Do you have a Tatoo and do you think it is ok?
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Simon Darkshade
Mysterious City of Gold
Don't be so hasty. One morning you're going to wake up with "Property of Darkshade" on your forehead.
newfangle
hates you.
I do not have one, nor can I see myself getting one, but I LOVE them. I think its a great sense of individuality having a tattoo. Body art should be encouraged and embraced by all cultures!
joespaniel
Unescorted Settler
I got my work done by one of the best artists on the East Coast, Dragon Moon studios near Baltimore.Originally posted by Matrix
But how will it look in another 15 years? Or when you're retired?
I expect it will still look good in another 15 years, since is was no cheap amature job.
There is deffinately various qualities of tatooing, and its priced accordingly. I spent ALOT on mine, and I'm glad I did.
I have one "cheap" tattoo, and its blury now, but fortunately small.
If anyone here is thinking of getting a tat, research it first.
Look for experienced (20+ years) artists with good reps.
Tattoo magazine is a good place to start.
joespaniel
Unescorted Settler
I was a bit of a wild child back then.
farmgirl762002
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I have 5 tattoos (including 1 that takes up 2/3rds of my back) and I'm sure that I'm not done getting more!
Groovin'
Prince
I havent got one, but i would like to eventually. But only one i have designed myself. I have drawn a tattoo for one of my mates that looks pretty cool.
The traditional Maori face tattoo looks very cool. But a face tattoo is not exactly for me. Other Maori moko (non facial) designs are awesome. Recently, Ben Harper came to NZ and got a traditional moko (tattoo) over his back as well as Robbie Williams on his arm.
The traditional Maori face tattoo looks very cool. But a face tattoo is not exactly for me. Other Maori moko (non facial) designs are awesome. Recently, Ben Harper came to NZ and got a traditional moko (tattoo) over his back as well as Robbie Williams on his arm.
Nearly every one i know has tattoos of some description, and nearlly all regret having them done.
I was going to get one done on my back about 5 years ago, but ended up backing out.
The thing is everybody has them now, they're not really that cool anymore, and what you might think as cool now, in five years you'll probably think is crap. Then your stuck with it.
I was going to get one done on my back about 5 years ago, but ended up backing out.
The thing is everybody has them now, they're not really that cool anymore, and what you might think as cool now, in five years you'll probably think is crap. Then your stuck with it.
Panda
Metal head
1. Don't choose the crappiest tattoo just because it's the cheapest. A cool-looking tattoo will look cool in ten tears from now.
2. Laser surgery can remove tattoos.
Rodgers
Following YOUR child home
Tattoos in this country tend to say one of two things -
1. I'm an ex-con/tough guy who may have done it myself with a needle. Dont mess with me; or
2. I'm a rather stupid young girl/older woman trying to look youthful and I've had one done because all my friends have one or to show my dreary husband that I am in fact a vibrant attractive woman who is still young at heart and that our marriage is definately NOT sinking into any kind of fatal stagnation. I will regret this in later life and either pay through the nose to have it removed or embarass younger members of my family at wedding receptions etc when I wear an off the shoulder dress or cropped top which reveals the faded and (due to sagging wrinkling skin) distorted Chinese symbol which I was told by the tat artist means "youth", "life" or "luck" but actually translates as "sucker", "wardrobe", "inflamable", "this side up" or some other random Oriental word.
1. I'm an ex-con/tough guy who may have done it myself with a needle. Dont mess with me; or
2. I'm a rather stupid young girl/older woman trying to look youthful and I've had one done because all my friends have one or to show my dreary husband that I am in fact a vibrant attractive woman who is still young at heart and that our marriage is definately NOT sinking into any kind of fatal stagnation. I will regret this in later life and either pay through the nose to have it removed or embarass younger members of my family at wedding receptions etc when I wear an off the shoulder dress or cropped top which reveals the faded and (due to sagging wrinkling skin) distorted Chinese symbol which I was told by the tat artist means "youth", "life" or "luck" but actually translates as "sucker", "wardrobe", "inflamable", "this side up" or some other random Oriental word.
gr8ful wes
Deity
Or "stella got her groove back"
That was verry funny, rodgers. Of course, I wouldn't want to encourage you any more than necessary.
gr8ful wes
Deity
I used to tell folks I had an "m" tatooed on one butt cheek, and an "m" on the other Thus spelling Mom or wow depending how you looked at it.
Mojotronica
Expect Irony.
Tattoos are a form of self-expression. I got mine on St Paddy's day in '95 and have never regretted it. I designed it myself, then thought about it for a long time before I got it and when I did I went to a reputable artist. Most of my friends have tattoos -- in fact I'm kind of a freak because I only have one.
I have another one in mind that I might get someday, but if I do it will be a male-bonding event. A bunch of us will get them at the same time and then do Tequila shots until 2AM -- fun!
One drawback -- I like to give blood regularly and getting a second tattoo means that I won't be able to for a year or so. I visited Chichen Itza just before getting the last one, and since it's malaria country I couldn't donate for a year anyway.
My 2-cents: tattoos are cool. People who get them are usually interesting, freedom-loving people. But as w/ everything, it's not for everyone.
If you decide to get one, take your time planning it, be sure you can live w/ the subject/location for the rest of your life, and go to a hygienic, reputable artist. Be careful to pick an artist who is gentle enough that the tat doesn't scar (skin looks raised) -- unless that is the effect that you want. Make it a male/female bonding event. Don't drink before or after, although I would!
I have another one in mind that I might get someday, but if I do it will be a male-bonding event. A bunch of us will get them at the same time and then do Tequila shots until 2AM -- fun!
One drawback -- I like to give blood regularly and getting a second tattoo means that I won't be able to for a year or so. I visited Chichen Itza just before getting the last one, and since it's malaria country I couldn't donate for a year anyway.
My 2-cents: tattoos are cool. People who get them are usually interesting, freedom-loving people. But as w/ everything, it's not for everyone.
If you decide to get one, take your time planning it, be sure you can live w/ the subject/location for the rest of your life, and go to a hygienic, reputable artist. Be careful to pick an artist who is gentle enough that the tat doesn't scar (skin looks raised) -- unless that is the effect that you want. Make it a male/female bonding event. Don't drink before or after, although I would!
Furry Spatula
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Hmmm tatoo's. Well ... I don't peticularly see anything wrong with them. Yes there is the health risk but that is being minimized with new technology and with going to a reputible place (IE, not getting it done cheap). However, I would never get one. 2 reasons. I'm a semi-hairy guy, and waxing doesn't sound appealing to me and neather does having a tattoo on my back or arms. Reason 2, I have a tendancy to change my mind quite often. I'll like something one minute, and then I'll hate it in a week. So I don't want something permanent that will get all wrinkly when I am a senior.
Reason 3: People automatically judge you, by bald head and gotee have given me enough problems. People don't care who you are but if you have a tattoo, a shaved head, a "shard of metal in your face" (ie piercing), and facial hair they jump to conclusions. Even though it isn't my loss I have come to the realization it actually is in terms of doors will be shut. so a Thumbs down to all you ignorant people who judge people solely on their looks and wont even give people a chance, but i will conform to some degree simply because i must if i wish not to live in a trailer park because nobody will give me an oportunity for a good job. Yes i do judge people when i first see them, everyone does, but i give people a chance. If i see a person who is dressed up like a goth, I will certainly think of stereotypes and apply them to that person, but i won't shut them out because of that, I give that person a chance to talk to me and see who they actually are.
Reason 3: People automatically judge you, by bald head and gotee have given me enough problems. People don't care who you are but if you have a tattoo, a shaved head, a "shard of metal in your face" (ie piercing), and facial hair they jump to conclusions. Even though it isn't my loss I have come to the realization it actually is in terms of doors will be shut. so a Thumbs down to all you ignorant people who judge people solely on their looks and wont even give people a chance, but i will conform to some degree simply because i must if i wish not to live in a trailer park because nobody will give me an oportunity for a good job. Yes i do judge people when i first see them, everyone does, but i give people a chance. If i see a person who is dressed up like a goth, I will certainly think of stereotypes and apply them to that person, but i won't shut them out because of that, I give that person a chance to talk to me and see who they actually are.
gr8ful wes
Deity
I get a Kick out of the "Tribal Piece" or "Tribal Symbol"
as in "what is your tatoo?"
"its a tribal piece"
"hmmm, what tribe? what does it mean?"
"I dunno,I dont care, I just thought it looked cool."
as in "what is your tatoo?"
"its a tribal piece"
"hmmm, what tribe? what does it mean?"
"I dunno,I dont care, I just thought it looked cool."
I don't have one, and for the most part, I don't care for them, because most of the ones I've seen are ugly. However, I do find small, tasteful tatoos on women to be attractive, and some of the asian full torso dragons are pretty impressive (they are really body art).
@Joespaniel, how your tatoo looks in 20 years has much less to do with the technique of the artist and more to do with the qualities of your skin. When (and mark my words, you eventually will) you lose your muscle mass, and your skin begins to wrinkle, shrivel, and fold, your tatoo will not look as good as it does now, no matter what the artist does.
@Joespaniel, how your tatoo looks in 20 years has much less to do with the technique of the artist and more to do with the qualities of your skin. When (and mark my words, you eventually will) you lose your muscle mass, and your skin begins to wrinkle, shrivel, and fold, your tatoo will not look as good as it does now, no matter what the artist does.
I have one on my shoulder... Its two verses of Hávamál:
"Fae Dör, Fraender Dör
Ogsaa du skal dö
Eftermaelet aldrig dör
Om hvad vel er endt."
"Fae Dör, Fraender Dör
Ogsaa du skal dö
Men et ved jeg som aldrig dör
Dom over hver en död."
Hávamál
"Fae Dör, Fraender Dör
Ogsaa du skal dö
Eftermaelet aldrig dör
Om hvad vel er endt."
"Fae Dör, Fraender Dör
Ogsaa du skal dö
Men et ved jeg som aldrig dör
Dom over hver en död."
Hávamál
Panda
Metal head
That was very informative, Cimbti. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Would you also care to provide us with an translatation, or did you want to raise in us only:
whatever...
At least tell us what Havamal is
Would you also care to provide us with an translatation, or did you want to raise in us only:
whatever... At least tell us what Havamal is
Scrimshaw
Out there...lurking
The way I figure it, Putting a tatoo on this body would be like putting graffitti on the side of a pyramid. Or putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa. Whichever saying you prefer. 
Seriously I disagree with most of them(for me only), don't have one and would never get one.
Although getting one for an organization you are proud of may be different. Example being some people in the military get one of their company symbol or something. Ths has much more meaningful than an ordinary tatoo and isn't as bad.
Or putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa. Whichever saying you prefer. Seriously I disagree with most of them(for me only), don't have one and would never get one.
Although getting one for an organization you are proud of may be different. Example being some people in the military get one of their company symbol or something. Ths has much more meaningful than an ordinary tatoo and isn't as bad.
Well Panda, Hávamál is the speach of the higher one. Roughly translated it says:
Possessions/Property dies and people/friends dies
Even you shall die
Your legacy never dies
If your life have ended well
Possessions/Property dies and people/friends dies
Even you shall die
But I know one thing that never dies
Verdict on every death
Its sort of like our Kalevala.
Cimbri
Possessions/Property dies and people/friends dies
Even you shall die
Your legacy never dies
If your life have ended well
Possessions/Property dies and people/friends dies
Even you shall die
But I know one thing that never dies
Verdict on every death
Its sort of like our Kalevala.
Cimbri
