On February 09 2008 07:24 micronesia wrote:
I'm another person who doesn't understand the appeal of tattoos at all. To me, the fact that they are permanent is a detraction. Also, I don't like the idea of defacing the body... at least not for 'artistic' reasons. Tattoos made perfect sense for sailors, but most people don't have any practical use for them, which leads me to believe that tattoo advocates and I will never agree on this issue.

imo if people have a good reason, and are getting a tatoo of something that has great personal value to them, it's fine. You should take a step back and ask yourself if you'd still think the same about your tatoo 50 years from now. If not, then it's probably not worth getting.

However there are lots of different viewpoints and opinions on tatoo's

- Some people are completely opposed to tatoo's
- Some people just get tatoo's because "it looks cool"

etc etc, nobody is really right or wrong, everyone's got a different view.

{ToT}Strafe

Thailand7026 Posts

February 08 2008 23:20 GMT

#64

My tattoo is a Mark!

chicken`

Germany3478 Posts

February 08 2008 23:41 GMT

#65

mine too, it shows my obedience to voldemort.

Aizen

United States98 Posts

February 09 2008 00:34 GMT

#66

I don't get tattoos where anyone can see them, they're as reserved as anything that means a lot to me. I have Big Dave in black lining, dark blue fill in, in Jersey form written on my back. It means a lot to me, because its been my nickname my whole life, and as stupid as it seems, its the only person that I remain loyal to and represent, myself, among other things. I have 43rd K.O.C in the middle of my back, basically its a neighborhood underground society tattoo (ghetto not random kids in the suburbs), and by underground society, that's pretty obvious. Uhm, I have a cross over my heart, a small one, not too small, but no abnoxious... its shaded lightly on the inside and heavily on the outside, and its reason is pretty obvious. A plain cross, no more pain to it. And I have the front of my shoulder with a big 954 on it, it's where I'm from and I never plan on leaving it. Also I'm getting 3DMB on me, it represents the 3 most powerful men in my family. The moneymakers, the providers, the emotional support and backbone of my family, we all have the same initials despite different names. My dad is the oldest, a wise and strong man. Me, I'm a very good businessman, and good at support. And my nephew who is 10 turning 11, an exact replica or me and my dad combined since me and him raised him basically his whole life because my sister was broke, yada yada, but a family tattoo in all.

lilsusie

3861 Posts

February 10 2008 23:39 GMT

#67

On February 08 2008 23:34 fanatacist wrote:

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JERSEY WOO~

Didn't picture susie to be one with a tramp stamp xD

Also, for your hawk tattoo (lol irony) I'd say make a crest of your own [: Like, something personal to you. Or just something entirely badass like an orc skull with rotting babies impaled on its tusks.

heh. i've always had (not sure about here, but in real life at least) a good girl image and so most people dont expect me to have one. heh.

as for why i got it, i got one because i just wanted one, but i also didnt want it to be seen by a lot of people. only to those i show it to.

they are daisies because those are my favorite flowers (cheesy, i know) and also because my cat of 12 years is named that - she just died recently.

Tien

Russian Federation4447 Posts

February 10 2008 23:57 GMT

#68

tattoos are retarded.

flame on.

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

March 05 2008 18:35 GMT

#69

On February 08 2008 22:49 Hawk wrote:

what i plan on getting after I come back from mexico. just need to get it redrawn cuz i dont want whatever that is in the middle.

i cant decide if i just want it as a hawk or with some kinda crest or shield in the middle.

Bumpage.

Does having the artist provide a few sketches cost me anything?
And how much is the down payment for when you book it? This is gonna be the size of maybe 2.5 fists on my upper right back

omgbnetsux

United States3749 Posts

March 05 2008 18:42 GMT

#70

Depends on the artist. I've heard of some requiring cash before making sketches, but mine didn't.

Vo-

United States435 Posts

March 05 2008 18:45 GMT

#71

Get the word PENIS on your ass in some random language. It will seriously pay off in the long run.

LordWeird

United States3411 Posts

March 05 2008 19:00 GMT

#72

I really haven't bothered reading through every reply, but here is the best advice I can give you.

Get a tat of something meaningful, something you do not mind looking at everyday. The best way to achieve perfection of your image is to actually sit down with an artist you feel comfortable with, and talk to them about it. You probably should pay them for their time if you want best results. Tell them what you have in mind, and get them to make a sketch, and change it to your standards. It might take awhile, but it'll seriously be worth both the time and money spent.

I'm gonna get a tat in memory of my recently deceased girlfriend and unborn child, and I dont want it to be just their names or something shitty, so I'm trying to have it heavily symbolic while retaining a sense of simplicity. Im no artist, so I dont know what the hell It should be... yet.

So, other than that, make sure whatever place you go to is clean and the artist is someone you like, or it's really just crappy for everyone and you could end up with a two hundred plus dollar work of "art" that you regret forever.

Good luck, hope to see a pic of the final product!!

edit: As far as pain goes, It really depends on where it is. I have one of my initials on my shoulder/bicep, and it didn't hurt at all. If you dont mind a slightly annoying scratching feeling, it's all good and worth it, and it doesnt last long at all.

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

March 05 2008 19:02 GMT

#73

I was also thinking of getting a sun on my shoulder. Something maybe similiar to this in position.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/212degreedesigns/223352747/

I think that's gonna be second though. I've just always had a thing for sun designs, that's all. The hawk at least means something, and I know I want it.

grobo

Japan6199 Posts

March 05 2008 19:09 GMT

#74

At some point in his life he is going to regret getting these tattoos.

Storchen

Sweden4385 Posts

March 05 2008 19:31 GMT

#75

not as much as this dude though

lilsusie

3861 Posts

March 05 2008 20:19 GMT

#76

I can't even imagine how much that must have hurt to get all that ink put on his face. OWWWW.

omgbnetsux

United States3749 Posts

March 05 2008 20:25 GMT

#77

That's just unpleasant.

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

March 05 2008 21:08 GMT

#78

HAHAHHAA Flaccid those tats are pretty fucking epic.

Flaccid

8887 Posts

March 05 2008 21:23 GMT

#79

Some people are retarded.

Here is a tattoo a guy got so he could win Lakers tickets:

There was also this dude in Edmonton that got a huge tattoo of the Stanley Cup over his entire back in order to be qualified for a radio contest. He didn't even end up winning anything.

HotZhot

Colombia677 Posts

March 05 2008 22:10 GMT

#80

I don't know why, but your tattoes rule Storchen. I'll get some when i can afford them. Been willing to ask, do these cause troubles for you guys? I mean for work and whatnot.