Who has stretched/gauged ears?

[Andy.B]

I love the diversity of this forum, and the fact that we have threads like this were different minded people can discuss something in a (mostly) civil manner. E30s speak to many different kinds of people, and bring individuals together who might not come together otherwise.
R3v is more than just another car forum... It's a community of idiots that love to argue over who is the biggest idiot out of the group.

[InNeedOfBoost]

Wait a minute. Am I to believe that there are different types of people that like the same car?

Hey! E30s are great, amiright? Who's with me!? Who's with me?!? Yay!

Lol, you win the Internet

[Ether-D]

Wait a minute. Am I to believe that there are different types of people that like the same car?

Hey! E30s are great, amiright? Who's with me!? Who's with me?!? Yay!

[cale]

But I like the way it looks, it just so happens to be that I like the way it looks at the same point in time that a lot of my peers happen to do it as well. You can't paint with your conformist brush, man.

[Ryan Stewart]

I love the, "I like being able to get a normal job" response. Goes to show how ignorant people can be. By normal job, do you mean a boring job sitting in a cubical, having to wear a monkey suit every day, being harassed by corporate management??

Actually, I like BEING corporate management. And 6 figures, love six figures. Money cant buy happiness but it can buy a house, a car & two bikes and trips to the Caribbean to use my 30 days of vacation on and that shit makes me really happy. Sure, there are a few guys who do quite well with their ink and holes but their numbers pale in comparison to us guys in "monkey suits" (aka a collared shirt and slacks) running most shows.

I have one suit and two ties and Ive only worn them to weddings/funerals.

Id probably consider a tat if I cared enough about something to put it on my body permanently. The body modification scene would never be for me, I just don't see the point. Anyone can put a hole in their head so its not like you are a unique flower, just a follower chasing the norms of a different group than I.

[TheTacoMan]

Blunt would love all the holes on this one

;D

[mulletman]

I love the, "I like being able to get a normal job" response. Goes to show how ignorant people can be. By normal job, do you mean a boring job sitting in a cubical, having to wear a monkey suit every day, being harassed by corporate management??

Because I have guaged ears, tats on my arms and my labret is pierced and I make damn good money as the parts manager at a very reputable body shop.

OP, can you make a set in 0g? I'll take a pair of so!

By "normal job" I mean doing the very thing I wanted to do since I was 5, not speaking to any management or supervisor unless I either need their assistance or screw something up in a major way, get as many days off as I work, and occasionally get paid to sit at home and do nothing.

[InNeedOfBoost]

$13/hr is not good money

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I said reputable body shop, not Maaco.

But right, I forgot everyone on r3v makes 150k a year...

To Andy, I my defense... what I said came out wrong. If that's what interests you I'm not going to bash. But what I can't stand is people who instantly think I'm some punk kid who dropped out of high school and isn't going anywhere in life solely judged by the way I look. My father was a doctor, sure...I could've followed in his foot steps but I chose to work with cars because it's what I love. I graduated, went to college and been supporting myself since I left home right after high school. But that doesn't mean my piercings and tats would deter me from getting that job. I know plenty of people who are in various professional positions but still have full sleeves, they just hide it well. My ears added gauged, but I'm not going bigger then a 0 because at my size, they'll still close up if needed.

I don't follow the latest trends and I'm by no means a hipster, I just don't feel comfortable in a suit.

[Andy.B]

I love the, "I like being able to get a normal job" response. Goes to show how ignorant people can be. By normal job, do you mean a boring job sitting in a cubical, having to wear a monkey suit every day, being harassed by corporate management??

Because I have guaged ears, tats on my arms and my labret is pierced and I make damn good money as the parts manager at a very reputable body shop.

OP, can you make a set in 0g? I'll take a pair of so!

I love that you are doing the same thing you are trying to criticize.

I have no piercings or tattoos, am finishing up a degree that assures me a life of corporate cubicle dwelling while wearing business casual attire. I prefer wearing traditional mens attire over trendy clothing and chasing the latest 'fashion'. I own more suits than jeans, even though I don't wear suits to work. I chose my my major because I enjoy it and it interests me. I choose my clothing based on what I think looks good.

The judgement against people with extreme tattoos and piercings is based upon the indication of that person's mindset, plain and simple. And you know what? I'm ok with that. You are choosing to present yourself in a way that is, in its very essence, rebellious. Who should I trust with a large amount of responsibility? Someone who clearly follows the rules and presents themselves in a serious manner, and is willing to make personal sacrifice for the opportunity to be given that chance, or someone who wears their teen angst and rebellion on their face? Who do you think I would prefer as a pilot, to reference the previous example? A person walking around who willingly and knowingly chose a style/trend/lifestyle that carries a certain social stigma, and close certain doors? You can't make those decisions, knowing what to expect, then complain about what inevitably happens. Doing so makes you look like a whiny teenager.

Listen, if you enjoy it, it makes you happy, and you understand the side effects (direct and indirect) that come along with doing that to yourself, then fine, go for it. You have to make your own choices in life. But don't make that choice and then act like it's OTHER people's fault when your choice affects you.

And CERTAINLY don't crap on other people who similarly chose to work a traditional job, abstain from piercings and tattoos, and dress in classic mens attire, because just like it's your choice to dress and present yourself in a way that makes you happy, it's their choice to dress and present themselves in a way that makes them happy.

TL,DR: Only an immature child makes a choice, knowing what the repercussions are going to be, and then complains about the repercussions.

[ST1G]

$13/hr is not good money

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$20 an hour isn't even that great.

[fresh_TD]

$13/hr is not good money

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[InNeedOfBoost]

I love the, "I like being able to get a normal job" response. Goes to show how ignorant people can be. By normal job, do you mean a boring job sitting in a cubical, having to wear a monkey suit every day, being harassed by corporate management??

Because I have guaged ears, tats on my arms and my labret is pierced and I make damn good money as the parts manager at a very reputable body shop.

OP, can you make a set in 0g? I'll take a pair of so!

[Roysneon]

Things will be better when pilots can show up to take the controls of essentially 200+ lives with neck tattoos and dreadlocks. And not cale

And how do either of those affect the ability to pilot an airplane? Besides your silly bias against anyone who doesn't make the same choices you do, of course.

[Shangsta]

Blunt would love all the holes on this one

[accident]

00 here. I held a job as the Assistant Operations Manager of one of the bigger security companies here in Phoenix. They make flesh colored silicone plugs that sit flush with your ear and actually do a pretty good job of covering up the holes if you get a color that matches your skin tone.

I have tattoos too, which I covered with Tat Jacket.

I work in a warehouse now, but I make more money there and don't have to shave or hide my shit so fuck it.