Pride in a city, pride in a team.
Where does the team end and the city begin? These days, who knows.
It's not just a game.
Who-dat nation is everywhere, thanks to the flood.
Our "leaders" have abandoned us.
People think we're idiots...but we fight back. Hard.
We know what's important, and they're trying to rip it away from us.
But nothing is more important to us than our city, and our team. We will carry it with us always.
We are New Orleans.
We are the New Orleans Saints.
Photos by Ray in New Orleans.
Jeez, that thing is huge. I guess you don't go in for the subtle, quarter-size tat on the ankle thing.
Posted by: Nance | 17 January 2007 at 06:20 PM
Only if I'm getting a rainbow, butterfly, or unicorn.
Posted by: ashley | 17 January 2007 at 06:33 PM
Wow! Mucho macho. Looks great!
Posted by: TM | 17 January 2007 at 07:22 PM
The fourth picture down is priceless. That was when you were at the "ok, I get it, it sucks, make it stop now" phase.
Posted by: Ray | 17 January 2007 at 08:14 PM
Kewl!
Posted by: scout prime | 17 January 2007 at 08:40 PM
Nice ink! You should see my brother. Sleeves. Really.
Posted by: R. Eustis | 17 January 2007 at 09:05 PM
Nice. I wanted to get a big old tattoo for my 35th birthday. Now here I am five years later and still ink-free. I need to prioritize.
Posted by: Editor B | 17 January 2007 at 09:14 PM
You considering eye black ink next? Sort of the Who Dat version of the prison tear drop thing. Was talking Saints with an electrician from St. Bernard Parish this afternoon who was putting finishing touches on our almost complete house -- he rolled up his sleeve to show an old school saints logo empty in the middle . . . he's adding starting lineup roster names after we win the Super Bowl.
Good to see you Sat. night.
Posted by: Chef Who Dat | 17 January 2007 at 09:27 PM
Ray suggested I get 3 tears: Nagin, Riley, Jordan.
Good to see you, Chef. I particularly enjoyed the "broken beak bisque".
Ed B, what would be a better way to celebrate your birthday?
Posted by: ashley | 17 January 2007 at 09:41 PM
You bloggers are crazy bastards...
Posted by: Adrastos | 17 January 2007 at 10:04 PM
Very, very nice.
Posted by: oyster | 17 January 2007 at 10:12 PM
WOW! That is one fine piece of work.
Posted by: Donnie McDaniel | 17 January 2007 at 11:08 PM
Tres kewl Oh Great Mime!
Did you pre-medicate before walking into the parlor? (I plan to when I get my NOLA Warrior tattoo.)
Posted by: GentillyGirl | 17 January 2007 at 11:08 PM
Beauty. But I'm still too chicken to join you.
Posted by: Mr. Clio | 17 January 2007 at 11:33 PM
nice ink baby boy. makes the 20 year old tiny fleur on my forearm look punk.
after the storm i wanted to get a big louisiana with honre's dont get stuck on stupid quote.
ash wenesday im getting it done.
thanks for the push.
Posted by: gentilly rick | 18 January 2007 at 12:24 AM
oh my God! you got a tattoo. lol
Posted by: E.J. | 18 January 2007 at 12:32 AM
Ok - the final piece for game day would be this mask with the same design - although I don't know if you could yell as
http://www.docsleathers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=168&osCsid=6bbc94d2548f47eb915fe298b7fce253 loud.
Posted by: Screaming Yellow Zonkers | 18 January 2007 at 05:18 AM
That was supposed to read
Ok - the final piece for game day would be this mask with the same design as your tatt - the fleur de lis.
Posted by: Screaming Yellow Zonkers | 18 January 2007 at 06:31 AM
Wow. That's, um, an impressive tattoo.
Posted by: Marcia | 18 January 2007 at 06:41 AM
Wow! It only looks a little bit red and sore right after. Don't tell me - la la la la.
Posted by: saintseester | 18 January 2007 at 07:20 AM
Awesome!!! Ok, now I really want another one!
Posted by: Michelle | 18 January 2007 at 08:01 AM
Awesome tat! It's huge!
Posted by: Lisa | 18 January 2007 at 08:13 AM
Who dat! Luverly.
Posted by: Slimbolala | 18 January 2007 at 09:09 AM
NIce Ink, brutha. Now Ray the pusher-man got you started, there's no end to it.
Who did it?
Posted by: Karl Elvis | 18 January 2007 at 10:13 AM
Fantastic! I know your tat artist too, he's a friend of mine's older brother. Good choice on talent!
Posted by: Aaron | 18 January 2007 at 10:45 AM