also it's a big intact piece plus I guess depending on the context ppl don't see dry earwax that often (?)

That’s how I clean my ears since picking your ears when you have wet earwax is really really bad.

Actually, If you have wet earwax, ur able to get the same kinda chunks. They will fall out of ur ear if you soak the inside of your ear with baby oil for a few mins. The earwax soaks up the oil. Then naturally, throughout the day, wax will fall out in clumps.