The text is a conversation between a tattoo artist, Patty Valentine, and several individuals who have multiple tattoos. Patty tries to guess which tattoo belongs to each person based on their personality, style, and background. The individuals then reveal their tattoos and share the stories behind them.
The conversation shows that people's perceptions of others can be incorrect, and that tattoos can hold significant personal meanings that may not be immediately apparent. The individuals share stories about their tattoos, including a memorial tattoo, a tattoo of a rat that was a beloved pet, and a portrait of oneself taking a dump into a piñata.
Throughout the conversation, Patty and the individuals discuss their experiences with tattoos, their cultural backgrounds, and their personal stories. The conversation highlights the importance of not judging people based on their appearance and the significance of tattoos as a form of self-expression.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The conversation is between a tattoo artist named Chris and various people with tattoos.
2. Chris is a tattoo artist with four years of experience.
3. Chris asks the people to show their tattoos and tries to guess the meaning or story behind each tattoo.
4. One person has a tattoo of "Public Property" and explains it means they are open to everyone's interpretation, releasing the expectation of how others should treat their heart.
5. Another person has a tattoo of a cross with their mother's name and dates, which they got at 18 to remember their mom who passed away when they were 9.
6. A person has a tattoo of a rat, which represents their pet rat that passed away, and they used to breed rats.
7. Someone has a tattoo of a landscape from Namibia, which is symbolic of their mixed heritage.
8. A person has an Aztec warrior tattoo, which is a tribute to their Mexican-American grandfather.
9. One person has a tattoo of a portrait of themselves taking a dump into a pinata, which they got as a secret tattoo with their husband.
10. The husband has a tattoo of a realistic baby fetus doing a skateboarding trick, which was a surprise tattoo from his wife.
11. Chris has refused service to people who he thinks he can't meet their expectations or work well with.