TimTheTatman is thought for a lot of issues, together with however not restricted to creating enjoyable of himself, abusing his plush penguin Kevin, and taking fall harm day by day that ends with the letter “Y”. These elements are essential to his id, however they’re solely half the formulation. In spite of everything, each good streamer wants a catchy title. For those who assumed TimTheTatman acquired his identify due to his tattoos, you solely know half the story.
Tattoos have been a part of Tim’s id (sure that’s his actual first identify) for a very long time. He obtained his first tattoo when he was 18. He selected a crown of thorns round his proper arm, and it obtained him hooked on tattoos. Earlier than he entered school, his proper arm reworked right into a sleeve of inked pores and skin, and one fateful day, a university professor referred to as Tim’s identify to see if he was current. When Tim raised his proper arm, the professor observed it was coated in tattoos.
Not being a stick within the mud, the professor jokingly referred to as Tim, “Tim the tat man.” The nickname made an impression on Tim, and when he began streaming, he used it for his nom de guerre.