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On: Oct 30, 07
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Dr. Says Pointy Ears Work Better


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Dr. Lajos Nagy is, let’s say, a creative guy who describes his surgical procedure as a “newfangled extravagance (that) is spreading amongst the music-lover youngsters of New York.” He claims that his operation improves hearing, because all animals that depend on good hearing have pointy ears, and is so popular that “in big cities so-called Faun-Clubs are founded one after another.”

If nothing else, this guy has a lot of chutzpah, and this is probably no worse than somebody getting the name of their girl/boyfriend tattooed on their arm. Dr. Nagy’s website states that he is now introducing the procedure to Europe, starting with his native Hungary.

You gotta wonder if he isn’t fleeing the US.

Check out this related article on ear sculpting:

Ear Sculpting Surgery Gains Popularity - Spock Ears Beautiful?

Ear sculpting is being offered by a number of body art and modification shops, including Russ Fox. Tongues, noses, lips, ears, and a multitude of other body parts and locations are being altered in the name of beauty or uniqueness. The originator of the alteration says that it also enhances the musi… [More]

New York plastic surgoen Dr. Lajos Nagy created a surgical procedure to make human ears pointed, like a mythological creature. From his website: A newfangled extravagance is spreading amongst the music-lover youngsters of New York, which, after invading America, is sure to conquer the whole world. Ears becoming pointed as a result of plastic surgery not only enhance the attractiveness of the face, but also improve the experience of listening to music. (neatorama)

References: pranks, neatorama

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