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7 Best Cure-Alls Black Folks Swear By, Ranked
It’s a miracle that these (sometimes) work
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Mar 12, 2020
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7. A slug of bourbon
OK, boozer.
6. Robitussin
“If you run out of it, put some water in the jar, shake it up — more ’tussin!” — Chris Rock
5. Hot-ass blanket
Wrap yourself up and sweat it out.
4. Benadryl
Can’t experience symptoms when you’re knocked the fuck out.
3. Vicks VapoRub
Real ones know.
2. Ginger ale
But only Canada Dry. Best paired with saltine crackers and hours of lying in bed (see number five).
1. Prayer
Undefeated.