TV Stars and Biker Boys
I would like to acquaint with you the story of my first tattoo...
I had wanted a tattoo for a while but due to lack of funds and fear of severe billiard ball in sock beatings from my father, I neglected to get one until this past December. On December 1, I awoke in a hung over state, realized that no one else in my house was awake and franticly looked for something with which I could entertain myself. After the usually websites and a couple episodes of the Simpsons, I was bored. I decided that today was the day. I trekked down to a local tattoo parlor that I’d checked out the previous week.
I walk in.
Me - "Hi, can I book an appointment to get a tattoo?"
Counter chick - "Sure... how about right now?"
Me - "Uhhhhh... sure."
I meet the artist and the counter chick handed over the usual forms and the Artist’s portfolio. As I flip through the portfolio, I find an abundance of Degrassi Junior High pictures and TV guide ads.
Me - "What’s the deal with all the Degrassi stuff?"
Counter chick - "Oh, Craig used to be on Degrassi..."
Me - "Get the fuck out!!!!!"
So if you remember Degrassi at all, there was a kid named Rick Munro. He’s a tattoo artist now. He’s still super short and now has "C3PO" and "R2D2" tattooed across his knuckles. I had a really good talk with Craig. He told me his life story (He was a pro BMX racer for a while), and I gave him my email addy. He has yet to email me...
Ok... remember before the references to Billiard ball in sock beatings? I figured out that I should probably tell my parents sooner than later. I came home for Christmas, here’s how the conversation went:
Me - "Mom and Dad, can you come into the kitchen, I have to talk to you..."
We all congregate in the kitchen.
Me - "I have some news..."
Dad - "Good news or bad news?"
Me - "Just... informative news. I want you to keep in mind that I’m an adult, and I can make my own decisions. I got a tattoo."
Mom - "Oh? But your not gay, right?"
I'll update you on what's been happening with Rick later on.
I had wanted a tattoo for a while but due to lack of funds and fear of severe billiard ball in sock beatings from my father, I neglected to get one until this past December. On December 1, I awoke in a hung over state, realized that no one else in my house was awake and franticly looked for something with which I could entertain myself. After the usually websites and a couple episodes of the Simpsons, I was bored. I decided that today was the day. I trekked down to a local tattoo parlor that I’d checked out the previous week.
I walk in.
Me - "Hi, can I book an appointment to get a tattoo?"
Counter chick - "Sure... how about right now?"
Me - "Uhhhhh... sure."
I meet the artist and the counter chick handed over the usual forms and the Artist’s portfolio. As I flip through the portfolio, I find an abundance of Degrassi Junior High pictures and TV guide ads.
Me - "What’s the deal with all the Degrassi stuff?"
Counter chick - "Oh, Craig used to be on Degrassi..."
Me - "Get the fuck out!!!!!"
So if you remember Degrassi at all, there was a kid named Rick Munro. He’s a tattoo artist now. He’s still super short and now has "C3PO" and "R2D2" tattooed across his knuckles. I had a really good talk with Craig. He told me his life story (He was a pro BMX racer for a while), and I gave him my email addy. He has yet to email me...
Ok... remember before the references to Billiard ball in sock beatings? I figured out that I should probably tell my parents sooner than later. I came home for Christmas, here’s how the conversation went:
Me - "Mom and Dad, can you come into the kitchen, I have to talk to you..."
We all congregate in the kitchen.
Me - "I have some news..."
Dad - "Good news or bad news?"
Me - "Just... informative news. I want you to keep in mind that I’m an adult, and I can make my own decisions. I got a tattoo."
Mom - "Oh? But your not gay, right?"
I'll update you on what's been happening with Rick later on.