Crest Toothpaste, Circa 1537

I recently saw trailers for the film "The Other Boleyn Sister" on TV. It got me thinking- there are so many movies set in the past, with really modern, attractive-looking actors and actresses playing the roles. However, during these periods in history, people didn't look too fondly towards bathing, brushing teeth, or anything resembling personal hygiene. Adding rotting teeth, bad breath, and serious 16th-century B.O. to these historical films would make them much more interesting. So, in summary, this is what the new trailer for "The Other Boleyn Sister" should look like.




Given the unpopularity of bathing in 17th-century France, this is what Leonardo di Caprio's character from "Man In The Iron Mask" would have really looked like- with his mask off, but thick layer of facial dirt on.