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2006-10-28 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Teen has breast removed after piercing led to flesh eating bacterial infection

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Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2006-10-28 03:48|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I say - tell people who want anything other than pierced ears that it only comes in a package deal with a brain piercing as well...

Posted by M. Murcek">M. Murcek 2006-10-28 09:35|| 2006-10-28 09:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Though it has gotten very little publicity, there are an enormous number of cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections (necrotizing fasciitis) (MRSA).

Happening mostly in hospitals as iatrogenic infections and in prisons, I know that Arizona has in the hundreds of cases every year.

They have traced many of the infections to the fact that the bacteria commonly live in the nasal passages of a high percentage of the population, acting as a serious "infection of opportunity" when the immune system is weakened or other circumstances permit.

For this reason, a few hospitals are now giving a nasal spray to patients prior to surgery.

If at all possible before having surgery, it would be a good idea to request or otherwise arrange for this.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-10-28 12:24|| 2006-10-28 12:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Its no surprise that some people might refuse to draw a distinction between piercing an ear and any other body part. However, there seems to be some sort of latent masochism or predisposition to self-mutilation when it comes to lancing some of the most sensitive areas of the human body.

It has become common practice to pierce the tongue, lips, nipples and even the penis or clitoris and labia. These are the absolute most sensitive areas of the entire human anatomy, with nerve clusters whose local density probably exceeds that of the human forebrain. To voluntarily interfere with, inhibit the signaling of and even intentionally mutilate these regions shows an indifference, disregard or possible disrespect for ones physiognomy.

It is difficult in the extreme not to attach deeper meaning to such aberrant activities. I call them aberrant because much of the information transmitted by these given regions has to do with the most intense feelings of pleasure that can be experienced by the human mind. That during periods of heightened arousal, sensations of pain and pleasure easily become confused, in no way mitigates the fact that piercing of these areas fundamentally inhibits their neural functionality.

It belabors the obvious to emphasize the way that many people with multiple piercings do so in an attempt to flaunt conventional appearance and possibly even seek to appall or evoke revulsion in people less disposed to such behavior. Let us disregard this notion for the moment. There still remains a strong suggestion of masochistic inclination in people who have pierced especially sensitive areas like the tongue, nipples or genitals. To actively seek alteration in the function of these vital sensory regions betrays a not-so-subtle rejection of the human condition.

To interfere with or voluntarily reduce the amount of perceivable pleasure that can be obtained from ones body in many respects represents a serious psychological pathology. This relates, at least in some extent, to the recent upsurge of cutting; The practice of voluntarily lacerating ones skin in order to obtain sensation, typically during phases of intense emotional depression. Similar in aspect to how people will pull out their hair or claw at their own faces during episodes of intense grief, the practice of cutting does not require such emotionally overwhelming triggers as the death of a loved one.

In summary, piercing of extremely sensitive areas strongly connotes high-risk behavior without a significant chance of commensurate reward, save that of peer recognition or approval. This sort of nihilistic conduct points towards individuals who actively seek to delimit the scope of personal experience with the sole benefit of antagonizing both their own bodies and conventional society. That people voluntarily undergo these physical alterations knowing that they can have extremely negative outcomes, like in the article above, or other side effects like permanent neural damage or disfigurement betokens a strong susceptibility to negative body image or even self-hatred.

Perhaps others here have more insight or professional experience related to this topic. Id be curious to hear how accurate my own observations are pertaining to this highly dubious practice.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-10-28 16:30|| 2006-10-28 16:30|| Front Page Top

#4 they do it because it works so well for them in job interviews....

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-10-28 16:51|| 2006-10-28 16:51|| Front Page Top

#5 Zen, I believe you may be on to something there.

Posted by Mike 2006-10-28 17:07|| 2006-10-28 17:07|| Front Page Top

#6 Zen, I believe you may be on to something there.

Kupelian had a WND article about that subject, but with a stronger moral angle.

Posted by anonymous5089 2006-10-28 17:49|| 2006-10-28 17:49|| Front Page Top

#7 Sweet merciful crap! That was one hell of an ~~interseting~~ profoundly disturbing article, A5089!

For sheer bogglometric amplitude, this little snippet takes the cake:

Oh, you haven't heard about "bug-chasing"? Rolling Stone did a big expose on this new underground movement last February. Very simply, "bug-chasers" are people for whom getting infected with the AIDS virus is the ultimate sexual experience. You heard it right: The main focus of their lives is to actively seek out sexual encounters that will infect them with HIV.

It is almost difficult to believe that modern culture has become so death oriented. I'm happy to report that I have always rejected the recent obsession with symbols and rituals of death (e.g., skulls, slasher pics, devil worship, etc.). None of it has the least appeal to me. This "bug chasing" simply defies all reason and illustrates the ultimate impact of moral ennui upon the uncreative mind.

You are right, in that the author indulges in some significant moralizing. While bits of it are not to my taste, I feel that Kupelian still makes several very important points. The following one highlights just how perilous exposure to the mindless ravening beast of popular culture can be for young children. It also goes a long way towards explaining why parents no longer have the luxury of moral flaccidity.

Your being any way other than genuinely virtuous not perfect, mind you, but honestly and diligently seeking do the right thing at all times will drive your children crazy. Here's how the craziness unfolds: Children deserve and desperately need firmness, patience, fairness, limits, kindness, insight and a good, non-hypocritical example. In other words, they need genuine parental love and guidance. If they dont get this, they will resent you. Even if you can't see it, even if they can't see it and deny it, they will resent you for failing to give them real love.

Thank you so much for linking this article, A5089. It confirms nearly everything I wrote in my original post, which was entirely off the cuff after a mug or two of tea this morning. I really appreciate you taking my musings seriously enough to provide some confirmation of them. Likewise you as well, Mike. Evidently, I am on to something.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-10-28 20:59|| 2006-10-28 20:59|| Front Page Top

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