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These Dumpster Fire Candles Are the Perfect Representation of 2020

This year has so far been a disaster. Between the global health crisis, everyone’s economic woes, and the general uncertainty that 2020 has brought, it’s just been pretty rough out there.

But through this fog of doom and gloom, there are those among us who have boldly risen to what might be one of the toughest challenges: keeping everyone’s spirits up. One such person is artist Meredith Schmidt.

Meredith took it upon herself to create Dumpster Fire Candles back in 2016, following an event that she was very disappointed by. She now offers 7 different scented candles that are designed to “represent redemption, letting go, or just some good old-fashioned hatred.”

Dumpster Fire Candles

Meredith also explains that she chose the imagery of a dumpster fire because it is “devastating and funny at the same time, but it seemed dangerous and illegal to blaze a real dumpster.” Happily, these candles will only cost you $18.

Here are the 7 dumper fire candles that Meredith offers:

1. Resting Beach Face

It smells like: “notes of the ocean, orchid, and judgment”

Dumpster Fire Candles - green Resting Beach Face

2. Puff, Puff, Pass.

It smells like: “notes of wood, regret, and leather”

Dumpster Fire Candles - green puff puff pass

3. Table For One

It smells like: “notes of absolutely nothing”

4. You Ruined Christmas

It smells like: “notes of cedar wood, Frasier fir tree and shitty gifts”

5. Coffee and Cigarettes

It smells like: “notes of coffee, smoke and apathy”

6. Namaste Home Tonight

It smells like: “notes of patchouli, amber and binge watching”

7. White Trash

It smells like: “notes of Uncle Randy’s recliner”

Dumpster Fire Candles - white trash

Aren’t those hilarious? Which one would you buy?

Don’t forget to let us know which Dumpster Fire Candle scent is your favorite in the comments!

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Is Ear Candling Better Than Using Q-Tips?

This is quite the debate.

Q-tip detractors point to ear candling as a better alternative for cleaning out nasty earwax. This popular spa service may sound like a good idea, but, really, your money is going up in flames.

Is Ear Candling Effective? 

While many people use Q-tips or tissues to try to dig out ear wax, ear candling is supposed to do pretty much the same thing. On the surface, it does make some sense. Inserting the tube-shaped candle into the ear could, theoretically, create a vacuum and suction out wax.

However, a 1996 study disproved the vacuum effect theory. Moreover, the study determined that the buildup produced at the base of the candle was in fact…candle wax. Ultimately, those subjected to ear candling had the same amount of earwax after the treatment.

Sound convincing?

Ear Candling Risks

Not only is ear candling not effective, but it also carries several risks.

Of course, you are lighting a fire right next to your head, so that is an inherent risk that does not exist with a trusty Q-tip or tissue. And for those with long hair, it can be quite easy for the flame to come in contact and ruin your luscious locks.

But, weirdly, ear candling can actually increase the amount of wax in your ears. Because there isn’t really a vacuum effect, existing ear wax can get pushed further down, and candle wax can even build up on top.

Even the FDA has issued its own warnings about the spa treatment, stating that there have been many cases of burns, blockages and punctured ear drums that have required surgical intervention.

Punctured eardrums! Sounds terrible.

Verdict

So while it sounds good in theory, hear me out and steer clear of ear candling the next time you need to clean out your ear wax. In fact, don’t clean your earwax at all – your ears self-clean well enough that you really don’t need to do anything. If there’s a blockage, go to a doctor and they’ll clean it out for you.

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Mountain Dew Lovers: Get Psyched, Because There’s Now a Scented Candle Just for You

Most of us have a favorite soda. Mine happens to be good old Coca Cola Classic. But it doesn’t have much of a smell to it, does it?

Then there’s Mountain Dew, which has an unmistakable aroma, whether you’re a fan or not.

Well, a genius is now capitalizing on that smell and we’re all better for it. An Etsy shop called 716 Candle Co. is selling Mountain Dew-scented candles for only $15 a pop.

Photo Credit: Etsy

And in a Mountain Dew can, no less.

The candle is made from 100% soy wax from soybeans grown in America, and it’s supposed to burn for 40 hours (what a deal!). You can also get the Diet Mountain Dew version if you’re a bigger fan of that soda.

 

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Let’s take a look at the reviews for the candle, shall we?

“Smells just like Mountain Dew, and amazing customer service! You won’t regret getting this!”

“Shipping was fast, candle smells exactly like Mountain Dew, and candle design was exactly as anticipated – a perfect gift for any Mountain Dew fanatic!”

“Just amazing and the seller made the fizzy pop scent custom for me. Much appreciated.”

It looks like this company also has a Dr. Pepper candle, but it’s currently sold out. Keep an eye out that one to add to your arsenal!

To all the soda lovers out there, what kind of candle do you want to get your hands on? RC? Jolt Cola, Cheerwine?

Let us know in the comments!

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