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Mom? Dad? I'm Dead ... Here Are My Tattoos: This takes "leaving your mark" to a whole new level.
The Huffington Post ^ | September 30, 2015 | Jenna Amatulli

Posted on 10/02/2015 2:51:38 PM PDT by EveningStar

When you think "family heirloom," it's natural to think of Grandpa's pocket watch or Grandma's engagement ring, but what about Uncle Jim's Bugs Bunny tattoo?

Sure, it was once on ole-Jim's calf, but now it can be framed, mounted and proudly displayed above your fireplace, for when you remember him on Christmas Eve.

NAPSA -- the National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art -- launched earlier this month with the aim of helping you pass down your tattoos to your kids, grandkids, and loved ones. It's no longer a morbid dream. You can have your tattoos removed, preserved and turned into fine art.

(Excerpt) Read more at huffingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Society; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: napsa; sick; skinremoval; tattoos
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National Association for the Preservation of Skin Art - NAPSA - Official site
1 posted on 10/02/2015 2:51:39 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: Slings and Arrows; martin_fierro

ping


2 posted on 10/02/2015 2:52:11 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Sick and getting sicker.


3 posted on 10/02/2015 2:53:11 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: EveningStar

I wanna leave my schlong. Have it stuffed and mounted.


5 posted on 10/02/2015 2:55:45 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (With Great Freedom comes Great Responsibility)
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To: EveningStar
When i think of Tattoos I think of something like this:

Or this (but only if I am thinking of nerdy things)

"Mine's BIGGER"

6 posted on 10/02/2015 2:56:44 PM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: EveningStar

Nazis did this...made lampshades out of human skin. Tattoos were particularly desirable as I understand it.


7 posted on 10/02/2015 2:56:44 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Salamander; Slings and Arrows; JoeProBono; humblegunner; 50mm; Semper Mark; Darksheare
One word -


Lampshades.

8 posted on 10/02/2015 2:56:46 PM PDT by shibumi ("Sharpei Diem" (Sieze the Wrinkled Dog)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Two Seconds.


9 posted on 10/02/2015 2:57:56 PM PDT by shibumi ("Sharpei Diem" (Sieze the Wrinkled Dog)
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To: EveningStar

Since the far left in WWII Germany skinned people for their tattoos this kind of makes my skin crawl.


10 posted on 10/02/2015 2:58:51 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: EveningStar

Been there, done that.

Nazis, GI Tattoo lampshades.


11 posted on 10/02/2015 3:00:49 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (Using 4th keyboard due to wearing out the "/" and "s" on the previous 3)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I went to have a full scale ruler tattooed to my member. Guy gave me a 75% discount.


12 posted on 10/02/2015 3:02:14 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: EveningStar

Why just the tattoo? We have grandma stuffed and sitting in her favorite rocker. Creeped me out as a kid - but now makes a great conversation piece. And Halloween ......!


13 posted on 10/02/2015 3:02:23 PM PDT by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts It is happening again.)
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To: EveningStar
Put those tats to good use!


14 posted on 10/02/2015 3:02:53 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: Responsibility2nd

Am I too laste to make a joke about minatures? ;)


15 posted on 10/02/2015 3:02:55 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: fhayek

I knew a guy with a bee tattooed on the tip. No joke. We used to frink in bars free with the money he’d win on bets.


16 posted on 10/02/2015 3:04:59 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: EveningStar

A good taxidermist can stuff and mount your whole carcass, tattoos and all, for your family to enjoy for years to come.


17 posted on 10/02/2015 3:05:35 PM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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To: Norm Lenhart

I bet the he was able to use it to get a ‘bee-j”


18 posted on 10/02/2015 3:06:16 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar
Hmmmm.......
That reminds me of a gal I met once upon a time....
19 posted on 10/02/2015 3:06:50 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: fhayek

He used to say that when he got...well you know...it turned into a wasp ...bigger ‘stinger’ ;)

And yea, he said he was passed out drunk when he got it done.


20 posted on 10/02/2015 3:08:21 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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