Hoo boy, so, I was honestly just kidding yesterday when I mused about the possibility of Nelson Mandela being dragged through the mud by some commenters, but sure enough, it literally took only a single post before a political flame war broke out. Hey, fine. I guess Mr. Mandela is a more polarizing figure than I’d anticipated. But you know, I do so enjoy a challenge, and this gorgeous portrait of the Dalai Lama was too good not to share, but I’m curious now—what sorts of terrible, unseemly revelations will be unearthed following its posting? Did he buy an HD TV, but hasn’t yet sprung for an HD tuner? Has it been weeks since he’s emptied the dehumidifier? Is he hiding a Kenyan birth certificate? Don’t let me down, folks.
(Beautiful tattoo by Dave Allen at Preying Mantis Tattoo in Lakewood, Colorado.)
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Cute hehehe!
Cute hehehe!
that is a very happy dalai lama. i dig it.
that is a very happy dalai lama. i dig it.
I thought it was the black father from ‘Good Times’
But then again that shows my ignorance more than anything lol.
Nice portrait 😉
I thought it was the black father from ‘Good Times’
But then again that shows my ignorance more than anything lol.
Nice portrait 😉
That’s amazing…
That’s amazing…
pretty 🙂
pretty 🙂
Now THAT’s an excellent portrait!
Now THAT’s an excellent portrait!
Fuck the homophobic cunt!
Fuck the homophobic cunt!
Nice portrait…well done…though I’m not too fond of the shadowed neck part of it…I think it would’ve looked better without that as just a floating head 😛
Nice portrait…well done…though I’m not too fond of the shadowed neck part of it…I think it would’ve looked better without that as just a floating head 😛
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IT”S THE DOLLA LAMA!!!!
google image it, you wont find much but it sure is funny
IT”S THE DOLLA LAMA!!!!
google image it, you wont find much but it sure is funny
possibly the best portrait i have seen to date
possibly the best portrait i have seen to date
goddamn #7 you beat me to it.
goddamn #7 you beat me to it.
that looks NOTHING like nelson mandela.
that looks NOTHING like nelson mandela.
he eats meat and flies 1st class…
but i love him anyways
he eats meat and flies 1st class…
but i love him anyways
It’s a shaven headed Jackie Chan !
It’s a shaven headed Jackie Chan !
he’s the professional ….”nicest man on the planet”,who cant at least LIKE the Dali Lama
he’s the professional ….”nicest man on the planet”,who cant at least LIKE the Dali Lama
I wouldn’t call the Dali Lama homophobic. True he has said that chastity will bring about greater happiness than (gay) sex, but you really should look at the teachings of Buddhism on sex before calling him homophobic.
It seems like many people seem to confuse neutrality with homophobia. Many of my relatives have stated that they *do* see homosexuality as a sin, but have been nothing but supportive of me in my lifestyle, even though they happen to disagree with it.
I wouldn’t call the Dali Lama homophobic. True he has said that chastity will bring about greater happiness than (gay) sex, but you really should look at the teachings of Buddhism on sex before calling him homophobic.
It seems like many people seem to confuse neutrality with homophobia. Many of my relatives have stated that they *do* see homosexuality as a sin, but have been nothing but supportive of me in my lifestyle, even though they happen to disagree with it.
Tweeee! I literally can’t look at this without smiling.
Tweeee! I literally can’t look at this without smiling.
Thank you for sharing my tattoo to the world. Dave Allen is a master and I have the privilege to wear his art proudly. Also have Einstein, Beethoven and Nikoli Tesla is coming next week.
Thank you for sharing my tattoo to the world. Dave Allen is a master and I have the privilege to wear his art proudly. Also have Einstein, Beethoven and Nikoli Tesla is coming next week.