Body Piercings

[SIN1488]

It's really personal preference and it's a prevalent sub culture in a lot of places.

That's true, and I think in some places where people having full body tattoos, scarification, and usually those hole things in their ears, those look alright because it's part of their culture.

But, when it's some random suburban teenager that decides to put in some facial piercing "Cause it looks cool, yo!", most of the time it just looks gross. :S

Oh and even though I don't like about 98% of facial piercings, those little tiny metal ones some people get on part of their nose are kind of cute on a girl. :3

 

[Roxichu]

It's the tongue piercings that really kill me. How do those people eat with that thing in the way?

Not to mention that it's basically a huge sign to the world screaming "I perform unnatural sex acts!". Ugh.

 

[Akita]

Wow. I'm really surprised by all the hate on body art here.

It's really personal preference and it's a prevalent sub culture in a lot of places. But facial piercings are beyond sexy imo.

I'm not surprised at all.

Yes, and yes!

It's the tongue piercings that really kill me. How do those people eat with that thing in the way?

Not to mention that it's basically a huge sign to the world screaming "I perform unnatural sex acts!". Ugh.

I eat just the same as I did before. It really doesn't make that much of a difference.

I don't know about you, but I disagree with that. (Pfft, I'm only fourteen anyway.) I think piercings are more style than anything.

 

[Pumpkin Fields]

Piercings are an instant turn off to me. I try to look past them, but I just can't.

 

[femtrooper]

Always hated both. I think tattoos and piercings (besides the standard earlobe one) are ugly and probably the most un-classy thing you could do to your body.

I judge...alot, and I shouldn't, but tattoos and piercings to me are disgusting. I have friends who have both...but I think they looks awful. Sorry!^^

 

[SIN1488]

I eat just the same as I did before. It really doesn't make that much of a difference.

The real question is, does it taste like metal when you're not eating? That would be cool because I like the taste of metal, I would get a piercing myself just for that perk...... :o

 

[o0PinkSquid0o]

I'm really not a fan of piercings and tattoos and I think a lot of people do it to fit in or be cool. I know my boyfriend did it to be cool (siiigh) he got his eyebrow done and snake bites on his bottom lip.
Then we started going out (my hate for piercings wont stop me from getting to know someone) and one day he just took them out and said that he wish he didn't get them.

I guess at least piercings are removable so I don't have as much of an issue with those, but tats... they stay with you forever... will stretch as you grow old and also fade. Sometimes people are silly and get a tat they dont' like when they're older then they're either stuck with it or get it removed but are left with the laser outline of it that looks like a rash.

Anyway, I just think mutilating your body for fashion is not smart.

 

[femtrooper]

Anyway, I just think mutilating your body for fashion is not smart.

Agreed. Couldn't have said it better myself. I'll stick to clothes thanks.

 

[Åzurε]

I'm against 'em. I just don't think it's a good idea. My cousin got one in the bridge of her nose, and I can't see anyone taking her seriously in nice dress. Another cousin got a tongue piercing, and it's beginning to wreak havoc with his teeth. The guy still insists on wearing it.

I've always thought standard ear piercings were sort of weird, too.

 

[Dawn]

Anyway, I just think mutilating your body for fashion is not smart.

Agreed, except replace smart with attractive. Uh... yeah. Don't really have much more to say about that.

 

[Fever]

Im not surprised about all the hating on here about this either.
I personally have snakebites, my tongue and both earlobes which Im in the process of stretching.
I also have one tattoo on my wrist in memory of my grandmother that died.
More tattoos are in the works and currently being designed. My major piece of which will be a full sleeve.

I love body art. If its done properly and professionally then it can look really good and really really attractive.

 

[Akita]

Always hated both. I think tattoos and piercings (besides the standard earlobe one) are ugly and probably the most un-classy thing you could do to your body.

I judge...alot, and I shouldn't, but tattoos and piercings to me are disgusting. I have friends who have both...but I think they looks awful. Sorry!^^

It's fine, everyone is entitled to their own opinion just as I am. I think they look hot and you don't.

The real question is, does it taste like metal when you're not eating? That would be cool because I like the taste of metal, I would get a piercing myself just for that perk...... :o

At first it does, but you don't really notice it after you get used to having it in all of the time.

What I can't understand is how you could stand getting a tattoo. The stab you with a needle over and over! Plus, there's no way to ensure that the artist is skilled.

 

[Fever]

The tattoo needle doesn't hurt at all.
All it is, is a dull, irritating sort of feeling. It goes away entirely after a while though.
Depends how long your session with the artist is.
Word of mouth and portfolios can help with deciding how good an artist is.

You should be more worried about infections and stuff with piercing though, some piercers are really not very skilled and don't always really know what they are doing.

Also, I never got the metal taste with my tongue bar. Weird.

 

[Akita]

I'm familiar with some of the gang tattoo artists in the area, and they know what they're doing. I just don't like needles, or the way tattoos look.

I got my tongue and lip pierced at the mall, so I wasn't really worried.

Mine's a tongue stud, and it hardly had a taste. Like I said before, it's something you get used to.

 

[avolonsaber]

To Each His Own

eh 'sall up to personal preference. i actually see the appeal of certain piercings/tattoos on certain people, and some people overdo it which might not always be attractive but it's not something that bothers me to see. i probably won't get any facial piercings myself even though i've been told i could pull it off. i've seen some really gorgeous, elaborate tattoos, but i'll just enjoy observing those tattoos on other people, i don't see myself paying a ridiculous amount of money for a kEwL design permanently inked into my body :S

I have to agree with you. I think some people look really good with piercings/tattoos. On certain people, those people being girls, I think piercings are sexy. I'm not talking about those girls who have their ears, lip, nose, tongue, eyebrows, cheeks, and chins pierced. I'm talking about just a nice ear piercing, or one, somewhat tiny, lip ring. Despite the fact that lots of people have piercings only some can really pull them off. As for tattoos, I think some of them look really cool. People have different reasons for getting them. Whether it be being drunk and accidentally getting one, getting one in memory of someone, just wanting one for the heck of it, or being addicted to the "pleasure-pain" some people supposedly feel when getting one. If you're tattoo hangs down because you got it on flab, its not okay. If you're face looks like Optimus Prime's because there is so much metal on it, its not okay.

 

[Fever]

Just curious, for the piercing haters, how do you feel about having 2 tongue bars. More commonly known as venoms?
My gf has venoms, really suits her, and let me tell you, freaking attractive :P

 

[Melody]

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love piercings in good taste. The ears are a prime example of that for both men and women. For women, I think a belly button piercing can be cute, if she's willing to go to that trouble.

What I hate is people who think "Ink is trashy". It is not trashy, it's been a tradition for thousands of years. People get tattooed for many reasons. Still, I do agree there are some occasional cases where it actually is inappropriate. Primarily anything that you can't easily conceal with clothing is a risk. So called 'Tramp Stamps' are not trashy unless they're exposed for all to see. Seriously ladies, keep your body tattoos for yourself, for your lovers and bedmates eyes only...if you want a visible tattoo, it's much more fashionable and cute to get one on your arms/legs/wrist/ankles.

 

[Zeph.]

I don't mind tatoos. I've seen some small, nice ones in memory of one thing or another, and if they're just on the arm or something then why not =) It the huge things people get to cover their torsos I don't get.

And I never did get piercings. I still don't to be honest. Just... why?

 

[Kura]

Just because some people find it unattractive, doesn't mean everyone does. They might personally LOVE that look. Piercings are another way to adorn the human body.. it's the same as clothes, jewlery, or even a haircut.

If they want to have piercings on their face, it's not really a matter of why, it's just a matter at looking at each person's individual tastes in what they deem to be attractive.
You might find it ugly, but they're not doing it to attract you. Other people might think it's sexy, so they're the ones those girls are gonna hook up with.

And risks? What risks? Infection? Just take out the peircing and let the skin heal itself. It's not a big deal.

 

[Belinda]

Personally I just don't think it looks great on anyone, it somehow makes them look kind of rather odd looking(on the face that is), however I really don't mind piercings on the ears, they don't look that bad besides the big hoop earrings, then again it's just my opinion, I've never liked it and that's just that I suppose.