July 8, 2003

All American Child Abuse

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One of the restrained "clients" at Baby Ink Tattoo

I'm not sure where hip parenting stops and child abuse starts these days, but Baby Ink Tattoo is clearly well over the line.

Here's how "Owner/Artist" Eric Lansford justifies his little business with a small serving of hypocrisy:

Welcome to Baby Ink, where we believe that it's never to early to start expressing your unique personality through professional, high quality body art. Baby Ink locations are non-threatening, family friendly places where people of all ages can feel calm and at ease. Although we are the ORIGINAL body art chain to cater to toddlers and children, our experienced, talented staff is glad to work on people of all ages. So whether you're 8 months or 88 years old, if you're ready for a tattoo or a body piercing-the clear choice is Baby Ink!
Ah yes, one of those "non-threatening, family friendly places" where your infant can experience hours of needle jabs, days of wounded flesh and decades of being marked for life. Wonderful. Lanford's hideous "Gallery" contains other photos of his victims. Faces are generally concealed and carefully selected to give the best impression, but this one reveals that the boy is not exactly ecstatic about 'expressing his personality' in this really sharp fashion. I wonder if the shop comes equipped with restraints other than the kids' trashed parents if the little ones object too much or too loudly.

And let's not even start trying to imagine the dementia of parents who'd bring a toddler in to be marked for life because they think it is a cool thing to do. Nothing like getting kids into the gang-banging lifestyle from the cradle.

Yes, I know that not all people with tattoos are criminals. But I also know that most criminals have tattoos.

Next time you're in San Diego, why not drop by Baby Ink Tattoo at 414 Broadway and watch this master "artist" jab a few kids?

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This Web site is a HOAX.

For more information, see Snopes' write-up.

Posted by: Brian J. at July 9, 2003 11:49 AM

"why not drop by Baby Ink Tattoo"? Beause this is a hoax. A good one, apparently.

http://66.165.133.65/inboxer/hoaxes/babyink.asp

Posted by: stg at July 9, 2003 11:50 AM

Doh!

Posted by: stg at July 9, 2003 11:51 AM

Maybe this is a hoax, but anyone want to bet against it not happening for real with the next year or two?

Posted by: Raoul Ortega at July 9, 2003 11:56 AM

InterNIC shows this was put up by some radio station -- Chanel 933.

Posted by: Tribble Superfly at July 9, 2003 12:04 PM

I would bet against it not happening. It's a sure winner (That would mean I win if it does happen, which I think was your point, right?)

Posted by: Greg at July 9, 2003 12:17 PM

Sucker. Now can we ever believe anything you say?

Posted by: hugh g rection at July 9, 2003 1:58 PM

BwahaHAHaHAHahahaa... LOL

Pathetic..

Site was as real as those Niger documents..

Posted by: a troll at July 9, 2003 2:39 PM

Yes, I know that not all people with tattoos are criminals. But I also know that most criminals have tattoos.

"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid, it is true that most stupid people are conservative."
John Stuart Mill

Posted by: another troll at July 9, 2003 5:34 PM

can you PLEASE take this down or amend it on the front page? it's linked in Google now and it's propagating the hoax... besides it's OLD NEWS

Posted by: take some responsibility at July 11, 2003 11:11 AM

Why spend all that money if you can just do it yourself. If you want to mark your loved one for life simply click here

Posted by: Thomas Eberle at July 11, 2003 1:08 PM

why in the world would anyone do this to a child in the first place? Even if there are laws that say a parent can do this(really? not) what in the world are they thinking? Marking a child with something that lasts a life time is at the choice of the person being tattooed. This joke needs to be put to rest. I did'nt find it funny at all but rather a cruel joke.

Posted by: nicky at July 11, 2003 10:18 PM

why in the world would anyone do this to a child in the first place? Even if there are laws that say a parent can do this(really? not) what in the world are they thinking? Marking a child with something that lasts a life time is at the choice of the person being tattooed. This joke needs to be put to rest. I did'nt find it funny at all but rather a cruel joke.

Posted by: nicky at July 11, 2003 10:18 PM

Whether this site is a hoax or not, it is evident that times have changed and self expression, along with, "whats best for me", starts from the womb. This is sad because children are given the opportunity to lead a life that they have not even learned...

Posted by: Bronxcheetah at July 22, 2003 4:46 PM

dAMN THIS SHIT SUCKS HOMES!

Posted by: VATO at July 22, 2003 4:47 PM

I bet this BabyInk crap probably is a hoax as well. But if it were real, it wouldn't be hard to find stupid people to turn their children into tattoo clients. They probably could make good business.

Posted by: Zaitsev at July 25, 2003 9:30 AM

I bet this BabyInk crap probably is a hoax as well. But if it were real, it wouldn't be hard to find stupid people to turn their children into tattoo clients. They probably could make good business.

Posted by: Zaitsev at July 25, 2003 9:30 AM

I think it is mean to do that to children.How would you like it if someone made you get a tattoo without a choice I sincerely htink that is child abuse.How could you!?

Posted by: Megan Schultz at October 14, 2003 7:45 AM
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