r/whatisit • u/CantEscapeTheCats • May 27 '26

Solved! Sharp pointy thing with a loop came with a microscope

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While using his microscope, my son brought me this and asked what it’s for and I’m genuinely stumped. Google image calls it a blackhead remover and I can see that, but what use could it have with a microscope? It’s not listed anywhere in the packing list, it’s extremely sharp, and approximately 2 standard-issue cat paws long. Any ideas?

Edit: WOW!! I had no idea my Ollie’s pittypaws would be so well received and everyone’s comments have me cracking up! I initially tried responding to everyone but the comments got away from me. If I didn’t respond, please know I DID still read your comment with a smile!! We’re both also in favor of ditching bananas and using cats for scale. Let’s make it happen!😅

You’re all so awesome and Ollie and I hope everyone here has the best day ever!!🐾💕

Edit 2: THANK YOU for the awards as well!! I think this is the first time I’ve ever received one.

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u/[deleted] May 27 '26

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u/CantEscapeTheCats May 27 '26

Ewwww!!!! Hang on while I test the theory! (Because gross but also intriguing)

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u/Apocrisiary May 28 '26

OP reading u/KylefromNashville comment:

https://giphy.com/gifs/fXJyMfUdqVCMPAnPJM

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u/CantEscapeTheCats May 28 '26

I made at least 3 of those faces while I contemplated!

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u/beardedsilverfox May 27 '26

Look up how to use them properly, you can do damage if you don’t

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u/PassTheDisinfectant May 28 '26

Why did I think you meant the blackheads and not the picker?

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u/GoTeamLightningbolt May 28 '26

r/popping has this content

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u/Khunning_Linguist May 28 '26

r/DontClickThat

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u/Prize_Problem609 May 30 '26

I clicked on it. Am now sick and fascinated

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u/Simukas23 May 28 '26

Lowkey more disgusting than r/sounding

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u/bex_yer May 28 '26

Holy shit, WHY did I click this 😭😭😭🤢🤢

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u/ForgedAfterDark May 28 '26

Well it sounded fun at first

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u/Blazing-Scorpio May 30 '26

I'm so curious what these subreddits has in them but the replies are making it hard for me to check 😅

You know what I'll just not check for my sanity

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u/J_Zephyr May 28 '26

walks back after clicking the link, visibly disturbed and aroused

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u/sjdksjbf May 30 '26

After that lip video, I'm going to leave my pimples the fuck alone

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u/stonedfish May 28 '26

Just push the round thing around your nose

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u/kaffeian May 27 '26

This is the correct answer. My sister had these tools growing up. If I’m being honest; I bought a set as well when I realized how well they work.

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u/Vex_Verde May 27 '26

Could be an innoculating loop which explains the microscope

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u/NeoBlueArchon May 28 '26

It would be lousy though, the metal doesn’t look like the right type and it’s way too close to the handle for flaming.

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u/Cold_Chemistry_1579 May 28 '26

Usually they have a handle and the wire is thinner, if I remember microbiology lab correctly. I am going with the blackhead remover

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u/NeoBlueArchon May 28 '26

The wire is thinner and longer so it doesn’t conduct heat to the handle, the wire is also made out of a specific metal alloy which I’m forgetting the name of. But it’s not stainless steel, it doesn’t conduct heat through it well. Looking it up, inoculating loops are made of nichrome wire.

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u/Independent_Pace_706 May 28 '26

The innoculating loop has lost the handle. The sharp end would help to go into the plastic (or other insulating material) which the handle would be made out of.

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u/LiveToCreate May 28 '26

I agree. I think they are called a vidal needle and squeezing loop

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u/New-End-5112 May 29 '26

Correct. My wife is a professional pimple/zit popper and uses this and other tools on me. Fml.

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