Full Summary
What better way to open the aptly titled episode, "Tattoo You" than in a tattoo shop? Well, Andrew W.K. one upped it by making it not just some tattoo shop, but New York City Hardcore Tattoos, the famed shop of punk legends Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy's Law and Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front. Andrew stresses that his viewers take note of the shop's importance while he gives a little background on his mission: to answer his fans'questions as only the rock version of "Dear Abby" can.
The first question is a quick one from Matty of New York. Matty speculates that his girlfriend won't "get freaky" with him because she thinks he has an STD. He wants to show her that he is clean and ready to go, but needs to know how. Without pausing to think about it, Andrew steps right up and lays down the law for Matty, saying, "it's a fairly simple answer." He advises that he go get tested and get an official document in writing stating that he's clean to show his girl.
Next up is Scott, the reason that Andrew is sitting in the tattoo shop. Scott is from St. Louis, and had broken his back while rocking out at an Andrew W.K. show. During his recovery, he listened to a lot of Andrew WK, saying that it helped him through, and that he has since decided that he wants Andrew W.K.'s name tattooed on his back where the break was. Andrew thinks it's a pretty crazy idea, but is awed by what a fan Scott is for getting hurt at his show and still continuing to listen to him, not getting mad at the "stupid music" that caused his injury.
Meanwhile, Samantha from Arizona wants to know if Andrew has any animals, what their names are, and any other info on the subject. Since Andrew does not own any pets, but would love to, he instead answers her question by telling her if he could own any animal, he would want a rat. Not a sewer rat, mind you, but a regular rat, because they are "good animals." If you call it over, it will come over, and if you tell it "no!" it will stop doing what it's doing. If only all rats were that docile...
Back at NYHC Tattoos, Andrew still can't believe Scott wants to have this done, telling him over and over how he must be crazy, and how "this is insane!" Scott is 100 percent positive that this is what he wants, and so Andrew autographs his back with marker for the tattoo artist to make permanent. To try and shake the adamant Scott, the tattoo artist shows him the biggest needle he has, the one that they are going to use on him. Scott is not even fazed by it. A nervous Andrew watches on, but tells the camera aside that he does not condone this.
We take a break from Scott and the buzzing of the needle to answer a question from Danny from New York. Danny is in love with a girl that works at a tattoo shop. She has a boyfriend, but he can't stop thinking about her, so he keeps going to get tattooed just so he can talk to her. What should he do? Your Friend, Andrew W.K. says there must be other things to do in the shop than getting tattooed, and if not, just go in to say hi to her, and even ask her out.
Shathar from Oklahoma has a different problem. He has to enroll for college the next day, but has no idea what he wants to do?aaaargh! Andrew advises that he pick out a bunch of different classes, emphasizing that he "can always change [his] mind."
BZZZ. Scott's tattoo is just about finished, and Andrew still can't believe he is going through with it. He says, "I wouldn't get my name tattooed on me." So an excited Scott interjects, "Want to get my name tattooed on you?" It appears that Andrew declines, but at the episode's closing, there is suspicious plastic "post-tattoo" wrap on his arm, and he doesn't show or speak of what it is. Hmm...
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Exclusive letters of the week, only for mtv2.com:
Kim Menart / Ligonier, PA
I am a dwarf. I've only had one boyfriend my whole life. I'm not ugly... it's just that guys don't want to take a chance with me because of my height. Help.
Dear Kim, You are a rarity in this world--you are uncommon and unique--some people are scared of things that are uncommon, but some people wait their whole lives for something rare and unique like you. When you and that person find each other, your happiness will know no bounds! Hang in there and don't give up!!!
Your friend, Andrew W.K.
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Tracy-Ann Grant / Bronx, NY
My boyfriend and I just broke up. I told him that I think that we should take a break. But what I didn't know that he's being cheating on me for the past three months. I love him more than anything. We've dated for two years and separated once for about nine months. He's still with this girl but I want to get back with him. He said that he's going to see where the relationship with her is going. My heart is breaking because I just want to work this out with him so that we can be together again. Do you think it's foolish of me to want to be with him? Please, I need some advice here or some help because I can't sleep it hurts so badly.
Dear Tracy-Ann, I don't think you're foolish, but I do think you should really think about why you put yourself through such trauma and grief. Relationships are not easy, but they're not supposed to be torture. Some people become addicted to the violent emotional ups and downs that troubled relationships create. If you want a non-stop, heart-aching, painful ride, then you should get back with him. If you want to be happy and you don't want to waste all your energy thinking about the turmoil, then I think you should take a break from him (and from all relationships) for a good long while.
Your friend, Andrew W.K.
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Unique Wellington / New York, NY
I'm having a major problem with my boyfriend. We've been together for a while now, but lately he seems to be real distant. I talk to him and tell him how I feel but, he just tells me he'll think about what I said. When I ask him if he feels like talking about the situation he tells me not now... what to do?
Dear Unique, First of all, that's a great name you have! I understand your problem. Sometimes people don't want to talk about stuff they're feeling--it might be because he doesn't exactly know what to say, or it could be that he's kind of playing a game with you--he might enjoy the attention and concern you give him, so he likes to keep on acting weird. I would recommend completely ignoring his moods and let him deal with it. If he really has something to talk to you about, he will... one way or another, it will work itself out!
Your friend, Andrew W.K.
