During a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I observed some interesting reactions to my new (temporary) tattoo. Well, actually...just one. The locals would look at me, laugh, nod their head and say, "Escott!!"
(Apparently, "Scott" doesn't translate into Spanish very well.)
I hope to soon muster up the courage to get the REAL nametag tattoo like my buddy Steve.
LET ME ASK YA THIS...
What's the best/worst tattoo you've ever seen?
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Scott Ginsberg
Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag
www.hellomynameisscott.com
Monday, January 03, 2005
I got a nametag tattooed on my chest
9:31 AM
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heres a cool one. the impossible trident.
pic: http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A30124/high/qrmakwf0.jpg
page: http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/geek4.html
a subtle spine tat.
pic: http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A30222/high/spine.jpg
page: http://www.subkultures.net/twinfusion?readjid=1216791
the chicks love the lover back tattoo.
http://www.rockandrolltattoo.com/tattoos/images/Butterfly-Lower-Back.jpg
Funny you should ask...I think you'll appreciate this, Scott. This ties in nicely with personal identity, conversation starters, and not being afraid to make an idiot of yourself. The WORST tattoo(s) I've seen were on a recent holiday visit to Michigan. A young guy in a mega mart-type place had a shaved/stubble head. Over one ear he had "Budweiser" tattooed. Over the other ear? "Camel" Both of these tattos were in black script loosely (very loosely) resembling the trademarked logos of said brands.
A) What the...? a walking billboard?
B) What the...? over your ears?
C) What the...? you couldn't at least get a reasonable facsimilie to the actual logos?
D) What the...? Budweiser and Camel? Seriously? You're getting brands tattooed on you, on YOUR HEAD, for crying out loud, and you choose Bud and Camel?!
What, the tattoo guy didn't know how to spell White Trash Redneck Wifebeater?
Harsh? Yes. But. I wrote this to make a point. Sometimes the messages people choose to freely give to the public come with stereotypes they might not be aware of or intend to send. "Hello, my name is Scott" nametag sends a very clear, "Hi! I have a sense of humor and I'm approachable! I don't take myself or anyone else so seriously that I can't wear a nametag everyday of my life, risking being talked to, laughed at or questioned because of it!" That's a green light message, a welcome, let's talk and have a laugh message.
Camel and Budweiser over ears on a shaved head? Proceed only with extreme caution message. He may be as swell as Scott, but not too many people, other than the local distributors and fellow Bud drinking, Camel smoking, are going to read his messages to the world as approachable, humorous or interesting. A strong case for taking a few minutes of serious thought about what message you are giving the world about yourself.
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