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22nd August 2006, 11:04am
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| But why a giraffe?
It was one of my favourite things to terrorise customers with. When one of them was getting a tattoo done on their back (usually a big tribal piece) I would casually wander over, make approving noises, pass comment about how well it was turning out and then ask;
“So, is their any particular reason you wanted a giraffe?”
Some of their faces were priceless and they would go through the range of emotions of shock, disbelief and in most cases laugh.
But not any more.
Someone has actually come in and asked me to design a giraffe tattoo, for his back.
I suppose it’s the one time I can ask the above question and actually get an...
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22nd August 2006, 11:42am
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
i should probably point out the the guy in question is in his late forties.
but hey, emo giraffe tastic
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22nd August 2006, 11:44am
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
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Originally Posted by Deadboy  And angel wings. But, y'know, dark angel wings. |
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22nd August 2006, 11:44am
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
Oh, in that case it has to be an ancient Rollin Stones giraffe. Or a Hell Angel giraffe.
In fact, fuck it. Keep the emo-raffe! It'll make him feel young.
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22nd August 2006, 12:21pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
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Originally Posted by Rev Scapegoat An evil giraffe? | Not evil. Just misunderstood in a society that can't accept the deepness of his soul.
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22nd August 2006, 12:34pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
You've gotta be havin a 'Giraffe' guvvna! 
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22nd August 2006, 2:32pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
Slightly off topic, but we'll be in on Saturday as per arranged. Should there be cake?
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22nd August 2006, 2:34pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
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Originally Posted by Pink punk Slightly off topic, but we'll be in on Saturday as per arranged. Should there be cake? | although a nice offer there is no need for cake
unless you really want to 
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22nd August 2006, 2:37pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
I'm sure something can be arranged.
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22nd August 2006, 2:53pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
^^ooooh what you getting done?
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22nd August 2006, 2:57pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
Not me!!
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Number 197. Accessorize your rebellion.
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22nd August 2006, 3:01pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
She’s gonna be on hand-holding duty. I may end up on driving duty, or not.
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22nd August 2006, 3:02pm
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| Re: But why a giraffe?
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Originally Posted by Pink punk Not me!! | get a giraffe!!!!
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