Once in a while, ModBlog will scour the internets for the best and
brightest amateur piercers and sit down for a candid one-on-one with them.
Here’s one of these shining lights.
(Interview after the jump.)
BME: Before we begin, you’ll have to clarify: maybe my
vision is going, but I can’t tell from the video if you’re Steve-O or
Matthew McConaughey.
Video Fella: My name is Thomas.
BME: Steve-O, this video really had it all, from light
blood loss to creative sponge usage. How much time did you and the Jackass
crew spend on this masterpiece?
Thomas: We’re not Jackass. It only took about half an hour,
though.
BME: Now, looking at the video, I can count about four
different sets of grody frat-boy hands touching your face right around the
fresh, open piercing — none of which you seem to mind. What are some of
your other favorite ways to attract infections?
Thomas: I’m very healthy.
BME: Some of your friends can be heard to remark that
you’re “fucking tough” after the first pin is jabbed through your lip. Are
they also really impressed when the people at Dunkin’ Donuts get their
orders right?
Thomas: I don’t know.
BME: You look vaguely disappointed when you ask for a
potato — presumably to act as a cork and to catch the sharp end of the pin
in your mouth — and your friends come up empty handed. Do you regret
getting fucked up on Mezcal earlier in the day and shooting all of your
potatoes at each other out of PVC tubes?
Thomas: That didn’t happen. And the sponge worked just as
well.
BME: Clearly. And I see you used what looks like a band pin
for the second attempt. Let me guess: Nickelback.
Thomas: No.
BME: Creed.
Thomas: No.
BME: Puddle of Mudd.
Thomas: Yeah, actually.
BME: A-ha! See what I did there? I limited my guesswork to
a bunch of terrible bands that are associated with fan-bases that make
terrible decisions. You know, like getting pierced during a frat party with
a dirty tool by your meathead friends. Lastly, I see a Super Bowl XXVII
decal on the mirror in your house, a game in which the Buffalo Bills were
soundly defeated by the Dallas Cowboys; I imagine you’re a Buffalo fan. Does
this sort of haphazard infliction of unnecessary pain with potentially
lasting problems come along with rooting for the Bills?
Thomas: They’re a good team.
BME: Steve-O, thanks for taking the time to speak to us.
Thomas: Okay.
Comments
410 responses to “You Don’t Have A Potato?”
#146: I completely agreed. I replied to #134 about how regardless of who posted it, because I dont care about the politics, I would be disappointed.
Now why on earth wouldn’t that be let through? Because I’m not picking sides? waaaah!
#146: I completely agreed. I replied to #134 about how regardless of who posted it, because I dont care about the politics, I would be disappointed.
Now why on earth wouldn’t that be let through? Because I’m not picking sides? waaaah!
I think it’s sad that BME has come down to this. I pretty much call this home. People use myspace everyday, I use Bme, and all of it’s sister sister sites everyday.
People attacking Roo and Jordan, need to be ashamed. yes, BME is no longer as wonderful as it was when Shannon was posting and moderating, but the fact is, it’s still here.
I’m Personally honored that Roo and Jordan are still here trying to salvage what is left. I’m glad that modblog is even back.
It’s out of everyones hands besides those directly involved, and should be kept that way.
If you support Shannon, You know where to find his blog and his site, don’t sit on here and bash this because he isn’t here anymore.
We are all unhappy that this is what it has come down to, but don’t get pissy with any of the remaining employees, thats just foolish.
-Regards
CynthEtik
I think it’s sad that BME has come down to this. I pretty much call this home. People use myspace everyday, I use Bme, and all of it’s sister sister sites everyday.
People attacking Roo and Jordan, need to be ashamed. yes, BME is no longer as wonderful as it was when Shannon was posting and moderating, but the fact is, it’s still here.
I’m Personally honored that Roo and Jordan are still here trying to salvage what is left. I’m glad that modblog is even back.
It’s out of everyones hands besides those directly involved, and should be kept that way.
If you support Shannon, You know where to find his blog and his site, don’t sit on here and bash this because he isn’t here anymore.
We are all unhappy that this is what it has come down to, but don’t get pissy with any of the remaining employees, thats just foolish.
-Regards
CynthEtik
Interview was funny though hahaha
Interview was funny though hahaha
I’m curious … is BME going to be updated with new pictures / experiences in the near future?
I’m curious … is BME going to be updated with new pictures / experiences in the near future?
This kind of crap really reflects poorly on BME and the community. Would it still be considered a parody had an “interview” of this caliber been conducted with an iconic bodmod enthusiast such as The Lizardman, or would it just be insulting and unprofessional. I am leaning towards the later.
This kind of crap really reflects poorly on BME and the community. Would it still be considered a parody had an “interview” of this caliber been conducted with an iconic bodmod enthusiast such as The Lizardman, or would it just be insulting and unprofessional. I am leaning towards the later.
Fearandloathing:
Duly noted.
Fearandloathing:
Duly noted.
This piece of ‘journalism’ is really an insult to this whole community.
Funny? No it’s not.
I end up empathising with the person being interviewed, rather then the other way around…
I used to visit bme/modblog daily… now… not so much. Job well done!
This piece of ‘journalism’ is really an insult to this whole community.
Funny? No it’s not.
I end up empathising with the person being interviewed, rather then the other way around…
I used to visit bme/modblog daily… now… not so much. Job well done!
Cheers. 🙂
Cheers. 🙂
I never actually read the ‘interview’ before and now I wish I never had.
I never actually read the ‘interview’ before and now I wish I never had.
I have nothing against mocking people, as I happen to do it all the time, but this is so pathetically unfunny in a trying-too-hard way. Even if it was brilliant, I don’t feel that sort of thing belongs on Modblog.
I have nothing against mocking people, as I happen to do it all the time, but this is so pathetically unfunny in a trying-too-hard way. Even if it was brilliant, I don’t feel that sort of thing belongs on Modblog.
How is it funny that no one knows who Jordan is? Seems to me that no one CARES who he is. People care about content, and quite frankly, this entry stunk, an opinion shared by most people. Yes, Shannon may indeed also have posted this video and yes, the response would have been different, but he would never have done it in such an ugly, sarcastic way.
This is why I am so deeply bothered by all of this. Roo, Jordan, everyone that is now posting to modblog (although, Roo, I know you were involved before and I like what you post) it’s an insult. This is Shannon’s blog. The end. Writing here is in effect using his name. And writing garbage, like this post, is even more hurtful. It’s like buying a book at Chapter’s and crossing off the author’s name and slapping yours on. Please don’t call yourselves friends of Shannon’s or his site. Please don’t imagine yourselves to be helpful or altruistic. If this page is to remain in the wrong person’s hands then just let it die the quiet death it deserves. Traitors.
How is it funny that no one knows who Jordan is? Seems to me that no one CARES who he is. People care about content, and quite frankly, this entry stunk, an opinion shared by most people. Yes, Shannon may indeed also have posted this video and yes, the response would have been different, but he would never have done it in such an ugly, sarcastic way.
This is why I am so deeply bothered by all of this. Roo, Jordan, everyone that is now posting to modblog (although, Roo, I know you were involved before and I like what you post) it’s an insult. This is Shannon’s blog. The end. Writing here is in effect using his name. And writing garbage, like this post, is even more hurtful. It’s like buying a book at Chapter’s and crossing off the author’s name and slapping yours on. Please don’t call yourselves friends of Shannon’s or his site. Please don’t imagine yourselves to be helpful or altruistic. If this page is to remain in the wrong person’s hands then just let it die the quiet death it deserves. Traitors.
I hope whoever made this interview didnt say that they were from BME. Thats a good way to make us look like a bunch of pretentious assholes….. nice.
I hope whoever made this interview didnt say that they were from BME. Thats a good way to make us look like a bunch of pretentious assholes….. nice.
Wow…that was fun to read.
By the way, there *is* a place to go and make fun of stupid people doing stupid things. It’s called LiveJournal.
Cheers for such a super spectacular post and mock interview. I laughed so hard I found myself in a much better place.
By the way, I really appreciate the removal of the post before this one…which I’m sure not many people got to see. Can’t wait to see what else “ModBlog” churns out.
Wow…that was fun to read.
By the way, there *is* a place to go and make fun of stupid people doing stupid things. It’s called LiveJournal.
Cheers for such a super spectacular post and mock interview. I laughed so hard I found myself in a much better place.
By the way, I really appreciate the removal of the post before this one…which I’m sure not many people got to see. Can’t wait to see what else “ModBlog” churns out.
You know…
At least this place is RUNNING. That’s more than we had there for awhile. Regardless of whether or not it’s running WELL isn’t my point…
I’m thankful there’s people trying to keep it alive with their own time and effort, regardless of what I personally find funny and “proper” for this site.
You know…
At least this place is RUNNING. That’s more than we had there for awhile. Regardless of whether or not it’s running WELL isn’t my point…
I’m thankful there’s people trying to keep it alive with their own time and effort, regardless of what I personally find funny and “proper” for this site.
i think thats halarious… the friend who pierces his lip with a button is later telling him it cant be done and how hes stoopid for trying to just force a ring threw… oh man. thats awesome
i think thats halarious… the friend who pierces his lip with a button is later telling him it cant be done and how hes stoopid for trying to just force a ring threw… oh man. thats awesome
You guys need to all learn how to take a joke, man.
Calm down, Jordan was just fucking around…
it’s a shame that people put funny things up here and then get ATTACKED for it.
Take a jooooke.
You guys need to all learn how to take a joke, man.
Calm down, Jordan was just fucking around…
it’s a shame that people put funny things up here and then get ATTACKED for it.
Take a jooooke.
#134, no, if Shannon posted this same interview I would say the same thing:: it’s not funny and is frankly, quite crappy.
Personally, I don’t know who runs the new Modblog and I don’t care. I still think it sucks, but I’m not going to rant and rave at the people who update. It’s like running in the special olympics. You know the rest. Cliche, but true. And funnier than this interview 😉
#134, no, if Shannon posted this same interview I would say the same thing:: it’s not funny and is frankly, quite crappy.
Personally, I don’t know who runs the new Modblog and I don’t care. I still think it sucks, but I’m not going to rant and rave at the people who update. It’s like running in the special olympics. You know the rest. Cliche, but true. And funnier than this interview 😉
Alice White – no matter who wrote it, this is a totaly “holier than thou” interview.
Alice White – no matter who wrote it, this is a totaly “holier than thou” interview.
I remember reading an article about how years of building a career can be broken with one shit comment. Remember the guy who owned a massive jewellers chain store in the UK, he was asked how he managed to make so much money then infront of a load of camera’s said it was because all the stock was shite…
They called it “a moment”. Practically overnight his company was bankrupt…
Jordan, this blog post was your moment. Whats it like knowing you blew a years work just by thinking you were funny?
I remember reading an article about how years of building a career can be broken with one shit comment. Remember the guy who owned a massive jewellers chain store in the UK, he was asked how he managed to make so much money then infront of a load of camera’s said it was because all the stock was shite…
They called it “a moment”. Practically overnight his company was bankrupt…
Jordan, this blog post was your moment. Whats it like knowing you blew a years work just by thinking you were funny?
For the record, posts on B2 are moderated. I’ve had 3 comments moderated out of existence by Shannon just yesterday.
For the record, posts on B2 are moderated. I’ve had 3 comments moderated out of existence by Shannon just yesterday.
This is like taking offense to Stephen Colbert and his conservative views. Not to mention that horrible man Jonathan Swift and his modest proposal!
This is like taking offense to Stephen Colbert and his conservative views. Not to mention that horrible man Jonathan Swift and his modest proposal!
Oh, Joanne. You know me too well, you anonymous vixen, you. I’d be lying if I said it hadn’t occurred to me that this one poorly-received blog entry would not only tarnish everything I’ve accomplished up to this point, but essentially ruin me from here on out. You’re right — I’m finished. The successful career entirely unrelated to BME, the university program in which I’m excelling, the many lovely people in my life with whom I’m close, the fantastic hair cut, the pleasing scent … it’s all over. I should have known, right? One wrong move, and a hundred people or so that I’ve never met have, with their stinging barbs, caused my stock to plummet to depths unknown. Indeed, the Internet is a cruel mistress.
But … I still have you, right? As long as I’m still welcome at your hovel — to curl up under the horsehair with you while we hold our noses and force down jug after jug of pure grain alcohol until the sun rises and begets another unbearable, godless day — well, I think I’ll make it.
With this one blog post, I’m through — just don’t tell me I’ve lost you, too.
Oh, Joanne. You know me too well, you anonymous vixen, you. I’d be lying if I said it hadn’t occurred to me that this one poorly-received blog entry would not only tarnish everything I’ve accomplished up to this point, but essentially ruin me from here on out. You’re right — I’m finished. The successful career entirely unrelated to BME, the university program in which I’m excelling, the many lovely people in my life with whom I’m close, the fantastic hair cut, the pleasing scent … it’s all over. I should have known, right? One wrong move, and a hundred people or so that I’ve never met have, with their stinging barbs, caused my stock to plummet to depths unknown. Indeed, the Internet is a cruel mistress.
But … I still have you, right? As long as I’m still welcome at your hovel — to curl up under the horsehair with you while we hold our noses and force down jug after jug of pure grain alcohol until the sun rises and begets another unbearable, godless day — well, I think I’ll make it.
With this one blog post, I’m through — just don’t tell me I’ve lost you, too.
I feel I’m loving this Jordan fellow more and more as posts build.
I feel I’m loving this Jordan fellow more and more as posts build.
Are we (and I mean us all) still talking about what is happening? Are we still talking about this smart guy with the pin?
I don’t know. I just feel we’re missing something, just being here blaming on each other and making our choices in front of the events. Don’t you feel we miss somthing? I’m saying this without malice, I really don’t know what’s missing.
Jordan – Don’t worry, she won’t tell you, but she’s still with you 😉
Are we (and I mean us all) still talking about what is happening? Are we still talking about this smart guy with the pin?
I don’t know. I just feel we’re missing something, just being here blaming on each other and making our choices in front of the events. Don’t you feel we miss somthing? I’m saying this without malice, I really don’t know what’s missing.
Jordan – Don’t worry, she won’t tell you, but she’s still with you 😉
Now see, THAT was funnier than this interview. =]
Now see, THAT was funnier than this interview. =]