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.
(Do the) Mashed Potatoes. (Redirected from (Do The) Mashed Potatoes) (Do the) Mashed Potatoes is a rhythm and blues instrumental. It was recorded by James Brown with his band in 1959 and released as a two-part single in 1960. For contractual reasons the recording was credited to Nat Kendrick and the Swans.