I'm linking up with Melanie today to talk tattoos.
Just a little background before you realize that I lost my effing mind:
In 6th grade, I was 12 years old (1997?), and Bill Clinton was the President. I don't know why, but I loved him. I grew up in a very conservative house where on every car ride we were summoned to listen to Rush Limbaugh... and mentioning anything about Bill Clinton was comparable to abomination from the family.
So maybe I liked him so much because my crazy family despised him {which is the same reason why I don't like Elvis, porcelain dolls, strawberry decorations, hamburger, and fake flowers}? I can remember a Christmas when my brother and I were in junior high and we opened in our presents in other rooms because we couldn't stop fighting about politics. What kind of obnoxious weasels were we?!
Anyway, so that is where my love came from... and I carried it all the way through to college where I studied Political Science and fell in love with the history on the Presidency.
One night after a few unnecessary rounds of beer pong, I get the grand idea to get Bill Clinton's autograph tattooed on my wrist. Really genius. Not. I printed out a signature off the internet and we headed to the the ink shop. We got lost on the way, so I ended up getting it the next morning sober. I pretty much have no excuse for being a freak of nature.
Fast forward two years later... I apply and write a paper to attend the Clinton Global Initiative for university students in New Orleans. I get accepted... I drive down to New Orleans... and I got to meet Bill Clinton! Everyone that I had met earlier that day kept asking me if I was going to show him my tattoo... Um, hell to the no! I don't want to be sent on the crazy plane back to Illinois!
{Such a chubby faced child}
Looking back now, I definitely wouldn't have got the tattoo {and will never get another one}. But, I don't know if I will ever go through the pain of covering it up. I'm still a big fan... but I'm a fan of most President's.... and it's one of my wacky stories.
And lawddd, he is still sexy!!
OMG!!!!!!!! I just about died - this has to be the best tattoo on the planet. I swear I am still laughing. Thank you so much for linking up and helping me with everything. You kill me, girl. Happy Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this just made my day!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond hilarious.
ReplyDeleteAll I can think of is, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
ReplyDeleteBahaha
I like him, Hillary not so much lol
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Love this. You are sooo funny! At least yours is unique! :)
ReplyDeleteHAHA! This is hilarious! I love that you got lost looking for the tattoo shop, but still went back sober the next morning! Way to be a go getter! :) Love the story! You made my day!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! .. How many times have you had to tell that story when someone sees it on your arm? That is the part that would drive me crazy, having to explain it over and over ... but that is an epic story! Hilarious! and you don't have to worry about anyone else having the same one =) ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI want a tattoo, not sure why, and my husband keeps talking me out of it. And because I'm terrified I'll hate it, I've even decided to go with white ink....if I can ever go through with it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, I bet you have to tell that story every time someone sees your tat!
This is great!! I love your tattoo! I love Bill too!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best story EVEEEEEER! You are seriously awesome! Reading this started my morning off right! Don't ever cover it up!
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh. I also grew up listening to Rush! Very conservative household, and still is! However, my household is still very conservative! I don't live by fox news like my parents STILL do...but you get the idea! I am not a lover of Bill like you are, but I did like this post anyway haha :P That's awesome that you got to meet him! you should have shown him your tattoo!!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry but this post was hillarious! bahahaha! Nothing wrong with loving Bill Clinton...but the tat is very funny!
ReplyDeleteThat has got to be one of the best tattoo stories ever! You are too funny and your love for Bill Clinton cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteI needed a moment to process this... what a fantastic story!! I laughed, a lot... sorry!
ReplyDeleteAlso, please re-think the whole hating Elvis thing!;)
This is hysterical!! He is a hadnsome man, I could never say that around my overly conservativeRush loving family either. History of the Presidency- one of my favorite classes too! I'd have to vote Kennedy as most handsome though :)
ReplyDeleteHoly shit, this is the most hi-larious tattoo I have ever ever ever seen! I can't BELIEVE you didn't show it to him!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great story Holly. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is too funny! I can believe that you didn't show him the tattoo! I am sure he would of loved it! I think I laughed the entire I read this!
ReplyDeleteI agree with, basically, everyone: BEST TATTOO EVER.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!
ReplyDeletehahaha- best tattoo story ever! I mean I do have to admit he has a pretty decent signature.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most hilarious tattoo story ever. I have 2 tattoos - one on my wrist that says love and one on my foot that is "beautiful" in hebrew.
ReplyDeleteHands down this is the Best. Tattoo. Story. Evah.
ReplyDeleteI have never commented before but I had to now because this is probably my favorite post ever. I grew up being forced to listen to Rush Limbaugh on a daily basis so I feel your pain. When I was 18 I had this great idea for a tattoo: an angel with a bent halo, a tail poking out behind her gown, her wings in flames, and a smirk on her face. I went on and on about how it would be a "symbol that things aren't always what they seem". Thank the Lord I was too much of a weenie to go through with it because I cringe when I imagine having to explain that to my daugter as a teenager! Anyway, I just had to say you are much braver (and funnier) than I am!
ReplyDeleteThis is HILARIOUS! Especially since for all I knew in college, Ronald McDonald was president! I like to consider myself much more in the know when it comes to politics these days. :)
ReplyDeleteOh you TOTALLY should have showed it to him! I love this post...I think your tattoo is awesome because of the story behind it!! It's definitely something you will never forget. LOL seriously funny Holly, and totally you! Love it!! (I may be biased because I am a BClinton fan too)
ReplyDeletehahaha! After reading your 'why' you got your tattoo..I totally get it. I don't have any tattoos and probably never will simply because I change my mind way too much about everything.
ReplyDeleteO! M! GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! That pic of you two cracked me up!!! I actually laughed out loud!!!!! And holy shit, no you DIDN'T get his sig tattooed on your wrist!!! I cannot wait to meet you in person!!!! You are so awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, you crack me up. You make me happy, LOL!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh. i busted out laughing. i have to show my husband. so so funny!
ReplyDeleteCute pic of you and Bill! I love that man!
ReplyDeleteOMG girl this is GREAT!!!! Loved hearing this story, totally made my day!!!!
ReplyDeletelol awesome.....seriously best-worse tattoo ever! id submit this to Ellen! you have a great story to share!
ReplyDeleteNever gets old. This time I noticed the hair. I love it. It looks a little Monica Lewinskyish.
ReplyDeleteI love this tat!!!! Makes me wish I had thought of it ;) Love the political groupie pics - you were a hottie then too!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is about the funniest damn thing I think I've ever read! LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteI have his signature. On a T-shirt I had him sign like a cheap school slut but I was in 6th grade at the charlotte motor speed way. He came through (actual president at the time) and I hollared and got it sign and got on TV for it. Despite being staunch republicans he was the freaking president so YEAH i got my t-shirt signed!
ReplyDeleteThis is so hilarious to me!!! You are a funny gal :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! I loved your reaction when I asked you in Chicago!!
ReplyDeleteI think that's great! I would NEVER cover that up- what a hilarious conversation piece :)
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