What would make a grown man smell like a dead mouse?

[pperfectmom]

I know this is a weird question but there is a guy that I work with a couple times a week that has developed a disgusting odor in the last couple months. He is a super nice man and I know it isn't a hygiene issue. He is probably about 50 years old but looks much older. I would hate to ask him because he would be humiliated. He considers me a friend, therefore, when he comes up to talk to me I have to try not to breathe. I was wondering if it could be a medicine he is on for something or some kind of disease that would create the smell? It's not that I have a sensitive sense of smell because I am always congested there(it's at a newspaper with lots of dust) and others talk about it when he isn't around. If anyone knows what this could be, let me know. I realize there's nothing I can do about it but I'm curious.

 

[KristiKelly]

I have no idea. Could it be in his clothes for some reason? Is he married? You would think his wife would notice. Maybe you could send him an anonymous note. I would definitely want to know if I smelled like a dead rat or a dead anything.

 

[meandtheguys2]

I've no clue. One of my friends has a son, who occasionally smells like that. Even in the summertime, when we are pooling it everyday! I feel so bad for him!

 

[kdibattista]

Has he lost weight recently? Atkins diet can produce a bad odor.

 

[Muffy]

Maybe he is eating raw garlic daily?

 

[mickeyboat]

Did he get sprayed by a skunk? A guy in my office did, and weeks later, he still smells faintly of skunk - I don't know if it is his shoes or his belt, or what.

 

[pperfectmom]

If it was because of garlic I wouldn't even notice it. I eat garlic probably every day. He probably does have a fairly poor diet but is not "on" a diet. He also lives with his mother. I wonder if she notices it?

 

[C.Ann]

People with certain forms of cancer often develop a very bad body odor.. Do you know if he has been ill lately?

Also certain types of medications will cause bad body odors - no matter how often you shower..

 

[momof2inPA]

Gum disease?

Have you asked him if there's a dead mouse in his pocket?

 

[Hercules10]

It's possible he's extremely health conscience and doesn't use deodorant at all. Some think all the chemicals in deodorant/anti-pers. aren't good.

Gentlemen that works out at my gym is like that. Nicest guy in the world, but dude could knock a buzzard off a poop-wagon.

 

[ducklite]

People with certain forms of cancer often develop a very bad body odor.. Do you know if he has been ill lately?

Also certain types of medications will cause bad body odors - no matter how often you shower..

Those was my thoughts as well.

Maybe you could think of a way of delicately asking if everything was OK lately, as he seems a bit "different." than he used to, without actually pointing out the smell. If he is ill, he might be happy to have a friend to confide in.

Anne

 

[pperfectmom]

Those was my thoughts as well.

Maybe you could think of a way of delicately asking if everything was OK lately, as he seems a bit "different." than he used to, without actually pointing out the smell. If he is ill, he might be happy to have a friend to confide in.

Anne

I'm thinking it has to be something like this. It is definately not a regular B.O. type of smell. I don't know if he would confide in me or not, but I may try your suggestion.

 

[Cantw8]

It's possible he's extremely health conscience and doesn't use deodorant at all. Some think all the chemicals in deodorant/anti-pers. aren't good.

Gentlemen that works out at my gym is like that. Nicest guy in the world, but dude could knock a buzzard off a poop-wagon.

you're so eloquent OP, I don't know but you are alot more tolerant of it than I would be. I suggest bringing in a cat, let nature take its course and maybe he'll get the hint

 

[sweet angel]

knock a buzzard off a poop-wagon.

I have a new favorite quote.

 

[Cantw8]

I have a new favorite quote.

oh, I knew you would like it too

 

[sweet angel]

oh, I knew you would like it too

But of course!

 

[MosMom]

Maybe he keeps a dead mouse in his pants?

 

[Cantw8]

Maybe he keeps a dead mouse in his pants?

why would he do that?

 

[MosMom]

I don't know. Just trying to come up with a theory. It *is* possible, people have done weirder things haha.

 

[caitycaity]

dude could knock a buzzard off a poop-wagon