One summer  we were teenagers and ear piercings were a big dad Deon decided to be the piercer. There were about 6 of us in line to get it done Deon used ice, a clothespin and needle and thread. Alcohol was used for sterilization. All was going well until it was this guy we called BamBam turn. When he saw the needle he turned green and passed out in the den! Well that was the end of our ear piercing adventure. We laughed about that for many years. Of course went to a jewelry and had mines done! Yep Dirty D. has left many find memories for me! 
P.S. he had his pierced professionally as well!