Would Duke be as memorable without his tattoos?

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I'm opined that tattoos don't make a person more famous. Yes, he will look unique . I think someone personality and charisma is what brings him fame.
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Tattoos are just like any other marks on the body with only exception that they are man made. I'm yet to know of a person who became a world icon because of having tattooed bodies.
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I feel that his tattoos are what initially make him stand out, but his daring performances and personality are what really contribute to his image.
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For me, I forgot he had tattoos until it was mentioned again. I don't think having the tattoos was necessary for the character of Duke, but it ended up being important in the storyline with our "Chico Kid."
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I believe his sword-swallowing personality and his tattoos compliment each other. There is a similar ruggedness about both of them.
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I do think his character would be a little different because the tattoos are made to be such an important aspect of his character. However, I don't think it would necessarily make him less memorable or worse if he didn't have them.
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Post by Mallory Porshnev »

I don't think the tattoos made him a success, but they served a s a good marketing strategy. They are what initially catches the eye and makes someone give him their time. After that, it's up to his personality to sell it.
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Personally I think its his personality that made him a success and recognizable. The tattoos were intriguing but his personality was the real deal
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His sword swallowing was a strange enough crowd puller. I guess the tattoos were more sentimental to him and no doubt served to gain people's initial attention but he could have used any other tactic in the absence of tattoos and still been as successful.
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While it it is true that the tattoos make him stand out, it is his personality that carries the day and makes him memorable.
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His tattoos are a part of his appeal but I felt that his charisma is what people were essentially drawn to when he was performing. It would not have made much of a difference.
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He has enough personality to be memorable even if he didn't have any tattoos. Tattoos are forgotten.
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Post by Stanley Ann »

Although Duke's tattoos are what made him popular but I believe that he is still capable of being memorable even without them.
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I mean, thats like saying if a knight without his armor is still considered a knight, as long as Duke still has his personality then you can remove anything from and he'll still be memorable.
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Tattoos then would have been very stylish and attractive, therefore, I can safely say that his tattoos, his skills, and his personality would make Duke a memorable character.
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