每日英語跟讀 Ep.K148: About the US - Brooklyn studio unveils ‘no regrets’ tattoo inking
疫情期間，許多人關在家裡太久容易感到無聊，有些人或許想讓生活增添一些樂趣而考慮刺青，然而，不少人害怕刺青後會後悔而讓卻步。
During quarantine, it’s easy to get bored, so many may want to spice up their life by getting tattoos. Yet, the worry of regretting it, later on, may deter some from making the leap.
位於紐約布魯克林的「短暫刺青店」(Ephemeral Tattoo Studio) 非常了解這些「重大」決定背後猶豫不決的原因，進而成為史上第一家「保證」顧客不後悔的刺青店。
Brooklyn-based Ephemeral Tattoo Studio understands all-too-well the hesitance behind these “big” decisions and became the first-ever tattoo parlor that “guarantees” no regrets.
此公司確保客人不後悔的秘訣在於讓刺青自然的於9個月到15個月間慢慢褪色。
To accomplish this, the studio ensures that the tattoos inked will naturally fade over 9 to 15 months.
根據「短暫刺青店」的網站所述，他們請了頂級皮膚科醫生和化學工程師經過六年多的研究設計出今日使用的醫療級、生物可分解的墨水。
According to Ephemeral Tattoo’s website, over six years of research by top dermatologists and chemical engineers went into designing the medical-grade and biodegradable ink solution they use.
該網站也表示，墨水自然分解最後會變成極小的顆粒讓人體吸收，隨後消失。
The ink breaks down naturally and disappears when the particles are small enough to be absorbed by the body, the website says.
一年後，墨水會完全消失，而顧客可以再設計他們下一個想要的圖案。因此，刺青師經常鼓勵客人大膽地展現自己的個性，設計出自己的風格圖案，好好利用這個「無須承諾」的刺青。
After a year, the ink disappears, and users can change their designs to whatever they wish. Therefore, the artists often encourage clients to express their individuality, as it’s completely “commitment-free” and judgment-free.
而他們的IG頁面上也充斥著有趣的圖案，其中可見客人在腿上刺上自己畫的幸運貓，也有另一位和他的媽媽一起在手臂上刺「偶像」一詞。
From their Instagram pages, one client can be seen getting a tattoo of a lucky cat on her leg while another and his mom got matching tattoos, with the word “icon” on their arm.
一位顧客也在網站上大讚，「工作人員真的很友善和專業」，也有人分享「整個刺青過程都感到超舒服」。
“The staff is really friendly and professional,” a client said on their website, while another added, “Felt comfortable the whole time”.
其他人也在IG頁面下方留言表示這樣的刺青真的是「最酷的體驗」。
Others also commented on their Instagram page with some praising it as “the coolest experience”.
因為去除掉一個永久性的刺青可能要耗費大量資金也會造成很多不必要的疼痛，該工作室為傳統刺青提供一個很好的替代方案。
The studio provides a good alternative for traditional tattoos, as it takes a lot of money and a lot of pain to remove a traditional tattoo that you might regret.
然而，目前「短暫刺青店」所有的紋身都是用黑色墨水完成的，所以想要五彩繽紛刺青的民眾可能需要再等一下。
However, all tattoos are currently done in black ink, so those looking for more colorful inkings may have a small wait.
毫無壓力和非常包容的環境下，這家刺青店鼓勵了許多客戶，除了已經有紋身的人以外，從來沒有刺青過的人也一同前往嘗試。
The stress-free and inclusive environment encourages many clients, including people that already have tattoos and people that have never gotten one to go try it out.
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「尿美國牛仔褲品牌Wet Pants Denim 最近推出一系列讓人看起來像是不小心尿褲子的牛仔褲，而此奇葩的商品還標榜「濕濕的外觀，乾乾的感覺。」
American company “Wet Pants Denim,” recently launched a range of jeans that make it look like you wet yourself while promising a “wet look, dry feel.”
該公司在他們的網站上聲稱，「明星、網紅和普通人都在假裝失禁，就是為了跟上漏尿穿衣風格。」網站上更附上了小賈斯汀 (Justin Bieber) 和連恩·尼遜 (Liam Neeson) 等名人穿著有濕漬褲子的照片。
The company claims, on their website, that “Celebrities, influencers, and everyday individuals alike are feigning incontinence in search of the ‘wet pants’ look”, which is accompanied by pictures of celebrities like Justin Bieber and Liam Neeson wearing pants with a wet stain.
該公司更表示，「Wet Pants Denim提供相同的款式，且不會感到不舒服。」
The company goes on to say: “Here at Wet Pants Denim, we’re delivering an identical style without the need to feel uncomfortable.”
這條牛仔褲一共有三種款式，顏色包括藍色、灰色和白色，每條售價約新台幣2,073 元。但客戶也可以選擇自行寄出牛仔褲進行訂製。這個服務比較便宜，只需要新台幣829元左右。
The jeans come in three different styles and cost around NT$2,073 each. The colors available include blue, gray, and white, but customers also have the option of sending in their own jeans for customization. This service is cheaper, with a price of around NT$829.
儘管公司每條牛仔褲都是自行採購和進行手工染色，他們還是承諾會在三到五個工作日內交付獨一無二的牛仔褲。不過，此牛仔褲僅在美國有販售，目前不接受國際訂單。
Even though the company self-procures each pair to hand-dye, they promise that the one-of-a-kind jeans would be delivered in three to five business days. However, the jeans are only available in the United States, as international orders aren’t accepted. Source article: https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210621-2613686; https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210616-2594796jeans
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