On 19 Nov 2000, Ethan wrote re toilet paper vs. earplugs:
quoted 2 lines sticking toilet paper in your ears is actually _worse_ than nothing at> sticking toilet paper in your ears is actually _worse_ than nothing at
> all
Thou talkest shit, sweet friend :-)
I have run this by my ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat specialist) whose
learned opinion confirms that toilet paper is _better_ than nothing,
as is cotton wool. He further advised to go to a gun shop, who
supply small earplugs (not those wrap-around mufflers that block
out everything.)
I am aware that specialised earplugs for musicians do exist,
however, here in South Africa nobody stocks them. I've been
offered silicone stoppers used by swimmers when trying to explain
what I need.
It's not like I spend my life out clubbing y'know! But I do find the
sheer level of volume way above necessary and I also value my
hearing (or what's left of it).
I don't want to start a flame war, and we HAVE discussed similar
issues here before - just a quickie in self-defense. Thanks.
I
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