Where did this penguin logo originate?

tdfwiner · #1 08-19-2009, 03:20 PM

Does anyone know where this penguin originally came from? I'd been thinking about getting getting it as a tattoo for years and I finally did on Monday. The tattoo is on my left ribcage and hurt like a b!tch. I'll post a pic when I get home if I can find my camera.

shackin'up · #2 08-19-2009, 03:22 PM

Tangooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Sanne2 · #3 08-19-2009, 04:01 PM

I believe the whole penguin thing started with John, it's his favourite animal.

Musicman408 · #4 08-19-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanne2

I believe the whole penguin thing started with John, it's his favourite animal.

I've wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying!!

**mylittledemon** · #5 08-19-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

I've wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying!!

Yep! Ever noticed the penguin tattoo on John's forearm?

brysondt · #6 08-19-2009, 08:43 PM

I have this video, some interview, from the 80s I bought on ebay years ago, and John is asked about the significance of the Penguin logo, and he said it was just his favorite animal. He thought that penguins were very unique and cool, so he got a tattoo and it became like an inside joke with the band.

Thats all I know.

**mylittledemon** · #7 08-19-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tdfwiner

Does anyone know where this penguin originally came from? I'd been thinking about getting getting it as a tattoo for years and I finally did on Monday. The tattoo is on my left ribcage and hurt like a b!tch. I'll post a pic when I get home if I can find my camera.

Shackin Up is right....that Penguin is from the Tango in the Night tourbook I think...and maybe from the shirts on that tour.