Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year

Tripping Along The Ledge


treat yer feet

“You do realise this will be on Reeling in the Years 2011 with, like, Justin Bieber playing in the background?”

fish
The fish are nibbling away at the dead skin on your feet. They’re scavengers, so they’ll latch onto anything they find in the water… Read the rest of this interview here.

Published: Irish Times, September 24 2011

“You do realise this will be on Reeling in the Years 2011 with, like, Justin Bieber playing in the background?”

fish
TREAT YER FEET
Derek Reid and Gerard Kelly discuss fish pedicures, the batshit insane craze sweeping the nation.

I’m about to put my feet into a tank full of fish. What type of fish are these?
Derek: These are called Garra Rufa fish, a type of carp found in the springs of Turkey. They’re sometimes known as Doctor Fish, because of their ability to help people with skin problems.
Gerard: Keep your feet slightly apart and let them dangle in the water.

Fucking hell.
Derek:
Keep your feet still. There’s always a bit of a frenzy to begin with. The fish will calm down in a moment. Read the rest of this entry »