Body "art"

[albear]

Having a tattoo myself, the piercing and tattoos dont bother my so much, in moderation, but disfiguring yourself in ways like tongue splitting is way past the line.

 

[dex-dex]

I don't care if people have piercings or tattoos. To each their own. but if they are an asshole it is not because of how they look.
The only problem is if they meet my dad. He is very conservative and uptight with any type of piercing or tattoo no matter in what taste it is in.Which is very annoying because a quarter of my friends do have visable tattoos and are fantastic good people to be with but he won't be able to look beyond that.
I do have plans to get at least one tattoo and it will be this:

It is to always tell me that deep down I will always be Canadian and to sort of honour my family. I know full fact that my dad will despise it right off the bat. so once I leave home HA ZA!

 

[zombie goat fetish]

I don't care what people do with their own bodies, personally i am a tattoo fan.

 

[putowtin]

got my tat's and I love them! Keep adding to them every so often when I've sat on an idea long enough.
Piercing's are cool but I always let mine heal up (only had ears and nose done) but some are a bit too extreme for me

 

[Null-Entity]

See I happen to think that is in a way rather beautiful and as for the penis piercing I have one, not as intrusive or painful as you might think and at the end of the day it will close up if removed!.

 

[Idlemessiah]

Two piercings in each ear and I intend to get a tattoo soon.
Only time I really hate shit like tattoos is when its generic crap. You can tell some people just walk into the tattoo parlour, open a sample book and pick whatever generic crap they are into.
At least my tattoo is gonna be unique to me.

Thats how its meant to be!

Take it from me, you design your own tat, work out a style and find an artist thats good at that style, tell them you want it nice and big, and you'll get a fantastic piece of work.

Tattooists ink up generic crap every day, so when somebody comes in with cool new big idea, they really get into it. If the artist is enjoying working on you, you'll get the best work they can do.

 

[zehydra]

See I happen to think that is in a way rather beautiful and as for the penis piercing I have one, not as intrusive or painful as you might think and at the end of the day it will close up if removed!.

but what could possibly be the benefit of doing that?

 

[thespyisdead]

guess i am ok with it, but the thing that creeps me out, is the cutting of your tongue in half... sends shivers down mu spine just writing about it

 

[sergnb]

The only "body art" that I consider beautiful is tattoos. The other shit is just disgusting, although I understand why people do it.

As an artist myself, I am surrounded by people that have all sorts of body modifications, and, asking them, they have given me the following answers as to why they do it:

1. They look good.
2. They want their body to be a canvas to express their artistic side
3. It's unique and differenciates from the rest of the crowd (I disagree with this but whatever)
4. They demonstrate commitment to the art world.

I have done nothing to myself, but I was planning on getting a tattoo. One I designed myself and done by people I trust. I'm not gonna just rush into a store and tell a guy "yeah just draw some skulls and shit whatever" like most people do, because that's the kind of shit you end up regretting.

 

[sergnb]

Two piercings in each ear and I intend to get a tattoo soon.
Only time I really hate shit like tattoos is when its generic crap. You can tell some people just walk into the tattoo parlour, open a sample book and pick whatever generic crap they are into.
At least my tattoo is gonna be unique to me.

Thats how its meant to be!

Take it from me, you design your own tat, work out a style and find an artist thats good at that style, tell them you want it nice and big, and you'll get a fantastic piece of work.

Tattooists ink up generic crap every day, so when somebody comes in with cool new big idea, they really get into it. If the artist is enjoying working on you, you'll get the best work they can do.

I have met plenty of tattooists and they really appreciate when someone walks in with an already designed thing and they know exactly what they want to get done. It's also a good way to network since people that design their stuff are artists that can lead you to meet other artists, that may or open you oportunities to find new jobs and whatnot.

Best thing you can do is visit a tattooist, get to know him, tell him what you want, and be as friendly as possible. You really don't want to fuck with the person that is gonna be burning your skin for the next few hours

 

[PeePantz]

Seeing as to how I have 2 full sleeves, my vote has already been pretty much cast.

There are a few different groups of body modification people:

1) The "it must be something deeply meaningful and symbolic" people. Those people are the douchebags, as they feel that their decision was well made while sneering at those people who modify their bodies for "no real reason".

Haha, the worst kind of people aka those who don't have any tattoos but want one (excluding but not limited to the giggling college girl who forever will be like, "Oh I see you have tattoos. I have one, do you want to see?" The answer will always be no.) While they might not be as unbearable as the "getting Taz smoking a blunt" group, they let their tattoos consume their lives and shove it down everyone's throats. The trash would rather live their life doing whatever white trash does (I'd list but I'd probably get a warning).

 

[Robert Ewing]

I'm fine with them, I don't think they are attractive, but that's just me.

People have been applying tattoo's and piercings to their bodies for thousands of years. It's just the vision of self improvement. And if you feel that lumps of metal jammed in your face is self improvement, go for it!

But as with everything. Everything in moderation please, there are kids around.

 

[Steam Colossus]

*snip image*

that and penis peircings are where i draw the line.

Tats are fine if people dont go crazy,

Sweet Jesus my man!

OT: As long as they dont make me cringe like the above did im fine with others having them. Me on the other hand like my body the way it is.

 

[TheDarkestDerp]

As it's been said, all things in moderation.

A little here and there can help accentuate and direct beauty, like gold leafing on stationary. Too much and you are pleading for attention and alerting others to your psychological damage, like wearing a rubber innertube and nothing more to a job interview.

 

[FamoFunk]

I'm full of piercings and have a number of tattoo's I like them and I do think they're "Art".

Tongue splitting and stuff does freak me out, alas, it's the persons own body so I don't understand why others kick up such a fuss like it effects them.

 

[DoubleTime]

http://poorlydressed.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/fashion-fail-is-individuality-really-worth-your-cheeks.jpg
Hahahahaha... Oh... oh fuck... look at his little mouth... it never stops being funny... Hahaha... the laughter... it hurts...

I've always wondered how that guy chews... Can you imagine him having to take out those cheek plugs and eat or drink? It's a recipe for a bad slapstick comedy...


As for myself....

Piercings: Don't mind them, but most are not for me. I have one in my upper left ear. Tried the lobes but the wiggling kept getting to me and I have enough of a problem with needles I kept going "Oh God! Needle in my ear!!!" The cartilage one was my first (although it's been re-pierced since) and doesn't wiggle like the ones in my lobes did.

Tattoos: Love them except for the stupid/crude ones. Poorly done ones cry "low budget" or "I didn't really care" or "the artist was an ass." I've got one myself of amaterasu's sun disc weapon (which needs a little finishing), and plan on at least one more. Unfortunately since I'm an actor I can't get too many or the lower arm sleeve that I'd like, but I'm content with what I have. ^_^

Spoiler: Sun disc for the interested!

Tongue splitting/Flesh carving/Lip discing are all a little much for me, but it's totally cool if someone else wants it done. I might not always find it attractive, but that shouldn't stop other people from doing what they want.

EDIT:

Okay, so the only other body modification I could see getting would be some kind of plastic surgery to make my ears pointed. I really like that look. Although, I would prefer that it be the result of some form of magic rather than surgery if that were an option. ^_^

 

[catalyst8]

Couldnt help but picture rageface whilst reading your post, made it very hard to not fall about laughing but anyhoo there's little point in me trying to justify that sentence as it just make you rage harder, but Ill make a go of it for the inevitable lols your response will evoke.

That's particularly inflammatory. If you reply again could you do so civilly, please?

"bifurcation" as your insist on calling it is designed to shock people yeah? Not something you want to instill in a potential employer is it? Or something you want to see in someone treating your wounds/serving your food or thousands of other jobs that involve working with the public. Nice to hear one person out of many has got lucky though.

'Bifurcation' is the correct term, so using the proper word makes sense. I know three people who have had it done, not because they wanted to shock people but as an aesthetic choice. I just happened to choose one example, but all three have good careers.

Also you seem to of got your facts about how the sounds of speech are produced- lisps have many causes but teeth play zero role in it- most often its the placement and movement of the tongue more then anything, and cutting a great big hole in the middle of it is likely to cause one, and if it doesnt other speech impediments are very likely.

If you read my original post you'll see that I was referring to sibilants, & how they they are formed without using the tongue e.g. try saying 'susurrus', you'll notice that the tip of the tongue is flat & still, but the teeth are together as the lips are drawn back. Bifurcation is not "cutting a great big hole in the middle" of the tongue, it's an incision at the tip. A slight lisp is much more likely to result from a pierced tongue, & that likelihood is small. Perhaps you're thinking of something else.

Also kinda curious why you've singled me out of the all those others in thread have all said that tonguesplitting and its ilk are plain ridiculous, but meh.

I apologize if you feel that I'm harassing you, that wasn't my intention. I replied to your post because you made what I believe to be prejudiced, unfounded assertions. It seems reasonable that you support them.

 

[tharglet]

I don't mind tattoos or moderate piercings but the more extreme body modifications I think are hideous and I will stare and I will judge.

That's the beauty of 'judge people by what they do, not what they are', I get to judge people by what they do! If you slice holes into your cheeks, scar your face and implant fake horns onto your head then I frankly think you're probably mentally ill (and a few studies agree) and that your behaviour shouldn't be encouraged.

Darn, I was with you until the last sentence. Wouldn't mind getting small horn implants, but prolly never will. Yep... I'm definitely on the crazy tree No I'm not getting out... find yer own spot!

 

[omega 616]

http://www.myinterestingfiles.com/images/2008/06/skin_carving_1.jpg

"Hmm, that looks great!
Now just keep that figure, skin tightness, skin tone, and moisture, and it'll look great when you're older!"
Oh wait...

I was going to post a pic of the process, but it just made me facepalm.

Actually, that's freshly done.

That's how it ends up looking.

What I don't get is why do that, when you can just get it tattooed to look like that? Hurts a lot less and much less chance of infection.

I think the more technical name for it is "scarification".

Tattoo's = awesome. I have 1 full sleeve and after 4 years I still look at it and think "that's fucking bad ass!"

Piercing = ok/good. I have my labret pierced and have for 5 years, I don't love it but I am fond of it.

Scarification = stupid. See above for why

Tongue splitting = stupid. After the whole "eeee, look at that" people are just going to think "what a tool!" not "wow, he is different and edgy". I bet it makes licking an ice cream (or more adult things) a pain in the ass to do!

To add one to the list, skull implants.

I think these can be quite cool like a Mohawk style set skull studs along the top of your head. Kind of like this guy...

It would be a ***** to shave your head though.

 

[sageoftruth]

Unless it is someone I personally know who is considering it, I usually consider it someone else's business. The important things are, make sure you know what you're getting yourself into, and make sure you're getting it for the right reasons (never do it for the sake of peer pressure).
As some posters have already mentioned, people will judge you, and even it you don't like them, sometimes you need their cooperation (particularly employers). Also, I'd hate to imagine having a nose ring when a cold or an allergy comes round.
Another important thing to consider is the possibility of you yourself changing over time. If I quit videogames one day, I'd hate to have a Nintendo logo tattooed across my chest, and if I gave up metal and became a devout Catholic, I'd hate to have an inverted cross with devil horns going down my arm.