Poll: I want to split my tongue.

[Firia]

Just imagine being an old man, with no teeth, and a split tongue.

Please refer to my mini faq for the details you missed.

 

[Captain_Caveman]

BARF!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gildan Bladeborn]

This isn't the first time I've run into this particular modification, but each and every time I look at a picture of it I shudder and have to stop looking because it's making me sick.

Understand there is a not inconsiderable portion of the populace who will now have that reaction when they see you - and this is ignoring potential health risks, negative impact on career options and all that. How is mutilating your tongue for the sake of novelty worth it?

 

[Altorin]

Just imagine being an old man, with no teeth, and a split tongue.

Please refer to my mini faq for the details you missed.

I'm sorry ma'am

imagine an old lady with a split tongue.

I really couldn't care less if you wanted to look like a freak. If you're fine with it, more power to you. At least if all else fails, you'll have an easy time getting a job with the circus.

 

[Anarchy In Detroit]

Gross. Tongue splitting is gross.

OOOO I look like a thnake! thhhhhhhhhhh (should be sssss but you know, ya split it)

 

[Deadlydorito]

your voting options dont provide my desired vote D:.

Talk to a local GP about hte risks/consequences first. Also i recommend a psychiatrist.

 

[Firia]

Just imagine being an old man, with no teeth, and a split tongue.

Please refer to my mini faq for the details you missed.

I'm sorry ma'am

imagine an old lady with a split tongue.

Thank you. Much better.
I'll be the most badass old lady you'll ever meet! I'll have like 50 cats, keep your [future] baseballs and basket balls that slam dunk themselves. And when the children come to my door, I'll have like cats all over me, and since my teeth are all gone at this age, I'll be nothing my tongue when I speak! I'll scare the piss out of each of those kids, and it'll bring joy to my old soul to watch them flee.

Then comes holloween!

 

[Ares Tyr]

Do what you want to do. I think body modification is cool as shit. If I wasn't in the military, I'd have gauges and snake bites by now. Tongue splitting is pretty awesome in my opinion. Its not really for me, but I think it looks cool. And apparently it's really fun for the opposite sex.

The typical Escapist is too much of a pussy to go through with it, so they're going to disagree with you while they chill and jam out to that awesome new Disturbed CD. Don't let them get you down.

I hope when you're an old lady you freak out little kids with your split tongue. They'll think you're cool as shit once they're teenagers. I know I would. When I'm an old ass man, you'll find me listening to death metal and showing off the body-suit tats I'm working on currently (sloooow progress).

Fuck. Yes.

 

[Firia]

High five Ares! High five.

 

[archvile93]

[Mods? I hope I'm not breaking any ethics codes here. If I am, kindly make the appropriate alterations, and I'll accept it.]

I want to get my tongue split.

Some would say that's really stupid, many might say gross. The idea is just so keen with me, that I can't help but return to it every once in a while. There's a handful of videos on youtube of people getting their tongue pierced, and testomonials seem to be positive from people that have had it done, and live with it.

My only concerns are if it ever comes up in the work place (I work at a bank), social repercussions (I'd pretty strange enough as is), and of course something going horribly wrong (this one almost doesn't register on my 'list' however).

It's on my mind alot lately, and I feel the need to talk about it. So, I've built a little poll. Also, I've put in some youtube videos. Now, be warned!! Tongue splitting is not for the feint of heart. I have two videos here, one is generally ok to look at. The other shows the process and might not settle well with everyone.

Spoiler: Safe Version

Spoiler: getting the tongue split

I'm serious, this is hardcore. And there is some blood. Turn back now if you're squimish, sensitive, or whiny.

Spoiler: double barrier warning

Last chance to turn back...
I warned you.

[edit] I've noticed a fair bit of assumption, and I aim to post a minor faq here.

Spoiler: FAQ

- I'm in my late 20's almost in my 30's.
- I'm female, so easy with the 'bros,' 'dudes,' and "you'll look like this guy."
- I've thought this over for a few years now.
- Tongue splitting is hard to notice unless you're actively staring at a persons tongue, and they stick it out. Disguise for a split would be simply not sticking the tongue out.
- I'd go see a medical practicioner, not a tattooist. So I would be in a medical environment.
- A medical setting utilizes pain killers, and a laser (not a scalpel. Risk becomes minimalised.

Okay, I'm usually pretty tolerant. I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Seriously, when did body mutilation become cool? piercings are fine since there not that painful (I'm not including private part piercing which are also idiotic, it must make sex very uncomfterable), but I really wouldn't consider small holes in thin areas mutilation. Why not just go for the really extreme and have your tongue cut out? This makes me wonder how long it will be before removing entire body parts becomes cool, like your legs.

 

[Firia]

Sorry to bring this thread back, since I know more than half of its original readers didn't care for it. But in my search for information, I found this... artical. I found it applied to much of what I read here. I could be worth a read, if you're interested in what some of these opinions suggested here sound like to the recipient.

It's about mods in general. [http://www.bmezine.com/news/edit/A90513/artmyrea.html] Link, or have a looksie in the spoiler tag.

Spoiler: Article- Reaction to people who hate body modification

It's silly to focus on it too much, but I can't help but still be amazed at the ignorance and hate that comes from so many people. I usually don't talk to people like this by choice, but recently I've spent some time on non-mod-related internet forums and have been amazed by the hate and ignorance when the topics of tattoos or piercings come up. It's also usually useless to argue with them, because close-minded people seldom change their minds because their ideas are based on hatred without any reason, anyway. Following are a few of the things I've heard over and over:

"You'll never get a job anywhere" or "You'll never get a good job."

While it's true some places will not hire visibly modified people, it's also true that visibly modified people shouldn't just give up on finding a job. They can still start their own business and prove everyone wrong. They can work somewhere where there isn't such a strict dress code. They can work via the internet (which I've done for years now). How are things ever going to change for the benefit of the modded if they give up? Modded people are like unmodded people in that some will succeed and some won't. If a place hates tattoos and won't hire me, I'll seek employment elsewhere. The more modded people who are well-educated and who make themselves employable due to skills, and those who start their own businesses, the more quickly things will change in our favor (and for the favor of everyone, since it mostly involves people not being bigoted toward people based on irrelevant things).

"Tattoos/piercings are ugly."

This one really baffles me, because it suggests that beauty is completely objective and that no one can have different aesthetic tastes. I probably hear this more than anything, and it really irritates me. Another variation is "women with tattoos and/or piercings are ugly." If a guy things tattoos are awful-looking and hates people just based on that, there is a good chance I wouldn't be interested in that guy anyway, so it confuses me as to why I'd even care what such a person thinks. By that same reasoning, if I am not attracted to blonde guys, should all guys with blonde hair dye it some other color? Of course not. On the other hand, maybe it's useful to know what people hate tattoos with no reason, so that the more open-minded people can avoid such people. Which leads us to:

"You're distancing yourself from society."

Maybe I am, but if the people they are talking about are so judgmental and close-minded, maybe I don't want to talk to them anyway. Maybe I WANT to distance myself from bigoted people! I'd honesty rather have no friends than have friend that hate people for no good reason.

"What if you regret it someday?" and "Will you still like it when you're 80?"

Another thing that really annoys me. I've spent years contemplating my tattoos, with the exception of a couple of self-done ones as a teenager. I don't even regret those, because they remind me of that time in my life and what I was going through at the time. I have thought about my sleeves for more than a decade, and I finally feel that I am ready to get them. Most people don't even spend that much time contemplating whether or not they want children, or thinking about where they want to live or what they want to do with their life. I have spent countless hours thinking about my tattoos, thanks. It's not a spur of the moment thing for me. As for the "when you're 80" thing, I think that's similar in that it assumes the person did it as a spur of the moment thing and will change completely. People change all the time, and even if, as an older person, I don't want anymore tattoos, I don't see why I would ever feel ashamed of my past, whatever my past held.

I used to work in a convenience store across from a retirement home, and I saw a lot of older guys with old tattoos. The tattoos were faded and blown out. Sometimes it was hard to read the text on them, but these old dudes rocked their old tattoos. They weren't ashamed of them; they didn't wear long sleeves in hot weather to hide them. They had wrinkly skin, sure, but that's because they were old. Should old people be ashamed of that too? I think our bodies are a road map of what we've been through. I may not have wrinkles yet, but I have stretch marks from weight gain and loss. I have unintentional scars. I think of these things as battle-wounds, they remind me of what I've been through, whether it was accidents and sports injuries, or medicine-related weight gain and then working hard to lose the extra weight. I refuse to be ashamed of my stretch marks, so why should I be ashamed of my tattoos? I worked hard to get them, I thought about them a long time. Even if some don't reflect who I am right now, they reflect who I used to be, and I refuse to be ashamed of any of it.

"What if you get pregnant?" or even better, "That won't look so good when you have kids."

This grinds my gears the most, probably, but for other reasons. I don't want kids. Ever. I feel very strongly about this. I respect other's decisions to have children, but I will never have kids. I've actually considered getting a V.H.E.M.T. tattoo to illustrate my strong feelings about not having children. It's a personal decision and I expect others to respect it. It's also a stupid thing to say because it assumes all women will want children. Again, nothing against those who do, but when people tell me this, I'm offended because it seems to assume that BECAUSE I am a woman, I will get pregnant someday. It also ignores the fact that some men gain weight and this could potentially affect their stomach tattoos in the same way a pregnant woman's tattoo could be affected. That being said, many say this without even doing any research into the matter. I've known women whose tattoos survived pregnancy just fine. And if they hadn't, who's to say the woman would feel terrible about it anyway? Why couldn't she get it touched up, or just see it as a "battle scar" and a reminder of positive experiences she's had? I don't like the way people think the way they see their bodies must be the same way everyone else feels. I was put on prednisone and gained 70 pounds while on it. Glucocorticoids encourage weight gain in the midsection, so yes, I got stretch marks there. I have stretch marks right through a self-done dragon tattoo on the side of my stomach. I am not ashamed of this. While losing weight, I noticed my stomach doesn't look as great as it once did. Again, this is something I see as a "battle scar." I got sick, and my body changed because of it. I'm not ashamed of the slightly messed-up tattoo, and the only reason I might cover it is because I want larger themed tattoo pieces instead of just a bunch of random tattoos. Otherwise, a bit of touching up would make it look fine, I'm sure. The same thing goes for breast tattoos. Yes, you need to think abo ut eventual sagging in the area if you get one there, but it's usually not to the extent many seem to think. I have always had large breasts, and I know mine aren't as perky as they were when I was a teenager, but I refuse to live in shame about this fact. I still love my boobs, and I would love them still if the tattoos on them stretched out a bit over the years.

I think when people say these things, and things like "you're just doing it to look cool," it tells a lot about their own insecurities. They are the ones who probably haven't thought about their appearance or how they ideally would want to look, and they are the ones who are overly concerned with how others think of them. If I was that concerned about what others thought, I wouldn't have visible tattoos. Certainly I've gotten more negative attention than positive. My mother thinks women with tattoos look "trashy," for example.) What doesn't occur to people is that I get tattoos because I want tattoos, and if other people don't like them, those people can go to hell, as far as I'm concerned.

Another thing I hate is the patronizing tone these people take, and they tend to treat anyone with modifications like a moron who never thought about the implications. The fact is, we've thought about the implications more than they'll ever know. I've thought about my tattoos for years. When I had more piercings, I thought about those a good deal first, too. I know I'll have to work harder to get jobs. I know people will treat me differently and say stupid things to me. But at least I have the satisfaction of living my life on my own terms, and doing what I want to with my body, rather than worrying about what bigoted people will think of me, and I feel like I'm a stronger person because of it.

Not that my opinion matters, but as long as it won't hold you back in whatever you choose for your future and you're sure it's something you want long term-go for it. It's a bit extreme for my taste, but I'm willing to bet you're not doing it for me ;p That article you spoilered is an excellent rebuttal to those who see anything different as "wrong". One question though-what does the acronym V.H.E.M.T. in the article mean? I plan on never spawing either, and so am curious.

I'm not sure what VHEMT means. But if google is right, then it's basicly an idea to not propigate the human race beyond what is nessessary. "Voluntary Human Extinction Movement... tattoo?" It's nothing I'm familure with.

 

[Firia]

And I hope you get anesthetic!

Oh goodness yes. I do not enjoy pain. That area is getting numbed up before work is done on it.

 

[theultimateend]

With a little practice you could potentially have two very satisfied girlfriends at the same time.

Otherwise I can't see why you'd want to do this.

Better you than me .

Okay, I'm usually pretty tolerant. I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Seriously, when did body mutilation become cool?

About the time the US Government allowed the mutilation of male genitals. Or am I the only one that notices that circumcisions are nothing more than male genital mutilation for "glamor" results.

 

[KurtzGallahad]

Body modding is cool, but make sure you get it done safely, infection of the tongue is not cool, I personally would start by modding a part of my body that wouldn't hurt when I talked If I screwed up

 

[Sven und EIN HUND]

Pretty cool imo, but you'll regret it.

 

[theownerer]

How come it doesnt heal back together though? Anyway looks weird but somewhat cool. Id never do it myself but if you want to go ahead i guess.

 

[Smudge91]

I wouldn't go for it as its probably going to affect your speech and think about it you want it in a few years, its like tattoos or other body piercing, its cool now but will it be cool in 5 years? Also think bout your job and any future career aspects.

 

[Aegixx]

Yes, but WHY? Do you NEED it?