DIY
But Classy for at Least Ten
Jan 28th
This is bad even by DIY standards. Even a tattoo done while actually engaging in 69 shouldn’t be this ugly. Submitted by: Pete
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Bacon Is Meat Candy
Jan 24th
This is exactly what I tell myself when I’m eating my twelfth slice of bacon before 10 a.m. That, and burritos are tube salad. Submitted by: pookieb
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Chronic Stupidity
Dec 4th
I know that marijuana can make you do stupid things, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of someone using the shards of a smashed hash pipe and dirty bong water to do an at-home tattoo. Submitted by: Chris Via: www.facebook.com
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Barbie Visits the Tattoo Parlour
Dec 2nd
If you were ever a fan of Barbie when you were a kid it’s likely that you’ve seen her go through many transitions over the years. She’s been a teacher, a princess, a doctor and even an astronaut – all things that a parent would be happy with seeing their child grow into you may think. This is why the latest Barbie has sparked quite a bit of controversy, not just with fans of the doll but with parents too – the latest Barbie is tattooed! Tokidoki Barbie A few years ago Mattel – the creators of Barbie – released a version of the doll that came with removable stickers called ‘Totally Stylin’ Tattoos Barbie’. The manufacturers received a lot of praise for this doll and due to its popularity it’s hardly surprising that Tokidoki Barbie – our tattooed friend – is the latest creation by the brand. Designed by Simone Legno, Tokidoki has a tattoo on her arm and further body art on her chest. Punk Princess Alongside the tattoos, Tokidoki Barbie also has bright pink hair and she is wearing a black sweater with a cute skull and crossbones design (the skull has been replaced by a heart). Tokidoki also wears leopard skin leggings and a cute little mini skirt – she really is a punk princess and is set to be a big hit with kids around the world, or she would be if they were able to obtain one. Controversy The media has recently suggested that parents of Barbie fans are outraged by the new Barbie design, however we fail to see why they are so uptight over it. Many are… wait for it… saying that Barbie will have a negative impact on the mind of a child and many are concerned that children will start to tattoo themselves. We think this is a bit of an over the top reaction and as usual, people will come together to back a cause that probably doesn’t even apply to them. Limited Edition Whether it’s due to the controversy surrounding Tokidoki or whether it was Mattel’s plan all along, the Tokidoki Barbie is only being released via the internet. Mattel claim that the doll is purely for adult collectors and there will only be 7400 dolls released. So, unless your kids know where to find Tokidoki online you needn’t worry about them forking out for a DIY tattoo kit just yet – she won’t be on the local shelves in Wal-Mart or anything! Like we said above, this is not the first time that Mattel have released a tattooed Barbie so we are quite surprised by the controversy. Aside from the tattoo it yourself Barbie that we mentioned above, Mattel also released a Harley Davidson Barbie back in 2008 which has a large pair of wings adorned on her back – we didn’t hear people getting angry then unless we just weren’t listening. We think the new Tokidoki Barbie is pretty cool if you like that sort of thing, and definitely not worth protesting over. What do you think?
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And Let’s Hope It’s His Last
Nov 26th
Well, thankfully for Jake, there’s nowhere to go from here but up. Oh, who am I kidding? We all know that’s not true . Submitted by: Cleverestbot
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DIY Tattoos – Would You Do It?
Nov 25th
Tattoos are currently more popular than ever and with the instant availability of DIY tattoo kits in numerous stores and online, it is even possible to tattoo DIY style. Whilst no official figures exist for the numbers of people who are taking tattooing into their own hands – literally – tattoo artists have reported an increase in recent months of people asking for help to cover or change their botched tattoo designs. Professional tattooists and hepatitis support groups are now encouraging people to look into the risks before they go ahead with DIY tattoos. Cheap and Cheerful DIY tattoo kits can be bought online from tattoo shops and more worryingly eBay for as little as $20 but many people who buy the tattooing kits are unaware of the risks that come with these kits, most notably the risk of HIV and blood poisoning. It is also more likely that DIY tattoos will lead to an infection as most people who are choosing to tattoo themselves are unaware of the way to take care of a new inking in the way that a professional tattoo artist is. With so much information available online, there is no way of guaranteeing that the advice you are reading is correct. However, with the DIY tattoo kits being available at a fraction of the price of a professional inking it is a trend that is set to continue unless it is banned. What’s the Law? The law varies from country to country however you may want to think again before you start using a DIY tattoo kit on friends. The law in most countries states that it is completely legal to use a DIY tattoo kit to tattoo yourself; however it is illegal to tattoo anyone else unless you are supervised and in a licensed premises. There are also health and safety guidelines which must be followed if you tattoo anyone else which includes that both the tattooist and the person being inked must both be over 18 and that sterile equipment must be used to prevent the risk of disease of infection. Of course, from a non-legal point of view, there will be consequences for people who tattoo a friend if the tattoo goes wrong or if the person who has received the inking doesn’t like it. What do You Think? Although health support groups are trying to warn people about the risk of DIY tattoo kits, many people are speaking out about the benefits. When done safely and correctly, the only person you are effectively harming is yourself if something goes wrong. As an individual you are completely within your rights to DIY tattoo although you should be aware of the risks and the consequences should something go wrong. Many people are also speaking out about the artistic freedom that comes with a DIY tattoo kit. Others have spoken out about the pain threshold being lower and others have said that they feel completely confident in their designs, which is not how they feel when their designs are inked by a professional. Whichever side of the fence you are on, we highly advise being aware of the risks. The extra money that it costs to pay a professional tattoo artist is worth the price in our eyes.
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Shopping List
Nov 19th
This tattoo is pure practicality. When you’re as drunk as this gentleman obviously frequently is, it’s good to have options for nonverbal communication. Your slurring might be too heavy for someone to understand that you want them to go to 7-Eleven to pick up Doritos, a tall can of beer, a line of cocaine, and . . . whatever it is you see under the microscope at Paris Hilton’s gynecology appointment? I don’t know. Anyway, just put it all on top of a bongo drum and give it to me already. Submitted by: ichc.jessica Via: yourtattoosucks.com
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Cheese and Other Doodles
Oct 23rd
Hey, the top of your thigh is as good a place as any to write your shopping list. At least you won’t lose it that way. Now which aisle do they keep the Hexagon Shapes in again? Or are those “Mexacan” Shapes? You know what, I’ll just buy both. Submitted by: Chris Lanyon Via: www.facebook.com
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Sep 22nd
Oh how I wish that’s how it worked. Would that I could have traded thousands of dollars worth of laser hair removal for a ten-dollar stick figure tattoo. Submitted by: mattholmes
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