In the article titled "My Parole Officer Lived His Tattoo Fantasies Through Me," Shayne Smith, a heavily tattooed individual, shares his experiences with his parole officer and how the officer's fascination with tattoos affected their relationship.

The article revolves around Smith's encounters with his parole officer, who seemingly had a deep interest in tattoos. Smith, being heavily inked himself, became an object of fascination for the parole officer, who seemed to live vicariously through him. The parole officer would eagerly inspect Smith's tattoos during their meetings and ask countless questions about the process and meaning behind each one.

Smith describes how these interactions gradually became more intrusive and uncomfortable. He recounts instances where the parole officer crossed personal boundaries, such as reaching out to touch his tattoos without permission or insisting on taking photographs of them. The officer's behavior demonstrated a clear obsession with tattoos, with him even going as far as suggesting designs for Smith's next tattoo.