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Post by tdk on Apr 13, 2010 8:36:41 GMT -5
I'm Mike. I became a fan around 1989 thanks to Dr. Demento and a very badly dubbed Lincoln cassette. On side B resided REM's "Green". I went to my first show in 1993. It was my first concert of any kind, not only my first TMBG show. I only made it to eight shows in the first four years, and then I got serious. I attended my 50th show on the seventh anniversary of my first. I went to my 100th TMBG show in '04, and show #150 ended up being on New Years Eve '08. ;D I've been slacking off as of late, skipping the last four concerts that I had planned on attending, including NYE '09 in favor of a different, closer show. ( www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5DDE45690D7AD0CB) I have four TMBG tattoos, and some guy from Detroit talks about me in Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns.
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Post by tdk on Apr 24, 2010 5:14:34 GMT -5
Why am I the only introduction without any replies? Look, I have to reply to my own post to just get one. How sad!
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Post by fouroftwo on Apr 24, 2010 7:37:46 GMT -5
REPLYING!
Your signature tattoos are epic. And I mean "epic" literally: they are "heroic; majestic; impressively great." (thank you, dictionary.com) What were their reactions when you asked them to sign your ankles?
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Post by tdk on Apr 24, 2010 8:38:27 GMT -5
Thanks! I initially asked Flansburgh during a short unplanned, unmoderated text chat that happened in 2000 after a planned, moderated voice chat hosted by emusic.com. Here's an excerpt: tdk says: John Flansburgh, I got to see TMBG in concert for the 50th time last month at MIT. You guys are better and better every time I see you! I have a personal request to make, I hope it doesn't sound too crazy to you: Would you autograph my left ankle, so I can have it inked in as a tattoo? I'm completely serious about this. John Flansburgh - They Might Be Giants says: I suppose, although it does sound crazy foodmage says: Now THAT is hardcore. John Flansburgh - They Might Be Giants says: I'm not really into body modification John Flansburgh - They Might Be Giants says: I can't even figure out how to shave So, he grudgingly agreed but I didn't get to ask him to do it in person until over a year later, at the infamous Mink Car in-store and I'm sure that he had forgotten about the exchange by then. He turned me down, and I was disappointed but not surprised. Hours later, the Trade Center came down and my autograph problem seemed a bit inconsequential. Incidentally, I stole the autograph tattoo idea from a "Weird" Al Yankovic fanatic named Dave Rossi who had the entire band sign his ankles, and then added color portraits. I thought it was a neat, original idea for a TMBG tattoo, especially considering that Flansburgh's autograph includes a stunning self-portrait but I didn't want to go through with it if I couldn't get my ankle signed directly. After about four years, I decided to go ahead and get the Flansy tattoo using the autograph he signed for me on paper mere seconds after declining to sign me. I had it done as a birthday present to myself, and have since gone back for a new tattoo annually during my birth month. Needless to say, I didn't bother asking Mr. Linnell, and ended up using an autograph he gave me at an in-store signing. In '07 and '08 I got my logos, and have since had an opportunity to flash my ankles at the Johns, who seemed impressed. What did I get last year? My first non-TMBG tattoo: the Robot Chicken. It went over well at the Robot Chicken Skate Party Tour. This year? Not a clue. Ideas?
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Post by bluecanary on Apr 24, 2010 11:04:49 GMT -5
Sorry Mike. Obviously we were stunned speechless by the majesty of the tattoos. They are somewhat legendary.
Are you keeping all your ink confined to the ankle area or do you eventually plan to branch out?
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Post by fouroftwo on Apr 24, 2010 21:08:30 GMT -5
Ooh, I love the Robot Chicken one, too!
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Post by tdk on Apr 29, 2010 3:18:04 GMT -5
Thanks. I'm not sure yet if I will venture outside the ankle area, but if I do it will not happen until 2013. I'll think on it.
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Post by a generic reality on Apr 30, 2010 11:28:16 GMT -5
Wait, are you the dude with Non LP Tracks?
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Post by tdk on Apr 30, 2010 17:19:41 GMT -5
Yes.
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Post by a generic reality on Apr 30, 2010 18:49:36 GMT -5
cooooool.
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Post by Ana Ng on May 4, 2010 17:54:29 GMT -5
Wow dude, your ankle tattoos are pretty epic. I've never been to a concert because They never play anywhere near me. Eh, I guess I'm a recording-type girl anyway. The Yankovic tattoo is pretty cool, and it was a good idea on the part of the guy who did it.
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Post by witheredhope on Jun 3, 2010 16:36:14 GMT -5
Hey TDK!
As I'm JUST NOW getting around to exploring this marvelous forum and catching up with everyone else, (which I'm realizing is going to be a LONG process), I have not yet remarked! Your tattooes are indeed AWESOME. Fandom tattooes are the best! I like the idea of getting several that go around the ankles. Very cool!
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Post by tdk on Jun 4, 2010 4:43:56 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I think that I've decided on this year's tattoo. I'm going to get Drinky Crow on the back of my right ankle, opposite the Robot Chicken. It's kind of perfect because DC is a long-time TMBG icon as well as an Adult Swim character, like the Chicken. I'm just going to have to find a place to have it done because last year I was not happy with the new management of the tattoo parlor that I've been going to for the last five years. D'oh!
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Post by tdk on Aug 1, 2010 7:05:33 GMT -5
Here he is!
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Post by bluecanary on Aug 1, 2010 10:21:06 GMT -5
That came out awesome! And you went for some color this time around which really makes it pop. Nice.
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