Human Satan chops ears off

Michel, well-known in his town as “the human Satan”, often receives stares from people in public

A man known as the "Human satan" due to his extreme body transformations has removed his ears to mark the end of the COVID mask mandate. Brazilian Michel Faro do Prado has undergone extensive body modifications over the years, including dozens of tattoos and piercings, and even customised his teeth to complete his devil-like image.

The tattoo artist has now lopped off his ears after Brazil removed its mask mandate, which had been imposed due to the pandemic. A photo of the man known as "Diabao" was posted on the social media site Reddit showing off his new look, sans ears.

Michel, from Sao Paulo, claimed to have a high pain tolerance and isn't put-off by the thought of enduring even more pain to achieve his dream devil body. In fact, he said he suffers more after the procedures than during them. "The truth is that there are changes that would be almost impossible to make without anaesthesia. If I have to feel pain, to achieve what I want, for sure I will face it!"

Michel often receives stares from people in public spaces and is well-known in his town as "human satan", which he takes pride in. "I believe that the true image of the ‘devil' is beautiful; the Bible says this in Genesis and even the book of Isaiah says that Jesus was ugly and looked like a dry root in the desert," Michel said, adding, "He did not inhabit any beauty so it is a matter of fiction that the Devil look likes me more. In my heart, I prefer God and doing good!"

He added that people who hear him speak of his love for God are often shocked when confronted by how he looks. Despite his unconventional appearance, Michel said his family and friends have always supported him. "My wife and my son love me and who I am. It doesn't really matter to me what people say, I only demand respect" he said.

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