Well, I heard some folks talking ’bout that show, what’s it called? “Ink Master,” yeah, that’s the one. They was wondering why that Dave Navarro fella ain’t on season 14 no more. He was always on there before, right? I seen him, with all them tattoos and what not. Always lookin’ like he just rolled outta bed, that one.
So, I did a little diggin’, you know, like an old hen scratchin’ in the dirt. Seems like this Dave fella, he got hit hard by that sickness that’s been goin’ around. You know the one, they call it COVID. Lord knows I’ve heard enough about that. Gave him a real rough time, it did. They say he’s still dealin’ with the after-effects, somethin’ called “long COVID.” Sounds awful, don’t it?
Now, I ain’t no doctor, but I reckon bein’ sick like that, it takes a toll on a body. Probably ain’t got the energy to be on that TV show no more. It takes some energy to be runnin’ around, tellin’ them tattoo people what to do, don’t it? Especially when you’re feelin’ poorly. They do some crazy stuff on that show, don’t they? I don’t know about tattoos, nothin’ but pain, I say. My old man, he had a tattoo on his arm, a heart with a name in it. Not my name, neither! But that’s a story for another day.
Anyways, this Dave, he was the host of Ink Master for a long time, 13 seasons, they say. That’s a lot of tattoo watchin’. Then on that season 14 of Ink Master, he took a step back. They gave him a new name, somethin’ fancy, “Master of Chaos.” Sounds like somethin’ out of one of them superhero shows my grandson watches. But even with that new title, he up and left the whole darn thing after that season.
- He was on there for 13 seasons.
- Then he became “Master of Chaos” in season 14.
- Then he left the show completely.
Some folks are sayin’ there was some other stuff goin’ on too. Somethin’ about him bein’ in trouble or somethin’, but I don’t pay much mind to gossip. People like to talk, you know how it is. But that COVID thing, that sounds like the real reason to me.
They got someone else to host now, I think. Some other fella. Can’t recall his name, but it don’t really matter. The show ain’t the same without that Dave Navarro, though. He was a character, that’s for sure.
I remember one time, he was wearin’ this shirt with holes all in it. Looked like the moths got to it! And his hair, always a mess. But he knew about them tattoos, I reckon. Played guitar too, in some band. Jane’s somethin’ or other. Can’t say I ever listened to ’em, though. I prefer somethin’ a little more mellow, myself.
That COVID, it sure does mess people up, huh? Makes you think. One day you’re on TV, the next you’re laid up in bed, feelin’ like a wet dishrag. Life’s funny that way, ain’t it?
Now this “long COVID” thing it’s no joke. You are still sick after you ain’t sick anymore, or that’s what folks is saying. I heard that Dave Navarro he ain’t got no energy no more. It’s real sad, he was always a bit off, but he was good at that Ink Master thing, wasn’t he? I mean, as good as any of them tattoo folks can be. Don’t know why you’d wanna be drawin’ all over yourself like that. But I guess it’s none of my business, no sir.
Well, I guess that’s all I know about why Dave Navarro ain’t on Ink Master season 14. He got sick, and that’s that. Hope he feels better soon, though. Even if he does have too many tattoos for my likin’.
Maybe they should get some nice person to host, someone with some manners. Not that Dave Navarro wasn’t a nice person, but you know what I mean. Someone who looks like they comb their hair once in a while. Lord knows these young people need someone to look up to. Someone who ain’t covered in tattoos and wearin’ shirts with holes in ’em. I don’t know if it’s too much to ask. But a body can dream, can’t she? A body can dream.
Anyways, I gotta go. Got some chores to do. Chickens need feedin’, and the garden needs waterin’. Life goes on, even without that Dave fella on the TV.
