[Paul Atreides]

Some actually find the experience spiritual.

When I first read of this, I kinda figured there must be some P.C. angle to it. I think that a some people see native cultures doing stuff like this and think that they must do it in order to be cool.

[Cathryn Crawford]

Some people, if you will forgive me for my crudeness, get off on pain. These people think that orgasms are spiritual. It's the same concept.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I think that a some people see native cultures doing stuff like this and think that they must do it in order to be cool.

Stretch out ear lobes, yes. Stretch out lips, sure. Poke bone through nose, why not? But no native culture that I know of is stupid enough to voluntarily split their tongues. (Save the americanis weirdis)

There is one that does it as a punishment for liars I think, or they cut the tongue out. One or the other.