Many internet historians and former BME community members have stated that the most infamous "Final Round" clips (such as "Hatchet vs. Genitals") were

. Many viewers and experts believe it was created using clever editing or prosthetics to shock the burgeoning internet culture of that era.

If you are looking for the video itself, you should be aware of the following: The Nature of the Video Shock Content:

: Research into the viral footage suggests it was likely created using prosthetic effects to trick viewers for shock value. Video Status and Links

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There actually were "Pain Olympics" events held at BMEFest parties, but these were pain-tolerance competitions involving relatively safe activities like play piercing and branding, monitored by professionals.