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Celebrating body modification culture since 1994.

Author: Shannon Larratt

March 12, 2007

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“Knit ’till you die!!!”

Written by

Shannon Larratt

“Bonnie” (who pierces and tattoos at Body Art Tattoo in Plattsburgh, NY), who describes her life as “I read and knit. I am a nerd. This is me.” Doesn’t sound too bad! Anyway, she just had this great tattoo started by Ian “Jonzey” Jones at Ink Monkey in Venice, CA.

See also: Craft-themed Tattoo, Hairdresser Tattoo.
March 11, 2007

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BME Newsfeed for Mar 11, 2007

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Shannon Larratt
- 2007-03-11: PA: Bucks grandmother’s tattoo tapestry garners her award [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-11: AL: Auburn Ink [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-11: PA: Bucks grandmother’s tattoo tapestry garners her award [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-11: UAE: Lack of regulations forces tattoo artists underground [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-11: MN: Minnesota Senate / Body piercing legislation progresses [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-11: NJ: Tattoo leads to arrest in 30-year-old robbery [by alienated_shorty]
- 2007-03-11: PA: Grandmother’s tattoo tapestry garners her award [by alienated_shorty]
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March 10, 2007

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BME Newsfeed for Mar 10, 2007

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Shannon Larratt
- 2007-03-10: IL: In Show Of Support, Group Gets Misspelled Tattoos [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-10: Malawi: Society: The tattoo craze [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-10: UK: Tattoo long in rehab [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-10: NJ: Tattoo trips up fugitive after 30 years on the run [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-10: UK: Marked for death: where tattoos are a barcode on lost relatives [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-10: Germany: Stern-Motive der Tattoo-Trend 2007 [by deadly pale]
- 2007-03-10: Dubai: Tattoos and piercings get a cautious approach [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-10: Switzerland: The Symbolism Of Male Ear Piercing [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-10: OH: More ads getting tattooed [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-10: IL: Tat’s right: Sisco a dominator [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-10: IL: More ads getting tattooed [by Ribibe]
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March 9, 2007

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The Indestructible Man!

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Shannon Larratt

This interview is part of my new book (and this weekend’s BME update which I’ll post tonight or tomorrow), but because I’ve featured him here before I’m posting a special “advance screening” here. Please don’t click through if you’re not generally alright with extreme (and adult) play.
March 9, 2007

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BME Newsfeed for Mar 9, 2007

Written by

Shannon Larratt
- 2007-03-09: MN: Proposal would give parents more power over body piercings [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-09: USA: A Pierced Tongue: Too Edgy for Sales? [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-09: IL: Marketers draw on tattoo popularity [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: IL: Geneva considers where to allow tattoos parlors [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: UK: The Game: ‘I expect my tattoos for free’ [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: WI: Proposal would give parents more power over body piercings [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: MN: Body piercing legislation progresses [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: DE: Wearable tattoo art without the ouch [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: Canada: This and Tat – the link between athletes and tattoos [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: MO: Removing tattoos costs a lot [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: MN: Proposal To Give Parents More Power Over Piercings [by deadly pale]
- 2007-03-09: TX: Local artist fuses tattoo art, pop art and graffiti [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: IL: Tattoo art flows into mainstream ads [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: OR: Committee approves piercing bill [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: MN: Sen. Olseen’s body piercing bill draws considerable attention during debate [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: CT: The Game Expects Free Tattoos [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-09: AZ: Opinions: A few tattoo taboos from the uninitiated [by Eyeball Kid]
- 2007-03-09: IL: Artists Get Misspelled Tattoos For Sued Colleague [by Ribibe]
- 2007-03-09: MN: Body piercing legislation progresses [by alienated_shorty]
- 2007-03-09: US: A Pierced Tongue: Too Edgy for Sales? [by alienated_shorty]
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Author: Shannon Larratt

“Knit ’till you die!!!”

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