In Regards to Tattoos

[nabottle]

If they don't like tattoos.....then they shouldn't look! I'll never stop until I'm out of skin. I'm currently working on my chest background and the tops of each shoulder.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Now thats commitment!

 

[batdemon]

I do however have a problem with people asking rude things or making rude statements which often happens.
I have even had strangers tuch my face and try to lift my shirt to see them which is a real invasion of my personal space and priviacy

I agree 100% with you on that. That is not acceptable.

 

[uberam3rica]

I have no tattoos. I do have my lower lip pierced though.I dont have problems with tattoos. I dont understand why you would want to be completely covered with them, but if it makes you happy be my guest. Ive kind of been wanting a tattoo, but at the same time I dont. I have a tendency to make decisions impulsively. I'm just afraid I'm gonna get something stupid and regret it. I was thinking about getting something that has to do with the beatles.

 

[philip]

I was thinking about getting something that has to do with the beatles.

Something like this, Uber?

 

[smokinggun]

I found this which made some good points:

Although I do not think religion should be one of his key "points" to express his normalcy.

 

[zanthal]

It's natural to want to ornament ourselves, be it jewelry or tattoo.

 

[jaysin]

i have serveral tattoos some of them are very personal and i dont talk about them, the people who do get tattooed all have different reason for doing so

 

[simnettpratt]

I don't understand tattoos. I find it interesting because I don't understand them. When we ask you about your tattoos, we're trying to understand something we don't; please don't be offended. Touching you is over the line.
This is just for me; I can't tell you what you should think or believe (most important thing there).
I almost got one on a dare; it would have been a little frog on my left shoulder, and I would have never regretted it. When we found out it would cost something like a hundred bucks, that killed that right there. I think zanthal might be right, it's just like earrings or nice clothes; ornamentation. But that's just me; I can't tell you what you should think or believe. It does seem really personal to a lot of folks. It's interesting to me because I don't understand it.

 

[baronsamedi]

I will admit I like to wear sleeveless shirts when I pick up my little poodle/maltese mix from the groomer. No, I don't get her the silly poodle cut, but her fur has to be groomed regularly or it will mat. It's just funny to watch the look on peoples' faces when this 6'2" tattooed guy picks up this tiny little dog with a pink leash. I should take pictures. :rofl:

 

[simnettpratt]

baron, I think it's proud of being different, eh? But, I tell you this, if I called you at three o'clock in the morning to come pull me out of a ditch, you'd show up. You wouldn't be happy about it, but you'd show up. Then we'd puff some baccy and play guitars. I'm rhythm.

 

[nsfisher]

special forces tatoo on my right tricept, only one i have and its just a nice reminder of days gone by

 

[bigvan]

So far, I don't think anyone here has spoken out against tattoos... they don't appeal to everyone (including myself) but I don't believe anyone has maligned them.
Though I must admit I'm a bit disappointed by the nazi symbolism shown in one of the photos.

 

[mano]

I've been to two tattoo conventions and in my line of work I regularly ask about people's tats and accept offers to see more of them. If I'm having a comfortable conversation with someone who has tattoos I don't hesitate to ask. Almost without exception, folks tell me all about them and are usually proud. In my experience, folks with tattoos are usually really nice and often different, but in a positive way. Even a few bikers have shown me their pierced nipples and tattoos of mayhem. Of course, sometimes there's someone who regrets getting them and they say why.
The thing is, I don't have any and never will. Same with my wife and grown kids. In fact, I can't think of any friends with tattoos, except for a few women who have eye liner done.
I figure I know the names of everyone I love, and if I forget it's probably because I'm too old or sick. A tattoo wouldn't help. There's no person, event or piece of art that I want to memorialize on my body and can't think of a symbol that has that much meaning to me. At the conventions I see some truly amazing stuff, but have never had even the slightest desire to get one. I'm not afraid; it's more that I'm indifferent or disinterested in getting one.
I guess I'm interested in how people express themselves and want to know more.
The post about the chili pepper on the butt is terrific.

 

[ontario]

I have a red Scottish dragon on my left arm in honour of my Grandfather.Could not agree more with Bigvan on the nazi stuff.

 

[nsfisher]

I am not a fan of nazi anything!!!!!!!!!
tats aint for everyone, my wife got her first one 2 years ago at age 41.

on some they look good on others, not so much. depends on what u git i suppose. Look at smokingun, u wouldnt think tats on the face r cool, but u would be wrong, she is just HOT!!!! they actually compliment her. (no sexism or insult intended smokingun)

 

[jaysin]

@bigvan

the nazi symbol you talk about in your post has many different meanings was it on its point or straight if it was straight its could be a budest thing or native american thing. as both have used the symbol thousands of years befor the nazi party put it on its point and twisted its meaning.

 

[ontario]

And the hat with the death head emblem may well have been Popeye.

 

[ontario]

They just look like hate symbols to me.But to each his own.

 

[bigvan]

I'm pretty sure a skeleton in a nazi SS hat and additional SS symbol is neither Buddhist nor native American.