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Tattoo Tales II
Topics: Tattoos, II, Part 2, Bakersfield, Bakotopia, blog, Culture, Ink, skin, Skin art
Posted by matt Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:37:10 PDT
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Tattoo Tales II
Part 2: Expressing yourself with ink in Bako is more popular than ever.


Octopussy:
“I’ve been getting tattoos for over 10 years.

“My mom always hated tattoos and told me that having them would change how some people perceive and treat me. I hate to say it, but Mom was right! As a model I’ve been turned down for jobs because I don’t look all-American or girl-next-door enough for some jobs due to the large amount of artwork I have.

“As a citizen I’ve had cops and business-owners treat me with suspicion and then change their tune when they find out I’m a real live tax-paying government employee myself! I think my biggest pet peeve is with the people (and I don’t mean children) who take it upon themselves to grab at or touch my tattoos. There seems to be an assumption that if I did this to my body then it must be open season to walk up and put their hands on me.

“The rude comments and general ignorance about the art itself never ceases to amaze me, but I don’t regret a single drop of ink.

“I think that if you’re going to get a tattoo it should mean something to you, don’t just pick some crap off of the wall. You'll be less likely to regret it later.

“A lot of the ‘tattoo scene’ people complain that tattoos are becoming too trendy because of shows like ‘Miami Ink.’ That might be true, but I’ll still be happy with my decision to celebrate my skin by tattooing the hell out of it when it’s all said and done.

“And in the meantime, my mom’s come to terms with the fact that not all tattooed people are criminals or cruds and has even admitted that she likes a couple of mine.”


ArtByTheresa:
“I have a tattoo from local artist ‘George’ now at Naked Al’s downtown. It is of a dagger piercing through an apple with a banner that says ‘Mom.’ My mother is from Brooklyn, NY so instead of sticking with a traditional dagger through a heart I changed it to an apple. I love this tattoo because there are small intricate details such as a fleur de lis and a fish head at the top of the dagger.



Syrenmamma:
“I have a tattoo of a pink switchblade going thru a heart down my forearm. I got it because a pink switchblade was the first present my husband got my when we were dating!! He has a similar one on his forearm to. We also have matching stars on our hands. No names, but matching tattoos!! HEHEHE!”

What’s the story behind your tattoo? Post them on www.bakotopia.com, to be used for an ongoing series in Bakotopia Magazine!

*Originally Printed in Bakotopia Magazine, Issue 11, 9 - 21 - 07

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