There seems to be a tattoo fad growing these days. It's never been my thing.
It's true: there are more guys these days who have this "black spot" earrings that make it look African . . . where the spot is whole in the hole (if that makes sense). I label it as "goth". Goths like tattoos, too.
I don't care what people do . . . as long as they don't have a list of girlfriends/boyfriends on their arm, back, chest, etc.
Earrings don't get me impressed. It's conversation, humor, mannerisms, et al. Vanity serves the self.