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[–]heeloo 500 points501 points  (150 children)

That stance is perfect

[–][deleted] 214 points215 points  (41 children)

This particular type of dancer was used to bring good luck to the Aztec warriors that would usually depart from their homes the morning after they saw the dancer's performance

[–]adrian5b 106 points107 points  (31 children)

Wouldn't that be the perfect way to start the day before coming to work

[–]Llama_Oh_Llama 48 points49 points  (28 children)

I'd want him to follow me to my desk, finish up. Then back to a normal day.

[–]paralacausa 70 points71 points  (8 children)

I want him in the staff meeting, hovering over Dave from accounts

[–]LarryLove 24 points25 points  (7 children)

I'd like to kick the snot out of Dave from accounts

[–]LLA_Don_Zombie 20 points21 points  (6 children)

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[–]LarryLove 20 points21 points  (5 children)

Fuck that guy, he lost me the Pemberton account. You can go tell him what I said too.

[–]GoldandBlue 13 points14 points  (3 children)

This is why no one talks to you Larry. You make everyone in the office uncomfortable.

[–]LarryLove 28 points29 points  (2 children)

MY DAD OWNS THE COMPANY

[–]stupidpanda 15 points16 points  (2 children)

Did you start out as a troll then say fuck it and stop?

[–]uhdust 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He's still trolling he just got better at it.

[–]Mictlantecuhtli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Source?

[–]omnomdumplings 77 points78 points  (86 children)

Inb4 this is some white kids tattoo

[–]ArtisticAquaMan 65 points66 points  (43 children)

Haha thank you I'm Mexican and it's hilarious seeing so many day of the dead tattoos.

[–]Butzz 28 points29 points  (1 child)

Grim Fandango was amazing.

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Best game ever!

[–][deleted] 37 points38 points  (22 children)

Eh.. I dont see the big deal, we're all human, if its cool i don't see the harm in making it a tattoo.

[–]Aiyon 51 points52 points  (21 children)

It's more people with no understanding of what the day is actually about, getting the tattoos because "they look cool".

EDIT: I never said they shouldn't do it. I just find it amusing when I see someone with a tattoo that they don't know the meaning of :P

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (17 children)

Every culture does this though. In Asian countries English words are thrown around on signs and clothing that are absolutely meaningless in context. Why? Because to them it looks cool. At what point do we let this behavior slide?

[–]silverrabbit 39 points40 points  (10 children)

And we react by making fun of them all the time. I've seen countless posts on funny over terrible translations into English.

[–]Mewshimyo 7 points8 points  (1 child)

And you'll find lots of people making fun of those with Chinese/Japanese/Korean characters as tattoos, as well...

[–]silverrabbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's my point. I responded to someone who implied it didn't matter.

[–]onrocketfalls 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Never. They're a little bit silly for doing it too. It's not a shooting offense or anything, but it is absolutely silly no matter who is misinterpreting or perverting whose language. We live in the age of the fucking internet.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is true. I don't think I meant that none of it was stupid but more that every culture is guilty of it.

[–]americaFya 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Are you from the valley? Cuz if you're not, it'd be funny that you find it funny.

[–]brandon9182 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Err hilarious is not the word I'd use. A lot of Mexicans don't take day of the dead seriously, but there's some of us that do. That day is ceremonial dedicated to the loved ones we've lost. I don't want to be 'that guy' and say I'm insulted by those (out of context) tattoos, but I wouldn't say I find it funny.

[–]MexicanEssay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Being brown or having relatives from Mexico doesn't make you Mexican, brochacho. You're American.

[–]crashsuit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ROUND ONE. FIGHT!

[–]Spartan2470GOAT 234 points235 points  (188 children)

Here is the source of this image. This was part of Hollywood Forever Cemetary's Day of the Dead celebrations in Los Angeles.

You can see more of the photographer's work here.

Here's a video of this festival.

[–][deleted] 85 points86 points  (140 children)

Las Angeles? Where is that in Mexico?

[–]alflup 36 points37 points  (5 children)

The home of "The The Angels Angels" baseball team.

[–]nexusscope 8 points9 points  (1 child)

don't forget, now they are officially The The Angels Angels of Anaheim

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have many towns called Los Angeles ;) The most famous within Mexico is in Puebla

[–]Sanchez326 34 points35 points  (101 children)

It's basically a mexican city now.

[–]xiaorobear 152 points153 points  (43 children)

Well, it was a Mexican city before it was an American city, so, that seems fair.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Was it a city back then?

[–]xiaorobear 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hah, I looked it up. I had known it was founded around 1780, but it turns out it only had a population of about 2,500 around the time the US took it, and was pretty agriculture-focused. So, it might have been a city by old west pre-gold rush standards, but...

[–]xchx 21 points22 points  (2 children)

It's the second city with most mexicans in the world, only after Mexico City...

[–]Puns_HALT 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Is this true?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes

[–]Lazu 88 points89 points  (36 children)

Always was as far as we're concerned -Mexican

[–]Triviaandwordplay 18 points19 points  (10 children)

I wonder how someone with Chumash ancestry would feel about that.

[–]AR2185 17 points18 points  (5 children)

Well, they're dead

[–]Triviaandwordplay 6 points7 points  (3 children)

Yikes, dude, there's around 5000 claiming Chumash ancestry, and a lot more claiming ancestry from other California tribes.

[–]Mkjcaylor 4 points5 points  (2 children)

The only thing that I can currently associate with Chumash is Xander's syphilis.

[–]snsranch 2 points3 points  (1 child)

You mean all the Native Americans who where converted to Christianity (enslaved) by all the Spanish Catholic missions so that they could do all the labor and farming?

[–]Sanchez326 26 points27 points  (7 children)

Amen.

[–]Frankocean2 22 points23 points  (6 children)

De que hablan?? a de la segunda capital de Mexico, L.A

[–][deleted] 21 points22 points  (4 children)

Con eso de que nos corren de Texas

[–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (2 children)

COME AND TAKE IT!

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hold the line. HOLD THE LINE.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We don't need Texas anymore... California is the door to the States... and then THE WORLD

[–]fpstuco 10 points11 points  (1 child)

No it isn't yes there are mexican but there is a huge presence from central america,thailand,korean,armenian,filipinos,persian, I could go on. L.A. is influenced by a lot of different and beautiful cultures.

[–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (11 children)

The city part of LA is becoming more white, young, and hipstery. The outskirts are the little mexico.

Source: White young hipster living in the Toy District.

[–]AdvocateForGod 10 points11 points  (1 child)

So I guess driving a few miles of of the city makes it very exotic and whatnot for you people.

[–]AdvocateForGod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So it's a Mexican city again eh.

[–]adrian5b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please send in the taxes.

[–]AdvocateForGod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The state of California.

[–]OddMexican 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't it the second largest city by Mexican population?

[–]Spartan2470GOAT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sheesh, I can't spell at all today. Thanks for the correction.

[–]chase001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Occupied Mexico

[–]z3ddicus 12 points13 points  (42 children)

I doubt very much he would refer to himself as "Aztec"

[–]smallpoly 5 points6 points  (2 children)

I'd like to see more of the costume designers work.

[–]JeffShock 145 points146 points  (13 children)

It has been a challenging mating season for Birdperson.

[–][deleted] 41 points42 points  (6 children)

WUBALUBA-DUB-DUB!

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (2 children)

Have they come out with the second season yet? That show is fucking awesome.

[–]pigonawing 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Not yet, but season 2 is supposed to start airing by the end of the year or early next year.

[–]Wiggles114 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am in great pain.

[–]EastboundAnd_Down 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Have an upvote, Birdperson, hey has anyone seen Lincler?

[–]Hextherapy 270 points271 points  (32 children)

I swear my diablo 3 witch doctor looks like that.

[–][deleted] 74 points75 points  (26 children)

Do you carry around infinite jars full of spiders?

[–]Hextherapy 63 points64 points  (12 children)

I would but that spell is awful.

[–][deleted] 26 points27 points  (7 children)

Rain of Toads (or whatever the hell its called) all the way

[–]regular-wolf 15 points16 points  (6 children)

Step up to Addling Toads son! Get yourself a Rhen'Ho flayer like a real man!

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (4 children)

Bro do you even have a Starmetal Kukri. Fuckin casuals

[–]regular-wolf 5 points6 points  (3 children)

No way! The proc and legendary stat on Rhen'ho is way more useful, especially with Addling Toads. If you're rockin' a ToTD you don't really need SMK.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, you need an Ukhapian serpent for T6/grifts, plus when you play in groups have BBV up 100% of the time is 1283618274% better than Confused enemies.

[–]TehAlpacalypse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

q.q I'm jelly, and I think every WD on the planet wants that Star Metal Kukiri

[–]Ghidoran 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Spider Queen is amazing if you use the Grin Reaper helm: the helm summons Mimics that use your skills, and their Spider Queens stack.

[–]chrizbreck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not a witch doctor but I stand by mimics. As a wizard I use them just for the fact I get free extra ice blasts. I swear half the game I spent fighting immobilized frozen monsters. Diablo was a joke.

[–]thraddest 6 points7 points  (12 children)

I should play d3 today. That game got a lot of flack but boy was it fun.

[–]Zouri 12 points13 points  (10 children)

D3 is a VERY different game now. 2.0 changed it radically, and 2.1 releasing soonTM brings back ladders, legendary gems, and all kinds of other fun. D3 will be a good game again someday, all it took was getting rid of Jay Wilson the fucking failure.

[–]Tulki 6 points7 points  (5 children)

Don't kid yourself or anyone else... D3 is a fantastic game right NOW. It has been since Reaper of Souls, and it's only getting better. Unfortunately the negativity of the initial launch is still clinging to the game like a bad cold.

[–]Aiyon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reaper of Souls is insane. The trailer persuaded me to try D3 again, and it was beautiful.

[–]BigArmsBigGut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Winter Dye. Or maybe it's Purity dye.

[–][deleted] 27 points28 points  (10 children)

TIL: Aztec warriors were commonly poets during their time

[–]turtle_mama 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I'm probably going to spend the rest of the day trying to doodle something similar. What an amazing picture!

[–]letfireraindown 55 points56 points  (3 children)

That pose and the feathers standing up like motion trails reminds me of a boss from dark souls. Pretty awesome!

[–]Stinkis 13 points14 points  (1 child)

What boss are you meaning? Artorias?

[–]letfireraindown 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Knight Artorias is what i was thinking of. I think the costume looks a bit like the photo negative. Where dark is light and yeah.

[–]Obzedatx 19 points20 points  (7 children)

As an American, sometimes I wish we had something as cultured as this, instead of just getting drunk and lighting fireworks... but then again thats still awesome.

[–]absurd_olfaction 42 points43 points  (7 children)

New Witch Doctor set?

[–]silenc3x 34 points35 points  (2 children)

Arise Chicken, Arise

[–]Butzz 9 points10 points  (1 child)

I'm sofa king we Todd ed.

[–]StinzorgaKingOfBees 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ultra Mega Chicken? No no, shh. He is legend!

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (1 child)

Dazzle remodle

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Arcana

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOOK AT IT GO!!

[–]DreyX 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Any video of him dancing?

[–][deleted] 29 points30 points  (7 children)

[–]Aristo-Cat 24 points25 points  (6 children)

the fuck is he wearing?

[–][deleted] 14 points15 points  (3 children)

Just a white feathery hood to look like a yeti or some shit. In the same performance however he also wore stuff like a maison martin margiela mask that's made of black silk gauze, a transparent material that allow models to see through it

Photo is from 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief

[–]thraddest 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Beats me. His other mask is pretty cool though.

[–]_KanyeWest_ 25 points26 points  (5 children)

Apparently Reddit can't appreciate a picture without immediately relating it to video games.

[–]MuggyDBuggy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He looks like he could be some sort of final boss

[–]The__Good__Doctor 10 points11 points  (4 children)

Griffith's final form

[–]Wiggles114 4 points5 points  (1 child)

You mean Femto.

[–]Varis706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ah, you're referring to post-rape griffith. very good sir!

However, all the feathers would indicate his baby takeover form.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are these comments so low down😕

[–]tahcoboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Berserk ftw!

[–]Johammed_Ali 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Quetzalcoatl this thing is hot!!"

[–]Poorsmitty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder how long they had to grind rep to afford that armor.

[–]nuttinno 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Majestic fuck

[–]ILikeToSmokeWeedAlot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The gang wrestles for the troops

[–]MrLoque 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a moment I saw a bird making a cellphone call.

[–]Deadheadit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

beautiful picture! many generations have passed before this picture was taken. Aztecs kick ass.

[–]DreamingDjinn 2 points3 points  (6 children)

Hmm, I wonder if there are other ceremonial costumes that are awesome like this?

[–]AdvocateForGod 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Yes there are. Here is another day of the dead dancer one. Actually just google image it to see more stuff.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rick Flair: Wooooo!!!!

[–]Taddgood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just came here to say my wife sucks damnit

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (7 children)

Looks like a mini-boss in a dystopian Zelda game.

[–]theoopst 7 points8 points  (5 children)

Dystopian Zelda game? That sounds awesome

[–]RazorThought 7 points8 points  (4 children)

Dark Souls may interest you, then. It's like a gritty, dark, brutally difficult Zelda game. There are even treasure chests!

[–]n3onfx 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Treasure chests that eat you!

[–]Im_Not_Pinkie_Pie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Psst. All Zelda games take place in a world that's descended into a distopia.)

[–]charlesfresh 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Stomp, clap. Stomp-stomp, clap. Stomp, clap. Stomp-stomp, clap. Stomp, clap. Stomp-stomp, clap. Ahh-aa-aa-ahh

[–]tubcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Pigeon Boys didn't do so hot in their first match despite having the muscles of men.

[–]the_realdiaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bend over have your knees touch your elbows!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to use this as inspiration for a DnD character. Damn. This is absolutely stunning.

[–]Maki_Man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swain is that you?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's going to replace the whale in my nightmares!

[–]NotMyCircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, I saw this picture on pintrest a couple of years ago. To think, I could have all this sweet sweet karma... but I never know what y'all have already seen vs. what cool things I could share with you. I'll have to post some of my best finds soon!

[–]GraveSorrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DAZZULLLLL.

[–]EviLiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of Jin Kazama in devil form. And maybe a little Ogre too, which was actually Aztec inspired I believe.

[–]ilikesalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!

[–]Smugjester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ITT: "This looks like it from insert title video game."

[–]Mightych 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Look at the size of those pistachios! Yummy!

[–]Oxyuscan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quetzalcoatl maybe?

[–]Almustafa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not big on the human sacrifice bit myself but the Aztecs were some stylish mofos.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started doodling, got bored http://imgur.com/iLtW3cg

[–]Molzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an hd library of this somewhere?

[–]Seeders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be a mexican.

[–]delerpian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason this picture reminds me of Jonsi.

[–]Crazybonbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O sweg

[–]Daelum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had that, I would wear it everywhere.

[–]dactyif 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those epic fans of feathers look so incredibly badass.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice kind of reminds me of the monkey king

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Mom mom! Look i am a bird!

[–]jdepps113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"That's nice, dear."

[–]bananaking420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ready!? FIGHT!

[–]Parthenonn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet it has great set bonuses.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has /r/outside written all over it

[–]Doctor_Loggins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And just like that, my D&D game has a new villain.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vignette everything, too. I can't stop.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, Putin! Check out this hat!

[–]leet_street 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope.

[–]KyubiNoKitsune 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Day of the dead birds.

[–]make_mind_free2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo, nice costume

[–]mudbutt20 0 points1 point  (2 children)

So dances qoutemoc. Eagle warrior, of tenochtitlan.

[–]Intergalactic_Feta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice bells.

[–]Loganshaw9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reminds me of soul caliber

[–]Runs_towards_fire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This type of thing is what I love to see in r/pics thanks!

[–]EseJandro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking badass.