These days, self-expression has a level of freedom like never before. People can play around with how they look without having to worry too much about getting into trouble – as long as they stay within certain bounds. Overall, this is mostly a good thing because nobody should have to deal with being judged or discriminated against just because of how they decide to present themselves. But still, there are limits to what society will accept, especially when it comes to really extreme body modifications.
Anthony Loffredo, a 35-year-old guy from France, has really pushed those limits. He’s gone through a radical transformation and now calls himself the “black alien.” He’s known for having an extremely unusual appearance. He’s had his nose removed, his ears amputated, his eyeballs tattooed black, his tongue split, and his fingers surgically changed. On top of that, he has implants and burned symbols on his body. All these extreme modifications have made his everyday life pretty tough. He has a hard time finding job opportunities and often gets rejected when he’s out in public.
Even with all these difficulties, Anthony is sticking to his vision. He says he’s only 65% done with his transformation. In the future, he’s planning to add a biomechanical prosthetic leg. At first, people were against what he was doing, but now his family, even his parents, are on board with his choices. Anthony has also found love with Melina Shakur, who’s a model and really into tattoos. She shares his love for body art, which shows that even when someone’s lifestyle goes against what society considers normal, there can still be acceptance.