Problems with the Stickman Tat?

I've had the stickman for 13 years and still luv it.

LukinFan wrote:

hahaha- you know that there are people out there that probably do have one. Are they even still together?

I hope to God there isn't anyone out there with a LB tattoo. If so, I would have to fart in their general direction.

88keys wrote:

I think the problem with PJ tattoos it that they were never really a "logo" band. The stickman is the most recognizable symbol for them because, back in 1992, it was on the cover of the Alive single and it was on all of the most popular PJ t-shirts. But the stickman himself has never appeared on an album cover. Take a band like Iron Maiden for example... their faithful mascot "Eddie" has been on the cover of every album, single, t-shirt, poster or any kind of Maiden merchandise. He is literally the face of the band, and there's been hundreds of different versions of him. So to get a tattoo of "Eddie" is quite easy to do without the worry of having the same tattoo as every other fan. Unfortunately, PJ doesn't have that kind of variety with it's symbols or logos.

They might not have an "official" logo, but they have 7 million different posters/t shirts with different PJ "logos" on them...so that is certainly a legitmate route to take when picking a tattoo. Look through the Ames poster book, I would bet you could find more than a couple ideas in there that are pretty unique and still say/reflect Pearl Jam.

I have the stickman tattoo on my right shoulder.

I absolutely adore my tattoo and when i'm out it's often an ice breaker/conversation starter for fellow fans. Even recently, I went to a Down gig (I also have the Down Fleur de Lys on my left shoulder) where a large majority of the people there were burely, hairy and METAL.... 3 people/fellow PJ fans (including one 10c member) asked me about PJ that night because of my stickman.

I got my tattoo in September 2006 because I saw PJ at Reading in the August. It was the first time I saw them and I wanted to remember it. I remember going absolutely crazy in the 4th row to Alive and crying my eyes out for Better Man. It was one of the best gigs i've ever been to and the day my love for PJ turned into obsession. Why not mark it on myself as a permanant reminder? Surely those are 'personal' reasons? :rolleyes:

I believe anyone should get any tattoo they desire. If it's your child's name, great! If it's the stickman, fantastic! Hell, if it's a small off-duty Czechslovakian traffic warden, awesome!
ANY tattoo, no matter how many people have it or how 'mainstream' it is, can be personal. At the end of the day, most tattoo's aren't like peices of art in a gallery, they don't come with a little white plaque dictating the 'concept'.

It's the people who go into a tattooist on a whim, point to nearest chinese symbol allegedly meaning 'love' and say "that one", that I have a problem with.

Oh and btw, I'm planning a further 4 PJ tattoos including a full color half sleeve of the Do The Evolution video... Mainstream?

I think not

i love having that stickman on my leg. as long as i can look down and see that little fella, im still alive.

LukinFan wrote:

I just don't get it. Why do people on here have such a problem with the stickman tat? I understand that "everyone" has it and the whole thing with Dave A- but the stickman symbol is Pearl Jam- like it or not.

If I ever decide to get a tat, it will be the stickman. Does that make me less of a fan or a "bandwagon" fan? I don't think so.

mjb wrote:

There was a thread on here last night (which seems to have disappeared btw) with a lovely picture of a stickman tat...proved to me the image remains relevant and timeless

That image was timeless LOL
First thing I did when I got up, was to look for it and it was gone! :( why?

(we're all sick!)

Here's mine:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/gruftyzombie/54361.jpg

88keys wrote:

Unfortunately, PJ doesn't have that kind of variety with it's symbols or logos.

I have to disagree completely with that line. Pearl Jam has changed their font, symbols, logos, and the general style of their published artwork with each new album release. I mean, compare the art from the Vitalogy era with the art from the Binaural era. Two totally different directions. And I'm sure it wasn't a calculated move, per se. It was probably just because it felt good to the folks in charge of the artwork (Ames, Klausen, Ed, etc).

I think PJ's inconsistent style with artwork is derived from their desire to stay fluid and not be pigeon-holed. I like it that way.

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I don't agree with the idea that this is a lame thing to do, but let me just share this little story.....

Last week I saw a guy with the stick figure on his leg. (I have the scarab design from the Vitalogy tour tickets) Anyway, I approached the guy hoping to talk about the upcoming tour and whatever else. He says he hasn't bought an album in 10 years, but he"loves the band". He's never seen them live. Again, said he was a huge fan, but has just not paid attention in over 10 years!!! What a fucking asshole.

I'm sure that's why people are down on the stickfigure. Do you wanna be associated with that guy?