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[–] GeneralDisposition 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Piercings were originally used to mark neutered slaves and to keep unruly cattle in line. A shepherds crook could be hooked into a pig's nose ring from a distance to keep it from goring you to death. I think it's a subconscious thing with humans to signify that they have low self esteem and need help to become someome special, hence tattoos and piercings.