The Dentist Who Created Cotton Candy

In 1899, a confectioner named John C. Wharton partnered with an amateur inventor named James Morrison to issue a patent. The device they dreamed up was the precursor to the metal drum-switch, which are used today to make cotton candy. The two debuted their invention at the 1904 World’s Fair to wide acclaim. But despite the success of the spun sugar business, Morrison eventually returned to his day job — he was a dentist.

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[moondxstq]

Dentist gives u Cotton Candy
Cotton candy gives u toothache
If you have a toothache u will go to the dentist.
*S T O N K S*

[baxy]

In Australia it’s still called Fairy Floss

[nikostunjek]

"Who knew sugar and air could be sweet"

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

This is actually pure genius since sweet stuff like cotton candy caused kids to visit the dentist

[OUniversoetudomais]

Smart dentist, creating job for himself! lol

[Starezvr]

“It’s almost 70% air”
Lays: you gotta bump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers.

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

A dentist invented cotton candy. Ah yes, the irony is strong with this one

[abigfatblob]

James even became the president...











Of the Tennessee Dental Association.
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie.

[cyannovafrostrc]

Dentists to children: Don't eat candies, it is bad for your health
Dentists alone: *LET'S MAKE CANDIES*

[milo-eptq]

Is that why it's called candy floss?

[mikeyyyv]

“Dentist made cotton candy”


Me: *impossible*

[dstryjj]

0:24 don’t forget to floss
0:56 thank you
1:08 hmm

[kool-aid]

Dentist: Creates cotton candy

Other Dentists: You Became the Exact thing You swore to destroy








Edit: its been a year and ppl still be commenting

[ozundone]

'Fairy Floss' is a far better name than cotton candy smh

[angy]

I bet he made candy floss because if kids don't eat them he will have no job😂

[SoLongSoph]

“Who knew sugar and air could taste so sweet?”

*it’s literal SUGAR*

[christinacao]

Dentist: so I see you’ve got a cavity-
*ITS YOUR FAULT*

[Ornzora]

0:35 when you realized the alien's ancient building was just for a cotton candy 😂

[GusBoone]

That was actually a great strategic move for him. He made candy sold world-wide that caused tons of cavities, giving him more patients, giving him a better salary, giving him a better life.

[animeoeshonikako]

My Conspiracy (no hate!!) - The dentist created cotton candy to make it easier for the people too get cavities (so they will have to go to the dentist to fix it up)