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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. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    That us fucking amazing! Kind of wondering if I’d prefer it without the nipples tattooed, though…

  2. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    That us fucking amazing! Kind of wondering if I’d prefer it without the nipples tattooed, though…

  3. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    That us fucking amazing! Kind of wondering if I’d prefer it without the nipples tattooed, though…

  4. cuntcumber Avatar
    cuntcumber

    That us fucking amazing! Kind of wondering if I’d prefer it without the nipples tattooed, though…

  5. andy Avatar
    andy

    Marc’s work is so amazing. I can’t wait to get some dotworkdone.

  6. andy Avatar
    andy

    Marc’s work is so amazing. I can’t wait to get some dotworkdone.

  7. andy Avatar
    andy

    Marc’s work is so amazing. I can’t wait to get some dotworkdone.

  8. andy Avatar
    andy

    Marc’s work is so amazing. I can’t wait to get some dotworkdone.

  9. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    man marc’s work never fails to impress.

    this site should be dedicated just to marc’s work !

    i love octopus themed tattoos, octopusses…octopi, octopussies idk are just fab !

  10. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    man marc’s work never fails to impress.

    this site should be dedicated just to marc’s work !

    i love octopus themed tattoos, octopusses…octopi, octopussies idk are just fab !

  11. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    man marc’s work never fails to impress.

    this site should be dedicated just to marc’s work !

    i love octopus themed tattoos, octopusses…octopi, octopussies idk are just fab !

  12. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    man marc’s work never fails to impress.

    this site should be dedicated just to marc’s work !

    i love octopus themed tattoos, octopusses…octopi, octopussies idk are just fab !

  13. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    i think i’m in love…

  14. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    i think i’m in love…

  15. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    i think i’m in love…

  16. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    i think i’m in love…

  17. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    this tattoo’s excellent — do the tentacles lead to something on the back?

  18. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    this tattoo’s excellent — do the tentacles lead to something on the back?

  19. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    this tattoo’s excellent — do the tentacles lead to something on the back?

  20. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    this tattoo’s excellent — do the tentacles lead to something on the back?

  21. dyllll Avatar
    dyllll

    that stippeling has gotta suck. good work though

  22. dyllll Avatar
    dyllll

    that stippeling has gotta suck. good work though

  23. dyllll Avatar
    dyllll

    that stippeling has gotta suck. good work though

  24. dyllll Avatar
    dyllll

    that stippeling has gotta suck. good work though

  25. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    I like the progression from dots to solid…

  26. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    I like the progression from dots to solid…

  27. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    I like the progression from dots to solid…

  28. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    I like the progression from dots to solid…

  29. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I love how Swastika Freakshop’s work is always so immediately recognizable. I’m tempted to say they create the most beautiful and inspired work I’ve ever seen.

  30. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I love how Swastika Freakshop’s work is always so immediately recognizable. I’m tempted to say they create the most beautiful and inspired work I’ve ever seen.

  31. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I love how Swastika Freakshop’s work is always so immediately recognizable. I’m tempted to say they create the most beautiful and inspired work I’ve ever seen.

  32. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I love how Swastika Freakshop’s work is always so immediately recognizable. I’m tempted to say they create the most beautiful and inspired work I’ve ever seen.

  33. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    looooove that he’s gotten the nips done as well.
    looks fab.

  34. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    looooove that he’s gotten the nips done as well.
    looks fab.

  35. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    looooove that he’s gotten the nips done as well.
    looks fab.

  36. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    looooove that he’s gotten the nips done as well.
    looks fab.

  37. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    8 – iawtc

  38. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    8 – iawtc

  39. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    8 – iawtc

  40. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    8 – iawtc

  41. Graley Avatar
    Graley

    Man, FUCK getting my nipples tattooed!
    Awesome work though, tell Marc he’s a God.

  42. Graley Avatar
    Graley

    Man, FUCK getting my nipples tattooed!
    Awesome work though, tell Marc he’s a God.

  43. Graley Avatar
    Graley

    Man, FUCK getting my nipples tattooed!
    Awesome work though, tell Marc he’s a God.

  44. Graley Avatar
    Graley

    Man, FUCK getting my nipples tattooed!
    Awesome work though, tell Marc he’s a God.

  45. Jazzybean Avatar
    Jazzybean

    I love the fact that his nipples are so camouflaged (sp?) in the tattoo. Amazing.

    I want to see want the tentacles lead to.. squid.. octopus maybe..

  46. Jazzybean Avatar
    Jazzybean

    I love the fact that his nipples are so camouflaged (sp?) in the tattoo. Amazing.

    I want to see want the tentacles lead to.. squid.. octopus maybe..

  47. Jazzybean Avatar
    Jazzybean

    I love the fact that his nipples are so camouflaged (sp?) in the tattoo. Amazing.

    I want to see want the tentacles lead to.. squid.. octopus maybe..

  48. Jazzybean Avatar
    Jazzybean

    I love the fact that his nipples are so camouflaged (sp?) in the tattoo. Amazing.

    I want to see want the tentacles lead to.. squid.. octopus maybe..

  49. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

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

  50. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

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

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