suda21
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Post by suda21 on Dec 4, 2015 10:08:09 GMT -5
Hey everyone, so ill be getting my VFD tattoo over the winter break in honor of the Netflix series finally having a filming date. The only problem I am facing is what one should I get. I plan on getting the eye but from doing my research and investigating I have seen so many variations on the eye tattoo. I don't know what one I should have permanently plastered on my ankle till the end of times. Staring at me with constant vigil and when people ask me "hey whats that" I turn around to face the horizon and just say " it was lifetimes ago" Does anyone have their tattoo stencil or photos of there tattoo's so I could show my artist to give him a better understanding of what I would like done.
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Post by A comet crashing into Earth on Dec 4, 2015 13:44:48 GMT -5
In recent times, both Zakeno and another member who'se been less active have posted their eye tattoos, and the design they've gone with is definitely the one I would pick as well. There's also the TUA version, though, and for all we know, the Netflix series might present us with yet another tattoo design. If you're doing it in honour of the series, you might want to wait until we see which design they use on the show - although personally I doubt it'll top the most common version as my favourite. =)
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Post by Dante on Dec 4, 2015 17:08:41 GMT -5
Canon illustrations are extremely inconsistent on the positioning and appearance of the tattoo, but the closest you can get to canon is the design linked to Zakeno's thread (which is derived from illustrations on the carnival banner in TCC and on Olaf's tent in TSS), situated on the left inner ankle. With that said, the spirit of the decision is really what matters.
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suda21
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Post by suda21 on Dec 6, 2015 11:37:34 GMT -5
I am slowly picking the one I want I am leaning more towards Zakeno's version. Though it might be different because I might actually incorporate elements for the other eyes as well Welcome to Night Vale but that is to be decided when I get the pricing.
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Post by jimsnicket on May 7, 2016 16:35:49 GMT -5
Profound apologies for being late to this thread (and the forum generally). As linked above, I chose to go with the version as depicted on Olaf's ankle on the cover of The End. After researching this quite a bit, I think most complete answer to the design question is the following:
While the 'true' symbol should be the backwards-looking eye that covertly spells out VFD (as represented in TUA), this design is used as lettering for the organization's official documents and architecture. However, individual volunteers from the canon seem to have a degree of freedom when personalizing their own tattoo. The only broad point of concensus is that it should be on the left ankle.
This pattern is repeated in the real world. Often times, people have approached me after noticing my tattoo, and rather than quibble over accuracy, we find a joint appreciation for the series and each other. Choose what you will, and please post an update so we may all appreciate it.
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