Possible new tattoo...

**Tattoo Bradley** · 20th September 06, 05:33 PM

So, I've been thinking about something like this for some time. I was doodling some time ago at work and I just came upon this while cleaning out my desk. It's just an outline, but gives the general idea. It's what I call a "sacred 'tater." The flame on top will be coloured green and orange.

**Rex_Tremende** · 20th September 06, 06:19 PM

A hot potato? Well, I'm willing to bet no one else has one like it! Can you explain more about how this idea sprouted?

R.

**Kilted KT** · 20th September 06, 06:21 PM

great looking artwork...this spud's for you!!!

**Heath** · 20th September 06, 07:22 PM

very cool!!!

**pdcorlis** · 20th September 06, 08:54 PM

Since I live in the land of the "famous potato" I can really get behind this idea!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 20th September 06, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

Can you explain more about how this idea sprouted?

R.

Certainly.
Are you familiar with Catholic art at all? Namely the many renditions of Christ featuring the "sacred heart?" Well, I'm not catholic, but have always appreciated the art. And, I've seen a few parodies of the "sacred heart" (even a sacred Steak surrouned by a ring of aspargus... believe it or not.) So, I thought it'd be neat to do one with a tater. The idea of the tater itself is because of the Irish blood that flows down both sides of the family. The same thing for the idea of colouring the flame green and orange. Make any more sense now?

**O'Neille** · 20th September 06, 10:57 PM

It's becoming clearer now. Please leave an offering for the spirits on your way out. O'Neille

**Rex_Tremende** · 21st September 06, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

I've seen a few parodies of the "sacred heart"... The idea of the tater itself is because of the Irish blood that flows down both sides of the family. The same thing for the idea of colouring the flame green and orange. Make any more sense now?

Yes, thanks. I am not all that familiar with Catholic iconography.

R.

**Pour1Malt** · 21st September 06, 04:10 AM

it wuid bae quite fittin is Scotland...

here tatties come wi' every meal... includin Chinese an Italian fuid!

**McClef** · 21st September 06, 04:16 AM

It would certainly be unusual!

In a way it's circular history. Sir Walter Raleigh brings the potato back from the New World. It becomes a major staple food in Ireland then the potato crop failures of the 1840s in Ireland drive many of it inhabitants to seek a new life in the New World.