Passenger: Excuse me miss my ears kinda hurt after the plane took off is that normal?

Flight Attendant: Yes sir it is. Here try some of this chewing gum it should help with you ears.

*Later as the passengers were leaving the plane

Passenger: Hey miss thanks for the gum. I wasn't sure at first but it sure did help a great deal
*Pulls gum out of his ears

Flight Attendant: