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Tag: Tattoos

  • Symbology

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    So… If I’m to believe tattoo iconography, “anti-racism” is represented by a lollipop (ok, that’s a little silly, but I guess it makes general sense), and “Christianity” is represented by a grenade — as David Rees put it, “Thank you God for your healing gift of religion. Monotheistic religion has always brought out the best in us humans; thank You so much for the idea of a vengeful supernatural entity who rewards people in the afterlife. That shit makes a lot of sense.”

    Left tattoo by Krash in Denver (on Vomitrocious), and the other piece, “Victory In Christ”, is by Manuel Cruz at Needlez N’ Threadz in Norco, CA.

  • Great Tribal Circle Tattoo

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    I’m a big fan of this piece by Fraktal at Ganesh on IAM:ruben.

    Anyway, I know I’m posting a day early (yeah, like you’re mad), but I didn’t realize my flight came back early enough in the day to post this. Other than that, I’m thinking about converting this blog to a WordPress2 interface (I just have to write the plug-in for IAM)… What do you think? It would greatly improve some of the core features (and speed) of the site. I have a couple more important programming tasks, but I can’t imagine it would be difficult.

    Also new this week, I’ll be training Phil to do BME updates start-to-finish, meaning that we’re going to try updating five times a week (four image updates and one experience update) for a while and see how it goes. Feedback appreciated on all of this.

  • Cyclist Activism Tattoos

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    On the left (the oily chain-ring smudge) is a Critical Mass tattoo out of the UK by Little Paul at Eternal Ink in Sheffield, UK on IAM:badhairdo. On the right is another similar piece by Miso at Revolution Tattoo in Chicago, IL. How ironic that a car guy like me totally supports their cause.

  • Terrence and Philip Tattoo

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Since South Park just won a Peabody Award, this deserved to be posted. The tattoo of these two crude flatulent Canadian pranksters is by East Street Tattoo in Stockholm, Sweden.

    Shut your fucking face uncle fucka
    You’re a cock sucking ass licking uncle fucka
    You’re an uncle fucka, yes its true
    Nobody fucks uncles quite like you    		 Shut your fucking face uncle fucka
    You’re the one that fucked your uncle, uncle fucka
    You dont eat or sleep or mow the lawn,
    You just fuck your uncle all day long

    Yeah, now that stupid song is going to be stuck in your head all day.

  • “NOS power to the heart”

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    This is by Big Mick at Big Micks Ultimate Tattoo Studio in Littlehampton.

    PS. I just fired up my kit car and home-built vehicle blog… If you’re into cars and have built one or seriously customized one (or know someone who has), please check out the site and help me out.

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