Stupidity in the Name of Research, For the Win!

[taste_is_sweet]

I may have slid a disposable safety razor across my forearm to see if it was possible to cut yourself deliberately doing that.

Guess what? You can! Not very deeply, but it sure stings. Took a few seconds for the blood to well up, too. But there was blood, and that's what I needed to find out.

I am not planning on becoming a cutter, by the way (wpadmirer couldn't stand two of them. Heh), just in case any of you were wondering if I'd lost my mind. Nope, this was just pure research. Though perhaps a tad ill-planned. Just a tad.

I kind of didn't think it would work. Or I wouldn't have done it. Most likely.

But hey--authenticity in fiction is what makes it great, eh? Right? Right?

::coughs:: I'll just be over there. Getting a Band-aid.

Comments

[wpadmirer.livejournal.com]

Hmmmmm....research, huh? See, I'm much more interested in researching things like how many times can one watch a handsome man naked before one tires of him. (Answer: A whole lot of times!)

WP

[iadorespike]

You writers will do any research to get the fic right, won't you?! The mind boggles. Just reassure me one more time that you don't plan to start cutting...kay? Thanks.

*snuggles you*

[darlinleo.livejournal.com]

Is there something maybe you could research for me??
**wiggles brows wickedly**
**handing over first aid kit**
(since you're devoted to research and all. And I have a low tolerance for pain!)

[sholio]

You should have just asked! :D I've cut myself on those things before. Accidentally, I swear. But, yeah. Ow.

[innana88.livejournal.com]

I have scars on my left arm from testing out my new Leatherman last year. I lightly dragged it across my skin. Blood didn't well up or anything, just thin white lines. No pain. Nothing.

Next day I was going backpacking with a friend. I got out of bed and looked at my arms and was horrified. I looked like I'd been attacked by the tree branch monster. No, I couldn't have just done it once. I had at least ten lines of scabs in various directions.

How the hell do you explain to someone that you weren't trying to hurt yourself, but were just curious and wanted to play with a new toy when you shrug out of your jacket because it's hot and they can see it all up your arm. I have scars from this!

I felt like the biggest dumbass.

So, what I'm saying is I get it. :)