26-07-2003 05:37									#31
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quote: Originally posted by KrazyHorse I repeat: what the **** is a bugger?

Well it's obviously not what I thought it was.

Tweezers, wielded by someone calm and sane with excellent eye-hand co-ordination, should do the trick.

	26-07-2003 05:37									#32
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SuperSneak, stay online then, because I'll really need them soon if the water doesn't work. Now, to the shower..... Houston, I'm going in!

	26-07-2003 05:38									#33
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More so when you put it on blood (iron is a catalyst for reaction 2 H2O2 -> 2 H2O + O2)

	26-07-2003 05:38									#34
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A syringe of warm water. Or a waterpik. Or those little snot sucking bulbs filled with water.

A waterpik works great.

If you use the shower make sure the water goes into your ear canal.

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	26-07-2003 05:39									#35
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara Peroxide won't hurt your brain unless you open your skull and dump the stuff on your noodle.

	26-07-2003 05:40									#36
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And H2O2 generally can't hurt you, but in presence of strong catalyst it releases large amount of heat quickly (IIRC)

	26-07-2003 05:40									#37
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Krazy Horse,


Just like Che said, and why it's good to do.
HELL of a lot better than sticking swabs, or God knows what Sneaky would suggest.
Puncture that ear drum, he'll want the bugger back.
I thought it was a bug.

	26-07-2003 05:41									#38
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Yes, your ear does get a little warm when you put H2O2 down it.

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	26-07-2003 05:42									#39
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Yeah, right....my on call fees are $200 per minute, punk!


OK...if desperate, take a normal size paper clip, unfold it and pinch the arm down to form a "loop"...this will approximate a common doctor's tool used for scraping small places...VERY VERY carefully insert it SLOWLY into opening, pushed against the side, until you feel it is far enough to contact the jellybean and then "scoop" the **** out!

*not responsible for hearing loss or further retardation.

	26-07-2003 05:44									#40
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Nice disclaimer.

	26-07-2003 05:44									#41
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon Tweezers, wielded by someone calm and sane with excellent eye-hand co-ordination, should do the trick.

Never, ever, put anything metal in your ear. You can accidentally puncture your ear drum. All it takes is a little hole and it'll be like listening to a blown speaker for the rest of your life.

	26-07-2003 05:47									#42
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I still swear by a good hot hydro washing...if it is just wax, it will soften sufficiently to swab out with a slightly dangerous Q-tip (yes, Pekka, the cotton tipped swab thingy) plunge and swirl.

	26-07-2003 05:48									#43
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120 views? Was that it? Over Pekka's ear wax.

Oh, man. Living life, or what ?

	26-07-2003 05:50									#44
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Forum's slow.

Besides, I keep expecting to see him post something like "AH GOD, IT'S EATING MY BRAINS!"

	26-07-2003 05:51									#45
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Now that's worth waiting for.

	26-07-2003 05:55									#46
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DAMN didn't work. I had the shower in my ear few times and then I tried to work magic with that cotton stick, but didn't work! I'm getting desperate here..

What is waterpik?

SuperSneak, that paper clip thing sounds working, but I don't want to try it out, I'll just damage something.

	26-07-2003 05:57									#47
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quote: Originally posted by Pekka DAMN didn't work. I had the shower in my ear few times and then I tried to work magic with that cotton stick, but didn't work! I'm getting desperate here.. What is waterpik? SuperSneak, that paper clip thing sounds working, but I don't want to try it out, I'll just damage something.

A waterpik is used to clean between teeth. Shoots pulses of water between teeth.

My doctor used it on my ear once when I had a similat problem.

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	26-07-2003 05:57									#48
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You've gotta let it soak. If you've got any cotton balls, then turn your head sideways, put some warm water in there, and stick a cotton ball in to help keep the water in. Keep your head sideways for about five minutes, THEN try flushing it out. (If you don't have any cotton balls, then try it anyway, you just need to be more careful about keeping your head turned sideways.)

	26-07-2003 06:01									#49
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oh it wasn't there five minutes. I don't have cotton balls, but I'll go for round 2. This situation is getting serious. I should have left already but I told I'll be a bit late. Damn.. well I'll go for another round now.

	26-07-2003 06:06									#50
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There is usually some over the counter stuff at the store...but I know you're in a hurry...hmmmm....I think you're ****ed.

	26-07-2003 06:07									#51
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Yeah, I've got some over-the-counter stuff on hand for cases like this. I've used water in the past, though -- it just takes longer.

	26-07-2003 06:15									#52
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Does anyone else feel like we should be having a drum-roll?
Pekka wouldn't be hearing it though. That's ok. More for our benefit.

	26-07-2003 06:37									#53
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Didn't know you are a DJ Pekka...

Anyway, traditional remedy is a paper cone or tube. Small enough to fit inside the ear, and hollow.

Light the end (NOT the end you put in your ear) and it creates a partial vacuum - the air pressure inside the cone/tube drops.

Your can get them premade in head shops, but use them once a week or so as a preventative measure.

Lot less damaging than modern methods - I reckon it will take too long for your present position, but remember them for the future, eh?

Just do the gig man. Get out there and give it your best shot.

EDIT The premade ones are maybe 15 cms long, and about 1cm in diameter. Made from thick card, they take a while to suck the crap out (maybe 5-15 minutes) but are best used for a while.

Don't expect instant results with this - it's more a regime that keeps your ears cleaner than normal.

	26-07-2003 06:42									#54
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VICTORYYY HURAA HURAA!

I got an empty ketchup bottle and with that I was able to 'shoot' wather to my ear.. spent maybe 2 liters but then I got it! *SWOOOOOOSH* and it's a miracle! Damn I feel clever

Thanks guys. I'm late now, but I can hear, thus money is mine! WOOHOO!

	26-07-2003 06:44									#55
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Congratulations on learning the only important thing in life:

Buggers in ears can be removed with water-shooting ketchup bottles

	26-07-2003 06:44									#56
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Cruddy, nah, I'm really not a DJ. I have played more actively when I was like 17, but now we only just spin with our buddies in our parties. Few of my friends are active though. This is just for buddies, but it's still official afterparty and many people are attending. I'm late as hell, but it's ok now.

Thanks again everyone, problem SOLVED! mot.

	26-07-2003 06:54									#57
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Best thread title ever!

	26-07-2003 06:59									#58
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Teach you to stick things in your ear.

	26-07-2003 07:12									#59
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GOD DAMMIT

Seriously, I have had this EXACT thing happen, a couple of times. It just depends on the person's wax. You have two choices:

1) Go buy an ear wax removal kit. Inside it will have HYDROGEN PEROXIDE and a baster. You put the peroxide into the wax and let it fizz and break apart the wax. After that's done, you use the baster and squirt warm water HARD into your ear, (over and over) and let the wax drain out into the sink.

2) Go to the doctor. He has a device that has high pressure water that will shoot out from it, and it will break apart the wax. I'd have to say this was a very pleasant experience, it was like my ear was getting a massage. Afterwards my hearing was UNBELIEVABLE, I mean I could hear the slightest sound really loud. Like if someone moved you would hear their shirt make a noise, it was awesome.

For the future:

1) Don't be using Q-Tips or toothpicks to clean your ear as they will just pack it down harder and harder.

	26-07-2003 07:14									#60
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oh you already fixed this

dammit