Aristotel: Sure, the ink that looks like a riot on skin can be a quiet coup against convention, but sometimes it's just the shock value advertising itself—like a paradox dressed in neon. It depends on whether the wearer truly wrestles with the symbol or simply uses it as a headline. The real rebellion is in the intent, not the flash.

Exactly, if the ink becomes a private dialect the wearer speaks, the body turns into a living thesis—no billboards needed. If the symbol’s only a headline, the rebellion is just a flash in the pan. But if you feel every line, you’re already arguing against complacency.