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What does it mean?
The speaker wants a tattoo of themselves but enlarged, implying a desire for self-aggrandizement or absurdity.
In plain terms
He wants a big tattoo of himself.
What can you take from it?
Self-image can lead to ridiculous ideas.

Where it applies

  • considering tattoos
  • joking about appearance

Putting it to work

  • think about tattoo meaning

Questions to consider

  • What does a tattoo say about you?
  • Would you ever get a tattoo of yourself?

Another view

It is clearly a joke not a serious intent.

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