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17Jul/121

this goddam phenomenal world

This is Nicky's tattoo.

I'm such a Salinger geek, this book in particular means a great deal to me. This line in my opnion just sums up Salinger's writing.

About three months ago I dreamt I got this tattoo done so I decided it was a sign I should go for it; it was done by the hugely talented Ryan at Funhouse Tattoos in Vancouver, Canada. This guy will take on any tattoo (my friend got a tattoo of a Venn diagram at the same time, two perfect circles), the font is so neat and tiny, I'm so happy with it!

(The font is Baskerville.)

“You’re lucky if you get time to sneeze in this goddam phenomenal world.”

- J.D. Salinger, Franny and Zooey

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  1. ok, now i got it.
    it’s an underboob tattoo. i was going to ask if you were pregnant, thinking it was the upper outer part of a leg…. i’m not sure i like it, looks like some kalkitos….


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