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Darwin's tree sketch tattoo

Darwin's tree sketch tattoo by Colin Purrington.
This is a modification of Darwin's sketch of the tree of life (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cpurrin1/213140594/), and I just had 2000 temporary tattoos made from it. If you've already e-mailed me about the previous tattoo challenge, you'll get some of these, too. And if you're lusting after some of these tattoos for yourself...well, I could be bribed. Same conditions as before folks. Don't be shy, now -- using your body to sell evolution is just the right thing to do, and you won't regret it.

And while you're at it, maybe there is a volunteer that can _also_ arrange a bunch of dead bugs at the tips of the branches. Something phylogenetically appropriate. Sex appeal PLUS a good cladogram would be amazing. You'd need a collaborator to help arrange the insects and take the photograph, of course. Ticks might stay in place, though -- that would be an entertaining shot. Here's a frog on a tattoo (though not an evolution one): www.flickr.com/photos/cayce/28399575.

I'll also send you some of these: www.flickr.com/photos/cpurrin1/2775765597/in/set-1495012/. You can decide which one looks the best, and where, of course.

These tattoos are also useful for dating. If you have one of these on a part of your body that is visible at the singles bar, you will not be hit upon by Creationists, a group that makes up more than half of those at a typical singles bar (http://www.trueorigin.org/edupolls.asp). That saves you a lot of time and trouble! Evolution fans might also recognize the image and hit on you, which would save you lots of time and would allow you to leave the bar scene in hours rather than months.

[This image is brought to you by the Axis of Evo. More evolution images and related projects can be found at www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/evolk12/evoops.htm.] 

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schmeebot  Pro User  says:

i just saw a scan of this sketch in an art book yesterday. i actually thought about how i would knit it on a sweater, particularly the blow up of the tip of the branch. the "i think" part would be easy.

i blame all this on you, cp.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Sorry. That would be a great sweater. Can't wait to see it.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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schmeebot  Pro User  says:

may be i could put it on a hat, a quicker knit.


Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

A hat??? That's totally not what we need. Put the pattern into boyshorts!!!! E.g., www.flickr.com/photos/shadkitty/892607266/. Make a dozen for cute friends while you're at it. (And then do the hat.)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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schmeebot  Pro User  says:

brilliant!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

So, does that mean you're going to do it?? If so, can't wait. And if you'd consider knitting up a few size 6s, I'd bet good money that some of the other fabulous volunteers in the tattoo group would _love_ to receive a pair for modeling purposes.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Hey volunteers, look what I just found on flickr!

Tree tattoo
www.flickr.com/photos/skepchick/2592445369/in /set-7215760...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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schmeebot  Pro User  says:

looks like lola could use a few darwin tattoos from you.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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MissMarnie  Pro User  says:

If I have time, I'll try to knit a pair of the boy shorts too. I personally think the design would make fantastic embroidery as well as a killer cable pattern. :D
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Excellent. Geeky _and_ crafty! These will be a wonderful addition to this little evolution outreach campaign. Thanks for your extra work, in advance. I suppose this deserves a second cup of coffee, eh? I'll let the folks at Café Vélo know.

So, tell me more about embroidery idea.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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limonaia says:

Is this some sort of F.S.M. sect?
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Nope. Just innocent little evolution fans, trying to spread the love.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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There's A Kite!  Pro User  says:

I saw this today which sort of reminded me of this.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Johnathan!  Pro User  says:

man, I really wanna get this tattoo now...tattoos are addicting!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ncescalada [deleted] says:

how do i get oneof these?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Just send me your address. Don't worry, I'm not an axe murderer. (Though I do own three axes.)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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fenderloving  Pro User  says:

This makes me very happy.

Not Darwin's sketch, but another real one based on my own work (HIV subtypes):

The hivies by fenderloving

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

I bet that's a hoot to have at the pool. Well done!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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*mojo*  Pro User  says:

How can I get some of these?? I love them!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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jnshaumeyer  Pro User  says:

This one, for instance, would be a great addition to "Eye for Science". Who could see this as a thumbnail and NOT click on it? (Thanks for joining the group, Colin.)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

I've redone the tree: tree of life tattoo
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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