harsh in kinesphere

NB is just an average guy, and no matter what he thinks of himself he will still be an average guy. What’s most intriguing is the way he goes out of his way to unsuccessfully convince you that he’s something special.

Couple of days back I was coming home and I met NB (wishing he didn’t have something to brag about). So we were talking about general topics like college, exams, music (yawn). But as I was making an effort to talk to him, he kept scratching his arm; I figured since he doesn’t have a hand in his pants, everybody is a winner. So after about 5 minutes, he started folding his T-shirt sleeve and looking the other way so that I could get a clear view of his arm. I caught a glimpse of some abstract shape tattooed on his arm. And I had to ask, “Did u get a tattoo?” and I just made his day! He went on to explain how tattoos are cool, I takes lot of guts to get one meanwhile I was cursing myself ‘look what you’ve done’. I patiently kept nodding and he went on and on about best places to get tattoos. It was dummies guide to crap- ultimate edition. The tattoo was, err unique in its lame way. The tattoo was what I used to draw as a kid on my favorite wall and I also remember being scolded by my parents because according to them, “that’s not a drawing!!!” Who’s laughing now? And my subconscious answered “certainly not you!!” Frankly, two dragons humping as they barbecue with their fire breath would have been a better tattoo. Then I figured that the idea must have been beyond the artist’s comprehension.

I don’t have problems with people getting tattoos but going out of one’s way to show it totally negates the whole purpose of getting it. In fact I am relieved that he didn’t get one on the small of his back or his thigh, coz that would have been traumatic.