SI airbrushed Patrick's tattoo (American Flag) out of Swimsuit issue

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[mnehring]

Eight years after Hoop Magazine controversially airbrushed one of Iverson's tattoos for its cover shot, Sports Illustrated has airbrushed Indy Racing's biggest star.

The victim?

Patrick's American Flag tattoo on the small of her back.

[mnehring]

I was kind of a fan before those godaddy commercials made her look like just another skank

Then I became not just a fan but an uber fan. :->

[retrokitten]

Bar and Grill ping....

[MBB1984]

Agreed. To me, tramp stamps scream: “I am a promiscuous slut and probable carrier of STDs.”

[WakeUpAndVote]

You beat me by 30 seconds.

[Billthedrill]

Some of these are attractive, some aren’t. Personally I’d want a really, really, really close look before I pronounced judgment.

[mnehring]

Bill,
Knowing you, I think you’ll want hands-on analysis of the evidence. :->

[swain_forkbeard]

“...I’m certainly glad she loves her country enough to have Old Glory tattoo’d on her...”

Just as long as we forego the jokes about patriotism and standing at attention and saluting.

[Mr Rogers]

Oh come on! Nothing quite says “Class!” like a tattooed tit...or rear end, or arm...

[aliquando]

Here in Georgia we call them “Panama City license plates”

[momincombatboots]

I have a lovely tattoo, it’s a reminder of who I am. If you think it’s trashy, I could care less. It is covered most of the time, but it is me. It’s not a cute tattoo, it’s a reminder that you had better watch your back, I am a ruthless hunter and a protector of those I love. A subtle hint that I can take plenty of pain, so back off! When it is showing it is probably a sign that I am not to be tinkered with.

[b4its2late]

Danica Patrick SI Video

[freekitty]

Thank you Cinnamon Girl. I agree. Wait until it fades.

[mnehring]

..it’s a reminder that you had better watch your back, I am a ruthless hunter and a protector of those I love. A subtle hint that I can take plenty of pain, so back off! When it is showing it is probably a sign that I am not to be tinkered with.

In other words, you are most FReeper guy's ideal mom/girlfriend/wife/friend. :->

[mnehring]

I’ve seen other images and it looks a lot better than this image makes it look like. It has a lot of shading to appear flying.

[RonF]

Does SI routinely airbrush tattoos off of their models overall? Or was it just this one tattoo? If they airbrush off all tattoos then I see no evidence of bias or reason for complaint.

[mnehring]

I’ve seen other SI models with ink that wasn’t airbrushed.

[Tanniker Smith]

I’m fine with the airbrushing. Hate those tatoos, even if it was the American flag. She looks better without it.

[arealconservativeforachange]

That’s why we have condoms.

[hotshu]

Were any of your neighbors hiding ink under their sweaters? ;}

[scott0347]

Not Guilty