The whole thing with a girl cleaning a guy's ear with a cotton swab on a stick... where the guy is in the girl's lap...
Does that actually happen in japan? anywhere? O.o? or is it supposed to be some fetish that isn't common? -.-;
I'm rather ignorant of these things... >.>; Thanks in advance whomever knows...
BTW, so this thread could be multi-purpose... please feel free to ask about other things from anime that you wonder if they actually happen... err... yeah.
It's one of those fetishes people have and certain maid cafes in Japan provide service for.
Oh wow, this is news for me.
It's not a fetish. ^^;;;
Well... I guess it can be.
I do it for my boyfriend all the time, and he really enjoys it. I sort of treat it as a treat to him, since he enjoys it so much. ^.^; But yeah, it normally a sign of affection. Your parents or relatives can do it for you, but a lot of times, lovers will help clean each others' ears as well.
It's pretty common in Japan to have your mom clean your ears like that. Even if it's not your mom, it's generally common to have your significant other, bigger sister, etc doing so. Well, atleast it was common back in the day, I don't know about the recent years. Depending on household, many people don't use swabs or Q-tips over there, so you need to get the gunk out of your ear once in a while.
I've also seen ear-cleaning as a profession in places like Taiwan, India, Thailand etc... they have different sizes of ear scrapers and they rapidly clean your ears on the streets for a small fee, kinda like shoe-shining... crazy!
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I'd draw that~
think I've seen a CG or two of that....much like any of the rather random stuff you see two people doing.
If it works, it don't need fixin'
Quote from: Jun-WataraseIt's not a fetish. ^^;;;
Well... I guess it can be.
I do it for my boyfriend all the time, and he really enjoys it. I sort of treat it as a treat to him, since he enjoys it so much. ^.^; But yeah, it normally a sign of affection. Your parents or relatives can do it for you, but a lot of times, lovers will help clean each others' ears as well.
No one ever cleaned my ears...;____;
Mmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
Quote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
O_O;;
Quote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
O_O;;
Ara.. It's nothing scary. XD; It's like a small stick with a spoon-like curve at the end to pick out stuff.
I guess it can be described as the feeling like... having your back scratched?
Quote from: Jun-WataraseQuote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
O_O;;
Ara.. It's nothing scary. XD; It's like a small stick with a spoon-like curve at the end to pick out stuff.
I guess it can be described as the feeling like... having your back scratched?
You mean as far as my hand can reach behind...-.-;
Quote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
yeah... I looked again... what I saw in the episode was more like a pick with a fluffy thing on the end... I dunno what its called...
Maybe I'd do it if I ever get a bf.. but it just seems so awkward... -.-;
The picks with the swab at the end are usually bamboo, and they are called "Mimikaki" or "ear scratcher" and all of them should be called the same. I use a metal one that I've been using since I was a kid and I can't go back to using the bamboo ones. The bamboo ones are softer and more well-rounded while the metal ones are for advanced players (lol) due to them being so sharp... they are like razor-sharp spoons.
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Quote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseQuote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
O_O;;
Ara.. It's nothing scary. XD; It's like a small stick with a spoon-like curve at the end to pick out stuff.
I guess it can be described as the feeling like... having your back scratched?
You mean as far as my hand can reach behind...-.-;
Ahh, well... I was referring to the sensation when it's scratched
for you. Haha. XD;
Quote from: Sunara IshiQuote from: Jun-WataraseMmm, oh yeah. It's not a cotton swab, though. I don't think that'd be as comfortable. XD;
But yeah. It's a pick-- mine are made of bamboo.
yeah... I looked again... what I saw in the episode was more like a pick with a fluffy thing on the end... I dunno what its called...
Maybe I'd do it if I ever get a bf.. but it just seems so awkward... -.-;
It's not that awkward. ^^; I enjoy doing it for mine. He really enjoys it too. It's a pretty significant sign of trust, too.
Quote from: LastElixirThe picks with the swab at the end are usually bamboo, and they are called "Mimikaki" or "ear scratcher" and all of them should be called the same. I use a metal one that I've been using since I was a kid and I can't go back to using the bamboo ones. The bamboo ones are softer and more well-rounded while the metal ones are for advanced players (lol) due to them being so sharp... they are like razor-sharp spoons.
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Ara. I don't like the feeling of the metal ones. XD; They're cold, sometimes, too.
Quote from: Jun-WataraseAhh, well... I was referring to the sensation when it's scratched for you. Haha. XD;
Th..thanks...T_T
Quote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseAhh, well... I was referring to the sensation when it's scratched for you. Haha. XD;
Th..thanks...T_T
Ara... ^^; I'll scratch your back for you, if you like.
Quote from: Jun-WataraseQuote from: LordKefkaQuote from: Jun-WataraseAhh, well... I was referring to the sensation when it's scratched for you. Haha. XD;
Th..thanks...T_T
Ara... ^^; I'll scratch your back for you, if you like.
>__>;.....
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Chiisai tokoro.... [/Honey and Clover]
My mother used to do it to me as a kid. Only she would use a bobby pin. It's really weird to talk about it online though, since it's really something you have to feel in order to enjoy.
~Chun
Quote from: ChunChiisai tokoro.... [/Honey and Clover]
My mother used to do it to me as a kid. Only she would use a bobby pin. It's really weird to talk about it online though, since it's really something you have to feel in order to enjoy.
~Chun
My grandmother used a bobby pin sometimes, too.
This thread gives me the willies.
Quote from: mDuo13This thread gives me the willies.
I second that.
I mean, the sentiment and all is wonderful, but...yeesh.
(I guess ear-cleaning is just...something I don't want to involve other people in?)
Quote from: SucroseQuote from: mDuo13This thread gives me the willies.
I second that.
I mean, the sentiment and all is wonderful, but...yeesh.
(I guess ear-cleaning is just...something I don't want to involve other people in?)
Yea, I never thought it'd be something people actually talk about haha. xD
it's fun, it's like mining for gold. It's the gold rush in 1849 again and everyone is invited.
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Hahahahaha...ew?
Quote from: SidekickHahahahaha...ew?
Ditto. 0.o
Love knows no bounds... Especially when it comes to your loved ones ears...
Funny thing, after I read this thread I went and watched Darker Than Black and the episode made a big deal out of this.
Is that what prompted the thread? Or just a coincidence?
hmm let me prospect your ear... ....OMG EUREKA found some juicy ores!
yea thats creepy
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Quote from: mDuo13Funny thing, after I read this thread I went and watched Darker Than Black and the episode made a big deal out of this.
Is that what prompted the thread? Or just a coincidence?
Nah. It was that and the To Heart 2 OVA... -.-;
I went to rewatch that episode with the subgroup I prefer... >.>; I was watching sudo's cause they are a week ahead but they lag for me... Its just my pc and I'm too lazy to transfer to my main pc... So I rewatched with Mishicorp's cause they are unlaggy.
Maybe I'm just desensitized but is it really that weird of a topic to talk about? O.o?
Quote from: Sunara IshiQuote from: mDuo13Funny thing, after I read this thread I went and watched Darker Than Black and the episode made a big deal out of this.
Is that what prompted the thread? Or just a coincidence?
Nah. It was that and the To Heart 2 OVA... -.-;
I went to rewatch that episode with the subgroup I prefer... >.>; I was watching sudo's cause they are a week ahead but they lag for me... Its just my pc and I'm too lazy to transfer to my main pc... So I rewatched with Mishicorp's cause they are unlaggy.
Maybe I'm just desensitized but is it really that weird of a topic to talk about? O.o?
it's not weird and I demand more topics like these. :)
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Quote from: Jun-WataraseQuote from: ChunChiisai tokoro.... [/Honey and Clover]
My mother used to do it to me as a kid. Only she would use a bobby pin. It's really weird to talk about it online though, since it's really something you have to feel in order to enjoy.
~Chun
My grandmother used a bobby pin sometimes, too.
I hate the bobby pin. My Mom used the bobby pin to remove ear wax when I was a kid, and when she goes too far in the ear, it really hurts :< And she was really slow removing the ear wax.
Almost everything discussed here sounds to me like a HEINOUSLY BAD IDEA. A bobby pin? S'like sticking a toothpick up your nose to get the snot out...
I'm sorry, but I consider my ears very private and personal orifices, and I do not want anyone but myself digging around in there, and certainly not with a bobby pin!
Quote from: FructoseAlmost everything discussed here sounds to me like a HEINOUSLY BAD IDEA. A bobby pin? S'like sticking a toothpick up your nose to get the snot out...
I'm sorry, but I consider my ears very private and personal orifices, and I do not want anyone but myself digging around in there, and certainly not with a bobby pin!
I can name another personal orifice that needs a good cleaning every now and then...
It's called a Belly Button.
I guess it's just something some of us Asian kids grew up with. X_x
Like... clothes hangers, slippers, back scratchers, belts, and the like... if you know what I mean. XD
That and red bean ice cream?
Quote from: ~~Loktera~~Quote from: FructoseAlmost everything discussed here sounds to me like a HEINOUSLY BAD IDEA. A bobby pin? S'like sticking a toothpick up your nose to get the snot out...
I'm sorry, but I consider my ears very private and personal orifices, and I do not want anyone but myself digging around in there, and certainly not with a bobby pin!
I can name another personal orifice that needs a good cleaning every now and then...
It's called a Belly Button.
Yeah, but when you
do clean it, it feels really freaking weird and really freaking sensitive.
Oh, and as for the earcleaning? I rep the standard American Q-Tip Cleanâ,,¢.