Why tramp stamps are bad

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Sign up here. Then, a predictable cycle happened: Multiple TikTokers made videos accusing the group of being industry plants, citing the fact that their PR-ready website and Instagram page appeared far too polished for a seemingly independent trio of musicians who happened to meet each other at a bar. Once more TikTokers as well as users on Reddit and Twitter started digging, they found that both guitarist Caroline Baker and Maino have deals with Prescription Songs , which is owned by Dr.

Luke, who was accused by Kesha of sexual assault. Actual artists have dedicated their lives to real DIY communities. Luke, for instance, while celebrities like Justin Bieber and Post Malone have been filmed saying the n-word in the past with little detriment to their careers.

Fuck you. Creators may randomly land a viral hit, but building a meaningful following takes much more than just talent or charisma — it takes learning how the algorithm works, posting consistently, engaging with followers, and learning from what they want.

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A Reddit user insinuated the band was actively affiliated with Dr. Both lead singer Maino and guitarist Baker have solo publishing deals with Prescription Songs, the music company founded by Gottwald.

Luke is arguably hypocritical. I blame you, Wedding Crashers , in which Vince Vaughn gave us the oft-quoted, "Tattoo on the lower back? Might as well be a bull's-eye. I blame people who create Facebook pages like "The bigger the stamp, the bigger the tramp. Of course, Americans are not alone in their pearl-clutching on this subject. The British call it a "slag tag," and the Germans, "ass antlers.

As a fan of my own posterior and its artwork, I think it's time we rebrand the tramp stamp. Twenty-three percent of American women have tattoos. While that figure doesn't specify how many are down there, using my gym locker room for random sampling, I'd say our ranks are pretty numerous.

There is a good reason for this: Women tend to be more prudent than guys when permanently marking our bodies. A tattoo on the arm will invite nonstop queries from strangers. Get a visible tattoo and there will inevitably come a time when you'll find yourself all dressed up, looking incredible, and you'll wish to hell you had never gone through that Blink phase.

Also, there's the symmetry factor.