Then, they heated the paper clip with a butane lighter until it was glowing orange and pressed it against their upper arms. Their arms became red and inflamed. The boys were rushed to the emergency room. Initially, the wounded areas looked like an early infected burn, but actually, the boys were allergic to the chrome plating. They were placed on antibiotics, and they needed to get all of the metal removed from their skin.
Body art is currently a popular practice.
Everywhere, people are getting their bodies pierced, tattooed, cut and scarred. The traditional uses of branding, although still used by some fraternal organizations, have virtually vanished. Flash Emory, the owner of Dyed Hyde Tattoo in Kirksville, says he does not brand people. You never know how it's going to come out. I mean, I just can't see burning somebody with a bent-up hanger.