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Mexican Vampire Woman on Display at Ripley

Tattoosue — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:24:25 +0000

Although I found this article published in a couple places on the web, I really wasn’t clear on why Ripley wants the Mexican Vampire Woman’s cast in their museum. I heard in the video that she was the most “unusual woman” so we’ll go with that.

Her name is Maria Jose Cristerna but she’s better known as the Mexican Vampire woman. It’s the combination of her completely tattooed body along with the many skin and dental implants the woman has. Including vampire fangs. Her tattoos tell the story of her life and the hardships she went through as a battered housewife. Now she’s using the publicity she attracts to raise money for a battered woman’s shelter located in Mexico.

Ripley’s says it will eventually have life sized wax statues of Maria throughout the world. Her tattoos will be hand painted on each statue.

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John Lynch aka Prince Albert

Tattoosue — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:44:32 +0000

John Lynch, also known as Prince “John” Albert”, is quite a unique character whose story is just as interesting as his visible appearance. He is known for having the most piercings of anyone in the UK where he resides. You may recognize him from tattoo and piercing sites, tattoo conventions, and magazines. I’ve seen his picture in the media but never thought much about the man behind the metal. Until I read an interesting interview with him.

He worked in the banking industry for over 30 years and didn’t start getting tattoos and piercings until after he left this long running career. He was married for over 20 years and has a daughter and two grandchildren. He eventually admitted he was gay and left his marriage. He went from a banking career to managing a gay porn book shop. You might say this was the turning point of John’s life as well as a major career change.

Now John is almost 80 years old and still loves his freakiness. He enjoys the people he meets who are curious about his appearance and he has no problem with people taking his picture. And as if his many piercings, facial tattoos and face paint weren’t enough to catch your eye, John is known for wearing mini-skirts. He also sports transdermal implant horns on his head.

John’s advice to young people is to never get tattoo or piercings that would interfere with their employment prospects. He followed his own advice and seems to have made up for lost time.

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Tattoos Not So Taboo

Tattoosue — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:51:43 +0000

Yes, another big breakthrough in the degree of understanding from “the mainstream”. A new law that wasn’t highly publicized but yet went into effect in January. It put an end to the 12 month waiting period that people were forced to comply with after getting some ink work done. The powers that be have come to their senses and realize the majority of shops and tattoo artists are responsible professional artisans and people are no longer going down to the local sleazy parlor to get a tattoo from a used, disease ridden needle. Blood donation centers are trying to get this change in attitude and regulations out to the public so that people will donate that much sooner. You are not able to donate the day following receiving a tattoo or piercing. No waiting. Visit this site to read the entire article on the subject.

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Organic Jewelry

Tattoosue — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:38:28 +0000

Tawapa is an online store that sells hand crafted jewelry using materials such as wood and water buffalo horn…sea shell, and various minerals. They designed for the non-stretched ear as well as ears with a more drastic body modification size. The designs are unique with some having an almost tribal type of design. The name of the store came from a Native American tribe at one time located in northern New Mexico.

If you are looking for another unique idea for jewelry and have a love for a particular tattoo you are sporting, this company creates custom jewelry designed to match your tattoo. A matching set of adornment to the work of art you have on your skin.

Body Jewelry

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Goth Models

Susan — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:22:00 +0000

I love goth style and fashion. If I was born at the right time, I can see myself getting into it. The style has developed and grown and this site – Goth Models Gallery – is a testimony to the legitimacy and serious following that goth has found. It is a growing social group that is finding it’s way into mainstream America. Goth models as well as tattoo models are now more in demand than ever before. It is a combination of forum and portfolio gallery.

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Doctor Refuses Treatment to Patient because of Tattoos

Susan — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:12:00 +0000

This story is about a year old but new to me. A pediatrician practicing in a town called Bakersfield, refused to treat a child for an ear infection because he objected to the mom’s tattoos. The doctor believed in a Christian atmosphere for his office and was following his beliefs. This doctor follows these guidelines – no tattoos, piercings, and other such requirements. According to the AMA, this doctor had every right to enforce these beliefs (????) – he says he wants his patients to have a “comfortable atmosphere”. WTF! Refusing to treat a child because he doesn’t like the artwork the Mom is sporting – yeah, that’s so Christian like.

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Outlaw Posters Ink

Susan — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:18:00 +0000

While on vacation I had time to pour over back issues of tattoo magazines where I found some cool items, artists and sites – like this one called Outlaw Posters Ink – They sell 24″ x 36″ posters – high quality lithographic reproductions of original photography, by Sean Hartgrove. The selection is edgy with piercings and tattoo shots of attractive females.

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A Perfect Circle

Susan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:11:00 +0000

The elasticity of the skin to stretch is really amazing……..

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Halloween Mask

Susan — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0000

At Costume Shopper you can purchase this realistic tattooed and pierce face mask. At little late to be ordering for this Friday – It combines 3 of my favorite things – fangs (vampires), piercings (I’m not sure if that is part of the mask, mmmm…..), and facial tribal designs. Costume Shopper.

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Tattoo Bliss

Susan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:09:00 +0000

They say there is someone for everyone – and I do believe it. Whether you’ll find each other is another thing but that is what match.com is for -Here’s a happy and bizarre looking couple. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m seeing more facial tats and extreme piercings. The times they are achanging. Wish them well and life of happiness and if they can find the room – more piercings and tats!

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