Girth is what counts
someone: How about… umm… some 6″ cotton tipped applicators?
someone: Giant q-tips can be funny.
me: How giant?
someone: 6 inches
me: Is that length or girth?
someone: lol
someone: Why would you need a q-tip 6 inches in girth?
me: You said it would be funny, and I can’t think of anything quite as funny as a q-tip with a 6 inch diameter cotton tip.
someone: Geez never mind.