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‘Ello, Beastie

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Hey everybody, it’s the Christmas Kraken, popping in to offer some holiday advice! Take it away!

“Hi, folks — Christmas Kraken here. It’s the holiday season, and with all sorts of parties and get-togethers going on, it’s best that people be careful out there. If you’re drinking, please don’t drive, and if you’re driving, please make the change to Goodyear Snow Tires. Also, if you’re planning on attacking a ship and dragging every soul on board down to a watery grave, I’d recommend hitting the sails first. Holes in the body of a ship can take a while to fill with water, but nothing ruins a mariner’s day like getting his sails torn off.”

Thanks, Christmas Kraken! Merry Christmas!

(Tattoo by Marc at Swastika-Freakshop in Radolfzell, Germany.)

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72 responses to “‘Ello, Beastie”

  1. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

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    Sgian Dubh

    love the ink .. killer … but do me!!

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    SDietz

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    Ashley Ketchum

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    Ashley Ketchum

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    Ashley Ketchum

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    Ashley Ketchum

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    Dallas

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    Dan

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    SkullKing

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