No problem with 23cm-long nails

No problem with 23cm-long nails

JAKARTA (JP): Papud bin Muhammad Ali's main attraction lies in his left hand. Wherever he goes, people's curious eyes are glued to his left hand which has 23-centimeter-long nails on each finger.

Papud, 42, who lives in Serang, West Java, said he began growing his nails in 1982, inspired by his brother, who also grew long nails.

He said having unusually long nails is fun. He is careful about them wherever he goes and whatever he does. "When sleeping, I rest my left hand away from the pillow so I don't accidentally scratch it," he told Antara yesterday.

Just like other people, he uses his left hand when he washes himself, but he said he is extremely careful not to accidentally scratch his buttocks.

Papud, who is unmarried, always makes sure that no one touches his nails without his consent.

"Nobody can touch them as they like. I swear I'll sue anyone who dares to break any of them." (pan)