Quote Originally Posted by binka_nugget
I got my first couple of piercings (eyebrow and lip) just because I thought they looked neat. But now I have a few different reasons. Now I do it partly because of the amazing rush I get. I also do it because I've always felt like the "odd" one in groups of people.. so why not look the way I feel? And lately, it has become an art for me. It's amazing the things you can do to your body.

That's cool that you gave such an open, honest answer. I know, for me, the few that I want to get, are simply because I find them attractive. No different than getting your ears pierced, I know some people that still find that completely pointless. And, when you think of it, as far as function, they don't serve a purpose. Neither does wearing other jewelry, or makeup and wearing nice clothes, but, if it's what you think is comfortable and it makes you feel good, then THAT'S it's purpose. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, that's for sure. I know the piercings that I want to get will certainly turn some off and attract others that might not otherwise look my way. But, that's not the point...like you said, and, I agree with you...it can be a form of art. Just like makeup and clothes, it's a form of expression. The only thing about it unlike those other things is that it is a bit more permanent (as in, there's a visible scar left over sometimes if you remove it), and, a lot of people don't like it. But, then a lot of people don't like makeup, either. I'd rather wear a piercing in my lip than wear makeup every day.