subject:

ccpetersen · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:14 am Post subject:

Rick, that's what duct tape is for.
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