Tattoo Anhkst

A tiny anhk on the ankle, a scarcely-there butterfly, a miniscule star outline. These tiny stamps say "chickenshit" to me. They say, "recognize me as the type of rebellious, anti-establishment person who gets a tattoo."

You, Miss Anhk-on-the-ankle, you knew inside at the moment of design selection that you would outgrow your need for this and want to cover up your declaration one day. You're only brave enough to stick your toe in the pool. This inked statement of so-called rebellion reads more like a statement of conformity--like Alternative Music, once an alternative, now mainstream.

If you're going to get tattooed, make your statement bold!