Tats and Gang Symbols

Last night I was watching MSNBC, trying to get the latest information on the upcoming inauguration when I saw a show that changed my thinking in how I should deal with the man. During an episode of "Lockup" a prisoner kept saying that "the man" was keeping him down. Despite his lack of social skills, crossed eyes, and slight yet disturbing twitch, I empathized with him due to the fact that I suffer the same plight - THE MAN.

Additionally, we both belong to a gang; I, along with the lion, am of course a member of "Zoey's BFF Spirit Squad", and the jailbird had purchased membership in one of a less serious nature - something about a Latin monarchy of some sort. I wonder if they wear those fun Burger King crowns to identify themselves. Hmmm... The lion and I will have to look into something cute like that for the "Squad."

Whatever the case, the hoodlum seemed true to his word that he wanted to get "the man", and I was on board with that sentiment. He had tattoos all over his body, including his face, and he either was trying to look intimidating or was advertising for some local business - I couldn't tell. The tattoos got me thinking; maybe I have been using improper tactics with the man. Maybe instead of using my superior mind and powers of deception, I should simply reveal my true bad-ass nature.

I consulted the lion, and he stared me in the face blankly with a look that said, "Zoey, you need to announce your authority with a killer tattoo." I was unsure at first, but as he continued to peer into my eyes, unwavering, I knew he was right. Getting a tattoo was definitely necessary.

Don't ask me how I did it, but I went through with the body art. I had a few ideas, including a skull, a machete, the word "Ouch!", and profile of Papa Smurf wearing his red hat. I decided on a big "Z" on my lower back, large enough so the man knows I'm not to be messed with and that I belong to an organization that can cause some real mayhem. It is also, however, located where I can cover it up with my "Socialite" t-shirt or my hoodie so that I can blend in with the crowd and be one of the people. The "Z" can also be used to identify me if I wander off and get lost.

Since we are in the same gang, I am waiting for the lion to get one as well. So far he hasn't, and I don't know what to think about that. Could it be the lion is a snitch working against me? Uh oh.

Trust no one.
Z.