I have to admit that when I first got this picture, I was very excited. I mean, it's a double calf tat! That is a serious commitment to the art of calf tattooing. My mind was running wild with the possibility of writing a blog post with all kinds of jokes about doubling down and a reference to the double rainbow guy. But then, as I really looked at this guy's tattoo, I realized that maybe this picture would serve a broader purpose. To be perfectly honest, this tattoo is everything that is wrong with calf tattoos. Let's take a look, shall we?
Let's be honest, I think we all know that this guy thinks that his Asian symbols that are supposed to mean something like 'courage' or 'faith'. But realistically, it probably means something like chicken fried rice or even worse, it's just plain gibberish. Not a good choice. Make sure you double and triple check anything you permanently place on your body, especially if it is in another language.
Boring script work? C'mon, dude. I'm not judging people that choose to have a tattoo that is only script. In fact, I have one*. But I just happen to think the calf is a big area to work with, so why not go with something unconventional, like a Boston cityscape? Isn't the whole point of getting a calf tattoo to make your calves stand out? Clearly, this guy is willing to make a bold fashion choice. He is wearing plaid cargo shorts, after all. So why choose a boring calf tattoo? Be bold, sir. Add some color and get a big ass double calf tat. The guy has awesome calves, he should have at least picked something colorful to really accentuate his lower legs.
I wish I could pretend that my eyes don't immediately go to the black socks with the white sneakers. Any way you slice it, that is a total fashion don't. The black athletic socks aren't peaking out above the line of his shoe, but they totally clash and distract the eye from the calf tattoo.
I do want to give double calf tat credit where it's due. He does get points for symmetry and tattoo placement. I am sure when he stands still, those bad boys line up perfectly. So props to his tattoo artist on that one. There's also the ultimate accessory -- his lovely, semi-mulleted lady friend with a side calf tattoo. She does helps him out a bit, but her elegance isn't saving his ruined calves.
So let's use this as a teachable moment. Double calf tattoos are not something that should just be randomly slapped on your body -- great calves and a stylish lady friend will never make up for a poorly chosen tattoo.
*Sorry to disappoint you, but it's not a calf tat. I just don't have the kind of calves that are nicely shaped for a tattoo.
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