So I'm having my nightcap (on a long day of drinking) and what do I see on TV? An ad for "wax vac"? What the smurf?! Apparently those of us that use Q-tips to clean our ears are courting deafness or even death by using these dangerous items. 
The **** you see on TV
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mcbaumannerb said:So I'm having my nightcap (on a long day of drinking) and what do I see on TV? An ad for "wax vac"? What the smurf?! Apparently those of us that use Q-tips to clean our ears are courting deafness or even death by using these dangerous items.
It's not a good ad if it didn't include a black and white reenactment of someone hurting themselves with a q-tip in their ear.
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This was full color ... With a *real* doctor giving the warning!
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It's not a good ad if it didn't include a black and white reenactment of someone hurting themselves with a q-tip in their ear.
I have seen this one, does show a reenactment- but in color...:cross:
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BobbiLynn said:
Aww that's a shame. You have to love the commercials with a ridiculous black and white reenactment using a different product gone wrong then contrast it with a full color one using their product with the person smiling at how wonderful it is. Atleast this one had a "real" doctor endorsing it though. That's convincing. In fact, what's the number? I might have to call and order one. Hopefully if I call soon I can double my order and just pay separate processing and handling.
They work killer!
Q-tips that is....
Q-tips that is....
I change the channel the instant that commercial comes on. The guy's scream kills me.
Airplanedoc
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But wait! there is more!!!
If you call now we will include 2 wax vacs for the price of one.
If you call now we will include 2 wax vacs for the price of one.
cjokrap
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The thermal shaver where the woman is shaving her husband's chest gets me. It's called the no-no, as in, if my wife ever buys that for me, I will look at her and say "NO NO!!" and then run screaming from the room.
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These all make great stocking stuffers for Christmas. Of course, everyone gets a bottle of "Tag Away" as well!
gratus fermentatio
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So I'm having my nightcap (on a long day of drinking) and what do I see on TV? An ad for "wax vac"? What the smurf?! Apparently those of us that use Q-tips to clean our ears are courting deafness or even death by using these dangerous items.
Well, technically...
http://sujeet.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/Q-Tip warning.jpg
CreamyGoodness
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Ever get really congested when you have the flu and you cant breathe through your nose? I wonder if the wax vac could serve a dual purpose...
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I'm pretty sure there is a battery powered snot sucker for babies. Ugh.
Airplanedoc
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You mean a turkey baster?
Golddiggie
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I'd only look at that if it was corded and could be rewired to run on 220v.
Suck the snot out of them for life, with just one use. :rockin:Get a BIG one. You know, the long ones the LHBS sells.
Just be sure to have the evil chuckle going as you approach the patient/victim with it. 
I laugh every time I see that commercial. The guy jamming the q-tip in his ear and yelling "OW!" just gets me rolling.
Golddiggie
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It is a pretty ******* type move. You have to wonder how many shots to the head one must endure to become that addled...
This!! I love how he screams. Then looks at the Q-Tip as if to say "I should have listened to all those warnings, Q-Tip bin Laden."
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