Apparently, just going to the gym and occasionally shadowboxing in the mirror isn’t enough anymore. Somewhere in Russia, men have decided the quickest route to looking terrifying is paying someone to smash their ears into lumpy dumplings. Yes, cauliflower ears — once considered an unfortunate side effect of getting repeatedly punched in the head — are now apparently a fashion statement. Nothing says “fear me” quite like elective cartilage damage and an $80 invoice. It’s basically cosplay for dudes who want to look like they’ve survived twelve rounds without actually risking a nosebleed.
Russian Men Are Allegedly Getting ‘Cauliflower Ear’ Procedures to Look Like MMA Fighters