Several years ago I was doing an awards night at the high school. After waxing as eloquently as possibe over both the Foundation (where he was headed), the Academy, and the candidate, he came forward to receive the presentation. The camera captured me just as my jaw hit the floor. He had a hole in his left ear that one could drive a tractor-trailer through. He is now wrestling for Navy.
From then on, I tried to make it a point to mention body alterations in passing during all interviews. However, last year, kid at the same school I taught, family friend. dad a retired Navy Master Chief, etc. etc. I didn't think it necessary. He dropped by to say goodbye on the way to NAPS. "What the f*** is that on your arm?" He had one of those bicep bands. Oh well, live and learn.