That's a nasty way of clearing out ear wax. I hear candles work as well.
I recieved a lovely 10" polished sausage for Christmas this year. It has a high resin polish, made of wood with a little grass skirt attached to the base of it, which is attached to a butt reciprocal (ash tray). I know I will have to give it a good polish often for it to retain it's high glossy appearance.
Yes I do hob-nob with the best and I have sick little friends. Along with the 10" highly polished wood sausage, I recieved a tray of 1" baby sausages that can be polished off in one bite.

Peace, Rustic