WTH is up with that first guy’s ears?”
It is called ear gauging. Essentially, they start with a large piercing and a black disc/earring is placed in it. The gauge stretches the skin and you then go up to the next size. Eventually, the lobe will stretch almost paper thin and hang very low. Plastic surgery is the only way to remedy the stupid idea. I saw a young man recently with lobes that stretched down about three inches. Disturbing to say the least. (aren’t you glad you asked?!)
Thanks MT3 I was wondering about the ears as well.