[quote]Matsa wrote:
How the hell did a thread whining about Lee’s “we’re all gonna die anyway so be fat and happy” philosophy turn into a thread about his facial ink?[/quote]
I don’t know, but as a constant lurker/seldom poster I’m starting to feel many of the people who inhabit this forum are FUCKING INSANE.
[quote]Braunbeck wrote:
The funny thing about this thread is that Priest is from another continent, that has a different culture and belief. You guys really need to pick up a Nat Geo sometime and see what else goes on in the WORLD.
You ever hear of the Maori of New Zealand:
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This point is more relevant to the video discussion than the facial tatt discussion. Lee is not a Maori and facial tatts aren’t common here (I live about an hour drive from Lee’s home town). That’s irrelevant though; Lee’s a bodybuilder, not a businessman (or a Nazi WTF), and thus is allowed to get a tatt wherever the hell he wants.
The cultural misunderstanding I think is evident in the first post. When traveling in the US I realized that Aussies and Americans are quite different when it comes to humour. Bricknyce wrote a scathing critique of Lee’s speech when it seems evident to me he’s not completely serious or deliberately trying to belittle anyone. In fact, I can’t remember if I’ve ever seen a Priest interview where he’s not clearly taking the piss.
Also, I’m tempted to go post that vid on Shugart’s blog.
Cimmerian, I agree 100% I’ve never seen a video of Priest that he’s being serious. I bet he’d be very fun to hang out with since he seems to not take things very serious.
The Maori thing was to enlighten folks that you don’t have to be in prison or some Nazi to have a facial tattoo.
[quote]Braunbeck wrote:
The funny thing about this thread is that Priest is from another continent, that has a different culture and belief. You guys really need to pick up a Nat Geo sometime and see what else goes on in the WORLD.
You ever hear of the Maori of New Zealand:
If not enlighten yourself on the Ta Moko:
Just in case you didn’t want to go through that whole link, I found a good description:
"The Moko is similar to an identity card, or passport. For men, the Moko showed their rank, their status and their ferocity, or virility. The wearer’s position of power and authority could be instantly recognized in his Moko.
Certain other outward signs, combined with a particular Moko, could instantly define the “identity card” of a person. For example, a chief with Moko and at the same time wearing a dog cloak could be identified as a person of authority, in charge of warriors.
These were undeniable signs of the “identity card”. It would be considered a great insult if the person was not recognized as the chief he was, and this could lead to “utu” - vengeance.
The male facial tattoo - Moko - is generally divided into eight sections :
Ngakaipikirau (rank). The center forehead area
Ngunga (position). Around the brows
Uirere (hapu rank). The eyes and nose area
Uma (first or second marriage). The temples
Raurau (signature). The area under the nose
Taiohou (work). The cheek area
Wairua (mana). The chin
Taitoto (birth status). The jaw
Ancestry is indicated on each side of the face. The left side is generally (but not always, depending on the tribe) the father’s side, while the right hand side indicates the mother’s ancestry. Descent was a foremost requirement before a Moko could be undertaken.
If one side of a person’s ancestry was not of rank, that side of the face would have no Moko design. Likewise if, in the centre forehead area there is no Moko design, this means the wearer either has no rank, or has not inherited rank."
That’s my 2 pennies, I also wouldn’t get a facial tattoo since my job would be impacted and that would impact my family. Although the lower body tattoos are fascinating to me (like tattoo shorts) and I do find them pretty cool, but once again I would get it since it is a symbol of something I know nothing of.
Later
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Yeah people are getting a bit too extreme with these “assumptions”/comparisons, kind of funny/entertaining lmao. I’m open minded and knowledgeable enough to understand how big of an array of cultural differences this world possesses, a lot clearly are not and that is when shit hits the fan. So I’m never quick to judge, I’ve been humbled many times by a lot of people.
[quote]Matsa wrote:
How the hell did a thread whining about Lee’s “we’re all gonna die anyway so be fat and happy” philosophy turn into a thread about his facial ink?[/quote]
lol never seizes to amaze me
I just want to point out that Lee Priest is like 300lbs at 5’3. I imagine he doesn’t care too much about the impression the facial tattoo has on people, as he already looks cartoonish.