One of the most well-known writers in Australia is Ethan Modboy Bramble. He had tattoos on 95% of his body, a split tongue, cropped ears, and dark eyes.
There are times in everyone’s life when they wish they hadn’t done something, said something, or made a choice. But Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble, an Australian who has over 200 tattoos and likes to change his body, has doubts that are as clear and extreme as they are.
Tattoos and other forms of body art are becoming more and more popular as a way to show oneself these days. The truth is that most people have limits on how much they’ll change how they look. That limit was way too high for Ethan to even think about.
Multiple sources say that Ethan began changing his body when he was only 11 years old. His ears were stretched out as his first change. After that, he had many more changes, such as having his tongue split and his belly button taken off. Even though he’s had many different surgeries, his tattoos are what get the most attention. Ethan has ink all over his body, from head to toe. For example, he said that he spent around $60,000 AUD ($39,00 USD) to get his amazing look.
Ethan has now begun to say that he feels bad about some of the choices he has made. When he talked to LadBibleTV’s No Filter series, he talked about how he feels about his tattoos.
“I guess you could say I regret some tattoos,” Ethan admitted. “But it’s not just regret; there’s a difference between regret and wanting to be perceived differently.”
One of Ethan’s main concerns is how others perceive him, particularly when it comes to everyday tasks like taking his daughter to school. He acknowledged that having tattoos, especially on his face, can lead to judgments and assumptions.
“For some people, the face is a big thing that can lead to a lot of problems, which I probably wouldn’t want my daughter to have to deal with until she’s older,” he explained. “I wish I hadn’t gone as far as I did with my face.”
In an effort to change his appearance, Ethan has been undergoing painful laser surgery to remove some of the tattoos he got when he was younger. The process has been long and difficult, but he remains committed to seeing it through.
“I’ve been getting laser [surgery] for about 12 months now,” he said. “We do it in sections, but I’ve probably gone over the full thing six or seven times.”
Ethan shared that the decision to start removing his tattoos was driven by the anxiety they caused him. He believes that the mental strain he experienced was tied, in part, to having a face full of tattoos.
“I’m happy with the way I look, but I’m also happy knowing that over the next two years, my face tattoos will become less and less. I’m clearing the canvas.”
Ethan’s journey has led to a shift in how he views himself and the way he wants to be perceived by others. While he may still embrace body art, his current focus is on making changes that align with his evolving self-image.
What do you think of Ethan’s transformation? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
