Jackie Jones, 53, originally from Mineola, New York, said her reason for getting ears pierced was "cause the prettiest ones were the pierced kind." Emile Jones

Tip Wright, a 19-year-old student, said "I did it just for the hell of it. They did not hurt. My tongue was a little sore after, but that's about it." Haley Dervinis

Bill Gifoli, a 50-year-old trades worker at GM factory said "I pierced because I liked my sons. I thought it looked cool. Once I started I couldn't stop. I had to get the same on both sides so it would even out." Haley Dervinis

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