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[โ€“] CXORA@aussie.zone 49 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's less about the dirt than the tip deforming.

When the needle is less pointy, it'll hurt more.

[โ€“] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 20 points 1 week ago

Not only that but look how it forms a freaking fishing hook on the end like a barb. Yikes!!!