Okay, so, I’ve been a huge fan of George Kittle, the 49ers tight end, for a while now. I follow him on social media, watch all the games, the whole nine yards. This offseason, I noticed he got some new ink, and I was like, “Alright, let’s see what this is all about.”
First, I started looking. I found this tweet from Jennifer Lee Chan, she had a picture of Kittle’s new arm tattoo. It was pretty cool, it had the words “There is no spoon.” It took me a second, then I was like, “Wait a minute, that’s from The Matrix!” I’m a big fan of that movie, so this instantly made the tattoo even cooler in my book.
Then, I dug a little deeper,I read this article from Madison, Wisconsin, from way back on October 9. I thought to myself, “Wow, this guy really plans ahead!”. It talked about his style and stuff, and mentioned the tattoo. Apparently, he’s been thinking about this design for a while, which is cool. It’s not just some random thing he decided to get on a whim.
Next I saw a quote from Kittle himself, talking about how much he loves Calvin and Hobbes. He said, “I’ve read every Calvin and Hobbes book multiple times. I really like Hobbes because I feel like I’m Calvin. You can always create the world that you’re living in.” That got me thinking about his “There is no spoon” tattoo again. It all started to make sense. That quote from The Matrix is all about bending reality, creating your own world, just like Calvin does with Hobbes. Kittle’s basically saying he sees himself as a creator, shaping his own reality on and off the field.
- Finding Clues:
- I scoured the internet for any mention of Kittle’s new tattoo.
- I stumbled upon a tweet with a clear picture of the “There is no spoon” ink.
- I dug up an old article discussing his style, confirming the tattoo was planned.
- Connecting the Dots:
- I recognized the Matrix quote and its meaning about bending reality.
- I found Kittle’s quote about Calvin and Hobbes, revealing his creative mindset.
- I connected the two, realizing the tattoo symbolized his self-perception as a creator.
So, after putting all these pieces together, I realized this tattoo isn’t just some cool design. It is a statement. It is a look into how Kittle sees himself and the world. He is not just a football player, he is a guy who believes in creating his own reality, just like his favorite comic book character. Pretty awesome, right?
I went from just noticing a new tattoo to understanding a whole lot more about one of my favorite players. This whole thing made me appreciate Kittle even more, not just for his skills on the field, but for his personality and how he thinks about life. It’s a good reminder that even the smallest things, like a tattoo, can tell a much bigger story.
