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This article is from the R.E.M. FAQ, by Ron Henry (rgh3@cornell.edu) with numerous contributions by others.

17 "What is the tattoo under Michael Stipe's right upper arm that was visible on the 1995 Letterman show appearance?" (R.E.M.)

It is a tattoo of Ignatz Mouse and Krazy Kat, who are the main characters
in the comic "Krazy Kat" by George Herriman, drawn from the 1920s-1940s. If
you don't know who/what these are, and like interesting comics, make a
beeline to a library or good bookstore and find a compilation of old Krazy
Kats. They are a incredible mix of quite hilarious and totally surreal
(reality-bending) material. Berke Breathed's "Outland" (and parts of "Bloom
County" before it) are the closest contemporary comparison to the style and
attitude.

There's a web page at http://www.krazy.com/coconino.htm which explains the
comic better than I have -- I suggest surfing over there if you're
interested.

 

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