Alan Face Junior Alan St. Onge’s tattoos are symbolic of his political perspective, teenage rebellion and cultural views. St. Onge was first inked at age 16 in a local artist’s kitchen. The tattoo displays the year 1977 numerically on his middle finger, which he chose to promote his “rebellious teenage worldview.” St. Onge currently has four tattoos. St. Onge’s most significant tattoo is a hammer and sickle on his forearm, which is commonly recognized as a symbol of communism. “Beyond its political significance, it represents a kind of optimistic ideal for which to aspire,” he said. “It has also been the source of scorn from the right [wing] and curiosity to those unfamiliar [with communistic ideas].” Though his hammer and sickle tattoo receives the most attention, St. Onge has other notable tattoos, which … Read entire article »