Man Cutting Fingernails and Toenails and Eating on the Subway... Why?

Man Eating Fingernails and Toenails on Daegu Subway
Nearby Passenger Frowns and Moves Seat

A man clipping and eating his fingernails and toenails was captured on the Daegu subway, causing shock.
[Photo by JTBC 'Sageon Banjang']

A man clipping and eating his fingernails and toenails on the Daegu subway has been captured, causing shock.

On the 29th episode of JTBC’s ‘Sageon Banjang’ (Case Sergeant), a story from Mr. A was shared, who recently witnessed a man clipping his fingernails and toenails on Daegu Subway Line 2. In the video released by Mr. A, a man is seen sitting with his legs spread, frowning, and clipping his fingernails. Then, he takes off his shoes and socks and begins clipping his toenails.

What followed was even more shocking. The man put the clipped fingernails and toenails directly into his mouth. He brought the clipped nails to his mouth, chewed them thoroughly, and swallowed.

Passengers nearby moved away after seeing this. Mr. A explained the situation, saying, “The passenger sitting next to the man frowned and moved to another seat.”

A man clipping and eating his fingernails and toenails was captured on the Daegu subway, causing shock. [Video source=JTBC 'Sageon Banjang']

Professor Park Sang-hee of the Department of Counseling Psychology at Korea Open Cyber University analyzed, “It appears to be pica. However, it looks different from the behavior of biting nails due to emotional anxiety.” Pica is a mental disorder where a person eats or tries to eat substances that are indigestible or have no nutritional value, despite knowing this.

Netizens who saw the video responded with various comments such as, “I guess it’s better than throwing them on the floor,” “He’s doing a neat eating show,” “If you clipped them, put them in the trash can,” “Is it because the weather is too hot?” “Line 1 villain level,” and “Why can’t I see such a performance when I ride?”

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