Modification

Body modification is defined as willful alteration of the human body, whether it's for religious reasons, a rite of passage or just for self-expression. Most of us have undergone this, body modification can include piercing any part of your body or getting a tattoo on any part of your body. Some are more socially acceptable than others.

Considered "Socially Acceptable": A Simple ear piercing.

Considered NOT "Socially Acceptable":

Some of the things that people do to their own bodies may seem cool now, but let's think later into their lives, will they be happy when their skin starts to sag and wrinkle.

But of course the examples above are minor body modifications. Some people try to be a human version of an animal by doing many different modifications. People who try to do so, are called "Humanimals". Why do people do this? Some believe that they are related or connected to a cetian animal so they get plastic surgery, get tattoos and even piercings to look more like this animal.

Canada is a free country, and each person is their own. But sometimes people can get out of hand with expressing themselves.