MsRad Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Ok, so I don't talk about politics here, and I'm not about to start (nor do I want this thread to start any political debates), but this is just batshit crazy, regardless of who your candidate of choice is. From the one and only Gawker: Man Auctions Off Part of His Face for Romney Tattoo, Gets $15,000 Taylor Berman On Wednesday, cool guy Eric Hartsburg auctioned off a 5-by-2 inch spot on the right side of his face for a Mitt Romney tattoo. The winning bid? $15,000, from an anonymous Republican eBay user. This means real estate on Hartsburg's face is worth $1,500 per square inch, which is pretty good considering the trio of lip piercings nearby. At this point, fans of Indiana-based pro-wrestling circuits are thinking to themselves, "Eric Hartsburg, that sounds familiar - how do I know that name?" Maybe a close-up of his neck tattoo will remind you. Full size That's right, it's Erico, the world famous wrestler from Platinum Worldwide (no, not the limo company or the exotic home company). Anyway, Erico didn't set out to get a Romney tattoo on his forehead; he was merely auctioning the space to the highest bidder on eBay. It just so happens Erico is on board with the cause. "I am a registered Republican and a Romney supporter," Hartsburg said. "I didn't mind getting this tattoo because it is something that I could live with and it's something that I believe in." So much so that he now sees real purpose in the tat. "In the beginning it was done for gags and publicity, but now I see it as a way to encourage young people to vote," he told ABC News. He also sees himself as a sort of trailblazer for young people who might be ashamed of their conservative political instincts. "I want young people to know that it's O.K. to be young, and it's O.K. to be a Republican. You don't have to be rich or elderly to be labeled as a Republican, and I want everyone to know that." Unfortunately, ABC didn't follow up by asking if it was necessary for all young republicans to have their wrestling aliases tattooed on their necks. Perhaps because they know the answer is obviously yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Michael Pitt has really let himself go. slayer9019 and MsRad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 You know when you see cars with bumper stickers from past election campaigns? Imagine that's your face instead. David Flores, hogg, 67olds and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 You know when you see cars with bumper stickers from past election campaigns? Imagine that's your face instead. Especially when they still endorse the dickhead who lost.... Rob DJDeepFried and Barrett Dobra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 You know when you see cars with bumper stickers from past election campaigns? Imagine that's your face instead. I said almost the exact same thing about this on someone's facebook page that posted it. In reality he only has to keep the tattoo till after the election, if it was a company they might actually make him keep it, but I am pretty sure win or lose no one is going to check if you got that thing removed or covered next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudCityTattoo Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 You know when you see cars with bumper stickers from past election campaigns? Imagine that's your face instead. Hahahahaha I was thinking the same thing, if only people were into getting face tattoos when Jnco Jeans were popular, hahahaha MsRad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I guess that's one way to put America back to work, careers in "advertising". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Even if romney did win, I doubt most americans would even know what's tattooed on him. This is better than most of the face tattoo ads though. At least its just a stylized "r" and not just a web address like I've seen lots of other folks get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Because I can think of nothing that better speaks to the conservative Republican base than a face tattoo. Great work all around! CultExciter, Colored Guy, Erica and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Because I can think of nothing that better speaks to the conservative Republican base than a face tattoo. Great work all around! Not a bad looking tattoo either.... after the lasering is healed, he'll still have lots of $$$$ in his pocket, maybe a spot on Oprah or Dr. Phil (he's phil of shit...). Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What would Joseph Smith do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Boy could hook-up with the girl that got the "Obama" tattoo during the last selection, er, election, and they could REALLY do the talk shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Alex Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That tattoo seems like an even better idea now hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 What would Joseph Smith do? Joseph Smith would try to convert him and get his $15,000 back! Graeme and CultExciter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 You know when you see cars with bumper stickers from past election campaigns? Imagine that's your face instead. I always think to myself, "Why didn't they put that on the glass?" at least there, they can easily remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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