Valentine’s day: An occasion to proclaim true love for a special someone. But don’t have anyone’s name drawn on yourself permanently. It’s a deal breaker according to Cooper, resident tattoo artist at Cowpok.
Cooper (pictured at right) said that the act of having another’s name tattooed on is “jumping the shark” in a relationship, meaning it signals the end. “It’s something people seem to do when something is already rotten in Denmark, if you know what I mean”, he says. “Like, here…I love you so much I’m gonna’ have your name tattooed. But it just makes the other person uncomfortable.”
Cooper is one of those people who is full of knowledge about all sorts of things. A self-admitted pop culture wonk, he has an enormous base of facts and interesting philosophies, making even the longest tattoo session worthwhile.
Keith Krollman (left), the owner of Cowpok, does all the piercing. He has a lot of tattoos himself and a slightly devilish personality, but it’s all in fun.
Valentines day at Cowpok? Sure. Go for a heart, piercings, whatever…but stay away from the name thing. Not only will it bum-out your current love interest, but it’s also a downer for everyone you subsequently date (whose name it is not).
Read more about Cowpok, Cooper and Keith in the current issue of BRM.
Cowpok / 177 Elmwood / South of North Street / 885.0252
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