How many pipe cleaners do you own?

[Emperor Zurg]

Hmm, try cleaning your pipe with toilet paper...impossible, but even if very difficult and very painful you can re-purpose the pipe cleaners.....

Just saying, and making a case that the pipe cleaner's more important.

FYI a folded over pipe cleaner makes for a good stand-in for a Q-Tip if you've got an itchy ear... much better than a car key
Bonus points: there's no warning on pipe cleaners not to put them in your ears.