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By: The Great Whatsit » A fear of ink

The Great Whatsit » A fear of ink — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:01:35 +0000

[...] about permanence, I’m also unsettled by the whole issue of symmetry. How can you get a tattoo of Walt Whitman on one arm and not get a similarly sized tattoo of Ben Franklin on the [...]

By: PB

PB — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:07:18 +0000

amen to J-Man

By: J-Man

J-Man — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:03:45 +0000

Bryan,
I’ve always felt that for most people, tattoos are merely an accessory chosen at a whim, like a pair of earrings or a new shade of lipstick (hmmm… what’s the hetero male equivalent? I suppose that’s a whole ‘nother post). It seems to me that tattoos should be very seriously considered before commitment. Not only did you take the time to consider this permanent addition to your mortal presence, but you chose an icon that obviously holds deep meaning for you, and has been (presumably) highly influential in your life, and isn’t Jesus. Unlike some abstract squiggle or aboriginal design that has nothing to do with your own experience, this tattoo says volumes about who you are. Truly a well thought-out twinkle.

By: trixie

trixie — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:19:57 +0000

awesome bryan!
so this means ben in the coonskin is still in your future. i hope yes.
can’t wait to see it in person.
xoxo
trix

By: Bryan Waterman

Bryan Waterman — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:05:48 +0000

ps brooke — you almost had me.