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Tattoo Urban Legends

Any part of culture as pervasive and controversial as tattoos is sure to spawn its own collection of rumors, tall tales, and urban legends. 

Some are so absurd they are almost believable, like the yarn that childrens' show host Mr. Rogers was a deadly Navy SEAL sniper who wore cardigans to hide his heavily tattooed forearms. 

He was actually among the most likable people ever, and the sweaters were knitted by his mother. 

Other stories are more horrific: tales of demented parents tattooing infants and vengeful boyfriends tattooing piles of excrement on the backs of cheating girlfriends. 

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