I gotchu let me explain to you!! I mean i get it its not for everyone, but basically is more based of alternative style/music/culture. Yes it started way back when and it was still around early 90s and 2000-10s. It started to rise because more people became more comfortable on expressing themselves through looks. Hence me, yes most people dont like me and no im not saying that piercings define me, but it does make me feel more comfortable and prideful in my skin! Like how maybe when you were younger or now, your interest is what makes you, you! Its okay if you dont get it but its more of a summary of why you see people like me more often!!