There is a whole counter-culture of people who have tattooed, implanted, and pierced themselves to a degree that can be uncomfortable to look at. Blogger Deputy Dog has compiled his top ten list of self modified individuals with the stories of how they became who they are. Some people want to look like animals, some like having horns or spikes protruding from their skulls, and some try to detract from medical conditions that would garner sideways glances anyway.
The site features website links to many of the people featured. You'll also find videos highlighting some of them, and other videos of people having their tongues split like a snake or being branded like livestock.
Be forewarned, the images and language are not suitable for children or the faint of heart.
Trend Hunter has featured creepy mutilations in the past, and people who take things to the extreme. Check out pierced watches and eyeglasses below.
What's Driving This Trend
- Body Modification
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the body modification industry by developing new technologies and techniques for safer and more creative modifications.
- Extreme Self-expression
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and beauty industry by catering to individuals seeking unique and unconventional ways to express their identity.
- Alternative Medical Solutions
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the medical industry by exploring alternative and innovative treatments for medical conditions that may lead to self-modification.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Beauty
- Exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and beauty industry by creating products and services that cater to the growing demand for unique and alternative self-expression.
- Medical
- Identifying disruptive innovation opportunities in the medical industry by researching and developing alternative treatments and solutions for medical conditions that may lead individuals to extreme self-modification.
- Technology
- Exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry by developing new tools and technologies that enhance the safety and creativity of body modification procedures.
