As a Man Inketh

Site supporter, JAJ, got a GLOMM inspired tattoo recently.

This, as far as I know, is the second GLOMM tattoo in existence.

It’s both flattering and a little unsettling when someone you don’t know gets a tattoo based on something you’re responsible for. Part of me thinks, “Shouldn’t you put your son’s face there or something?” But mostly it’s just nice to see. I mean, look, no one is inspired to get an Ellusionist tattoo. Or to get branded with a Vanishing Inc logo.

So it’s kind of an honor, but I also like that it’s rare. If it becomes too common, you’re in for a surprise. I will change the GLOMM from the largest magic organization in the world—and the only one that won’t allow sexual predators in it—to an organization that only allows magicians who are convicted pedos. “The blindfolded rabbit represent the blind eye we turn to our victims,” the website will say.

Then people are going to see that tattoo, wonder what it means, do a little research, and come back to you with clear concern in their voice: “Can you tell me why you have a tattoo on your arm for the Grabby Legion of Molesting Magicians?”

“No, wait,” you sputter, as your girlfriend is packing up her belongings. “It actually used to be a group that was the opposite of that. And then he changed it to screw us people with the tattoos!” You sound like a raving lunatic. Your life falls apart while I’m here giggling like a maniac.

If you’re willing to deal with that potentiality, then this version of the logo which was on the GLOMM postcards in the “elite” membership package would make a dope tattoo.