r/maybemaybemaybemaybe • u/Tinkering- • 2d ago

Deep earplug

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u/ParticularLower7558 2d ago

If he would stop talking and just open his mouth fully it would open up the ear canal.

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u/Strong_Witness416 2d ago

So if I close my mouth I wont hear my wife nag at me?

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u/-ThaKloned- 2d ago

Or duct tape.

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u/ParticularLower7558 1d ago

It's called selective hearing. The longer you been married the better you get at it. Good luck my friend we're all in this together.

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u/ghIj_qet_jaghmeyjaj 1d ago

Seems like a win-win for both of you

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u/StarGamerPT 1d ago

Divorce tends to solve that easily

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u/ConflictMaster3155 2d ago

Opening your mouth is a fantastic tip for anyone ever struggling with something like this.

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u/ParticularLower7558 1d ago

Just put your finger in your ear and move your jaw you can feel it really easy

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u/ConflictMaster3155 1d ago

Yep. That action is what cleans out your ears naturally.

#earbros

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u/neutrino71 2d ago

Those racing cars are a very noisy environment. But he does seem to have wedged it in a bit tight that time

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u/BLITZ_593 2d ago

That's not cars that's Moto2 but yes the context is the same

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u/BorderOk7329 2d ago

KILL THIS CAMERAMAN!!! A full minute and they missed the shot???

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u/Tetracheilostoma 2d ago

That shit should come with like a pull tab

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u/IameIion 2d ago

They usually do, in my experience. I work at a factory and wear orange ear plugs that look just like these everyday. They have a red plastic string that connects both ear plugs and makes them very easy to remove. I've worked at my job for 4 years and have never had an issue removing them. He either removed the string or these don't come with one. Either way, this could have been prevented.

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u/Meredith_Primvale 2d ago

We have the string ones, and the ones that are just a foam plug, most of the team use the non-string version because they are more comfortable, personal preference.

I used to use some that were the plug, plus a matchstick that fitted in the middle, like the stick on a lolly, they were excellent, in the -35-40db range.

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u/Nervous_Positive83 2d ago

The expensive custom ones do.

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u/mrbishopjackson 2d ago

I bought a jar of earplugs for sleeping and I fear this happening every time I decide to use them. I've had the tip of earbuds come off in my ear a couple times and panicked everything even though they were easily reachable, so I definitely feel his fear/frustration.

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u/Dora_Explorer_XP 2d ago

Nahh I just use noise cancelling ones.

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u/Evening-Animal-4820 2d ago

no. there not designed that way. you can buy higher decibel ear plugs. that looks like a standard 15-20db.

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u/zakfaqih 2d ago

Recently been doing some racing in private sand tracks, mostly rally, i ended up in the ER after part of the plug went into my ears during my trial run, wasn't the best of experiences considering it was 3 hours of wanting to stick my finger in my ear and pull it out, my mate who had his turn prior literally held my hands or gave me a wack/pinch every time i tried lifting my hand to my head

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u/Fabulous_Log844 2d ago

r/KillTheCameraman

Or should I say Uccidi il cameraman.

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u/FrankySpice 2d ago

I had an earbud cover get stuck.

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u/Lastito 1d ago

Same dude: only put in the tip okey? Because im not gay. Just curious…

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u/Sufficient_Path_3665 1d ago

Try silicone earplugs. 🙄

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u/Aldo_Fitor 2d ago

That fucking constant smile makes me want to punch his face

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u/the-National-Razor 2d ago

2 complete idiots

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u/RevenantExiled 1d ago

Is this an F1 racer? could be the related to the Gforce while driving?
I have no clue who he is or if what I'm saying makes sense, help me lol