Alright, let’s gab about this…this… whatchamacallit? A 20g industrial barbell, yeah, that’s the ticket. Now, I ain’t no fancy pants city gal with all them piercings, but I’ve seen a thing or two, you hear?
So, first things first, what the heck is this industrial barbell thingamajig anyway? Sounds like somethin’ you’d find at the hardware store, not somethin’ you stick in your ear. But these young’uns, they got their own ways, I tell ya. It’s a piece of metal, like a little rod, that goes through two holes in your ear. Two holes! Can you believe it? Back in my day, one hole was enough, and that was just for earrings, mind you.
Now, they say 20g is the size, right? Like when you’re buyin’ flour at the store, you got pounds and ounces. Well, with these here barbells, they got gauges. 20g, that’s a pretty thin one, I reckon. I heard tell that most folks get pierced with somethin’ thicker, like a 14g. That’s like the difference between a piece of thread and a piece of rope, you get me?
- Thicker barbells, like 14g, are stronger, they say. Makes sense, I guess. Less likely to bend or break, especially if you’re clumsy like me.
- But a 20g one? That’s gotta be dainty. Maybe for folks who don’t want somethin’ too heavy or flashy.
Talkin’ about flashy, these barbells, they come in all sorts of colors and styles, you know. Some are just plain ol’ silver, some are gold, some are black. Some got sparkly bits on ‘em, some got little dangly things. It’s like a whole fashion show on your ear! But if you’re lookin’ for a 20g industrial barbell, you might have to hunt around a bit. Seems like the thicker ones are more common.
Now, let’s get down to brass tacks. How much does this whole thing cost? Well, gettin’ the holes poked in your ear, that’ll set you back some. I heard it’s anywhere from thirty to seventy dollars, maybe more if you go to some fancy city place. And then you gotta buy the barbell itself. A 20g industrial barbell might be cheaper than a bigger one, since it uses less metal, I reckon. But don’t go buyin’ the cheapest one you find, you hear? You want somethin’ that ain’t gonna irritate your ear or turn green on ya. You gotta find somethin’ that’s good quality, somethin’ that’ll last.
And speakin’ of lastin’, takin’ care of these piercings, that’s a whole ‘nother story. You gotta keep ‘em clean, otherwise, you’ll get an infection. And trust me, you don’t want that. I had a cousin who got her ears pierced back in the day, didn’t clean ‘em right, and oh boy, did they swell up somethin’ fierce. Looked like she had two little tomatoes growin’ on the sides of her head! So, you gotta wash ‘em regular-like, with soap and water, maybe some of that fancy saline stuff they sell nowadays. And don’t go fiddlin’ with ‘em all the time! Your hands are dirty, even if you think they ain’t.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ whether gettin’ an industrial piercing is a good idea or a bad idea. That’s up to you. But if you’re gonna do it, at least do it right. Find a good piercer, someone who knows what they’re doin’. Don’t go lettin’ your friend’s cousin’s neighbor do it in their basement with a rusty ol’ needle, you hear? And make sure you’re ready for the commitment. It takes a while for these things to heal, and you gotta be patient. And if you decide on a 20g industrial barbell, make sure it’s the right fit for your ear. Not everyone’s ears are the same, you know. Some folks got big ears, some got small ears, some got ears that stick out, some got ears that lay flat. You gotta find a barbell that fits your ear comfortably and doesn’t look like it’s about to fall out.
So, there you have it. My two cents on this 20g industrial barbell business. Like I said, I ain’t no expert, but I’ve seen a thing or two in my time. And if there’s one thing I know, it’s that you gotta take care of yourself, whether it’s your ears, your teeth, or your heart. So, be careful, be smart, and don’t do anything you’ll regret. And if you’re gonna put a piece of metal through your ear, well, at least make sure it’s a good one.
And another thing, some folks might not be able to have this kind of thing poked in their ears. It’s all about the shape of your ear, you know. If your ear ain’t shaped right, the bar won’t fit right, and it’ll look funny or just plain hurt. It’s like tryin’ to fit a square peg in a round hole, ain’t gonna work.
Now, I see these youngsters always wanting things fast, gotta have it now, now, now! But you gotta take it slow, especially with these ear piercings. Getting it done fast ain’t always better. And when it comes to healing, it takes time. Some folks heal faster than others, it’s just the way it is. You got to take care of the holes while they’re healing, and that means keeping them clean and not messin’ with ‘em.
And lastly, if you’re driving, don’t be looking at them fancy clearance signs at the parking garages too much. You keep your eyes on the road, you hear? They got these shiny things on the signs so you can see ‘em even if it’s dark, but it’s more important to watch where you’re driving. And speaking of driving, seems like you can buy these barbells online, so you don’t have to drive all over town to get one. They got fast shipping these days, they say two days, I don’t rightly believe it, but that’s what they say. And some places, they give you free shipping if you spend enough money, but they try and get you with all that membership stuff, I always say no, no thank you, I don’t need any of that extra stuff. They got holiday deals too, seems like they always got a sale going on, you just gotta keep your eyes peeled.
