Competitors engaged in "play piercing" and other feats to see who could endure the most physical sensation.
The viral video—most notably the "Final Round"—purportedly showed men competing in extreme acts of self-mutilation, specifically targeting their own genitals, to prove their "pain tolerance". It was presented as a high-stakes competition hosted by (Body Modification Ezine), a real-life community for body modification enthusiasts. 2. The Verification: Real or Fake? bme pain olympic video verified
BME Pain Olympic Video Verified: Separating Fact from Internet Fiction Competitors engaged in "play piercing" and other feats