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Showdown

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Oh.

It’s you.

I knew you would find me. I just didn’t know when. Or where.

We’ve known each other for so long. This battle has raged for centuries. Do we remember why we fight? Does it matter anymore? When all you know is perpetual war, is it worthwhile to stop? Is it possible?

So be it. It is our destiny.

[draws sword]

[eats bagel]

[puts on “Ride of the Valkyries” on iPod]

Let’s do this.

(Tattoos on Steven by Garth at Unique Tattoos in Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.)

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Comments

132 responses to “Showdown”

  1. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I really love this guy’s ink. Monochrome tats always look the best.

  2. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I really love this guy’s ink. Monochrome tats always look the best.

  3. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I really love this guy’s ink. Monochrome tats always look the best.

  4. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I really love this guy’s ink. Monochrome tats always look the best.

  5. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    I think I just disproved everyone saying “you don’t turn gay” O_O

  6. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    I think I just disproved everyone saying “you don’t turn gay” O_O

  7. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    I think I just disproved everyone saying “you don’t turn gay” O_O

  8. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    I think I just disproved everyone saying “you don’t turn gay” O_O

  9. GUN Avatar
    GUN

    SMOCKING hot!

  10. GUN Avatar
    GUN

    SMOCKING hot!

  11. GUN Avatar
    GUN

    SMOCKING hot!

  12. GUN Avatar
    GUN

    SMOCKING hot!

  13. *chel* Avatar
    *chel*

    heheh footy shorts.. so aussie

  14. *chel* Avatar
    *chel*

    heheh footy shorts.. so aussie

  15. *chel* Avatar
    *chel*

    heheh footy shorts.. so aussie

  16. *chel* Avatar
    *chel*

    heheh footy shorts.. so aussie

  17. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    More ModBlog fan-fiction please!! I think I’m getting addicted….

  18. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    More ModBlog fan-fiction please!! I think I’m getting addicted….

  19. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    More ModBlog fan-fiction please!! I think I’m getting addicted….

  20. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    More ModBlog fan-fiction please!! I think I’m getting addicted….

  21. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    Thought that was Buck Angel =o

  22. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    Thought that was Buck Angel =o

  23. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    Thought that was Buck Angel =o

  24. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    Thought that was Buck Angel =o

  25. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Love the write ups; f’ing hilarious. We all need a few smiles at the end of a shithouse day.
    Especially if we bump into that guy in a dark alley….

  26. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Love the write ups; f’ing hilarious. We all need a few smiles at the end of a shithouse day.
    Especially if we bump into that guy in a dark alley….

  27. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Love the write ups; f’ing hilarious. We all need a few smiles at the end of a shithouse day.
    Especially if we bump into that guy in a dark alley….

  28. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Love the write ups; f’ing hilarious. We all need a few smiles at the end of a shithouse day.
    Especially if we bump into that guy in a dark alley….

  29. Amandagee Avatar
    Amandagee

    no thanks. i like my men fat.

  30. Amandagee Avatar
    Amandagee

    no thanks. i like my men fat.

  31. Amandagee Avatar
    Amandagee

    no thanks. i like my men fat.

  32. Amandagee Avatar
    Amandagee

    no thanks. i like my men fat.

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