In many cultures it was common to skin the dead person to preserve the tattoos. Take the line from “Tie me Kangaroo down”, by Rolf Harris
“Tan me hide when I’m dead, Fred,
tan me hide when I’m dead.
So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde,
(Spoken) And that’s it hanging on the shed.
Altogether now”!
Curls, look for where the “Skin Illustrations” shop has relocated to. Maybe you’ll have better luck than Rod Steiger. And Cute Chick, look more closely at him. Each tattoo tells a story (Peter, you, too.).
pouncingtiger over 15 years ago
Curls knows how to adapt to his surroundings.
wndrwrthg over 15 years ago
In many cultures it was common to skin the dead person to preserve the tattoos. Take the line from “Tie me Kangaroo down”, by Rolf Harris “Tan me hide when I’m dead, Fred, tan me hide when I’m dead. So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde, (Spoken) And that’s it hanging on the shed. Altogether now”!
Ray_C over 15 years ago
Thanks for the earworm, wndrwrthg!
wicky over 15 years ago
Curls can go with the flow.
Smiley Rmom over 15 years ago
I remember that song, wndrwrthg, but thought they were referring to skinning a kangaroo.
Digital Frog over 15 years ago
LOL Wndrwrthg, like RayC said, thanks for the earworm. That was one of my dad’s favorite records albums. I also liked the groundhog hunt.
Jonathan Bridge Premium Member over 15 years ago
Curls, look for where the “Skin Illustrations” shop has relocated to. Maybe you’ll have better luck than Rod Steiger. And Cute Chick, look more closely at him. Each tattoo tells a story (Peter, you, too.).
Jonathan Bridge Premium Member over 15 years ago
Who knows? He may even have a bare spot that shows you your future (But be careful about looking there!).