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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Millennials Horrified As Tattoo Artists Share Eye-Opening Observation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A tattoo studio has gone viral as staff members discussed the most stereotypically millennial ink they've been asked to do. Manco Tattoo is a family-run business based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, owned by Donny Manco, 54, who has been tattooing for close to 30 years, and he knows a millennial tattoo when he sees one. As he put it to Newsweek: "Never, ever forget 'live, laugh, love' in Bleeding Cowboy font." "Another big hit among millennials was the infinity symbol—and don't forget tiny script words like 'hope' or 'family.'" Manco's studio has a large following on TikTok, where they post under the username @tattales. On July 11, they posted a video asking their artists about tattoos that give "peak millennial energy"—and it went viral, with over 8.2 million views. In the video, staff members at the shop are asked straight up: "What is a millennial tattoo?" And each have their own answer ready, from the word "faith" written in cursive, to Winnie the Pooh, and dream catchers, described as the "most abundantly millennial tattoo." Donny Manco and a fellow tattoo artist discuss millennial tattoos. Donny Manco and a fellow tattoo artist discuss millennial tattoos. TikTok @tattales A feather tattoo, with dark-colored birds flying out from it, was a very popular choice, with more than one worker declaring that exact tattoo to be ultra-millennial. Tattoos inspired by the Virgo star sign, watercolor cheetah print, obscure song lyrics, and the classic moustache also made the list, as did geometric-style tattoos of an owl. TikTok users had a huge response, awarding the video more than 500,000 likes, as one warned Gen Z that "your time will come as well." "As a millennial with many tattoos, I'm proud not to have any of these," another said, as another predicted: "It's a cycle, in a few years they be making fun of Gen Z tattoos." Others shared their own offers of stereotypical millennial tattoos, including Harry Potter's Deathly Hallows, infinity signs, anchors, pocket watches and tree line silhouettes. Manco told Newsweek: "Trends often get a bad rap, but they shouldn't—I see them like snapshots of our society's spirit, capturing what's meaningful to us in that moment. "It's important info! They show us how culture evolves and adapts, which is exactly how it's supposed to work. I might tease people about being trendy, but I love the concept of a single image bringing us together—it really does reflect the transformative power and sheer reach of tattooing." Manco and another artist share that obscure lyrics and star signs are common millennial tattoos. Manco and another artist share that obscure lyrics and star signs are common millennial tattoos. TikTok @tattales Manco himself loves tattooing "black and gray illustrative realism," but "the most enjoyable tattoos for me are the ones that help people to cross their own mental and spiritual thresholds through the power that tattoo brings to them. This can happen in an infinite number of ways and I'm here for it." He clarified that while he sometimes makes fun, "I'm not dumb, and neither are millennials. "These tattoos are more than just designs, they're like little badges of millennial philosophy—simple, meaningful with a refreshing desire to express love and positivity in a big, sometimes crappy world. Love these guys!" He's noticed a "wholesome" emerging trend among millennials as they move on to "commemorating their parenting eras," with, for example, their three children represented by "three baby birds on a branch, or three lion cubs with the mama lion," or adding the time of birth of their child to their millennial pocket watch tattoo. When it comes to Gen Z tattoos, however, he can't pinpoint an exact trend—as he described it, "these guys have thrown out the rules and are rewriting the book. It's exciting to see where this is going." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Western Telegraph
5 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Bomb squad at Pembrokeshire's 'Harry Potter' Freshwater West beach
The alarm was raised at Freshwater West - the beach which featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - last Saturday afternoon, July 19. The expert team was alerted by Dyfed-Powys Police, who closed the seafront road to traffic. A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to Freshwater West beach shortly before 4.55pm on Saturday, July 19, following the discovery of a suspected unexploded ordnance shell. "The area surrounding the suspected shell was secured and the B4319 at Freshwater West was closed until the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team made the shell safe."
Mercury
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Vinnies caught trying to fleece muggles with dodgy book prices
An Aussie charity shop has been caught trying to pull a swifty worthy of Voldemort himself, slapping ludicrous price tags on common-as-cockroaches Harry Potter books. Two Harry Potter books spotted in a glass display cabinet at a Vinnies store in Lane Cove, Sydney, caught the eye of TikToker Mat, who runs a website teaching Aussies how to flip undervalued products found in op shops earlier this month. The books – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – were listed for $500 and $1,000, respectively. Both items were labelled as 'rare' first editions, but Mat – who shared his finding on @flipweekly – argues they're actually 'far from it'. '$500 for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and $1000 for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – are you serious?', he told followers. 'The price tag claims it's because they are first editions but here's the thing. By the time these later books came out, print runs were massive. MORE NEWS Inside Australia's haunting mall mystery Why Aldi, Costco keep snubbing this Aussie state Surprise way to make $100k from a vending machine 'Deathly Hallows alone sold over 15 million copies in the first 24 hours (of being released) and still holds the record for the largest initial print run in publishing history. 'So if you find Deathly Hallows in an op shop, odds are it's a first edition (but) that doesn't make it rare. It makes it common.' Vinnies have since admitted they'd made a mistake and banished the overpriced Potter books from the shelves – but not before copping plenty of outrage online. 'Surely there's just a decimal point missing??,' one of Mat's followers mused. Another commented: 'I'm wondering if these op shops are all part of a money laundering network.' A third wrote: 'Keep in mind this stuff is DONATED.' The backlash comes as charity shops increasingly cop flak for jacking up prices. Shoppers have reported seeing Anko, a brand exclusive to Kmart and Target, selling in charity shops for a higher price than it was originally sold for. Vinnies, however, insists they're just trying to raise dosh for those in need. A spokesperson told Yahoo News that pricing is based on 'affordability for customers as well as the quality of the goods on sale,' using a 'simple pricing guide based on research on value in the general second-hand marketplace and the quality of the garment.' Last year, they splashed out a whopping $96.4 million on vital services for the homeless, those battling mental health issues, and people with disabilities.
The Age
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Is Brisbane's new Harry Potter forest experience worth the galleons?
In case you missed it, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has set up beside Mount Cotton's Sirromet Winery from tonight June 20 until July 27. For Potterheads and fans of Fantastic Beasts it's a pretty enticing brief. Basically, it's a walk through a real-life forest featuring all the most iconic scenes from the film franchise set to a nostalgic soundtrack with plenty of photo opportunities. The experience has toured across the world with a reputation for selling out. So, will Brisbane's take live up to the hype? We headed to the opening night to find out. Now, it's best to get on the record up front that we are not the biggest Potterheads. Yes, we've seen the movies and read (some) of the books. But on a scale of muggle-status to having a Deathly Hallows tattoo, we sit somewhere in the middle. The drive to Mount Cotton takes about 45 minutes from inner-city Brisbane, so don't forget to factor that in. We were pleased to find the parking process super straightforward with heaps of signage to navigate the property in the dark. From the get-go we were serenaded with Hedwig's Theme as we wandered through lantern lit entryways. The experience begins in an outdoor food court where we fuelled up with Harry Potter classics like butter beer and not-so-classics (chicken tenders and chips). At an eye-watering $24 for three mediocre chicken tenders and a handful of chips, we would recommend eating before the event. But, novelty bites like cake pops that reveal which Harry Potter house you're in are worthy of the splurge.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Is Brisbane's new Harry Potter forest experience worth the galleons?
In case you missed it, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has set up beside Mount Cotton's Sirromet Winery from tonight June 20 until July 27. For Potterheads and fans of Fantastic Beasts it's a pretty enticing brief. Basically, it's a walk through a real-life forest featuring all the most iconic scenes from the film franchise set to a nostalgic soundtrack with plenty of photo opportunities. The experience has toured across the world with a reputation for selling out. So, will Brisbane's take live up to the hype? We headed to the opening night to find out. Now, it's best to get on the record up front that we are not the biggest Potterheads. Yes, we've seen the movies and read (some) of the books. But on a scale of muggle-status to having a Deathly Hallows tattoo, we sit somewhere in the middle. The drive to Mount Cotton takes about 45 minutes from inner-city Brisbane, so don't forget to factor that in. We were pleased to find the parking process super straightforward with heaps of signage to navigate the property in the dark. From the get-go we were serenaded with Hedwig's Theme as we wandered through lantern lit entryways. The experience begins in an outdoor food court where we fuelled up with Harry Potter classics like butter beer and not-so-classics (chicken tenders and chips). At an eye-watering $24 for three mediocre chicken tenders and a handful of chips, we would recommend eating before the event. But, novelty bites like cake pops that reveal which Harry Potter house you're in are worthy of the splurge.
