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Old 08-19-2009, 08:23 PM
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I believe the whole penguin thing started with John, it's his favourite animal.
I've wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying!!
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Old 08-19-2009, 08:26 PM
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I've wondered about that. Thanks for clarifying!!
Yep! Ever noticed the penguin tattoo on John's forearm?
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Old 08-19-2009, 08:43 PM
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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.
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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.
According to Mick's book, John was drunk when he got the tattoo.

I have the classic top hat and crystal ball penguin on my ankle. I'm waiting until it gets touched up to post pics. Keep your eyes peeled in the next month or so.
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Just washed it and puy some A&D ointment on it so it may look a little shiny. My roommate thinks it looks like a gang symbol It literally felt like the guy was cutting open my ribcage when he did the tattoo but it was definitely worth it.
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Just washed it and puy some A&D ointment on it so it may look a little shiny. My roommate thinks it looks like a gang symbol It literally felt like the guy was cutting open my ribcage when he did the tattoo but it was definitely worth it.
Looks GREAT man!
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thanks! i've been getting some strange reactions so that's def appreciated.
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According to Mick's book, John was drunk when he got the tattoo.

I have the classic top hat and crystal ball penguin on my ankle. I'm waiting until it gets touched up to post pics. Keep your eyes peeled in the next month or so.
I bet that looks sweeeeet!! Can't wait to see it. I have been wanting to get a Stevie/FM tattoo.. I just can't narrow it down.
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