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Vaseline or "vas" as its generally referred to is used to reduce the friction on the ears. The friction is generally caused by the material of the shorts and shirts rubbing against the skin. The ear itself is cartridge and can damage very easily. The props and hookers are the most likely to wear it but other pack members do use it. The front row have an addition reason which is the collision made when packing down against their opponents heads and the ears do take consistent punishment.

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