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What is with the earwax advert?!

30 replies

LemonChiffon · 29/09/2020 20:05

Is it just me? I keep getting these adverts about how to get rid of earwax, with a horrible picture of earwax on a finger! It makes me feel sick to see it.

And I definitely haven't been googling about earwax!

OP posts:
WindsorBlues · 29/09/2020 20:07

I'm getting it too. Hmm put me right if my chocolate digestive

TheChippendenSpook · 29/09/2020 20:13

It's disgusting! Earwax makes me feel sick too.

LilyMumsnet · 30/09/2020 18:29

Hi folks,

As ever, we'll need a bit more info such as browsers and devices, as well as any screenshots!

TheChippendenSpook · 01/10/2020 10:22

Hi Smile

I'm using Chrome on a Samsung galaxy S10 and it's on theobile site for me.

I'm afraid I can't screen shot it as it does make me feel ill. HmmGrin

LilyMumsnet · 01/10/2020 16:55

Hi folks

We need an image or a link to the advert if we're going to find it, please!

FlyingLoo · 01/10/2020 16:57

OMG yes!! It’s vile! Have to partially cover the screen

TheChippendenSpook · 01/10/2020 17:01

If I see it again, I will be brave (for the good of the fellow squeamish) and take a screenshot.

Liddell · 01/10/2020 17:03

Ugh, I get that all the time too! Revolting!

bruffin · 01/10/2020 17:04

I've seen that advert a lot elsewhere and report everytime

AllTheOtherCats · 01/10/2020 17:05

I report it too. It's everywhere and there are variations of it. Absolutely disgusting

CoolYourBeansMySon · 01/10/2020 17:06

Same here! I don't know that it's anything to do with MN though?

HollysBush · 01/10/2020 17:08

Yep I get it too. And one about feet/toenails. Maybe cause they’re so gross they stick in our minds?

LaMadrilena · 03/10/2020 11:04

I've just got it too. Not great with morning sickness Confused

Melroses · 03/10/2020 19:18

I've been getting that loads - I thought it was my fault for looking up earwax on t'internet, but it would appear not.

FWIW, in spite of looking the subject up, I find the ad gross too.

CodenameVillanelle · 03/10/2020 19:20

Ugh I hate it. It's not just on mumsnet. It's everywhere! Whyyyyy

tobee · 03/10/2020 20:07

I don't get it on here but other places (Facebook, worldometers Confused) and also one for tonsil stones. Both nasty.

Liddell · 03/10/2020 22:40

@tobee

I don't get it on here but other places (Facebook, worldometers Confused) and also one for tonsil stones. Both nasty.
The tonsil stones one is really awful!

Why on earth do they keep showing them?

Gross.

MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 03/10/2020 22:44

I saw the advert and bought the ear wax remover. It's overpriced crap.

IsFuzzyBeagMise · 03/10/2020 22:48

I'm also getting it. Only on here. It's vile.

Coronawireless · 03/10/2020 22:53

Here it is on the mumsnet site. On this thread.

What is with the earwax advert?!
tobee · 03/10/2020 23:14

I think the correct phrase is boak

Envy>~~~~~~~not envy

Grin
LilyMumsnet · 04/10/2020 10:03

Thanks for the screenshots. We're just giving our ads team a nudge.

lifesalongsong · 04/10/2020 14:41

Revolting ear wax adverts are all over, definitely makes me close a website as soon as one appears

Liddell · 04/10/2020 15:22

@LilyMumsnet

Thanks for the screenshots. We're just giving our ads team a nudge.

Thank you.
Harmarsuperstar · 04/10/2020 20:46

I was just going to post this. Please get rid of it mumsnet 🙏