The Week contest: Sorry Tattoo - May 27, 2011
A South Carolina man appeared for his arraignment with a tattoo on his forehead reading, "Please forgive me if I say or do anything stupid. Thank you." Suggest another all-purpose excuse for people to affix to their bodies

Welcome to The Week's "What Next?" contest, an invitation to test your powers of imagination with challenges inspired by current events.
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Results: A South Carolina man charged with assault appeared in court a tattoo on his forehead reading, “Please forgive me if I say or do anything stupid.’’ So we asked for another all-purpose excuse people might permanently affix to their bodies.
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THE WINNER: If you knew my parents, you'd understand
Tom Sheppard, Flat Rock, NC
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THIRD PLACE: Forgive me for not finishing anything I
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HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I've been meaning to do that. I've just been so busy!
Colby Seibold, Vancouver, WA
Surely there's someone else who’s responsible for my actions
Thomas R. Collins, Seneca, SC
It seemed like a good idea at the time
Frank Ledone, Lombard, IL
Hey, I didn't know anyone was looking
Susan Turi, Ormond Beach, FL
This doesn't usually happen
Noah Williams, Portland, ME
Look what you made me do
Cyndi Taylor, Peoria, AZ
How was I supposed to know?
John Haynes, Chapel Hill, NC
Just about to enter rehab.
Lesley Kleinman, Los Angeles
Sorry I'm late!
Bob Anderson, Lacey, WA
That wasn't me. It was the dog.
Andy Collias, Phoenix
Please excuse all cell phone-related accidents and annoyances
David Howe, Nampa, ID
Go ahead. I can hear you and text at the same time.
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My bad
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Whatever I say, don't do it
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It’s all Bush's fault.
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Oops!
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