Sam Kean

Whereas recessive traits require two bad copies of a gene to become noticeable, a dominant trait expresses itself no matter what the other copy does. A benign example of dominance: If you inherit one gene for sticky wet earwax and one gene for dry earwax, the sticky earwax gene wins out every time.

American Writer

Earwax is not dirt; it serves to protect our ears from harmful particles.

Protection Purpose

Talking about earwax problems is common when discussing health or hygiene.

Common Concern

Earwax is often seen as an uncomfortable topic for social discussions.

Not Polite Conversation

 even though they're printed in black, in which music or voices trigger a swirl of moving, colored shapes, in which words and names fill your mouth with unusual flavors. Jail tastes like cold, hard bacon while Derek tastes like earwax.