Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has once again captured attention with an unusual off-field habit, this time involving his dental hygiene routine. In a TikTok video posted while the team was in San Diego to face the Padres, Harper shared his pregame preparation in a hotel bathroom. However, viewers were taken aback by his method of applying toothpaste.
Instead of the conventional approach of squeezing toothpaste onto a wet or dry brush, Harper opted to wet his toothbrush and then squeeze the toothpaste tube directly into his mouth. The clip quickly went viral, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media.
Social media reacts with shock and humor
Fans and commentators expressed disbelief at Harper's technique. One user on X wrote, "Bryce Harper deserves jail time for how he applies his toothpaste." Another commented, "Whatever you are picturing before watching the video, it's worse. Had no idea this was even an option people did." A third added, "Bryce Harper with the most abominable toothpaste application I've ever seen."
The video, which was also shared by Jomboy Media, has sparked widespread debate about dental hygiene habits. Harper, known for documenting his quirky routines, also demonstrated the use of a tongue scraper, which he described as "the grossest thing ever" but admitted he loves it.
Harper's history of unusual routines
This is not the first time Harper has shared an unconventional personal care routine. In 2018, while with the Washington Nationals, his brother Bryan posted a video of Harper using two hairdryers simultaneously to style his hair. Harper also frequently shares videos of himself trying new foods and drinks on his TikTok account, which has over 646,000 followers.
On-field performance remains strong
Despite the off-field antics, Harper continues to perform well on the field. In his 15th MLB season, through 54 games with the Phillies, he is batting .269 with 12 home runs and 32 RBIs. The team is currently competing in a tight division race.
The viral toothbrushing video has added another layer to Harper's larger-than-life persona, with fans eagerly awaiting his next social media post.
