Performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky made headlines last Sunday after deciding to protest against what he says is Russia's descent into a police state. And what better way to protest than by nailing your nuts to the cobblestones that can be found in the Red Square.

Pavlensky had timed the performance to coincide with Police Day, a national holiday in Russia. During noon, he stripped in front of Lenin's Mausoleum. Pavlensky then sat down, adjusted himself, and proceeded to nail his testicles into the ground while horrified onlookers watched in disbelief (if you still insist on watching the NSFW video, click here)

After the stunt, Pavlensky was taken to a clinic by police but refused medical treatment, so he was later taken to a police station. He could be jailed for up to 15 days, but we think he'll be okay. No prisoner wants to mess with a guy who willingly nailed his balls to the ground.

This just seems like an extreme way of seeking attention in order to get people to listen to your cause.  Meanwhile, we're going to go and soothe our traumatized souls by looking at cute animals

[Guardian]