David Cronenberg says, "The body is reality". Anthony Loffredo, also known as The Black Alien Project, has made headlines in recent years for extreme body modifications such as ear, nose and finger removal. Lofreddo has taken The Black Alien Project to such extremes that his right to do so has been questioned, with critics saying he is "mutilating" himself. Loffredo says, "This type of change, it’s not just a tattoo, it’s something bigger.” If mutilation refers to alterations