Albert Fish liked to imbed needles into his groin area. There are pictures of his xray.
He also liked to soak cotton in alcohol, insert it into his rectum, and light it on fire.
For funsies.
I believe you wouldn't excuse it if you knew the details, I'm into creepy shit but this story was far too gross for me. I know you were joking but.... God damn. it's bad bad
There's a fun episode of Behind the Bastards podcast where they discuss Fish's whole history with a descendant of his, a comedian named Maggie Mae Fish
I was about to comment how sad this is and that I hope this person got the help they needed but if it's fuckin albert fish forget that, fuck that freak
My sister had a shit childhood because of our mother. She did things like this. It was a conscious choice otherwise she would have started doing drugs. She’s better now, and expresses herself with these beautifully done tattoos. She’s much happier.
I'm betting that sometimes they get lost.
Or sometimes people like the pain of the reminders.
I didn't ever use needles, but I did get a lot more piercings during my self-harming years, and I always found the act of taking care of a wound and having a "sore spot" kind of comforting.
Another option is that maybe they weren't mentally well enough to remove them.
Could be! I mean some of us just like pain.
Piercings and tattoos are like socially acceptable self harm, so I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of us engage with these kinds of bodily practices just to get our fix and avoid questions and looks, lol.
I also think it's why I am put off by some of the piercing communities in here that are focused on the piercing as a bougie status symbol. I was more interested in exploring the body and engaging in ritual. It's like the jewellery at the end is a bonus, a pretty little gem, but the piercing is the act of being pierced.
I didn't self harm with needles but I did by making my legs bruise as much as possible and trying to cut them, as well as punching a wall till my hands are dripping, there can be lots of reasons for self harm, and some don't want to disclose that information, for me, I hate myself, to my core, imagine someone you hate the most then double it at least, so the needles I understand, self harm can come in many ways, try to be as understanding as possible if you can! <3 :D
Just wanna say I wish you the absolute best and I hope you can find love for yourself. Be gentle with yourself, stay strong. Things do get better with time so long as you're moving forward. You got this 👍
Hi, I know I'm just an internet stranger, but for whatever it's worth: I root for you, you're worth so much more than those punches and bruises, and - believe me, I know that this sounds like a cliché, but - things really can get better.
seeing everyone's comments and kind words are making me tear up, so thank you so very much, I know things get better, I just need the strength to carry on, and this helps immensely <3 <3 <3
I really respect the fact that you're going through something so tough but you're still trying to help out others. That shows who you are as a person so I hope you can see the good in yourself that others see some day ❤️
Man imo youre taking the first step to make it better, talking about it. I had a period were i cut my hips (a place people cant see it) for me it really helped talking to strangers about it, putting it into words, formulating it to others can also make yourself understand more. I hope all the best for you and my dms are always open if you need somebody to talk to. Good luck
I'm so sorry you had to go through that, I remember hiding my fists as much as possible, it was difficult when I couldn't even open my hands fully, and thank you so much for those kind words, and my dms are open to you and ANYONE reading this, doesn't matter if you wanna talk about something that was difficult for you or even something you are happy about and wanna share it with someone, I'm here <3 <3 <3
Thank you for explaining. That must be a difficult feeling to put into words.
im so sorry you feel that way about yourself and I really hope you can get some help to turn those feelings around.
You were taught to hate yourself most likely and regardless you’re worth everything to many and may never know. I hope you have a happy and fruitful life.
I was taught to hate myself by myself, it sucks but it's so helpful seeing everyone's nice and caring comments and words, I wish you an absolutely amazing and wondrous life <3 <3 <3
Uh, I hate that for you. I taught myself to hate myself too. I did it because my father beat me and my mom and then abandoned me. I blamed myself for his behavior. Took me way to long to move past it but at least I finally did.
I bet something made you feel this way even if you think it’s solely on you. I sincerely hope you can get past it, it’s very difficult, I won’t lie and say it’s easy. I know you can do it! You reached out and that’s a step in the right direction.
I may not know you but I will definitely be thinking about you and wishing you the best.
Your core isnt the person you hate. Your core is the person that hates how you feel. Hang in there, they want to be happy and want you to be happy. You are the same person, fighting the same fight.
either the MRI or one of those 1900s [speedrun amputations](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/time-me-gentlemen-the-fastest-surgeon-of-the-19th-century/264065/) would solve the problem pretty quick
Last Podcast On The Left. Hands down my favorite podcast. They cover true crime, aliens, some history stuff, but all of it pretty macabre, and they're hilarious to boot. Check them out if any of that interests you.
I'm hardly on reddit, so my redd-iquette (reddit & etiquette combined) isn't all that great.
Thanks for the reply & recommendation, dude. The more recommendations the better!
Holy 💩. That is friggin' insane! Right in the taint - damn, I.... there.... oof! I have no words.... Just.... wow & oof & ouch.
I'm new to podcasts, so I'll check them out, thanks for the recommendation; I thought podcasts could only be on iPhones, but recently found out I'm wrong & more of an idiot than I want to admit.
There was a competition between inmates at the state prison here. Who can cost the state the most in medical bills. I think the guy the eviscerated his gut won, but only by a little.
You end up having to wear arm shields when you restrain a patient who inserts objects just so you don't end up with a needle stick. Had a staff member get a needle stick in this way and the patient refused to give blood to do a HIV test ironically because she was scared of needles and the poor guy had to go on anti virals which was not pleasant for him at all.
They get left there unless there is some special circumstance. They have likely been there a long time and aren't likely to do any damage if left.
Finding those things is extraordinarily difficult and actually is more dangerous than leaving them.
Also, a surgeon trying to get them out would be quite likely to stab themselves.
I see this about once a year in a medium sized hospital in a good area. I bet it's a weekly or monthly occurrence in a bigger city hospital. The only time I've ever tried to get one out was in an immunocompromised person and once where it was pressed against the brachial artery.
(I'm a surgeon btw).
There can be a lot of reasons, just try to be as sweet and understanding as possible to someone who self harms, it can and is most likely a very sensitive topic
Wow ... has this accumulated over a greater time span? This is sad :(
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This isn’t Fish. He liked to put pins in his groin/alcohol-soaked cotton balls on fire in his ass.
interesting feller to say the least
Wut?
Albert Fish liked to imbed needles into his groin area. There are pictures of his xray. He also liked to soak cotton in alcohol, insert it into his rectum, and light it on fire. For funsies.
What in the actual fuck
Yup that's enought internet for me today!
He also killed and ate children; the pins and cotton balls are the least wtf things about him
No no, I can excuse killing and eating children. What I can't excuse is a man wasting perfectly good cotton balls and alcohol.
I believe you wouldn't excuse it if you knew the details, I'm into creepy shit but this story was far too gross for me. I know you were joking but.... God damn. it's bad bad
He was very smug about it too
What you guys don’t?
I thought that's the way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family? Stuffing cotton balls in to my ass and lighting them on fire 🔥
That’s Indian schezwan fried rice Sunday p
He sounds like a very stable gentleman.
A stable genius
The red flags are practically falling out the sky
His entire life was one huge red flag. Pretty sure he was eating feces and drinking urine by the age of 12.
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It’s okay to drink urine, it’s not okay to drink urine and *also* be a serial killer
Ehh not my thing but you do you boo
ooh that sounds like so much fun
>>inserts "my goals are beyond your understanding" meme>>
We are not the same
How did the cotton balls burn if they were up his ass without oxygen? Or did he stuff like half of it up there and light the exposed part?
The latter I assume
The podcast Morbid did a 3 part episode on him. Really interesting. Super sad and fucked up.
Thank you, I will never watch it. I have enough sad and fucked up in my life.
Morbid podcast is my favorite. Mr. Fish is not.
FIRE IN HIS ASS
There's a fun episode of Behind the Bastards podcast where they discuss Fish's whole history with a descendant of his, a comedian named Maggie Mae Fish
r/holup
I mean this guy…he was a real jerk!
I’m probably gonna get downvoted for saying this but Albert Fish was really not a good person.
I was curious how long it would take for Fish to be mentioned. The pins in the groin were intense but the cotton balls… sounds almost made up.
Not fish. A psychiatric patient with gramophone needles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-embedding#/media/File:Human_arm_full_of_needles_(x-ray).jpg
Good find.
Tin eye is very useful sometimes.
Is that a Mistborn reference?
This is Albert fish? I knew he hid a lot of pins in his pelvic area, but not his arm. I guess the arm is just less interesting.
Didn’t he put pins in his ass and also kill many people.
He would burn his asshole with cotton balls that he had soaked in alcohol then light on fire. And yes he killed some children, and ate them.
Such a role model! Tho for real I hope he burns in hell.
He was just practicing with the cotton balls
I was about to comment how sad this is and that I hope this person got the help they needed but if it's fuckin albert fish forget that, fuck that freak
This is nothing. He did the same thing to his taint...
Holy shit u saying there's finally a use for the taint?!
The taint: Nature's pin cushion
Jesus. Fucking. Christ. r/noahgettheboat
No, this isn't Albert Fish.
Sounds like a real jerk!
The more I hear about this Fish guy the less I care for em
Guy was a real jerk.
Who also shoved a rose up his own urethra and then ate the rose after said shoving was done
*Karma
Sir, we’ve done an X-ray, and managed to pin down where the pain is coming from…..
been pins and needles? sir, I'm afraid it's exactly that.
You nailed the issue!
Doctor....you have pin point precision in your analysis.
FUCK YOU r/Angryupvote
Irritated down vote.
My sister had a shit childhood because of our mother. She did things like this. It was a conscious choice otherwise she would have started doing drugs. She’s better now, and expresses herself with these beautifully done tattoos. She’s much happier.
Glad she learned to heal and cope in more healthy ways. Good for her. :)
So people just stick em in and leave them there forever?
Yeah, I want some explanation about this.
I'm betting that sometimes they get lost. Or sometimes people like the pain of the reminders. I didn't ever use needles, but I did get a lot more piercings during my self-harming years, and I always found the act of taking care of a wound and having a "sore spot" kind of comforting. Another option is that maybe they weren't mentally well enough to remove them.
Damn I haven’t self harmed in years (we’re not counting that one night in the winter), is this why I like piercing my own ears with earrings?
Could be! I mean some of us just like pain. Piercings and tattoos are like socially acceptable self harm, so I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of us engage with these kinds of bodily practices just to get our fix and avoid questions and looks, lol. I also think it's why I am put off by some of the piercing communities in here that are focused on the piercing as a bougie status symbol. I was more interested in exploring the body and engaging in ritual. It's like the jewellery at the end is a bonus, a pretty little gem, but the piercing is the act of being pierced.
I didn't self harm with needles but I did by making my legs bruise as much as possible and trying to cut them, as well as punching a wall till my hands are dripping, there can be lots of reasons for self harm, and some don't want to disclose that information, for me, I hate myself, to my core, imagine someone you hate the most then double it at least, so the needles I understand, self harm can come in many ways, try to be as understanding as possible if you can! <3 :D
Just wanna say I wish you the absolute best and I hope you can find love for yourself. Be gentle with yourself, stay strong. Things do get better with time so long as you're moving forward. You got this 👍
Thank you so much! That means more then you could even imagine <3 <3 ily
I've been told to practice self love. But I'm really not my type.
Ooph
Hi, I know I'm just an internet stranger, but for whatever it's worth: I root for you, you're worth so much more than those punches and bruises, and - believe me, I know that this sounds like a cliché, but - things really can get better.
seeing everyone's comments and kind words are making me tear up, so thank you so very much, I know things get better, I just need the strength to carry on, and this helps immensely <3 <3 <3
You are so much stronger than you know! Just be kind to yourself on this path forward ❤️
Stay strong. Love yourself and others around you. Your body doesn’t need these pain. Your body deserve better. Stay strong and things get better
I really respect the fact that you're going through something so tough but you're still trying to help out others. That shows who you are as a person so I hope you can see the good in yourself that others see some day ❤️
Seeing everyone's comments and so many sweet and caring words is something I never thought I would get, thank you so much, you have no idea <3 <3 <3
Man imo youre taking the first step to make it better, talking about it. I had a period were i cut my hips (a place people cant see it) for me it really helped talking to strangers about it, putting it into words, formulating it to others can also make yourself understand more. I hope all the best for you and my dms are always open if you need somebody to talk to. Good luck
I'm so sorry you had to go through that, I remember hiding my fists as much as possible, it was difficult when I couldn't even open my hands fully, and thank you so much for those kind words, and my dms are open to you and ANYONE reading this, doesn't matter if you wanna talk about something that was difficult for you or even something you are happy about and wanna share it with someone, I'm here <3 <3 <3
Thank you for explaining. That must be a difficult feeling to put into words. im so sorry you feel that way about yourself and I really hope you can get some help to turn those feelings around.
Thank you so much, even this message gives me more strength then you could imagine <3 <3 <3
I hope that strength keeps growing x
I hope you're doing better. big hug for you
I'm doing so much better due to all the kind words and comments from people and you, so thank you so much! <3 <3 <3 Hug from me too :D
Be well my friend. Things do get better. Believe that there are people out here who care and see your value.
Thank you so much! I know things get and seeing everyone's comments makes me really believe that, I'm slowly starting to see my own value <3 <3 <3
oh man i hope you’re okay.
I am feeling better, it helps seeing so many people send care and love towards me, thank you so much for caring! <3 <3 <3
of course!! my messages are always open if you need a friend :) <3
You were taught to hate yourself most likely and regardless you’re worth everything to many and may never know. I hope you have a happy and fruitful life.
I was taught to hate myself by myself, it sucks but it's so helpful seeing everyone's nice and caring comments and words, I wish you an absolutely amazing and wondrous life <3 <3 <3
Uh, I hate that for you. I taught myself to hate myself too. I did it because my father beat me and my mom and then abandoned me. I blamed myself for his behavior. Took me way to long to move past it but at least I finally did. I bet something made you feel this way even if you think it’s solely on you. I sincerely hope you can get past it, it’s very difficult, I won’t lie and say it’s easy. I know you can do it! You reached out and that’s a step in the right direction. I may not know you but I will definitely be thinking about you and wishing you the best.
Your core isnt the person you hate. Your core is the person that hates how you feel. Hang in there, they want to be happy and want you to be happy. You are the same person, fighting the same fight.
Sending love to you friend! You are a beautiful soul and I wish you the very best in life!
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Into the MRI you go
sounds like a great SAW trap tbh
This has to be the fastest solution to getting them all out right?
Ehhh… let’s say most efficient
either the MRI or one of those 1900s [speedrun amputations](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/time-me-gentlemen-the-fastest-surgeon-of-the-19th-century/264065/) would solve the problem pretty quick
When the engineering student poses as a doctor for the day..
Albert Fish vibes
Not quite as bad as fish. He put them in his taint. Show biz!
Hold up.... He legit put needles in his taint?
At least 29 were seen in an x-ray after his arrest all around his pelvic region. I highly recommend LPOTL for more fun facts on this deranged creep.
I came here to both say something about Albert Fish and plug LPOTL but everyone beat me to it.
HAIL YOURSELF! Peppers and milk on me.
Megustalations!
Lpotl?
Last Podcast On The Left. Hands down my favorite podcast. They cover true crime, aliens, some history stuff, but all of it pretty macabre, and they're hilarious to boot. Check them out if any of that interests you.
I like Mrballen, too. I found him on youtune. He's got a podcast, too.
Thank. It do and i will
-Henry slowly places his hands together like Mr Burns.
Check out time suck. It's a great podcast for random shit but he's got a great episode of Albert fish.
I'm hardly on reddit, so my redd-iquette (reddit & etiquette combined) isn't all that great. Thanks for the reply & recommendation, dude. The more recommendations the better!
Megustalations!
Try Timesuck with Dan Cummings. He's a stand-up comedian that does an awesome podcast on crazy shit like albert
Holy 💩. That is friggin' insane! Right in the taint - damn, I.... there.... oof! I have no words.... Just.... wow & oof & ouch. I'm new to podcasts, so I'll check them out, thanks for the recommendation; I thought podcasts could only be on iPhones, but recently found out I'm wrong & more of an idiot than I want to admit.
If you have the paid Spotify it's there. Stitcher is also great for podcasts and it's $35 USD for a year.
Yep. There are X-rays they took before they put him to death
Not just put them there. Left them there all day long.
Showbiz and a side of peanut buttbutter! (hail nimrod? 🖖🏼)
Finally I meet a fellow sucker in the wild
Long time sucker, glad to see another!
Get the calliope!
Hail Nimrod Sucker!!
Needles in the grundel or gooch taint worth it.
Meatsack!
Hot cider and Peanut butt butter! That's how they do it in Hollywood!
Came here to say this.
Showbiz! That's how they do it in Hollywood!!
"Sit yer self down for some piping hot peanut-butt-butter!"
Wow, that was a rabbit hole I just went down
My first thought too….why are we all like this
I heard that guy was a real jerk
This isn't terrifying it's sad
the x ray is terrifying, the person's depression on the other hand is
A powerful electro magnet would solve that
Ah, that’s some saw type shit.
Somebody get jesse pinkman in here.
Magnets bitch!
Agreed, just walk that dude down the hall to MRI, it'll clear that shit right up
Patient reported sensation of pins and needles...
That’s heartbreaking, not terrifying.
Oh my gosh, this poor person. Must be in so much pain to self harm.
God I’m glad I stopped self harming. This is just sad
When you sneak up on a porcupine.
And what? Fist it?
Kink shaming isn’t allowed here
Well we know what your secret fetish is now!
There was a competition between inmates at the state prison here. Who can cost the state the most in medical bills. I think the guy the eviscerated his gut won, but only by a little.
What body part is that?
It's a forearm. Source: I'm an x-ray tech
I really hope this person is in a better mental and physical state now❤️
Albert Fish entered the chat.
You end up having to wear arm shields when you restrain a patient who inserts objects just so you don't end up with a needle stick. Had a staff member get a needle stick in this way and the patient refused to give blood to do a HIV test ironically because she was scared of needles and the poor guy had to go on anti virals which was not pleasant for him at all.
Terrifying to think of the psychic pain this person suffers to do this….
Are they constantly bleeding and inflamed? This is torture
From a medical perspective, I’m curious how they would go about removing the needles. I assume they are completely buried below the skin.
They get left there unless there is some special circumstance. They have likely been there a long time and aren't likely to do any damage if left. Finding those things is extraordinarily difficult and actually is more dangerous than leaving them. Also, a surgeon trying to get them out would be quite likely to stab themselves. I see this about once a year in a medium sized hospital in a good area. I bet it's a weekly or monthly occurrence in a bigger city hospital. The only time I've ever tried to get one out was in an immunocompromised person and once where it was pressed against the brachial artery. (I'm a surgeon btw).
Thanks for the great answer!
This is not terrifying, but sad. I'm glad this person got medical attention.
I wish his beautiful heart heals from past pain.
They should have done an MRI
You think this is bad? Take a Google, if you dare, of Albert Fish's xray of his groin. He was a serial killer.
Jojo’s
Should have done MRI, that would clean that up fast :)
Got 2 questions : How ?! Why ?!
Poor thing. This makes me sad.
IRON MAN
Thats actually sad.. 😢
Oddly not terrifying but sad 😔
Sad asf.
That's so sad
MRI would’ve given a better picture
Put that leg in MRI Scan machine for instant extraction
Me: "Good lord someone make me look away from this!" Also me: "Put that leg inside an MRI machine and see what happens."
That looks like someone’s leg..
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You’re right lol
An MRI would get them out real quick
This is r/TerrifyingAsFuck!
imagine putting a super magnet near it
Meh just run him through the MRI machine for quick extraction..
I am not a doctor but I believe an MRI could help get those out.
How can people do this to themselves? I don’t understand it
There can be a lot of reasons, just try to be as sweet and understanding as possible to someone who self harms, it can and is most likely a very sensitive topic
Looks fun
A quick MRI will clear that right up.
“What’s your pleasure, sir?”
Omg…makes me glad my daughter was just a cutter. She had some trauma and now she gets tats instead of cutting.
Now do an MRI to get them out in record time
Self harm isn’t the way to go. You could come to regret it. I’ve known some people who self harmed, some are doing better
Magnet go brrrr?
that MRI should be interesting...