Four skateboarders in East York have cemented their association by getting the flag of the former borough tattooed on their shoulders. Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. But, as reported in Torontoist blog, the old pals, aged 25 to 33, decided this was the way to honour the good times they’ve had as members of Team East York, their skateboarding association. Listen it’s great to do what you want. Readers of Torontoist gave a mixed review to these ink-under-skin renderings. One said “Good Lord — them’s some ugly tatts.” Reader tat2x said: “Pride in your neighborhood is a good thing. Luckily they got shoulder tattoos so they’ll be easy to cover up when needed. We’ll be standing by with our Ink Armor for anyone that needs to cover up ” The foursome may find favour with the East York Historical Society which is trying to rekindle East York spirit by selling the flags. Small desktop flags are available for $10 and large 3′ x 6′ flags for $95 and we are taking orders for 27″ x 54″ flags price to be determined. East York Historical Society “Skateboard 4” tattoo East York flag on shoulders
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Four skateboarders in East York have cemented their association by getting the flag of the former borough tattooed on their shoulders. Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. But, as reported in Torontoist blog, the old pals, aged 25 to 33, decided this was the way to honour the good times they’ve had as members of Team East York, their skateboarding association. Listen it’s great to do what you want. Readers of Torontoist gave a mixed review to these ink-under-skin renderings. One said “Good Lord — them’s some ugly tatts.” Reader tat2x said: “Pride in your neighborhood is a good thing. Luckily they got shoulder tattoos so they’ll be easy to cover up when needed. We’ll be standing by with our Ink Armor for anyone that needs to cover up ” The foursome may find favour with the East York Historical Society which is trying to rekindle East York spirit by selling the flags. Small desktop flags are available for $10 and large 3′ x 6′ flags for $95 and we are taking orders for 27″ x 54″ flags price to be determined. East York Historical Society 