Even Altoids, the curiously strong peppermint candies, can have a soothing effect on the gut, as can other foods, drinks, or candies that contain pure peppermint oil. I've been known to pop Altoids before or after meals as a safety precaution, either chewing them or just swallowing a couple whole.
For other uses, see Mashed potato (disambiguation). The Mashed Potato is a dance move which was a popular dance craze of 1962. The dance move was made famous by James Brown and used in his concerts regularly. It was danced to songs such as Dee Dee Sharp's Mashed Potato Time. The move vaguely resembles that of the twist, by Sharp's fellow Philadelphian Chubby Checker.
Mashed Potatoes by Nat Kendricks Songfacts. 1  James Brown was the primary performer on this song, but due to contractual problems, it was credited to his drummer of the time, Nat Kendricks. 2  The Mashed Potato was an early '60s dance craze. 3  This was also a R&B hit for The Swans in February 1960.