Fake ear "plug" piercings? (male)?

Question

Let me start by saying that I don't have my ears pierced. I had one ear pierced with a gun a few years back, and it closed up since I took the ear ring out once since I decided I didn't want it anymore.

I'm looking to get both ears pierced now, and I really like the look of ear plugs.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/113/303053756_158629742c.jpg?v=0

I just don't think I'm down to actually get my lobes gauged. Well actually I may be, but my parentals would probably make a deal about it (I'm 17.) How are the fake ones? I seen them at Hot Topic...but I'm kind of embarrassed to go in there and ask about them. They seem kind of...fake.

Also, would they work as starter ear rings? I know only certain types of earrings can be put in with the gun. But I don't like any of those I see...I'm willing to go under the needle if it comes down to that.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Yeah i had one a first ear ring. They are just like the picture you can get them to look abit bigger. Theres just a small bar that will go straight through a new hole! I pierced mine with a safety pin and it went straight through so i don't see why not. Just go for it!

Answer 2

They ARE fake.

And its not a peircing, you stretch the hole.

I'd like to see your pierce your ear with a 10, or even 4 gauged needle.

Hahahhahaha.

Just punch a hole through your ears and get the real thing.

Some people will be able to tell they're fake, others won't.

I would advise against it - fake is so declasse. Besides, guages are so generic until you get to at least a 5/8.

Good luck.