Halls "College"

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An inappropriate attraction develops between a mother and her college son’s roommate over a shared “surprisingly mouth-watering” Halls “Refresh.” And lucky viewers get to hear their inner thoughts as they stare at each other and slosh the candy around in their mouths. Not that the dialogue gets overly sexual. And the casting and wardrobe made sure neither of them look sexy. That would have taken the “New! Advanced Moisture Action” too close to taboos any sensible candy marketer would sour on.

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