While we don't usually cover cosmetic tattooing, I wanted to share this particular article in the news this week because it's a compelling story of one victim turning to tattooing to make her self more beautiful and to help others as well.CBC News profiles Basma Hammed, a medical cosmetic tattooist in Toronto who first came to the profession by personal necessity when she couldn't find help elsewhere. As CBC reports, when Basma was a two-year-old girl in Iraq, a pan of hot oil accidentally fell on the left side of her face requiring multiple plastic surgeries -- a total of 100 procedures --…
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Cher: Decades of Tattoos
Off Beat Ink14 May 2012 | 4:00 amCher has been a major celebrity name, particularly in music, since the 1960s. She is known for her many talents, from acting to singing and songwriting. But she also has had a major impact on society by accepting and embracing tattoos. Her unique style and her love of tattoos inspired others to follow during a time when tattoos were not very popular or respected. Therefore, you can appreciate Cher not only for her music and her acting, but also for her body art. Cher has gotten tattoos at various times in her life to symbolize what she was going through, such as when she felt very… -
United States Tattoo Convention and Tattoo Event Show List 2012
About.com Tattoos / Body Piercings5 May 2012 | 1:10 amBelow is the most current updated list of tattoo conventions throughout the United States. Please feel free to email Jodie Michalak at tattoo.guide@about.com to add an event or to comment. Have fun in hell! May 04th - 6th, 2012 Hell City Tattoo Fest "A Decade of Sin" Columbus, OH info@hellcity.com May 11th - 13th, 2012 Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention Tattooed Kin Pin Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com 1-800-541-8239 May 11th - 13th, 2012Tattoos By The Bay tattoosbythebay.com Corpus Christi, TX May 18th - 20th, 2012 15th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention… -
Finishing up a large project
TattooSnob: The High End of Low-Brow15 May 2012 | 2:00 pmSometimes, we can’t say it any better. For a second angle of this massive piece, click here.“Finishing a large project is bitter sweet. The accomplishment of having it done, and then knowing I won’t get to work on it anymore. Dave, you’ve been really awesome and a dream client and now friend…sessions every other week if not every week even though you live two states away, an awesome tipper, excellent aftercare and great conversation. I couldn’t ask for more…Thanks Dave” -Myke Chambers Tattoo by Myke Chambers at Art Machine Productions in… -
Shroomtastic!
Tattoosday (A Tattoo Blog)15 May 2012 | 5:45 amYesterday I was walking around Penn Station during lunch, as is my normal workday routine. I saw quite a few tattoos, but nothing seemed to impress. I was hoping to chance upon something a little more original than flowers, dragons and skulls. I spotted a young woman talking to a few other people and a few of them had tattoos. I sauntered on over, figuring between them, I'd see something interesting. I wasn't disappointed. Among the group was Mark, who shared this tattoo on the back of his calf: Those are mushrooms. More specifically, psilocybin mushrooms, which have hallucinogenic…
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Ami James of ‘Miami Ink’ Gets Unnerved in the Sky
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Tattoos and Piercings Offered at Islanders Games
2 Nov 2011 | 11:00 pmGetting a hockey-related tattoo is not mandatory at Tattoo Lou’s Penalty Box, a new booth at select Islanders home games, but “Potvin Forever” has a nice ring to it. -
China, Loosening Rules, Lets Tattoos Into Army
2 Nov 2011 | 11:00 pmThe newly relaxed rules seek to attract better educated recruits for a military that increasingly relies on technically sophisticated weaponry. -
A London Bookstore Sells Clip Art in an Online World
30 Oct 2011 | 11:00 pmFor 25 years, the Dover Bookshop in London has offered copyright-free images to graphic artists, educators, even tattoo artists. But online competition now threatens the business. -
Tattoo Parlor Owner Sentenced to Three Years
26 Oct 2011 | 11:00 pmA federal judge in Columbus, Ohio, handed down a three-year sentence to the tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State football memorabilia led to an ongoing N.C.A.A. investigation.
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New Jersey man boasts magnetic attachment to iPod - Chicago Tribune
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmDigitalJournal.comNew Jersey man boasts magnetic attachment to iPodChicago TribuneHurban, 21, who works in a tattoo parlor in Newfield, New Jersey, implanted four metal studs in the skin of his wrist and secured his iPod to them magnetically. Related Photos: Attached to his iPod Photos: Attached to his iPod iPod attachment iPod Tattoo Artist Dave Hurban Surgically Attaches IPod To His Arm (VIDEO)Huffington PostNew Jersey tattoo artist is magnetically attached to his iPodDigitalJournal.comMan boasts magnetic attachment to iPodmsnbc.comDiscovery Newsall 147 news articles » -
Wise Words to the Pre-Tattooed Teen - Youth Today
16 May 2012 | 12:05 pmYouth TodayWise Words to the Pre-Tattooed TeenYouth TodayOur 21 year old took a summer job in a tattoo shop. It seemed perfect at the time because he was an alternative, artistic kind of a guy. That was until the night when “Oh hell, he came home with a ring of black and red bats tattooed around his neck.Carolyn Murphy Tattoo On Vogue Germany Cover Grabs Our Attention (PHOTOS)Huffington PostThe 6 Most Cliche Tattoos in MMABleacher ReportThe rise of permanent inkStuff.co.nzall 3 news articles » -
Tennessee governor signs tattoo legislation - CBS News
16 May 2012 | 10:18 amTennessee governor signs tattoo legislationCBS NewsA proposal in Tennessee that seeks to crack down on the tattooing of minors has been signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure, signed by the Republican governor this week, unanimously passed the Senate 31-0 and was approved 86-6 in the House.and more » -
Elements of Twilight Tattoo: Uniforms of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps - United States Army (press release)
16 May 2012 | 9:06 amElements of Twilight Tattoo: Uniforms of The Old Guard Fife and Drum CorpsUnited States Army (press release)By Rhonda Apple, Pentagram Staff Writer The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform at the weekly Twilight Tattoo on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The red coats the Soldiers wear have a direct lineage to George Washington's original Continental Army -
Tom Cruise Flaunts Fake Tattoos as Rock Of Ages Singer Stacee Jaxx For W Magazine - Grazia
16 May 2012 | 6:50 amGraziaTom Cruise Flaunts Fake Tattoos as Rock Of Ages Singer Stacee Jaxx For W MagazineGraziaNow, after seeing the pistol tattoos, the punk-rocker hair, eyeliner and the er, Gene Simmons-inspired tongue pose, we understand. We must clear this up though: 49-year-old Tom hasn't turned to the dark side. He is, instead, fully in his 'Rock of Ages' Tom Cruise brandishes a revolver tattoo as he's flanked by blonde groupies in Daily MailTom Cruise's Shirtless 'W' Magazine Spread [PHOTOS]Socialite LifeFirst Looks: See Tom Cruise's Full W Editorial, Tats and AllNew York…
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Cher: Decades of Tattoos
14 May 2012 | 4:00 amCher has been a major celebrity name, particularly in music, since the 1960s. She is known for her many talents, from acting to singing and songwriting. But she also has had a major impact on society by accepting and embracing tattoos. Her unique style and her love of tattoos inspired others to follow during a time when tattoos were not very popular or respected. Therefore, you can appreciate Cher not only for her music and her acting, but also for her body art. Cher has gotten tattoos at various times in her life to symbolize what she was going through, such as when she felt very… -
Keith Urban: Symbolism, Mythology, and Tattoos
11 May 2012 | 4:00 amKeith Urban hails from New Zealand, but he is a famous name in the United States, Australia, and other countries around the world thanks to his talent for music, particularly in the genre of country music, as well as his guitar playing, his good looks, and, of course, his tattoos. He is usually pretty secretive about his ink, not talking about them too much or too openly, however you can catch him sometimes spilling the meanings behind the artwork on his body. Keith isn’t one of those guys that gets tattoos simply for the sake of getting tattoos. Instead, he makes sure that every tattoo… -
The Strange Tattoos on Brad Pitt
7 May 2012 | 4:00 amBrad Pitt is one of Hollywood’s leading men, famous for his large repertoire of films and his immense talent in acting. Though he most often appears clean looking, he does have several tattoos hiding under those nice clothes. It may be hard to get him to talk about the meaning behind his tattoos, but there are many photos of the artwork he has had inked onto his torso and arms, so he cannot deny that they are there. Though Brad Pitt has had temporary tattoos drawn on his body for certain movie roles, he does indeed have some very real tattoos of his own that he has acquired over the… -
Pete Doherty’s Body of Art and Words
4 May 2012 | 4:00 amBabyshambles and The Libertines are two popular British rock bands that are fronted by singer/songwriter Pete Doherty. The rocker is known for his many talents in both music and acting, in addition to modeling, painting, and writing, but he is also known for having many tattoos on his arms and torso, some of which are more easily distinguishable than others. The rock star has battled drug addition, legal battles, and lost love, and his body is the battleground upon which all of that plays out, as evidenced by his various scars and tattoos, some of which have clear symbolism behind them… -
Kelly Osbourne Regretting Her Tattoos
30 Apr 2012 | 4:00 amKelly Osbourne is an example of someone who rebelled against her parents and got a bunch of tattoos that she later regretted. In fact, if you ask her now, she will probably advise you not to bother with tattoos because you can end up hating them when you are older, just like she has. As her appearance has changed from the time she starred in the reality series “The Osbournes,” Kelly has lost weight, cleaned up her image, and begun working regularly in television. And as part of cleaning up her image, she also has decided that most of the 15 tattoos she had acquired over the years will…
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U-Turn to New York City 15th Annual Tattoo Convention
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amWell my gypsies, we've made a wrong turn and we are now headed BACK to New York City for this weekend's 15th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention. Hollywood can ...Read Full Post -
Capitol Hill Tattoos Revealed in Roll Call Around the Hill
11 May 2012 | 4:52 amWhat's not to love about a bit of Capitol Hill gossip ? In his latest story The Illustrated Congressman, Roll Call Around the Hill Reporter John Stanton explores the politics of body art. Rep. Duncan Hunter and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. both rock a set of half sleeves under their cuff links and they weren't afraid to roll them up to talk. Jackson Jr. fesses up on his plans of getting a new tattoo every year, adding to family portraits and his childhood hero Bruce Lee piece. "I believe in body art," Jackson exclaims as he shares a bit of wisdom about venturing into the world of tattoos: "The key… -
Crayon Tattoo Machine Inspires Old School Gypsy Girl Art
6 May 2012 | 9:47 amEmbrace your inner tattoo artist with a cedar and pine crayon holder that disperses your very own Crayola ink. Handcrafted in the United States and available for worldwide purchase at dragonmichael67's Etsy shop,...Read Full Post -
Tramp Stamp Masquerade Mask Tattoo: Is it a Don't? Shanghai Kate Responds
5 May 2012 | 6:00 amToday's reader mail comes from somewhere far away and mystical. I suppose there are loud colors, streamers and a parade downtown; singing and drum beats and a murmur sort of sound. It is there that my reader scurries off to the street to send me this question, which is sort of discreet. Pssssttt.... This mysterious reader wants to know if she should get a masquerade mask in the form of a tramp stamp tattoo on her back? I took it upon myself to discuss the masked vision with legendary tattoo artist Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand. Kate loves travel and history so I know she can pretty much back up… -
United States Tattoo Convention and Tattoo Event Show List 2012
5 May 2012 | 1:10 amBelow is the most current updated list of tattoo conventions throughout the United States. Please feel free to email Jodie Michalak at tattoo.guide@about.com to add an event or to comment. Have fun in hell! May 04th - 6th, 2012 Hell City Tattoo Fest "A Decade of Sin" Columbus, OH info@hellcity.com May 11th - 13th, 2012 Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention Tattooed Kin Pin Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com 1-800-541-8239 May 11th - 13th, 2012Tattoos By The Bay tattoosbythebay.com Corpus Christi, TX May 18th - 20th, 2012 15th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention…
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Shroomtastic!
15 May 2012 | 5:45 amYesterday I was walking around Penn Station during lunch, as is my normal workday routine. I saw quite a few tattoos, but nothing seemed to impress. I was hoping to chance upon something a little more original than flowers, dragons and skulls. I spotted a young woman talking to a few other people and a few of them had tattoos. I sauntered on over, figuring between them, I'd see something interesting. I wasn't disappointed. Among the group was Mark, who shared this tattoo on the back of his calf: Those are mushrooms. More specifically, psilocybin mushrooms, which have hallucinogenic… -
The Great Big Banksy Post
13 May 2012 | 11:05 amI'd like to assume everyone knows who Banksy is, but then again, there was a point not too long ago when I didn't. One of the nice things about this site is that it also acts as a personal timeline for me. Case in point: when I met Sarah and she shared this Banksy tattoo, I then became aware of the entity that made a name for himself (quite literally) by spray-painting graffiti around London. How serious is this Banksy? When his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop was nominated for an Oscar a couple years back, and he was in Los Angeles for the awards, he… -
Jesse's Tribute to Pee-wee
8 May 2012 | 5:38 amOn a Saturday back in March, I was passing through Penn Station when I spotted Jesse, who had quite a few tattoos. He shared this great Pee-wee Herman tattoo on his foot: Why did Jesse get Pee-wee inked on his foot? He explained, "When I was growing up, the only good thing that was happening in my childhood was watching his TV show [Pee-wee's Playhouse] ... so I felt like I owed it to him". He credited this incredible piece to Blake Brand, a California-based artist who occasionally comes out to the East Coast and tattoos out of at Philadelphia Eddie's Chinatown Tattoo. Thanks to Jesse for… -
Good Sparrow, Bad Sparrow
4 May 2012 | 5:51 amLast month along Eighth Avenue, I spotted Phillip, who had a ton of traditional ink. In fact, he had just had work done on his neck, rocking these two tattoos: These two sparrows combine to represent a take on the good versus bad consciences that people have. Phillip says he has "hundreds" of tattoos, and he credits Baz at New York Hardcore Tattoo with these pieces. Thanks to Phillip for sharing these tattoos with us here on Tattoosday! This entry is ©2012 Tattoosday.If you are reading this on another web site other than Tattoosday, without attribution, please note that it has been copied… -
Wrapping Up The Tattooed Poets Project, Volume 4
2 May 2012 | 5:04 amWell, it’s May, which can only mean one thing here on Tattoosday - I’m exhausted.Every year, I put together the Tattooed Poets Project in the month of April and it’s a labor of love. Toward the end of the month, however, it’s more labor and less love, and I am relieved when another National Poetry Month has passed.So, I’m going to take a deep breath, and pause briefly, before we resume our normal programming here on Tattoosday.However, before doing so, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped out with this year’s installment.First and foremost, I’d like to thank all…
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Baltimore Tattoo Convention Coverage
16 May 2012 | 9:53 amBaltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamThis past weekend's Baltimore Tattoo Convention got plenty of press, including slideshows and video.The Baltimore Sun offers this photo gallery view from the floor of the convention and also an interesting article on the convergence of tattoos and tech at the show. Reporter Steve Kilar makes note of all those gaming, as well as texting and Facebooking their experiences in the midst of getting tattooed. He also mentioned that a number of artists were using their iPads to sketch out designs, and smartphones to take credit card payments. Personally, I like… -
News Buzz Over Artist with Magnetic Implants
15 May 2012 | 5:47 pmAfter many years of conventions, reading BMEzine.com, and having the Lizardman wiggle his bifurcated tongue at us, news items on "extreme body modification" don't really register with me, especially as they tend to have the same "Look at the freaks" format. But when over a hundred news outlets pick up the same story, it warrants attention.Creating all the buzz is Dave Hurban, a tattooer and piercer at Dynasty Tattoo in New Jersey, who implanted magnetic micro-dermal anchors to attach an iPod nano to his wrist. In an interview with Digital Trends, he explained the procedure and impetus behind… -
NYC Tattoo Convention in the News
14 May 2012 | 1:00 pmPhotos by Clayton PattersonIn the Villager, artist, activist and documentarian Clayton Patterson offers some history on the NYC Tattoo Convention, which runs this Friday through Sunday at the Roseland Ballroom. He also notes in the article what you can expect from this weekend's show, including traditional tatau by Brent McCown. There will also be other artists doing hand tattooing in addition to buzzing machine work from stellar artists from around the world. I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. Hope to see y'all there! -
Cosmetic Tattooing for Burn Victims
10 May 2012 | 10:06 amWhile we don't usually cover cosmetic tattooing, I wanted to share this particular article in the news this week because it's a compelling story of one victim turning to tattooing to make her self more beautiful and to help others as well.CBC News profiles Basma Hammed, a medical cosmetic tattooist in Toronto who first came to the profession by personal necessity when she couldn't find help elsewhere. As CBC reports, when Basma was a two-year-old girl in Iraq, a pan of hot oil accidentally fell on the left side of her face requiring multiple plastic surgeries -- a total of 100 procedures --… -
Sailor Jerry's Hold Fast Videos & Pop-Up Studios
9 May 2012 | 5:23 pmThe Hold Fast video series of tattooist interviews are so good we don't need to make up a drinking game to watch 'em -- despite it being produced by Sailor Jerry Rum.I particularly like the video above with renowned Japanese tattoo specialist Chris Trevino aka Horimana, who studied under master Horiyoshi III for five years and now works his craft at Perfection Tattoo in Austin, TX (which was founded by Bob Moreau in the late 70s).Also check the videos with Deluxe Tattoo's Ben Wahhh, Think Tanks' Adam Rosenthal and Julie Becker, among others. The Sailor Jerry peeps have been traveling…
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TattooSnob: The High End of Low-Brow
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I’m not straight edge
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amI’m not currently, have not ever been, and unlikely ever will be straight edge. Now that I’ve gotten that little disclaimer out of the way, I want to say I think it’s amazing how strong a role tattoos play in the expression of this… what, “lifestyle choice”? Help me out with the P.C. term here, guys. (Plus, every straight edge tattoo I see reminds me of this Hopeless Nation song.)On top of all of that, this straight edge tattoo is from Kid Kros. The man has a background in graffiti & loves lettering, making him an absolutely ideal tattooer to get a… -
I’m a believer
15 May 2012 | 5:45 pmI know this picture is cut off, but I have a thing for vato script when it looks this gangster. I couldn’t NOT post it… plus it’s a nice view. (Or so Kevin told me…)Wanna know something else not as funny but maybe a little ironic? Beau Brady’s upcoming guest spot at Frith Street Tattoo in England coincides with the 4th of July. Nonetheless, if any of you across the pond would like to schedule an appointment during his stay (July 4-6!), I suggest you shoot Beau an email sooner rather than later: beauxbrady@gmail.com.Tattoo by Beau Brady at Da Vinci Tattoo in… -
Finishing up a large project
15 May 2012 | 2:00 pmSometimes, we can’t say it any better. For a second angle of this massive piece, click here.“Finishing a large project is bitter sweet. The accomplishment of having it done, and then knowing I won’t get to work on it anymore. Dave, you’ve been really awesome and a dream client and now friend…sessions every other week if not every week even though you live two states away, an awesome tipper, excellent aftercare and great conversation. I couldn’t ask for more…Thanks Dave” -Myke Chambers Tattoo by Myke Chambers at Art Machine Productions in… -
Ladies, Ladies Art Show in NYC on May 17th
15 May 2012 | 11:45 amThe second “Ladies, Ladies” art show is fast approaching. With nearly 100 female tattooers participating this year, it’s not to be missed! Hop over to Tattoo Culture in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 17th from 7-11pm. More information can be found on their FB page.Post from: TattooSnob.comLadies, Ladies Art Show in NYC on May 17thNo related posts. -
Video: The official Tattoo Snob Hell City 2012 video
15 May 2012 | 9:30 amHere’s the first official TattooSnob.com video from the Hell City Tattoo Fest that took place on May 4th, 5th, and 6th in Columbus, Ohio. I say first because we’re actually planning on making three different videos from the event. What can I say? We have entirely too much footage, and we’re overachievers.Like TattooSnob.com on Facebook, and check out our photographs from Hell City.Post from: TattooSnob.comVideo: The official Tattoo Snob Hell City 2012 videoNo related posts.
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Scotch Tape Off the Sculpture contest winners 2012
16 May 2012 | 6:33 am1. Scotch Tape set customers the challenge of creating imaginative art pieces just using rolls of the sticky tape. Jake Longenecker from Manheim, Pennsylvania scooped the $5,000 cash prize with Free Fallin’, a skydiver made from 15-and-a-half rolls of tape and inspired by a WWII era paratrooper…2. …Jake explains: My objective was to capture the action and intensity of such a simple and graceful act, such as falling through the sky. I accomplished this by uniformly wrapping parts of my own body with tape, which were later assembled into the skydiver.3. Abigail Colety from… -
Top 10 Offbeat Stories of the Day – May 16th, 2012
16 May 2012 | 6:21 amIf the Earth was 10ft closer to the sun…, amusement park…, Man Killed…, Facebook ‘Likes’…, soaring cost of college…, Fiat Photo Bombs Volkswagen…, dead in bathtub…, pilot who shot down…, acronyms…, AMAZING transformation…1. If the Earth was 10ft closer to the sun…2. The most dangerous amusement park in American historyAction Park was an amusement park, open from 1978 to 1996 in Vernon Township, New Jerseyat the former Vernon Valley / Great Gorge ski area, now known as Mountain Creek. It featured three… -
10 WTF Moments of the Day – May 16th, 2012
16 May 2012 | 5:40 amEating a hash brown from McDonald’s…, Scrap metal collector…, my literature book at school…, Potato of Outer Space…, national treasure…,Air filter…, mannequin…, YOLO tattoo…, Night Club…, far from the sea…1. I was eating a hash brown from McDonald’s on the way home when I felt something on the bottom…2. Scrap metal collector in Chicago – I think I’ll go ahead and change lanes now.3. Came across this in my literature book at school…4. The Potato of Outer Space5. You’re my national… -
15 Best Adrenaline Rush Pictures of the Week – May 09th to May 16th, 2012
16 May 2012 | 5:27 am1. ”The Big Hang” on Poda Island, Krabi, Thailand 2. The ‘SKYWALKERS’ of Russia!3. Lake jump at the Tour de France4. Slackline Hammok for those who need a break 5. Doing a Backflip on Trolltunga in Norway 6. Altitude awareness at 5,000ft. 7. Me Cliff Jumping, Gloucester MA, USA 8. Ian Killik mid-crash at Sunpeaks Bike Park. Photo by Allan McVicar.9. Travis Pastrana. Huge jump.10. Bat hanging on a highline 11. The Wedge, Newport, Ca 12. Austen Sweetin playing with fire13. Jeremy Thompson on the cover of Onboard Snowboarding Magazine taking on an… -
Top 10 Videos of the day – May 16 2012
16 May 2012 | 4:03 am1.Bird will teach you how to dougie2. Flying Horse – Gatorrada (Cat-Toast)3. Pixar studio stories – The movie vanishes (full)4. Name 10 Things That Aren’t Skrillex5. Animaniacs6. 5 Year Old Girl Picks A Master Lock in Under A Minute7. Peter Popoff – Miracle Spring Water8. CCD: The heart of a digital camera9. Pump Action Slingshot Crossbow!10. siberian husky puppy gets head stuck in box
