a humorous
reference to salicylic
acid, a white crystalline substance used in the manufacture of
drugs intended to relieve
pain, lower fevers, etc. It is also used in the external treatment of some skin
conditions and in ointments to relieve muscle
pain as well as a preservative and food flavoring.
joking
reference to salicylic
acid which is used as a mild antiseptic, preservative and in making aspirin.