: It remains one of the most famous "shock" videos alongside titles like 2 Girls 1 Cup . It served more as an early internet "rite of passage" or meme than a genuine documentation of body modification.

While the video itself was a fabrication, its impact was very real. It solidified as a household name (though the site's creators often tried to distance themselves from the hoax) and became a case study in how easily the internet can be fooled by convincing practical effects.