The brilliant mind behind the Romney-Ryan logo face tattoo is having second thoughts on his ink.
Eric Hartsburg of Michigan City, Ind. became Internet famous when he stupidly decided to get the logo for the losing Republican presidential and vice presidential candidates tattooed on the side of his face.
Before the election was over, Hartsburg continuously told the press that he would keep the tattoo regardless of the outcome of the election. However, he apparently has recanted his decision and wants to get his tattoo removed so he will not have to be associated with the losing candidates of the 2012 election for the rest of his life.
Hartsburg was paid $15,000 by a Republican supporter to keep the tattoo throughout the election.
After Romney’s “gift” comments, Hartsburg’s change of heart stemmed from him not wanting to be associated with a sore loser.
Another generous donor has offered to pay for Hartsburg’s tattoo removal surgery as well.
The fact that Hartsburg was given money to idiotically put a Romney tattoo on his face really floors me.
But then again, who in their right mind would do something so stupid in the first place?
I’m not against tattoos. I don’t have one but wouldn’t be opposed to getting one if there was really something I felt needed to be inked on my body. But, tattooing yourself with something that will be topical for only three months only explains the lack of intelligence of someone like Hartsburg.
He obviously took no consideration in his future employment as well as the people who would have to stare at his giant “R” that he has permanently inked on his mug.
The same goes for people who leave election stickers on their cars for years later.
I have driven around and still seen Kerry-Edwards bumper stickers fading away on their rear end.
I respect them for expressing their opinion at the time, even if it is on the road, but is it necessary to keep telling us who you voted for in the 2000 election? Not really.
Fortunately, it much easier to get a sticker off of your car. For Hartsburg, removing his tattoo will be both expensive and painful.
Chasen Doerr is a senior journalism major and the opinions editor for the Daily 49er.
