I recently had my annual physical, and everything seemed to be going smoothly—great blood pressure, clear lungs, and a strong heart. But when my doctor checked my ears, he exclaimed, “Oh my.” I was immediately alarmed and asked, “Is everything alright?” He informed me that I had a significant buildup of earwax, making it difficult for him to see inside. To say I was mortified would be an understatement. Although it’s a natural occurrence, hearing my doctor mention the need to “clean out” my ears was disconcerting.
He retrieved a tool that resembled a pen with a light and began the extraction process, which was far from pleasant. The discomfort was intense as he scraped away the built-up wax. Once the first chunk was out, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of embarrassment and curiosity. The sight of that gross brownish-orange mass was shocking, and to my dismay, he continued to find more! How had I been able to hear anything at all? I was left in disbelief and wished I had captured that moment on camera.
When I got home, the experience lingered in my mind. I wondered if this was a common issue or if I should be worried. Rather than asking my doctor, I turned to Google, where I stumbled upon a wealth of information about impacted cerumen. It turns out that excessive earwax can lead to various problems, including hearing loss and vertigo. My intrigue grew, and I found myself on TikTok, engrossed in earwax removal videos. Have you seen them? You should—no, wait, maybe you shouldn’t. It’s both fascinating and gross. Some individuals have so much wax that it bulges out of their ears! I couldn’t fathom how they didn’t realize it.
As I watched, I was rooting for the “doctors” (whoever they may be) to extract the wax. Some used a scoop called a curette, while others employed suction devices that made the process seem almost magical. I was surprised at how satisfying it was to witness the removal of that gunk. My viewing session turned into an hour-long binge, and I thought I was done—until I awoke the next day to find my For You Page filled with similar content. Alongside earwax removals were videos of pimple pops—how did I become so intrigued by this?
Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to gauge my family’s interest. My oldest son groaned and walked away, while the second son gagged at the sight. However, my five-year-old daughter loved it! We settled in with popcorn, bonding over our commentary on the color, texture, and stickiness of the wax. Her favorite was the dark globs removed with tweezers, while I preferred the suction method. We even discussed our mutual dislike for flaky earwax.
Is earwax disgusting? Absolutely. Am I embarrassed that I enjoy watching these videos? A little. But will I stop? Not a chance. I’ve realized I have a penchant for both earwax and zits. I might even look into toenail fungus next—though I’m not sure I can handle that much.
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In summary, my unexpected fascination with earwax removal videos began after a rather embarrassing doctor’s visit. Despite the initial mortification, I’ve found a new hobby that I surprisingly enjoy, especially with my daughter sharing the experience.
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