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Claude boarded the train to Plymouth and found his allocated seat. He was sat next to a lovely looking lady called Martha. They got chatting and it turned out she was an agent for Manchester modelling agency, Industry People. After 53 games of the popular observation card game Dobble (Claude\u2019s favourite), they both heard the train inspector announce they were soon approaching Plymouth. Claude gazed out of the window as they crossed over to Devon on the Brunel Bridge. The train pulled up at the station, Claude thanked Martha for such an enjoyable journey and she slipped Claude a card and told him to give her a call sometime as they\u2019ve never had a gorilla on their books before.<\/p>
Claude felt a sense of anxiety and excitement as he walked out of the station, coupled with a hefty sugar rush after smashing back all but 1 of the Jaffa Cakes in his rucksack (Martha had the remaining 1). He took out his smartphone and found Dust N\u2019Bones tattoo parlour via Google maps, and set out to walk to his destination. After walking through town and having a cheeky look in a couple of charity shops (where he bought a turquoise sweater) he found himself at the historic Barbican. Claude was taken back by the lovely old buildings the Barbican had to offer, and finally arrived at Dust N\u2019Bones. He was met by a nice chap called Neil who would be doing the tattoo on his chest. Now, even though Claude wasn\u2019t a particularly hairy gorilla, he was required to have the area shaved before the needle doodle could take place. Neil gave Claude a razor and he began to de-hair. Suddenly Claude let out a humongous sneeze! The razor then slipped and he accidentally shaved the whole of his torso! Even though it made him feel quite chilly, he wasn\u2019t phased because he\u2019d recently bought himself a really cool vintage sheepskin flight jacket off eBay. Two rather pain inducing hours later, Neil\u2019s creation was complete. Claude was inked up with his and Mrs Tregenver\u2019s favourite soul song singer. As he looked in the mirror he thought to himself whether or not Mrs Tregenver would have liked it, as she referred to permanent body art as \u2018twatoos\u2019 and would comment on other people\u2019s on the telly as making them look \u2018thuggish\u2019. Although warm and loving, Mrs Tregenver was also rather old fashioned and found it hard to move with the times. Claude handed over his payment as cash to Neil - so he could dodge paying tax on his handywork, if he desired - and he exited the parlour.<\/p>"},"textColor":{"id":108675959,"value":"#000000"}}}],"properties":{"icon":{"id":22068953,"value":null},"title":{"id":22068954,"value":null},"backgroundColor":{"id":22068956,"value":"#FFCD92"},"padding":{"id":22068960,"value":"3"},"fullWidth":{"id":22068961,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":22068962,"value":"#FFCD92"},"conditions":{"id":22068963,"value":"[]"},"published":{"id":44873442,"value":"1"},"direction":{"id":108675909,"value":"column"},"textColor":{"id":108675910,"value":"#000000"},"buttonText":{"id":108675911,"value":null},"copy":{"id":108675912,"value":"
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Claude felt a sense of anxiety and excitement as he walked out of the station, coupled with a hefty sugar rush after smashing back all but 1 of the Jaffa Cakes in his rucksack (Martha had the remaining 1). He took out his smartphone and found Dust N\u2019Bones tattoo parlour via Google maps, and set out to walk to his destination. After walking through town and having a cheeky look in a couple of charity shops (where he bought a turquoise sweater) he found himself at the historic Barbican. Claude was taken back by the lovely old buildings the Barbican had to offer, and finally arrived at Dust N\u2019Bones. He was met by a nice chap called Neil who would be doing the tattoo on his chest. Now, even though Claude wasn\u2019t a particularly hairy gorilla, he was required to have the area shaved before the needle doodle could take place. Neil gave Claude a razor and he began to de-hair. Suddenly Claude let out a humongous sneeze! The razor then slipped and he accidentally shaved the whole of his torso! Even though it made him feel quite chilly, he wasn\u2019t phased because he\u2019d recently bought himself a really cool vintage sheepskin flight jacket off eBay. Two rather pain inducing hours later, Neil\u2019s creation was complete. Claude was inked up with his and Mrs Tregenver\u2019s favourite soul song singer. As he looked in the mirror he thought to himself whether or not Mrs Tregenver would have liked it, as she referred to permanent body art as \u2018twatoos\u2019 and would comment on other people\u2019s on the telly as making them look \u2018thuggish\u2019. Although warm and loving, Mrs Tregenver was also rather old fashioned and found it hard to move with the times. Claude handed over his payment as cash to Neil - so he could dodge paying tax on his handywork, if he desired - and he exited the parlour.<\/p>"},"template":{"id":108675913,"value":"feature"}}},{"id":1375701,"type":"row","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":4,"items":[{"id":4464948,"type":"grid","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":0,"items":[{"id":4464949,"type":"pod","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":0,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":108675968,"value":"MAYFLOWER STEPS"},"copy":{"id":108675969,"value":null},"media":{"id":108675970,"value":"image"},"image":{"id":108675971,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/dxeqof1imetk35nicdrbbxfkqeyaobdaosoi5imkolgxnkzt.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto&fy=0.54848865151634\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"video":{"id":108675972,"value":null},"autoplayInBackground":{"id":108675973,"value":"1"},"titleSize":{"id":108675974,"value":"1"},"overlay":{"id":108675975,"value":"1"},"href":{"id":108675976,"value":null},"borderRadius":{"id":108675977,"value":"4px"},"overlayOpacity":{"id":108675978,"value":"0"},"overlayColors":{"id":108675979,"value":null},"overlayDirection":{"id":108675980,"value":"90"},"template":{"id":108675981,"value":"pod"},"padding":{"id":108675982,"value":"6"},"fullWidth":{"id":108675983,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":108675984,"value":"#fff0"},"published":{"id":108675985,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":108675986,"value":"[]"},"ratio":{"id":108675987,"value":"short"}}},{"id":4464950,"type":"pod","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":1,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":108675988,"value":"VEGETARIAN CORNISH PASTY"},"copy":{"id":108675989,"value":null},"media":{"id":108675990,"value":"image"},"image":{"id":108675991,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/veamwvwsn8byo4wg4zo7lcc7avjrcihuqosyhxywgj9kjpig.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto&fy=0.40813397129187\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"video":{"id":108675992,"value":null},"autoplayInBackground":{"id":108675993,"value":"1"},"titleSize":{"id":108675994,"value":"1"},"overlay":{"id":108675995,"value":"1"},"href":{"id":108675996,"value":null},"borderRadius":{"id":108675997,"value":"4px"},"overlayOpacity":{"id":108675998,"value":"0"},"overlayColors":{"id":108675999,"value":null},"overlayDirection":{"id":108676000,"value":"90"},"template":{"id":108676001,"value":"pod"},"padding":{"id":108676002,"value":"6"},"fullWidth":{"id":108676003,"value":"0"},"fullBackgroundColor":{"id":108676004,"value":"#fff0"},"published":{"id":108676005,"value":"1"},"conditions":{"id":108676006,"value":"[]"},"ratio":{"id":108676007,"value":"short"}}}],"properties":{"breakpoints":{"id":108675965,"value":"{\"xs\":2}"},"padding":{"id":108675966,"value":"2"},"spacing":{"id":108675967,"value":null}}},{"id":4464951,"type":"textBlock","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":1,"items":[],"properties":{"padding":{"id":108676008,"value":"2"},"html":{"id":108676009,"value":"
Feeling rather raw and bloodied, Claude decided he would sample the ice creams that Plymouth had to offer. He bought a rum and raisin double waffle cone and sat at the famous Mayflower Steps, admiring the views of Plymouth Sound. To his left sat a rather dashing looking chap chomping on a vegetarian pasty. Claude complimented him on his pasty choice as he was also a vegetarian. The chap responded with a friendly grin and introduced himself as Sam Slim. They struck up a conversation and sat there talking for what felt like a lifetime. It was like they\u2019d known each other forever, almost as if they were the very same primate. Sam Slim was so taken back by Claude\u2019s story, and feeling an instant bond to him he invited Claude to come and live with him for as long as he wanted. Claude thought it a great idea as he didn\u2019t have any other friends and felt rather lonely in Falmouth on his own since Mrs Tregenver\u2019s passing.<\/p>
They walked back to Sam Slim\u2019s house where Sam gave him the tour and showed him his new bedroom. It was lovely, a real home from home. As Claude was settling into his new bedroom he could hear Sam downstairs getting a real ear bashing from his girlfriend, Lucy, possibly about the new living arrangements, he thought. 5 minutes later Lucy brought Claude up a cup of tea and explained the rollocking was about Sam leaving the toilet seat up AGAIN. She assured Claude that she was very happy to have him live with them. Claude sat on his new bed sipping his cup of tea. He felt a sudden pinch in his pocket and realised he had Steve, his pet scorpion in his pocket the whole time! Luckily Steve was ok, and in his claw he held the card that Martha gave him on the train. Claude spoke to Sam and asked if he would take some pictures of him to send to Martha as he thought it could be a good opportunity to earn some extra cash.<\/p>
Sam had an idea! He had recently been introduced to the intriguing (yet murky) world of crypto and Art NFTs. Sam explained to Claude that with the pictures they take, they could also make them into an NFT art collection. He explained further that with Claude\u2019s incredible vintage and environmentally conscious fashion sense, the project could aim to raise awareness of the unsustainable nature of the fashion industry and even donate a chunk of the profits to charity. \u201cWe can help change the world with your beautiful hairy face\u201d, bellowed Sam.<\/p>
When the pair calmed down from the excitement Claude rang Martha to say he\u2019d send over some pictures. Matha invited Claude up to Manchester for a test shoot but pleaded with him not to bring \u201cbloody Dobble\u201d.<\/p>
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They walked back to Sam Slim\u2019s house where Sam gave him the tour and showed him his new bedroom. It was lovely, a real home from home. As Claude was settling into his new bedroom he could hear Sam downstairs getting a real ear bashing from his girlfriend, Lucy, possibly about the new living arrangements, he thought. 5 minutes later Lucy brought Claude up a cup of tea and explained the rollocking was about Sam leaving the toilet seat up AGAIN. She assured Claude that she was very happy to have him live with them. Claude sat on his new bed sipping his cup of tea. He felt a sudden pinch in his pocket and realised he had Steve, his pet scorpion in his pocket the whole time! Luckily Steve was ok, and in his claw he held the card that Martha gave him on the train. Claude spoke to Sam and asked if he would take some pictures of him to send to Martha as he thought it could be a good opportunity to earn some extra cash.<\/p>
Sam had an idea! He had recently been introduced to the intriguing (yet murky) world of crypto and Art NFTs. Sam explained to Claude that with the pictures they take, they could also make them into an NFT art collection. He explained further that with Claude\u2019s incredible vintage and environmentally conscious fashion sense, the project could aim to raise awareness of the unsustainable nature of the fashion industry and even donate a chunk of the profits to charity. \u201cWe can help change the world with your beautiful hairy face\u201d, bellowed Sam.<\/p>
When the pair calmed down from the excitement Claude rang Martha to say he\u2019d send over some pictures. Matha invited Claude up to Manchester for a test shoot but pleaded with him not to bring \u201cbloody Dobble\u201d.<\/p>
From there, the bromance blossomed and Bored Claude Parody Club was born.<\/p>"},"template":{"id":108675964,"value":"feature"}}}],"properties":{"title":{"id":21649595,"value":"Biography"},"isStorePage":{"id":21649596,"value":"1"},"ogImage":{"id":21649597,"value":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/4ukps0nsdtwrzfebuggacy09g9avv0wc6ntm8pot4vnwucso.jpeg.jpg?w=1200&h=auto"},"description":{"id":22125423,"value":"This is a story all about how Claude's life got flipped right upside down."}},"labels":[],"published":1,"sitemap":1,"divisionId":212203,"edited":true}