Tattoo Forum | Devious6 | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/devious6/activity/ Activity feed for Devious6. Tue, 12 May 2026 03:03:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f9883222cdbfc1b3f23c9cfd4d8b52f5 replied to the topic My latest in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/157780-my-latest-3/#post-157799 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:54:05 +0000 Noticed I screwed up in my last response and can’t seem to find an edit capability – not enough coffee. My reply should have said that several times that day I was in situations where I could have been killed, from the initial impact where the plane went directly under our office suite, to the explosion that blew in our windows and left holes in…[Read more]

]]> 4288cb68e5584fb4b5b846cdc04ac880 replied to the topic My latest in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/157780-my-latest-3/#post-157796 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:52:45 +0000 Thanks for taking the time to comment on my art – it does have tremendous meaning and, given this was the 15th anniversary, it seemed time to do something for myself. I was very close to the point of impact and several times could have ended up walking out that day. This piece is a recognition of that day, as well as the 26 years I served on…[Read more]

]]> f52d95778b4d273d2f165fd6d771eabf started the topic My latest in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/157780-my-latest-3/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:34:11 +0000 Had this done on September 10th – still healing and am celebrating the loss of the last scab today during my shower!! Woo Hoo!! As a survivor of the Pentagon on 9/11 I wanted something to commemorate that experience as well as my military service. I absolutely love it – the eagle stands on a pentagonal piece of rubble looking intent as the sun…[Read more]

]]> 8aec0048b53f521421486a14d4063eeb Devious6 added a new photo https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/devious6/mediapress/my-tattoos/#activity-105943 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:29:43 +0000 0 a9729e85e1407defdc1126ec349e2887 Devious6 created a photo gallery https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/devious6/mediapress/my-tattoos/#activity-105942 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:29:28 +0000 0 7ee50f94558e467e30d46fc0c53317a4 replied to the topic Cover-up. Dying to get it finished! in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/41957-cover-up-dying-to-get-it-finished/#post-156660 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:38:30 +0000 It looks great!!

]]> 5c19e95d16514326a0f24dfb23079fdc replied to the topic Hi! New tattoo enthusiast! in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26036-hi-new-tattoo-enthusiast/#post-49023 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:41:44 +0000 Welcome to the forum!! That is some amazing work!! Can’t wait to see your next. I just got my first a few months ago – a wolf and tribal marks on my left shoulder/upper arm.

]]> 33ca81397ebfab718bba7935556a07a2 replied to the topic Hi Everyone in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25975-hi-everyone-2/#post-47525 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:50:02 +0000 Welcome!! What are your ideas for your first? I got my first about 3 months ago and am working on the design for my second.

]]> 7150a0472c174a0d7080fee6255abc13 replied to the topic hello everybody in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25996-hello-everybody/#post-48511 Fri, 27 May 2016 22:50:31 +0000 Welcome! I think it is looking great! I didn’t notice the moon until you mentioned it – the rest is awesome and captures the eye. The moon could have been better…but the rest is so good!!

]]> 257ec96f95ac3b70efd804f7ad9e3bc4 replied to the topic A tattoo sign in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26022-a-tattoo-sign/#post-48586 Wed, 25 May 2016 09:18:19 +0000 I believe it represents the Crescent Moon – one of the oldest symbols used in history. As opposed to the Sun, which was perceived as having male properties, the Moon as seen as being representative of the female side. The Sun, Moon and stars were seen as giving off energy that could be used and captured. The energy of the Moon related to…[Read more]

]]> a51a99ee66f11772e21301c68537cfa9 replied to the topic Going on 3 weeks ... is this normal? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26021-going-on-3-weeks-is-this-normal/#post-48507 Tue, 24 May 2016 00:36:38 +0000 I learned quickly that a key is to use just a little of whatever you are putting on it. It looks to me like you have some scabbing and some small bumps under the skin in places – you may be having a mild allergic reaction to the ink. That would account for the itching. Did you try taking Benadryl? It is non-prescription and might knock the itch…[Read more]

]]> e39214683b0fa77c250082c53b02b37e replied to the topic First tattoo ideas ? in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26109-first-tattoo-ideas/#post-48189 Sun, 22 May 2016 03:20:58 +0000 Wow! It looks fantastic and seems to be healing well! Congratulations!

]]> 17bcb7c82c3aa19747dd0e221dca1d4f replied to the topic Is aloe vera gel / baby oil / olive oil good for fully healed tattoos? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26018-is-aloe-vera-gel-baby-oil-olive-oil-good-for-fully-healed-tattoos/#post-48162 Fri, 20 May 2016 17:25:50 +0000 I am a newbie to the world of tattoos but both age and my first tattoo have validated the advantages of some lotion each day. I also use Aveeno of late but have also used cocoa butter in the past, too. I generally apply a light amount after showering in the morning and then before bed. The key seems to be a “light” amount just like during the…[Read more]

]]> 59b61e01bd92d95589b008d62de58c0a replied to the topic Where can i get my tattoo idea drawn out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25913-where-can-i-get-my-tattoo-idea-drawn-out/#post-47983 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:10:44 +0000 There has to be a full moon this week.

]]> 4ba531bd31215f39941388ba89c9a4ab replied to the topic Hello from Ireland in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25914-hello-from-ireland/#post-47441 Thu, 19 May 2016 21:32:39 +0000 Welcome. I’m a relative virgin, too – just got my first about 3 months ago!

]]> b00e683cdc309456a1f862819f59d75f replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/page/3/#post-48318 Fri, 13 May 2016 14:19:27 +0000 I should, perhaps, be tragically affected by some comment aimed my way…but since I can’t see it I will blissfully remain contented. I am reminded of a device my father-in-law had for years. It was called The Bug Zapper. It was a light surrounded by electrical coils that you would hang outside at night – bugs would be attracted by the light and…[Read more]

]]> 57526ce4a84909e1f02230d02c579bf4 replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/#post-47858 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:05:33 +0000 I have to thank the Mods for providing the “Ignore” function. Watching this train-wreck-in-motion having used Ignore has been sublime. It certainly has reinforced my thoughts on the winning combination of arrogance, self-entitlement and immaturity.

I will be sending my tattooist a message this morning to stop his work on designing my next tattoo.…[Read more]

]]> 3129801a526b375d75dce3cd2f2e4633 replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/page/2/#post-47974 Wed, 11 May 2016 22:56:43 +0000 @Sarimasu 147791 wrote:

I sense you just don’t know what to do with your time, so I too will leave it be. Be happy in yours.

Oh believe me, I do…and it isn’t to waste any more time on you.

]]> 1aafa9f693b1bf63498f425a32685236 replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/page/2/#post-47986 Wed, 11 May 2016 21:15:00 +0000 @Sarimasu 147788 wrote:

You are right about the quote, still don’t see how its relevant to my original post.

For the second part: Yes I will ask her, but since there is this super cool forums on the internet I thought I’d give it a shot, we’re many millions on the internet, I’m sure a lot of people here have the skills to do what I need done and…

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]]> a774de181e45d337640f8f66c2ffee0c replied to the topic Ghost in the shell tatoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/26124-ghost-in-the-shell-tatoo/page/2/#post-48016 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:02:02 +0000 For us older folks – The quote comes from Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye and the Laughing Man moniker comes from the title of another Salinger book. Ghost in the Shell is an anime series and Laughing Man is one of the characters.

You are certainly able to put anything you want on your body – the design is simple and any mediocre or better artist…[Read more]

]]> f4ecd96c1f48cf5bcd6092824da78702 replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26131-hello-3/#post-47914 Wed, 11 May 2016 16:39:49 +0000 @sheebeedoll 147758 wrote:

Thanks for the warm welcome Mark!

I’m really loving dot work and geometric pieces, I’m thinking of a combo of mandala/floral and having the background filled with some dot work.

What kind of tattoos do you have?

I am truly a newbie in all regards – just completed my first tattoo. I’m in week 3 of healing after some…[Read more]

]]> 534622c940208da6d7c5a7c0d59b7c05 replied to the topic New to the forum so here is my ink :) in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/26101-new-to-the-forum-so-here-is-my-ink/#post-48228 Tue, 10 May 2016 02:50:39 +0000 Welcome! Your work is progressing nicely and looks fantastic!

]]> 5d177a506668e8f44887b462b1285fe7 replied to the topic does my tattoo look infected? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26111-does-my-tattoo-look-infected/#post-47471 Thu, 05 May 2016 01:01:22 +0000 I am a relative newbie – both to the forum and to tattoos. I got my first about a month ago. From my own limited experience and what I’ve read here and other places, how much you use is just as or more important than how often. Make sure you only use a small amount of moisturizer – some folks advocate using none at all – and rub it in gently but…[Read more]

]]> 2e168c8dff4889fe00953546316b5982 replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/#post-48959 Tue, 03 May 2016 14:52:58 +0000 The design I chose has some tribal lines in it. To many, tribal is considered to be old hat….but not old hat enough to be “traditional.” 🙂 The only one, though, who has to be content with it is me…and I love the result.

]]> f7cc52480422b0683f7ede07f06ca80d replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/#post-48961 Tue, 03 May 2016 14:13:15 +0000 Personally, I like the idea. But, the key is that it is what you want and what makes you happy. Your artist can refine it to be exactly what you want.

I just recently completed my first tattoo. Some people consider it outdated – but it is a design that spoke to me and represents what I wanted it to say about me as a person. If the design is what…[Read more]

]]> 386aec48c5f86fdc691c15e5463643b7 replied to the topic Cover up idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26107-cover-up-idea/page/2/#post-48973 Tue, 03 May 2016 13:11:38 +0000 Are you looking to use the same poison ivy theme? I think you have a great idea – just need to have your artist finalize it.

]]> 1d57f968804e0dbd4fa27fb0117f270b replied to the topic Is my tattoo healing okay? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26136-is-my-tattoo-healing-okay/#post-48976 Tue, 03 May 2016 13:09:05 +0000 Assuming you are not allergic, you might try a little Benadryl and see if that calms it. But, if it starts to feel hot, spreads or you get discharge from it definitely have it looked at my a medical professional.

]]> 8294352a5e2e53edba7070a2593f85b8 replied to the topic Old hand in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26130-old-hand/#post-48939 Tue, 03 May 2016 09:16:24 +0000 Welcome! Lots of great knowledge and ideas here.

]]> 83d241799d4c4decc4aa97b07b082319 replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26137-hello-4/#post-48943 Tue, 03 May 2016 09:13:51 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

]]> 8d25ea715e8cea775ed2d734253bc05d replied to the topic so we landed on Maui today in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/26132-so-we-landed-on-maui-today/#post-48833 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:58:49 +0000 What a hardship!! Enjoy!!

]]> 8090a44c5f8732f473ffa04ee4d4d5f8 replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/26131-hello-3/#post-48842 Mon, 02 May 2016 21:48:10 +0000 Welcome to the forum! I’m a newbie here, too. I look forward to hearing your ideas about a sleeve.

]]> 8fb3060d7886d7cb8c40426822e92511 replied to the topic 1 week old tat, thoughts? in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/42086-1-week-old-tat-thoughts/#post-47747 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:38:59 +0000 I think it looks great!!

]]> 82c98532e6a315fc9a59f1a32851abbf replied to the topic What do you all think about this tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/42084-what-do-you-all-think-about-this-tattoo/#post-47704 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:27:39 +0000 It is well done – I just don’t get the rose theme as it’s designed. Maybe tie it to the Rose Bowl and include that trophy and logos of some of the winning teams? Or, as was already recommended just accept it for a quality piece and love it.

]]> 0275d46ba04b562461922a825d4ec61b replied to the topic Sun and swimming. in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25234-sun-and-swimming/#post-151466 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:54:56 +0000 @Dan 147550 wrote:

yep ! once it’s healed start using sunblock,I use SPF 50 and 70,I work outdoors as well.I also lotion up everyday with fragrance free Aveeno.

+1 on the Aveeno!! I used it as the post Aquaphor lotion beginning on day 3 and have continued to use it since. And, it is also great on the sunburn I got on my non-tattooed arm parts. 😎

]]> 79ad6cbd07c13d9818d5bc6d4c8d0a2a replied to the topic Sun and swimming. in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25234-sun-and-swimming/#post-49124 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:49:55 +0000 Welcome to the forum! I’m a relative newbie here so I am sure the experienced folks will also chime in. I just had the last work done on my first tattoo this afternoon – timed the completion for the upcoming swim season since we love to use our pool. Your artist’s recommendation jives with what I was told and what I found in my research. My…[Read more]

]]> 50317c4bd9035d3c778d52a09a6f433b replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/42072-hello-182/#post-48395 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 21:49:54 +0000 I went with black and gray for my first and am really happy with it. Also on my left upper arm. Of course, you can’t have just one. My second will harken back to my service in the U.S. Army and I am leaning towards color on this one.

]]> 6b49135ba6825f7fa8242f522eb6a967 replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/42072-hello-182/#post-48066 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 01:22:50 +0000 Welcome to the group!

]]> facad695f57deffd88e526264acfd8bc replied to the topic Hi new from Oz in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25189-hi-new-from-oz/#post-48094 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:22:59 +0000 Welcome to the forum!

]]> 84f0a58eb66fe3f6bd2ef06b169d1de3 replied to the topic Long Term Care for Tattoo in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25196-long-term-care-for-tattoo/#post-48087 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:26:45 +0000 It seems to me that using any type of vinegar would be counter-productive to good care. Vinegar is an astringent and so it would cause the skin to dry and contract. Exactly the opposite of what you want to do – moisturize your skin.

Parabens are still found in a lot of skin care products – although some companies produce paraben free products.…[Read more]

]]> b8cac3b31e0eba23f6d0146680b7f26f replied to the topic Idea help for memorial tattoo, please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25220-idea-help-for-memorial-tattoo-please/#post-48090 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:19:28 +0000 I am so very sorry for your loss. 🙁

I agree that copying the heart she drew on your forearm, with her name inside written in her handwriting, sounds like a perfect way. They are both things she did – what could be more representative of her?

]]> 2204633dae857d07972658ca4cb164a5 replied to the topic Covering a tribal in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25168-covering-a-tribal/#post-48455 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:04:14 +0000 I get a request to sign on to my/set up a Google account. I don’t have one and don’t want to set one up.

]]> 7807026cfc9205d5d0e38ec34cfd664c replied to the topic Long Term Care for Tattoo in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/25196-long-term-care-for-tattoo/#post-48123 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:10:40 +0000 @Dan 147478 wrote:

yep ! either clothing that blocks the sun ,or a good 50spf or higher sunscreen,and I also use a good fragrance free lotion like Aveeno.
btw,I have tested both Lubriderm and Aveeno and Aveeno is clearly a way better product.

I latched on to the recommendations for Aveeno and have been using it since making the transition from…[Read more]

]]> 946dbf60ac0c925bf8e8af206f2ba3fb replied to the topic checkout this pencil drawing in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/25197-checkout-this-pencil-drawing/#post-48038 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:07:45 +0000 Wow! That’s an amazing drawing.

]]> 92b33e65607c343308dc519a72b9976b replied to the topic Is there something wrong with my tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25187-is-there-something-wrong-with-my-tattoo/#post-48552 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:54:30 +0000 @ykizak 147452 wrote:

I think i found someone, they got amazing reviews and been doing this for a long time and saw the quality of their work as well.
I spoke to them about half an hour ago they are going to fix it as good as they can. He said that because the shading is a total mess.
He assured me it will look a thousand times better than it is…

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]]> c46dd3d5a9f6b72fa664d1bf9e8381fd replied to the topic Is there something wrong with my tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25187-is-there-something-wrong-with-my-tattoo/#post-48655 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:34:58 +0000 @ykizak 147449 wrote:

It looks amazing. Well i am quite frustrated because of the way my tattoo turned out.
I sent a picture of it to the artist who did it and she said that’s normal, i don’t have to stress about it.
What a joke! Even i can see there is something wrong with my tattoo although i know nothing.
Now looking for a decent place to get it…

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]]> 15818e0495a5dc4f1d06f052d8014f85 replied to the topic Is there something wrong with my tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25187-is-there-something-wrong-with-my-tattoo/page/2/#post-48727 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:28:26 +0000 @Collin Ladwig 147448 wrote:

I just got this tattoo last week and during the peeling process it seemed to peel of ink and some of the outline, is this normal or was this tattoo done wrong?

I can’t view your picture – and I am certainly not an expert here but from my research and personal experience with my tattoo, peeling some skin that is…[Read more]

]]> 77496bf2e13c0d6e99de0f2cabac34e5 replied to the topic Is there something wrong with my tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/25187-is-there-something-wrong-with-my-tattoo/#post-48701 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:04:47 +0000 Just to give you an idea of the difference, my tattoo is just a little over 3 weeks old. The heavy black areas are still showing a bit of onion skin in places – my artist told me those would take more time. And, I am scheduled to go back in for some more gray shading around the lines in 2 weeks – but you can see the difference in line clarity. I…[Read more]

]]> bcd36afd2c622200da908c7eb22278ad replied to the topic Cheshire cat/the joker mashup in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/25206-cheshire-catthe-joker-mashup/#post-48760 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:46:50 +0000 Wow!! I love the colors. I only have one tattoo at this point – got it just about two weeks ago – and am planning my next. My first is black/gray and I’m not sure if I want to stick with that or go to color or a combination. I’m looking forward to how the sleeve comes together.

]]> 4f4718b2a92af5db5d9539fc98ab328a replied to the topic Hello there in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/25205-hello-there/#post-48825 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:44:15 +0000 Welcome to the forum from another newbie.

]]> 17f4cc71d68d84e94e99b535a6b1d335 replied to the topic Pro Street Breakout! in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/41727-pro-street-breakout/#post-48817 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:19:05 +0000 @buttwheat 147380 wrote:

Why is Colonel spelled Colonel when it is pronounced kernal?

Ahh the enigma that is the English language. 😎

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