While I have admired a lot of the ‘body art’ I have seen, I have always been curious about why some go to such great lengths. There’s a big difference between a flower or MOM and the full body wrap. I wonder, do people tattoo to show off, to display the kind of art work that appeals to them, or promote a more personal kind of artwork, or to distract from something about themselves that they think is not attractive? I’m Just asking, not criticizing.
As to crosswords, years ago, I knew a guy who did the New York Times crosswords, still a challenge, in ink and in about 5 or 6 minutes. He took about 10 to do the Times of London. He said TOL took longer because of the cultural differences between the two. Probably true. When I was stationed in Mildenhall, Eng, in the 1960’s, it usually took a few seconds longer to translate English colloquialisms into Americanese, then into usable info. Just made conversations more interesting over a few ales.
Reminded of one of John Patterson’s patients – a young man with multiple piercings who eyed the Novocaine injection uneasily because he was afraid of needles.
Zykoic almost 4 years ago
Good one!
comixbomix almost 4 years ago
Looking at those tattoos, it’s probably for the best.
Little Caesar almost 4 years ago
I can’t understand someone wanting to be marked up like a port-o-let….
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
While I have admired a lot of the ‘body art’ I have seen, I have always been curious about why some go to such great lengths. There’s a big difference between a flower or MOM and the full body wrap. I wonder, do people tattoo to show off, to display the kind of art work that appeals to them, or promote a more personal kind of artwork, or to distract from something about themselves that they think is not attractive? I’m Just asking, not criticizing.
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
As to crosswords, years ago, I knew a guy who did the New York Times crosswords, still a challenge, in ink and in about 5 or 6 minutes. He took about 10 to do the Times of London. He said TOL took longer because of the cultural differences between the two. Probably true. When I was stationed in Mildenhall, Eng, in the 1960’s, it usually took a few seconds longer to translate English colloquialisms into Americanese, then into usable info. Just made conversations more interesting over a few ales.
P51Strega almost 4 years ago
That guy then criticized Frank’s lack of exercise, particularly his “moobs”. It was tit-for-tat.
uniquename almost 4 years ago
It’s really annoying when you make a mistake in a crossword.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 4 years ago
Crossword mistakes…don’t fall to pieces.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Justin Bieber is a walking tattoo!
WilliamMedlock almost 4 years ago
People outside are wondering what eeffoc is.
thejanith Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Love it! I have always wondered this myself. Thanks for the chuckle. Great way to start the day.
locake almost 4 years ago
Having a tattoo is like wearing the same shirt every single day, for the rest of your life!
gcarlson almost 4 years ago
Reminded of one of John Patterson’s patients – a young man with multiple piercings who eyed the Novocaine injection uneasily because he was afraid of needles.
oakie817 almost 4 years ago
i always did crosswords in ink