This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on July 14, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Silly advantage to having a shaved head: after going clubbing on a weekend night and getting the stamp on your hand or wrist, next time you’re in the shower, get a good headfull of shampoo lather, then, before rinsing off, rapidly scrub your hand or wrist across your head. That sixteenth of an inch stubble makes a great impromptu scrub brush! Viola — no more stamp!
Yes, I know that a washcloth, or loofah, or bath poof, or any number of other things work just as well. But they’re infinitely less entertaining to blog about.
Not having hair stubble to use as a scrub brush, I know nothing about the effectiveness of said stubble as an ink remover. However, I can tell you that there is no washcloth on earth that will get off the ink that The Vogue uses to stamp a person’s arm. I’ve had a purple spot that lasts several days each time, no matter how hard I scrub. I am going to try using your head next time, if you don’t mind.
Middle English stuble,
from Old French estuble,
from Latin stupula, stupla,
variant of stipula, straw.
Hummmm. suppose if Rick and I hold you by your ankles we can get that nasty stain off the kitchen floor?