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Matt McGann '00

Apr 27, 2009

Tattoo ideas

Posted in: Miscellaneous

No, I'm not getting a tattoo. But I do need your tattoo advice.

As a cheap yet fun giveaway, we are considering temporary tattoos. They would be small -- say, 2 inches square.

What I need are your ideas for a temporary tattoo, from MIT, that you would find fun/funny/interesting/amusing/cool/awesome.

Here are a few ideas to stir the imagination:

What are your ideas? What would you like to see?

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Are you only doing one design?

Because the first one or the Engineers logo would be best just because of brand recognition, but I'm partial to more subtle ones (like the equation-based version of the initials.)

("One in each box of cereal! Collect all four and win...a sense of satisfaction)!)

Posted by: niki on April 27, 2009

I personally would enjoy wearing Alfred Nobel on my arm for several days, so I vote number 5

Posted by: Alex '13 on April 27, 2009

I like the first one because it is so recognizable. I'm also a fan of the cards...Blackjack in particular. smile

Posted by: Bahar '13 on April 27, 2009

Nobel!

Posted by: Karen on April 27, 2009

The first one!

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

How about a brass rat?

Otherwise, the chocolate (or whatever it was) formula thing you sent to early applicants as a postcard.

Posted by: Juan on April 27, 2009

I like the stealthy beaver.

Posted by: Lin² on April 27, 2009

It's all about the cards, so subtle, but so cool!

Posted by: Chris m. on April 27, 2009

I think complex equations will rub off really quickly, defeating the purpose.

I'm more in favor of a broad design without little details so people can 1) glance at it quickly and get the idea, and 2) not have details falling off after one shower or rub off.

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

The letters MIT imprinted on a picture of our
circular Earth.
(Afterall, MIT does impact our world!.)

Posted by: Clara on April 27, 2009

<a>My Idea</a>

I made it long back, so I guess now it's time to use it! ^_^

Posted by: Ahana on April 27, 2009

Wow...what happened to the link up there?

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N39E88rSEJ0/SbueJwFQrDI/AAAAAAAAAKE/Ljx5T4SmfTk/mit.jpg

Posted by: Ahana on April 27, 2009

I like the first logo too.

Posted by: Bridger '13 on April 27, 2009

Can I e-mail you one? :D

Posted by: Reena on April 27, 2009

blackjack all the way
though maybe more animated so it doesn't look so boring

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

Much as taylor explansions and the binomial formula are fun, go with the classic MIT logo (it's recognizable, simple, and won't wear off), and the Nobel medal (who wouldn't want an Alfred for their arm?)

Posted by: Shosh '13 on April 27, 2009

Personally, I would love to wear the first one on my forehead for a day or so.

Posted by: Anonymous on April 27, 2009

biohazard sign!

Posted by: anonymous on April 27, 2009

MIT (first one) or Engineers (fifth)!!!

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

Either the logo or a brass rat, I think.

Posted by: Anon on April 27, 2009

I like MIT Engineers =)

Posted by: Muah, <3. on April 27, 2009

Or you could use the mens et manus. Or one of the domes. (And the classic first one is cool too).

Posted by: Reena on April 27, 2009

3rd one!
so cute

Posted by: divya on April 27, 2009

Brass Rat

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

heck, I would pick and wear all of them! but i guess the logo and beaver ones. :D

Posted by: Sheila ('13) on April 27, 2009

I personally like the first one of the MIT logo and the Engineers logo. What about easily recognizable hacks?

Posted by: Anna on April 27, 2009

a friend showed me an MIT t-shirt that had this on it:

(E/c^2)(sqrt(-1))(PV/nR)

it totally made my life - well it like, looked nicer because it actually had math symbols that I can't type. but i'd want one of those.

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

incorporate mit into the cards as if it was a homepage

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

@next-to-last anon:

I have one of that shirt. You can get it from the coop for, well, not inordinately expensive ^.^

Posted by: Narce on April 27, 2009

MIT spelled out in equations!

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

Definite no for the DNA one. It's not even topologically correct! :((((((((((

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

Binomial Theorem FTW!!!

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

@ Narce - i'm totally getting that shirt when I visit this summer. I hope it's not tempting fate to buy an MIT shirt before I apply... :3 oh well.

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

How about the Great Dome

Posted by: Ruhban Shah on April 27, 2009

How about the other Engineers logo? The one where we just see the beaver's face....

My votes are 1 and 5 though. Although equations are awesome, several have made good points about the fact they will easily rub off and become indistinguishable.

Posted by: 0 on April 28, 2009

@ Anonymous: It's not tempting fate to get a shirt, I got a sweatshirt the summer before senior year and still got in early, haha.

Posted by: Claire '13 on April 28, 2009

I am a fan of the Dome design for the maroon hacking shirt I bought while @ CPW with the acronym IHTFP as the pillars.

Posted by: JB '13 on April 28, 2009

i think you should get that one tat!

Posted by: 0 on April 28, 2009

It's so weird that's I've actually met some of you IRL. Haha. :-D

Anyway, maybe I'm a simpleton, but I like the logo. Maybe the Nobel one, but I personally wouldn't vote for the engineer one even though it's cute simply because I'm a prospective Course 9- or 7-er. :-D

Posted by: Emily L. '13 on April 28, 2009

Maybe the same cards design, but instead of two card put three, each with the letters "M" "I" "T"

Matt, when are you going to publish the Class of 2013 profile.

Posted by: A-K on April 28, 2009

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/MIT_Seal.svg

Posted by: Ehsan on April 28, 2009

This is a more obscure version of a shirt you guys already have: E/C^2 e^(pi*i)/2 PV/nR

Posted by: Anon Ymous on April 28, 2009

This is a more obscure version of a shirt you guys already have: E/C^2 e^(pi*i)/2 PV/nR

Posted by: Anon Ymous on April 28, 2009

@ Anon Ymous
Uh, doesn't that say M -1/2 T?

Posted by: 0 on April 28, 2009

Something like...

http://thesituationist.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/hand-holding-brain.jpg

Posted by: 0 on April 28, 2009

first or last one

Posted by: 0 on April 29, 2009

I like the first one. It's easily recognizable and simple enough to be practical as a temporary tattoo. :D

Also, it would be cool to have a stylized icon of a famous hack, like the Dome with a CP car on it or a water fountain with a fire hose.

Posted by: Natalia ('14?) on April 29, 2009

Today, I recommend myself.I have a strong interest in physics,I am confident I have special talents in physics.Of course, I have done in other subjects of general.I think imagination is more important than scores.The famous director Steven Spielberg's test scores was also low.Einstein's integrated test scores was also low.But they are excellent figures.Because they are interested in doing their own thing.
I do not know whether or not the courage to take risks,If you take a risk,If you admit me,And let me for some time in the MIT study.You will find so special about me.You will find me in the physical and mechanical advantages.

A lot to say but I do not have time.

If you need a special talent, please choose me.

I think that is a contribution to physics.

Posted by: jian yong guo on April 29, 2009

Please choose something sexier than the MIT logo!

Posted by: 0 on April 30, 2009

how about the pink floyd PRISM??

Posted by: nakul on April 30, 2009

Brass Rat

Posted by: 0 on April 30, 2009

the beaver has all that you want. plus it has MIT written on it, which means, you are actually a lot more cooler than we think. but to keep it really simple , you can swear by the first one.

Posted by: arjo on May 1, 2009

how about MiTool (pronounced "me too" or "my tool")?

Posted by: EY on May 1, 2009

I will be graduating from High school in June 2009. I am interesting in Aerospace Engineering. Beside Maths, Physics, Chem., what other subjects would I need to qualify for entry at MIT? Is there an age limit? I am 16. Thank you.

Posted by: Jade on May 3, 2009

@ Jade - (since Matt probably isn't reading this anymnore)
There's no age limit, you're in luck!
You'll find more information here.

Posted by: 0 on May 3, 2009

Alfred Nobel!
or the first one (I would totally get that on my forehead)

Posted by: Kuljot on May 5, 2009

anything more unique?

Posted by: santiago on May 6, 2009

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