Foo - piercing question

so i take this as no one has a surface piercing?

Have you tried ss/fg forum? Lots of tats and piercings there. And not all of them frequent foo.

so i take this as no one has a surface piercing?
Again, I'd recommend checking the Tribalectic Piercing Forums (http://boards.tribalectic.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi#).

oh jeez...did it hurt? Hope it didn't get infected...yikes ;)
Nope, no infection. Urine is sterile to oneself until it leaves the body, so it's a self-cleaning piercing (for the most part). I've had it since March 17, 2000 with no major issues. I do need to get a lighter weight barbell for it, as the 4g is rather heavy and can cause pain at times. I'm considering dropping down to a 6g.

I honestly don't care if someone has a tattoe or not. But, do understand that those hiring are often not of your generation. Keep that always in mind. Now, perhaps they shouldn't think a certain modification of your body is weird, but they do. For example, in some societies, shaving is considered really bad, of which I could concur (I hate to shave)

You might say that it is wrong to solely judge a person by appearances, but that isn't the truth here. You will be judged for the change you willfully did. If a person has scars, not their fault, it would be wrong. But if you willingly choose to modify your body, then that is a datum. Perhaps good, perhaps bad, but it isn't random, so can be taken as a piece of information to judge you by.

You are hoping that the person evaluating you will take it in a positive way. This might or might not be case, but you have invited the judgment by making the change. They will attempt to figure out the meaning of your action.

Just if I show up to an interview with my hair died purple - it causes a person to think. If you want people to only evaluate your inside, you can make it easy by not making your outside so strange as to provoke comment.

It might help secure a job, or cause you to lose one. Or, the person might be like me, and not care.

I do need to get a lighter weight barbell for it, as the 4g is rather heavy and can cause pain at times. I'm considering dropping down to a 6g.


Talk about a "weight weenie"...

Uh, Seren...FYI, it didn't originate with him (see 1 Sam. 16:6c).

The problem with the implication of your premise is, most people, at the very minimum, feel the need to advertise/express what's stewing inside of themselves by their lifestyle, their outward appearance, hairstyle, names they give their children (witness the slew of attention-begging names Hollywooders give their children (rumor, apple, suri, maddox, moon unit, dweezil, satchel, zowie...well you get the picture), bumper stickers on their cars, the clothes they wear, the vehicles they drive, etc.

And that's fine, as far as it goes.

What bothers me is when I get the feeling that it's a tad bit more than mere "personal expression"...where it's so blatent that it amounts to a virtual shoving of their personal preferences down my and everyone else's collective throats. E.g., gross-looking lip/eyebrow rings, most tats, freak hairdos. Or the wannabe thug, looking for pseudo-street-cred, with his windows down, radio jacked up all the way, and subwoofer maxed out so that I am forced to listen to his crap music from 100 ft. away. Even smokers who insist on exercising his/her right to smoke ten feet from the entrance to a store than I am coming out of.

They pretty much force me to focus on the outward and ignore the "content of their character."

Which, I suspect, is what they want anyway.



My sentiments exactly. Nice Post jfblodi.

Heck I have gotten shocked looks and all I had was ear, cartlidge, tongue and nipples with a couple of tatts.



I wonder why...

would you ask if his or her nipple was peirced before you hire


you know what I am talking about. If he had steel clanging off his ears, nose, wrist I am sure the nipples are pierced as well.

You might say that it is wrong to solely judge a person by appearances, but that isn't the truth here. You will be judged for the change you willfully did. If a person has scars, not their fault, it would be wrong. But if you willingly choose to modify your body, then that is a datum. Perhaps good, perhaps bad, but it isn't random, so can be taken as a piece of information to judge you by.

You are hoping that the person evaluating you will take it in a positive way. This might or might not be case, but you have invited the judgment by making the change. They will attempt to figure out the meaning of your action.

Just if I show up to an interview with my hair died purple - it causes a person to think. If you want people to only evaluate your inside, you can make it easy by not making your outside so strange as to provoke comment.

It might help secure a job, or cause you to lose one. Or, the person might be like me, and not care.


+1, very nicely put.

It's kind of like using good grammar in a letter to the Editor, or in a business correspondance, or, heck, in day to day conversation. No, nobody will think your ideas must be good just because you use good grammar. But more often than not they *will* think your ideas are poor if you use bad grammar. People will pre-judge the quality of your ideas (syntax) before they even grasp them, based purely on the quality of your expression (semantics). The medium is the message.

Likewise, if your appearance is anonymous enough that it is not easily categorized, you still won't get a free lunch...but if your appearance conforms to some category, *any* category, you'd have to be naive not to expect someone somewhere to make a gross generalization about you. Yep, that's prejudice, straight up...but that's also human nature: "If it looks like a duck & walks like a duck..."

+1, very nicely put.

It's kind of like using good grammar in a letter to the Editor, or in a business correspondance, or, heck, in day to day conversation. No, nobody will think your ideas must be good just because you use good grammar. But more often than not they *will* think your ideas are poor if you use bad grammar. People will pre-judge the quality of your ideas (syntax) before they even grasp them, based purely on the quality of your expression (semantics). The medium is the message.

Likewise, if your appearance is anonymous enough that it is not easily categorized, you still won't get a free lunch...but if your appearance conforms to some category, *any* category, you'd have to be naive not to expect someone somewhere to make a gross generalization about you. Yep, that's prejudice, straight up...but that's also human nature: "If it looks like a duck & walks like a duck..."




Good job Bob Ross.

I will use this as an example. If you look at a fine lady that is dressed rather nicely, hair done, makeup exquisite, but then notice that her nails are broke, chipped, and the polish is 6 months old, what does that say? It tells me that even though the package is almost complete, there is something in her character that wants to display an image of incompletion or a lack of class. It is how you present the package, no matter what it looks like. Even in grammer, a person who is very lax on spelling and punctuation, tells me that this person does not care how the presentation is, and is delivering an incomplete package. If they act like a hillbilly, they must be a...

Now wait one dang minute, I resemble that remark! The truth is, I am a hillbilly. The problem is, that I also know three languages which are at war at all times in my head. It is a wonder anything comes out in the right order, and spelled the right way.

Besides, anyone gets too arrogant, I will sic my wife on them - she is an editor. Be afraid, be very afraid. You only think you write well.

I will use this as an example. If you look at a fine lady that is dressed rather nicely, hair done, makeup exquisite, but then notice that her nails are broke, chipped, and the polish is 6 months old, what does that say? It tells me that even though the package is almost complete, there is something in her character that wants to display an image of incompletion or a lack of class.
Bleh, in my case it means I had to stop and gas up the bike on the way there, and gasoline makes nail polish peel.

But then, I'm not high maintenance like that. In fact, with the chronic fatigue I have so many better things to do that I don't mess with makeup at all, expect maybe some foundation if I am going out. Another person that wants to miss-judge me, nice!

Bleh, in my case it means I had to stop and gas up the bike on the way there, and gasoline makes nail polish peel.

But then, I'm not high maintenance like that. In fact, with the chronic fatigue I have so many better things to do that I don't mess with makeup at all, expect maybe some foundation if I am going out. Another person that wants to miss-judge me, nice!

^^^
It conveys a message, just like tattoos. So my theory is correct.

But most people are VERY, VERY bad at reading the message, so why not just ask? I don't have a german shepherd on my side because they are killers and I'm gangsta, yo! It's because I really loved my dog and wanted to be reminded of her.

Likewise, you want to judge me because of the motorcycle. Which you assume I'm just another young stunna, I'm sure. Wrong again! I'm really your average ATGATT (all the gear all the time) commuter who would be a sport-tourer if I had more time off. I got it because it was more practical than a car for me. That really blows some people's minds. The more you try to judge me, usually the wronger people are.

But most people are VERY, VERY bad at reading the message, so why not just ask? I don't have a german shepherd on my side because they are killers and I'm gangsta, yo! It's because I really loved my dog and wanted to be reminded of her.

Likewise, you want to judge me because of the motorcycle. Which you assume I'm just another young stunna, I'm sure. Wrong again! I'm really your average ATGATT (all the gear all the time) commuter who would be a sport-tourer if I had more time off. I got it because it was more practical than a car for me. That really blows some people's minds. The more you try to judge me, usually the wronger people are.

Thats why I ignore the ignorant. I gave up on these people years ago. One post/conversation/look, still ignorant...cya. They really aren't worth my time and shouldn't be worth yours. You can never convince them of something called diversity. Its either their way..or...your wrong. **** em.

And a biker who bikers...saweet. I would love a motorbike but my dad would raise from his grave and kill me if I bought one. I promised my parents when I was very young I would never ride a motorbike. Its unfortunate because I would love MX....braaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAp

Thats why I ignore the ignorant. I gave up on these people years ago. One post/conversation/look, still ignorant...cya. They really aren't worth my time and shouldn't be worth yours. You can never convince them of something called diversity. Its either their way..or...your wrong. **** em.

And a biker who bikers...saweet. I would love a motorbike but my dad would raise from his grave and kill me if I bought one. I promised my parents when I was very young I would never ride a motorbike. Its unfortunate because I would love MX....braaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAp
Hey, off road isn't really any different than a mountain bike, except you go a little faster. Street, you do have to be extra careful to watch for yuppies in SUVs but it's about the same as bicycling once you get used to it. There is potential for injury, but with the right gear and following the speed limits (kind of ;) ) the risk is greatly reduced. I am very glad I started with the 250, because above 80 it starts to ask me WTF I'm thinking. With a 600 you can get in the triple digits and not realize it. Really, most motorcycle deaths involve young males on new 600s or 40 somethings on new Harleys, alcohol or other mind altering substances, and a lack of protective equipment.

I'm just about to order a new perforated leather jacket for summer. I have a mesh one, but you can never be too careful. Plus it's MSRP of $400 clearanced for $120. Oh yeah, it can get expensive quick.

Thats why I ignore the ignorant. I gave up on these people years ago. One post/conversation/look, still ignorant...cya. They really aren't worth my time and shouldn't be worth yours. You can never convince them of something called diversity. Its either their way..or...your wrong. **** em.

And a biker who bikers...saweet. I would love a motorbike but my dad would raise from his grave and kill me if I bought one. I promised my parents when I was very young I would never ride a motorbike. Its unfortunate because I would love MX....braaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAp




One day you will look at those piecings and say WTF? Wake up. You think you are being "different", yet you are conforming to every other swinging dik down the alley.

Good job Bob Ross.

I will use this as an example. If you look at a fine lady that is dressed rather nicely, hair done, makeup exquisite, but then notice that her nails are broke, chipped, and the polish is 6 months old, what does that say? It tells me that even though the package is almost complete, there is something in her character that wants to display an image of incompletion or a lack of class. It is how you present the package, no matter what it looks like. Even in grammer, a person who is very lax on spelling and punctuation, tells me that this person does not care how the presentation is, and is delivering an incomplete package. If they act like a hillbilly, they must be a...
Based on the above quote, I must conclude you don't care how the presentation is, and are delivering an incomplete package.

you know what I am talking about. If he had steel clanging off his ears, nose, wrist I am sure the nipples are pierced as well.
No, you're assuming that the nipples are pierced as well.

An example: Based on my previous posts in this thread, you know that I have a genital piercing, and that I used to have my ears pierced. I may even have mentioned that I have two tattoos (either way, I just mentioned it).

If you saw me and had the above knowledge about me, you'd assume that I have my nipples pierced. You'd be wrong.

The only way you'll know if someone has a nipple piercing is if they tell you, are shirtless, are wearing tight clothing, or have such large jewelry that it's evident. I used to have nipple piercings, and in my every day clothes, you couldn't tell, even after I'd stretched them up to 10g rings.

Those of you who are against others' getting tattoos & piercings: Tell me how having them inhibits their ability to perform their duties (other than potential safety issues).

So i really want to get a surface piercing on the insides of my wrist about 6 inches up from my hands

has anyone here had a surface piercing heal successfully, I had a girl at a shop today tell me that none last past three months and she was going to charge me 120 bucks. I havent had a chance to talk to anyone else about it. and more of my friends with holes in them seem to have mostly the same piercings.

oh and does anyone have a vertical tragus?
Pierce your arms? That's um.. interesting.

Can I ask why? What if you fall and it get's caught on something and rips half the skin off your arm? I personally was planning on getting both my ears pierced. I can understand nose, lip, and even nipples if it floats your boat, but why your arm?

Pierce your arms? That's um.. interesting.

Can I ask why? What if you fall and it get's caught on something and rips half the skin off your arm? I personally was planning on getting both my ears pierced. I can understand nose, lip, and even nipples if it floats your boat, but why your arm?

What happens if $hit happens to the piercings? Pain, blood, scarring. You know, the usual. ;)

Why the arm? Why not? If you can pinch it, you can pierce it. And why not?

I love all my piercings. :)

What happens if $hit happens to the piercings? Pain, blood, scarring. You know, the usual. ;)

Why the arm? Why not? If you can pinch it, you can pierce it. And why not?

I love all my piercings. :)
Ok. Pierce your gooch please. With one of those thick horseshoe style piercings.

Lemme know how it feels.

Ok. Pierce your gooch please. With one of those thick horseshoe style piercings.

Lemme know how it feels.

Better. I have an apadravya. If you're feeling adventurous and in an NSFW mood, google it.

I have considered my guiche, though. But I don't think it'd work for cycling.

Better. I have an apadravya. If you're feeling adventurous and in an NSFW mood, google it.

I have considered my guiche, though. But I don't think it'd work for cycling.
OUCH! I hope you were anesthetized! I know I'd have to be! Either that or strapped down so I couldn't punch the piercing artist!:eek:

Pierce your arms? That's um.. interesting.

Can I ask why? What if you fall and it get's caught on something and rips half the skin off your arm? I personally was planning on getting both my ears pierced. I can understand nose, lip, and even nipples if it floats your boat, but why your arm?


The location means something special to me, and I want something really really different. Unfortunately i really am against metal in my face, since i am from the south and people do judge very quickly by appearance here. and i could cover my wrist up with a long sleeve shirt or wrist bands. and i figure the risk of getting them ripped out while high, would be manageable if i taped them up before doing anything athletic, plus unlike a tattoo i can take them out when the time comes for me to be a corporate monkey again, but since that wont be till next year at the soonest, and my life goals for the rest of this year pretty much only include riding my bike and going to Spain for a few months i would like explore a little self expression through body modification while i have the chance.

Maybe I am not seeing things - people are wanting to modify their external because they want to be different. Huh? How about being different inside and let people discover it - if they can't see it, their loss.

Regarding how people judge you. For most of you, I assume you are not independently wealthy and have to work. There is work for McDees and there is work that pays for all your toys. One requires very little modification to your dress - the other often does. When you attach things to your body, that is called clothing, or apparrel. The problem with sometimes, you can't remove it.

As much as I like Sandals - I can't wear them if I go into some offices. As much as I like shaving only once a week - if I go into many offices, they aren't particularly pleased with my wooly look. It is a concession I make to earn more money. I don't feel like I am selling out - after all, the biggest concession I am making is showing up! (my free time is worth a lot more than if I shave or not)

There is a way out of course, have enough money, or start your own business, then do what you like. But, if you start your own business, you will tend to find that clients are worse.

By the way, as I sit here typing, I have sandals on, and I haven't shaved in about 5 days. It is good to be king... (I am the President of the company) And everyone else is nicely dressed too by the way - no sandals, shaved (if appropriate), etc. There better be SOME perk for all the abuse I suffer for being president!

Take a look here http://www.safepiercing.org/ If this site doesn't answer your questions, pm me.
If you go through with it, don't walk into the first tattoo studio you find. Check out the places, and don't expect this to be cheap either. Problem I have with the industry as of late, many try to be both a tattoo artist and piercer. Still waiting to meet someone that is good at both.

OUCH! I hope you were anesthetized! I know I'd have to be! Either that or strapped down so I couldn't punch the piercing artist!:eek:

Anesthesia is for wusses! J/k. No, I really wanted the piercing for a bunch of personal reasons and going through the pain from the piercing (and the stretchings afterwards) made it much, much sweeter of a reward.

Hey, I say go for it. Don't ever let anyone hold you back man! '

I mean, heck, I believe THIS guy just topped Gene Simmons on the "sex conquests" list, so he's got that awesomeness working for him. No reason why you can't have some of that mojo.

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/dataimages/original/images363921_tiger-man.jpg

Hey, I say go for it. Don't ever let anyone hold you back man! '

I mean, heck, I believe THIS guy just topped Gene Simmons on the "sex conquests" list, so he's got that awesomeness working for him. No reason why you can't have some of that mojo.

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/dataimages/original/images363921_tiger-man.jpg




attractive...someone who I would want selling my products.

attractive...someone who I would want selling my products.
I dunno, Meow mix might be looking for a rep that can actually speak!:D :p ;)

I dunno, Meow mix might be looking for a rep that can actually speak!:D :p ;)

Dress for the job you want, not the job you have!

Dress for the job you want, not the job you have!
This guy is on to something! You average house cat sleeps about 18 hours a day, has maid service, and their worst problem is being woken up by petting or getting their wet food 10 minutes late!