What would you think?

I'm contemplating it.

I'm not sure whether I would wear a stud or a ring or what, but I'd like to get my left ear lobe pierced. Asking my friends, I have one in support, several on indifference, and a few more on negative. I haven't asked any family (and I dread them seeing it for the first time, because I'm not going to pause to ask my mum who would be an instant no).

I'm worried I'll look even more like Renton (see DP), which may not really be a bad thing (junkies are people too) -- I already have hair ~3mm long.

Opinions?

Also: for reference, and in case it informs your answer -- I'm a straight male.