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Rebel Loon Design Quickly Becoming Popular Request At Twin Cities Tattoo Parlors
Tattoo artists say the design resonated quickly. Jessica Haug, owner of Gothic Night, said she first encountered the symbol on social media.
January 28, 2026
A tattoo design inspired by Minnesota's state bird and the Rebel Alliance symbol from "Star Wars" is appearing on arms and legs across the Twin Cities, as some residents turn to art to express solidarity and community during a tense moment.
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The image, known as the rebel loon, blends the outline of a loon with the familiar rebellion emblem. Sean McArdle, of St. Paul, said he first saw the design posted in the Twin Cities Geeks online community and watched it "spread like wildfire."
"I was having a very emotional day that day, and decided that I needed to do something to mark the moment," McArdle said.
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