I saw a meme on Instagram and wondering if anything actually happens. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChS8a8UJefq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Yes, you will [short](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_circuit) the battery. Basically, the battery and that nose ring are going to start to heat up, and with a 9v battery (which is what is in the image, not a D cell) it will be a fairly quick process.
That person isn’t about to get shocked. If they don’t react quickly enough, they’re about to get burnt *inside and around their piercing.*
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