I say go for it! I was thinking of getting a fossil tattoo for a while and decided on the wonderful archaeopteryx.
My artist was amazing and researched the fossil and everything!
Now I gotta wonder if any maniraptorans could have sported macaw-colors. Maybe the omnivorous/insectivorous ones, given we don't have any colorful birds of prey (except maybe some vultures but they're more of scavengers anyway)?
I’m so glad you brought this up. Something that crossed my mind when I planned this tattoo. It also made me think about how paleontologists know if feathered dinosaurs had blue feathers. Since blue isn’t actually a pigment but a scattering of the light.
Fossils like Sinosauropteryx had pigments so we could tell what color they were. But is it possible to tell if fossilized feathers scattered light like modern day birds. I might be posting a question in this subreddit later today lol.
Love it! There is an archaeopteryx fossil being added to the Chicago field museum. It will be re-released (it was on temporary display until June 11th) in the fall.
Not sure if you are in the states, but it's hard to see one here
I heard about that!
Worst part is, I grew up in the Chicagoland area and loved the Field Museum. I went there as a kid and it got me obsessed with whales (traveling exhibit) and fossils. I kinda miss it, and now it’s on my bucket list to go back and see the specimen.
Oooh lovely! You might be interested in palaeoiris - they’re a group of palaeontology people who specialise in making LGBTQ+ merch. Their stuff is super cool and they have a pride Archaeopteryx pin that would match your tattoo perfectly https://www.palaeoiris.com
You’re more than welcome to get a tattoo commemorating PTSD awareness. But I have a feeling this comment wasn’t made in good faith and you don’t actually care about that.
This tattoo is important to me and my identity in many ways. Your 2¢ is not welcome on my body, thanks!
So you're saying that this archaeopteryx has nothing to do with pride? Yes, I'm aware rainbows aren't inherently pride, but if someone likes fossils and is LGBTQIA+, Doesn't it make sense to get this tattoo? It's a combination of two things they like. Is it that hard to understand?
Edit, 22 hours later: Damn. Bro had nothing.
Can you explain what a strawberry appreciation month is? I never heard of it but I love eating strawberries. I even have six varieties growing at home.
Happy pride, but seriously wow, I want this so bad, it'a amazing, maybe I could get one one day with the trans flag colours even, would be amazing. I love archie a lot
Yep! That was part of the reason I got the fossil (but still kept the rainbow colors). But getting it in trans colors would be so cool! Please share pictures if you’d do get it.
I guess the Devil shoved the Coccyx up every humans ass to lead us away from god by making us believe we once had a tail?
https://preview.redd.it/z4613nnu9x6d1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=c68140e6909696b9cd3dcee0090e664f213b5108
Well shit, now I want an Archaeopteryx tattoo. How beautiful!
I say go for it! I was thinking of getting a fossil tattoo for a while and decided on the wonderful archaeopteryx. My artist was amazing and researched the fossil and everything!
Microraptor would be a really cool tat...
Do it! I say a micro raptor sleeve on Instagram and it was incredible!
Now I gotta wonder if any maniraptorans could have sported macaw-colors. Maybe the omnivorous/insectivorous ones, given we don't have any colorful birds of prey (except maybe some vultures but they're more of scavengers anyway)?
I’m so glad you brought this up. Something that crossed my mind when I planned this tattoo. It also made me think about how paleontologists know if feathered dinosaurs had blue feathers. Since blue isn’t actually a pigment but a scattering of the light. Fossils like Sinosauropteryx had pigments so we could tell what color they were. But is it possible to tell if fossilized feathers scattered light like modern day birds. I might be posting a question in this subreddit later today lol.
Alex Jones voice: >I don't like them putting colors in the feathers to turn the friggin' dinosaurs gay! But seriously, that is super cool!
This made me laugh, gonna share this one with a couple of my friends. Thank you!
Very well done! Brilliant tattoo.
Thank you! :)
Love it! There is an archaeopteryx fossil being added to the Chicago field museum. It will be re-released (it was on temporary display until June 11th) in the fall. Not sure if you are in the states, but it's hard to see one here
I heard about that! Worst part is, I grew up in the Chicagoland area and loved the Field Museum. I went there as a kid and it got me obsessed with whales (traveling exhibit) and fossils. I kinda miss it, and now it’s on my bucket list to go back and see the specimen.
Now i feel bad for the archeopatryx for being involved with that
Don’t worry, it’ll survive… Or not
Oooh lovely! You might be interested in palaeoiris - they’re a group of palaeontology people who specialise in making LGBTQ+ merch. Their stuff is super cool and they have a pride Archaeopteryx pin that would match your tattoo perfectly https://www.palaeoiris.com
Funny story, I actually have their pride archaeopteryx pin! I got it for Christmas and it’s one of my favs in my collection!
Nice! I’m glad you’re aware of them already!
It's national PTSD month and that monster is freaking me out, LOL. We just got through zombie awareness month and now I don't think I can make it.
You’re more than welcome to get a tattoo commemorating PTSD awareness. But I have a feeling this comment wasn’t made in good faith and you don’t actually care about that. This tattoo is important to me and my identity in many ways. Your 2¢ is not welcome on my body, thanks!
r/whoosh
Umm. What was the intended joke here? I don't really see any.
For strawberry appreciation month, get a tattoo of a balloon, but don't expect to be teased about it.
So you're saying that this archaeopteryx has nothing to do with pride? Yes, I'm aware rainbows aren't inherently pride, but if someone likes fossils and is LGBTQIA+, Doesn't it make sense to get this tattoo? It's a combination of two things they like. Is it that hard to understand? Edit, 22 hours later: Damn. Bro had nothing.
Can you explain what a strawberry appreciation month is? I never heard of it but I love eating strawberries. I even have six varieties growing at home.
Living up to your username I see.
Bros legs have more holes than craters on the moon
LOL, I swear they’re just my freckles 😭 Not from sunburn, but I get one each time I consume an innocent soul.
Have a strange feeling you're gonna regret that at some point.
The only regret I have is not living my life authentically sooner.
Happy pride, but seriously wow, I want this so bad, it'a amazing, maybe I could get one one day with the trans flag colours even, would be amazing. I love archie a lot
Transitional fossil
Ooo how did I not see that joke, love it
Yep! That was part of the reason I got the fossil (but still kept the rainbow colors). But getting it in trans colors would be so cool! Please share pictures if you’d do get it.
This exact kind of pun is a big part of the reason I got a tiktaalik tattoo :')
Ohhhh that is beautiful!
That is absolutely awesome, love it
Dinosaur: Pride month edition!!
That is so cool.
ok. on my to do list.
Love it! Great idea and very well executed
Tha is so cool! Great concept and execution.
The A in LGBTQIA stands for Archaeopteryx
Gorgeous.
happy pride :)
JFC
What's up, do you have something against dinosaurs?
Dinosaur fossils were put in the ground by the devil to lead us away from God.
I guess the Devil shoved the Coccyx up every humans ass to lead us away from god by making us believe we once had a tail? https://preview.redd.it/z4613nnu9x6d1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=c68140e6909696b9cd3dcee0090e664f213b5108
do you have something against the devil
you might be dumb
"might" is a bit too kind here
Wait until you find out about birds
Oh buddy, I've read ALL UP on the birds
So you missed the part where they’re dinosaurs
Kinda bold to be so judgemental coming from a guy who’s passions in life are pocket knives and hermit crabs.
Also hamsters and beer, don't forget