Would you rather...

have a nail hammered through every joint in each of your fingers

have the famous Starry Night slowly carved into your back with a knife

Extra Jointed, Famous Painting

asked by AnonymousJan 17, 2012

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have a nail hammered through every joint in each of your fingers

The nails, while agonizing, represent a single finite event—over relatively quickly—rather than hours of sustained knife work
A brief, concentrated burst of pain may be far easier to endure psychologically than a prolonged procedure lasting many times longer

have the famous Starry Night slowly carved into your back with a knife

The carved scars would create a stunning permanent artwork on your body, while your hands remain completely functional throughout
Driving nails through every finger joint would permanently destroy your ability to grip, type, or use your hands for anything
The knife carving is essentially an extremely painful tattoo—the suffering ends but a breathtaking, lasting result remains

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Would you rather...

have a nail hammered through every joint in each of your fingers

have the famous Starry Night slowly carved into your back with a knife