My girlfriends younger brother wants to get his tongue pierced

facepollution

audiodave wrote:

Where in the UK are you from? I might have thought the same thing...when I was about 12.

Essex (don't laugh!). Even back when I lived in Cardiff (again don't laugh!) I remember the whole 'don't get your right ear pierced, it's gay' thing. Of course it's ridiculous, but IF it is in fact a fashion associated with gay men (any gay people here to confirm or reject it?), then by having your right ear pierced you may be perceived as being gay.

It's kind of like when I see goths dressed in their long leather jackets and white make up, and they get pissey when people make comments about their appearance. Hey, go right ahead and wear whatever you like (personally I couldn't care less), but if the community where you live isn't quite so liberal, you have to accept that you might catch some shit for it. The same goes for the gay right earring thing, if that's what people believe, don't be surprised if people think you're gay. Am I making sense?

Wait for it, I'm gonna get all philosophical here......It's almost chicken and the egg. Did gay people start wearing earrings in their right ear? Or did a myth start that they did? Either way the end result is that there is a general belief formed. The fact that someone on the other side of the world to me holds this belief, would imply that there is SOME truth in there somewhere......

Drowned Out

audiodave wrote:

Where in the UK are you from? I might have thought the same thing...when I was about 12.

I'm in Canada...and we know the "rule" here too...
I made damn sure I got my LEFT ear pierced...
When I was 12 (ok 13)...
In 1987

I guess the problem with this is that even if it's laughable to the majority (not just this forum)...is if your standing there deciding which ear to pierce, and have heard this stupid rule....what other criteria would you base the choice of ear on? man, what a topic!

I seriously never got the impression that a tongue piercing was a widely regarded basis for sexuality stereotyping. There are certain piercings or tats that I find effeminite, but I wouldn't think them a reason for trying to take a wild guess at someone's sexuality Is that being pc or liberal, ...or just common fucking sense?

facepollution

Drowned Out wrote:

I'm in Canada...and we know the "rule" here too...
I made damn sure I got my LEFT ear pierced...
When I was 12 (ok 13)...
In 1987

I guess the problem with this is that even if it's laughable to the majority (not just this forum)...is if your standing there deciding which ear to pierce, and have heard this stupid rule....what other criteria would you base the choice of ear on? man, what a topic!

I seriously never got the impression that a tongue piercing was a widely regarded basis for sexuality stereotyping. There are certain piercings or tats that I find effeminite, but I wouldn't think them a reason for trying to take a wild guess at someone's sexuality Is that being pc or liberal, ...or just common fucking sense?

Yep, you get exactly what I'm saying! Glad I'm not going mad. I'm just sharing some of the commonly held beliefs in my area, whilst I don't agree with them - to buck the trend, the average joe round here would most likely assume you were gay if you had your tongue or right ear pierced.

audiodave

facepollution wrote:

Essex (don't laugh!). Even back when I lived in Cardiff (again don't laugh!) I remember the whole 'don't get your right ear pierced, it's gay' thing. Of course it's ridiculous, but IF it is in fact a fashion associated with gay men (any gay people here to confirm or reject it?), then by having your right ear pierced you may be perceived as being gay.

It's kind of like when I see goths dressed in their long leather jackets and white make up, and they get pissey when people make comments about their appearance. Hey, go right ahead and wear whatever you like (personally I couldn't care less), but if the community where you live isn't quite so liberal, you have to accept that you might catch some shit for it. The same goes for the gay right earring thing, if that's what people believe, don't be surprised if people think you're gay. Am I making sense?

Wait for it, I'm gonna get all philosophical here......It's almost chicken and the egg. Did gay people start wearing earrings in their right ear? Or did a myth start that they did? Either way the end result is that there is a general belief formed. The fact that someone on the other side of the world to me holds this belief, would imply that there is SOME truth in there somewhere......

I see what you're saying. Having not grown up in such circumstances, I wouldn't think that way. But just because everyone around you believes something, it doesn't make it true (i'm not saying you think it's true).

Drowned Out

facepollution wrote:

Yep, you get exactly what I'm saying! Glad I'm not going mad. I'm just sharing some of the commonly held beliefs in my area, whilst I don't agree with them - to buck the trend, the average joe round here would most likely assume you were gay if you had your tongue or right ear pierced.

I get what you're saying, but I'M saying that the average joe is an idiot if they make assumptions about sexuality because of a piercing! And I don't think it has anything to do with PC or liberalism, it's simple thought process, as with any stereotype.

I can see being momentarily taken aback because it's uncommon, or wondering why they would bother 'bucking the trend'...but to actually make that assumption is the domain of mouth-breathers and grade schoolers. It's not only making an assumption of sexuality, but assuming that everyone knows, or cares about the 'rule'.

FinsburyParkCarrots

I have a natural hole in the lobe of my right ear, and have never had any piercings. What does that make me? A treeshagger?

Rhinocerous Surprise

FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:

I have a natural hole in the lobe of my right ear, and have never had any piercings. What does that make me? A treeshagger?

So many "unplugged hole" jokes.:p

FinsburyParkCarrots

I'm going to plug it right now. :eek:

in_hiding79

kenshunt wrote:

I mean can't it be plesurable for a female during oral.

YEP...:)

Also, Daniel Day Lewis has both of his ears pierced and I know damn well that is isn't gay.......it doesn't matter what you pierce, it has NOTHING To do with your sexual orientation!! fuckers....

pjoasisrule

in_hiding79 wrote:

YEP...:)

Also, Daniel Day Lewis has both of his ears pierced and I know damn well that is isn't gay.......it doesn't matter what you pierce, it has NOTHING To do with your sexual orientation!! fuckers....

http://images.contactmusic.com/dn/sir+elton+john_855_18295483_0_0_13857_300.jpg

Blackeyedangel

pjoasisrule wrote:

I told him that only homosexuals get that done. Why would a guy get his tongue pierced?

MOAR like your boyfriend's younger sister, AMIRITE?

pjoasisrule wrote:

Sorry but I think getting your tongue pierced is ridiculous, particularly for guys. Seems like a very feminine piercing, just like belly button rings.

Oasis seems like a pretty feminine band, eh?

pjoasisrule wrote:

I dont know what the percentage of females is to males getting this done but I have known many many girls that have done it and no guys but the guys I have seen on tv and such were all homosexual. To me, its not much different than getting an earring in your right ear.

OMFG!!!WTF!!! Pjoasis was watching Melrose Place and Dawson's Creek and those homosexuals had tongue piercings. He's on to something here.

pjoasisrule wrote:

Relax, no reason to get so upset about it. Obviously I am onto something because plenty of others agree even if not on this forum. That is the one thing I cant stand about this forum is the extreme liberal people on here that start talking shit no matter what your comment about gays is.

Oh noes! Here comes those liberals. How dare they say negative things about you saying negative things about other people! Such hypocrites, but that's how them liberals are, amirite?

pjoasisrule wrote:

I could make a thread where I said I think alot of gay people are good people and somebody would probably start calling me a homophone or something along those lines.

Yes pjoasis, you are a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning; you are such a homophone!

pjoasisrule wrote:

How many straight guys do you know with an earring only in their right ear?

How many gay guys do you know that are not on TV?

Sian-of-the-dead

Ok so I've come into work and read this thread.

I'm dumbfounded and actually quite offended by some posts.

Tongue piercings homosexual? Some people really believe this?!

sexual yes, but homosexual?!



*scratches head*

Right, I'm female, have my tongue pierced and have dated men in the past with it done. I can assure you, they were not gay. I've even known men with belly button piercings and some other more 'personal' ones (not for discussion here) and again, heterosexual.
Piercings are done for an individual's own reasons. It could for oral sex, decoration, fetish... body modification a very personal thing and I don't understand how people feel they have the right to try and put someone off having one done, if the individual is old enough. If their not, age and legality should be the only reason they shouldn't get it done.
I've had 16 piercings since I was 15, everything from the bridge of my nose, to my nipple, to my tongue, and never once, in any of the piercing shops or people I've spoken to, has it even been suggested that tongue piercing's are predominantly homosexual. These thoughts are completely ridiculous.

I understand that not all people appreciate the act of skewering one's self with a canular needle and placing a hunk of surgical steel semi-permenantly through pieces of flesh, but people should leave others to their own devices. If your girlfriends younger brother (not even a close relative?!) wants his tongue pierced, let him make his own decisions.

Just to clear up two things:

* Piercings do not annouce an individuals sexuality.
* Tongue piercings do not make people lisp

Jeez.... :rolleyes:

makes me wonder if pjoasisrule's girlfriend would protest as much if he got his tongue pierced... I doubt it

chime

urbanhippie wrote:

Haha! I was gonna ask the same thing.... I mean.....Really?....

So it's not just me. I had a lot of male friends at school with one or the other ear pierced and it was never thought of as being related to sexuality

surfanddestroy

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Ok so I've come into work and read this thread.

I'm dumbfounded and actually quite offended by some posts.

Tongue piercings homosexual? Some people really believe this?!

sexual yes, but homosexual?!



*scratches head*

Right, I'm female, have my tongue pierced and have dated men in the past with it done. I can assure you, they were not gay. I've even known men with belly button piercings and some other more 'personal' ones (not for discussion here) and again, heterosexual.
Piercings are done for an individual's own reasons. It could for oral sex, decoration, fetish... body modification a very personal thing and I don't understand how people feel they have the right to try and put someone off having one done, if the individual is old enough. If their not, age and legality should be the only reason they shouldn't get it done.
I've had 16 piercings since I was 15, everything from the bridge of my nose, to my nipple, to my tongue, and never once, in any of the piercing shops or people I've spoken to, has it even been suggested that tongue piercing's are predominantly homosexual. These thoughts are completely ridiculous.

I understand that not all people appreciate the act of skewering one's self with a canular needle and placing a hunk of surgical steel semi-permenantly through pieces of flesh, but people should leave others to their own devices. If your girlfriends younger brother (not even a close relative?!) wants his tongue pierced, let him make his own decisions.

Just to clear up two things:

* Piercings do not annouce an individuals sexuality.
* Tongue piercings do not make people lisp

Jeez.... :rolleyes:

makes me wonder if pjoasisrule's girlfriend would protest as much if he got his tongue pierced... I doubt it

Very well said, I just really can't believe this thread..........what a dick.

Sian-of-the-dead

surfanddestroy wrote:

Very well said, I just really can't believe this thread..........what a dick.

Thanks, I just wish sometimes that people would research what they're talking about before posting :rolleyes:

surfanddestroy

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Thanks, I just wish sometimes that people would research what they're talking about before posting :rolleyes:

I know what you mean, I have my tongue pierced and I got it done because I wanted to not for any other reason or to please anyone. I did it for me, I don't talk with a lisp either I think the only people that do are the people who keep the original bar in.

Heineken Helen

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

And to most right-thinking people, getting an earring in your right ear is not much different to getting one in your left ear.

I forget who it was, but I saw an Autralian stand-up comedian do a bit about this kind of thing.
"It's so weird. Here in England, having an earring in your right ear... makes you gay. Which is strange for me, because back in Australia, having a cock in your arse makes you gay!"

Hahahahaha... funny thing is... I see a guy with a tongue ring, my first thought is nowhere NEAR anything to do with homosexuality

Let's just say it plants a smug smile on my face

Sian-of-the-dead

surfanddestroy wrote:

I know what you mean, I have my tongue pierced and I got it done because I wanted to not for any other reason or to please anyone. I did it for me, I don't talk with a lisp either I think the only people that do are the people who keep the original bar in.

no, nor do I. I changed my bar as soon as was humainly possible and I got mine done for me and no one else, all my piercing's have been the same.... I must be gay :rolleyes:

Sian-of-the-dead

Heineken Helen wrote:

Let's just say it plants a smug smile on my face

Understandably so

Heineken Helen

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Just to clear up two things:

* Piercings do not annouce an individuals sexuality.
* Tongue piercings do not make people lisp

Ok, being a few years older than you I DO recall something about one or other ear pierced meant you were gay, this thread seems to confirm that it was the right ear. But the fact anyone younger than me on this thread doesn't seem to have heard of that means that the OP IS in fact living back in the 80s

Also, first time I've heard of tongue piercing indicating homosexuality NEVER ever heard that one before.