In 'A Christmas Story', the vapor rub might be used as a common household remedy during that Christmas time. It could represent the typical home remedies families used back then to deal with colds or minor ailments during the cold winter months which is often associated with Christmas time.
In 'A Christmas Story', it's likely that the vapor rub was used as a traditional way to deal with cold symptoms. The family might have used it on a sick child or an adult with a cold. They would take a bit of the rub and gently massage it onto the skin, perhaps on the chest or throat area. This was a common practice back then to help with breathing and to ease the discomfort of a stuffy nose or cough during the Christmas season when colds were more common.
Yes, it is quite unique. We usually don't think of hot dogs in a vapor form for inhalation. It's different from the common themes in short stories, which often deal with more typical human experiences like love or adventure. This concept can bring a sense of novelty and humor to a story.
One possible short story could be about a young inventor who accidentally creates a machine that turns hot dogs into vapor. Curious, he inhales the hot dog vapor and suddenly finds himself in a strange world where everything is made of hot dog buns and sausages. He has to find his way back home while dealing with the wacky inhabitants of this new world.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many different interpretations of such a story. It might be about a strange or humorous situation where someone inhales the vapor or smell related to hot dogs. Maybe it's a fictional account of a person having an odd experience while near hot dogs being cooked.
Well, it could imply a form of intimacy or connection within the context of the sexual story. Maybe it was a prelude to more sexual activity or a way to show affection during a sexual encounter.
Once on a road trip, my friend and I were driving for hours. I was really tired and my back was aching. My friend, who's always a bit of a comedian, offered to give me a back rub. As he started, he told this hilarious story about how he once got lost on a similar trip. His story was so engaging and his back rub so relaxing that the rest of the journey was filled with laughter and ease.