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The title gets the point across. Do you have any tattoos? If so, post a pic and give a quick story about it.

My first tattoo (Summer 2006) is somewhat of a tribal dagger with a rose wrapped around it. On the sides are the names "Rob" and "Bill," cousins of mine who died in a horrible car wreck on Valentine's Day at the ages of 21 and 17. I got the tattoo in memory of them.

http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v36/12/11/23114960/n23114960_30480663_9914.jpg

My second tattoo (Spring 2008) is much larger, much more detailed, and not even finished. By February 2007 my life had officially went to shit. I got mono and missed a month and a half of college, only to discover that the University hadn't accepted my doctor's excuse. Therefore, I "failed out" since my ending GPA was 0.00 and they dismissed me for two semesters. Two months later, I was arrested for DUI with a BAC of .03 (I was a minor), and had to go through that process. However, over the next year I got back into school, went on ARD and got my record expunged, found a good part-time job that made money, and really met the love of my life who I'm still with. The Phoenix really represents me right now, and I just love the gothic design.

http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v204/12/11/23114960/n23114960_32743970_1820.jpg

So...what do you guys have?

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

You win the ignorance award. Next.

You win the ignorance award. Next.

Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos. I can however show you many morons and criminals in prisions with them.

Got a little seahorse on my left leg.
I designed it myself a good few years ago, there is some symbolism but it sounds silly when spelled out so I won't.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b24/cabrawest/Tattoosmall.jpg

Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos.
They have theirs on their butts, actually. It's a prerequisite to be awarded the Nobel prize.

Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos. I can however show you many morons and criminals with them.

Well, tatoos don't seem to be requirement for being uneducated, either... it's "laureate".

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

So you've got, what, twenty?

Unless you can prove that correlation, you're exposing yourself as an ignorant individual who judges people based on a preference for tattoos. What's next? People who prefer a certain hairstyle? Then what?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/l_0295db7389a671350aa980421832a09d.jpg


different views of my half sleave from the studio that did it

Cabra West, for a self design, that's pretty impressive. Do you draw much? And I wouldn't be embarrassed about the meaning. Nothing to be ashamed of, ya know.

Well, tatoos don't seem to be requirement for being uneducated, either... it's "laureate".

ba-ZING!

I'm considering getting a series of three tatoos on my back. We'll see. Central will be the CND symbol, in a celtic style.:D

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j294/Nodin1/RightArm.jpg

Frequently when about to make a salient point, my Tattoos jump and bitch slap me for getting above my station in life. Now'll if you'll excuse me, I must consume some opiates.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/13923623_l.jpgmy chest piece from a couple years back

I have a USMC tattoo on my arm and a fraternity tattoo on my ankle.

LOL Never claimed i could spell, however i am smart enough to know the person i am now wasnt the person i was when i was 30 nor when i was 20. Most people i know with tats, regret having them in later years. They either say they were young, foolish, get bored of it, the "special meaning" no longer applies or the tat gets badly done or fades etc. There is a reason why Tattoo removal business flourishes. Because often, in the long term, its just a dumb idea. If you have a burning need to artistically express yourself, then thats what a piece of paper is for.

I have a USMC tattoo on my arm and a fraternity tattoo on my ankle.

so far you've only expressed your affiliation with others in your ink, you might want to get something that is just for you

Cabra West, for a self design, that's pretty impressive. Do you draw much? And I wouldn't be embarrassed about the meaning. Nothing to be ashamed of, ya know.

I like to doodle now and then, yes. ;)
Well, it's a little seahorse with Celtic knots, and I got it when I'd been in Ireland for pretty much exactly a year and had more or less decided I'd stay. The Celtic bits are a reference to the old Irish culture, the seahorse stands for the sea surrounding the island. I'm a total sucker for the sea, while I was still in Dublin I would take the bus out to Portmarnock or Howth or down to Bray every other weekend. And when I decided to move to Cork I made my BF promise me he'd take me to the sea whenever I felt I needed to see it.
So, all in all, it's about the new life I started here, really.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j294/Nodin1/RightArm.jpg

Frequently when about to make a salient point, my Tattoos jump and bitch slap me for getting above my station in life. Now'll if you'll excuse me, I must consume some opiates.

When your 50 your going to regret that tat. Dont believe me now, just wait.

Right bicep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/maddillphatyo/Tattoos/tattoo1.jpg

Left bicep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/maddillphatyo/Tattoos/tattoo2.jpg

Right shoulder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/maddillphatyo/Tattoos/tattoo3.jpg

I appreciate the comment about tattoos having an inverse correlation to intelligence. I purposely have my tattoos placed so a regular tee shirt and jeans will cover them completely. No one that I meet casually will ever know I have any tattoos unless I decided to inform them.

I have a USMC tattoo on my arm and a fraternity tattoo on my ankle.

Which fraternity?

LOL Never claimed i could spell, however i am smart enough to know the person i am now wasnt the person i was when i was 30 nor when i was 20. Most people i know with tats, regret having them in later years. They either say they were young, foolish, get bored of it, the "special meaning" no longer applies or the tat gets badly done or fades etc. There is a reason why Tattoo removal business flourishes. Because often, in the long term, its just a dumb idea. If you have a burning need to artistically express yourself, then thats what a piece of paper is for.

What a nice opinion. But really, that's all it is, an opinion. You've noted it, now move on. There's no real reason for you to be in this thread other than for griefing now.

LOL Never claimed i could spell, however i am smart enough to know the person i am now wasnt the person i was when i was 30 nor when i was 20. Most people i know with tats, regret having them in later years. They either say they were young, foolish, get bored of it, the "special meaning" no longer applies or the tat gets badly done or fades etc. There is a reason why Tattoo removal business flourishes. Because often, in the long term, its just a dumb idea. If you have a burning need to artistically express yourself, then thats what a piece of paper is for.you have to see it was a document of your life... i'm not the same person i was in 89 when i got my punk rock anarchy tattoo, but i'm still glad to have something from the period of my life that didn't get lost or stolen or given away.

LOL Never claimed i could spell, however i am smart enough to know the person i am now wasnt the person i was when i was 30 nor when i was 20. Most people i know with tats, regret having them in later years. They either say they were young, foolish, get bored of it, the "special meaning" no longer applies or the tat gets badly done or fades etc. There is a reason why Tattoo removal business flourishes. Because often, in the long term, its just a dumb idea. If you have a burning need to artistically express yourself, then thats what a piece of paper is for.

And how many people do you know with tats?
Those I know never regretted them, most have had them for well over a decade now. Many are considering getting more tatoos.

What a nice opinion. But really, that's all it is, an opinion. You've noted it, now move on. There's no real reason for you to be in this thread other than for griefing now.

Thank you for telling me how long i can be in this thread and what i can comment about.

Thank you for telling me how long i can be in this thread and what i can comment about.

Well, what's your contribution so far? Telling people they will regret doing something that holds a lot of meaning for them, and mouthing off about what you think their IQ is based on their tastes for body adornments?

Stay if you like, just don't expect to be taken seriously on this matter.

The title gets the point across. Do you have any tattoos? If so, post a pic and give a quick story about it.

My first tattoo (Summer 2006) is somewhat of a tribal dagger with a rose wrapped around it. On the sides are the names "Rob" and "Bill," cousins of mine who died in a horrible car wreck on Valentine's Day at the ages of 21 and 17. I got the tattoo in memory of them.

[img]http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v36/12/11/23114960/n23114960_30480663_9914.jpgI think I remember you talking about that one on here? Came out good.
My second tattoo (Spring 2008) is much larger, much more detailed, and not even finished. By February 2007 my life had officially went to shit. I got mono and missed a month and a half of college, only to discover that the University hadn't accepted my doctor's excuse. Therefore, I "failed out" since my ending GPA was 0.00 and they dismissed me for two semesters. Two months later, I was arrested for DUI with a BAC of .03 (I was a minor), and had to go through that process. However, over the next year I got back into school, went on ARD and got my record expunged, found a good part-time job that made money, and really met the love of my life who I'm still with. The Phoenix really represents me right now, and I just love the gothic design.

[img]http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v204/12/11/23114960/n23114960_32743970_1820.jpg

So...what do you guys have?Sounds like quite the year. Tat looks great tho.

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.
As a general rule of thumb, people who base their opinions of people on a little bit of ink and their own narrow minds are the most ignorant of all.
Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos. I can however show you many morons and criminals in prisions with them.
Correlation /= causation

Oh, and if you are going to mock people over intelligence, spell things correctly.
Laureates.


As for mine, lets get the pictures up...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/zbronto/P9220058.jpg

First one, self designed, done to look something like a cave drawing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/zbronto/P4260029.jpg
another self design, going to become a half sleve with a southeast asian style tiger.

Can't find a picture of my third one...it is the boston bruins (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1213/1463722418_28e8982718.jpg) symbol on my calf. Me and dad got them for his birthday.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/49977.jpg

Thank you for telling me how long i can be in this thread and what i can comment about.

You're welcome for not being petty and simply reporting you. I am the OP by the way.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/zbronto/P9220058.jpg

First one, self designed, done to look something like a cave drawing.

What does it say, if anything? I'm trying to read it.

...
ooow micro dermals on the back of the neck... how are those working for you... my buddy at the tattoo shop is into them but i've always wondered how close to really healing they ever get.

What does it say, if anything? I'm trying to read it.
Top is "Aloha, O'hana, A'ina", which translates to "Love, Family, Earth"
Bottom is "Aita Peatea", which translates to "There will be a day tomorrow as there was today"

Telling people they will regret doing something that holds a lot of meaning for them,

Things that hold great meaning one day, hold no meaning the next. Humans are funny like that. Thats the whole concept of regret, cause things sometimes sound like a good idea at the time but really just arnt.

Things that hold great meaning one day, hold no meaning the next. Humans are funny like that. Thats the whole concept of regret, cause things sometimes sound like a good idea at the time but really just arnt.

Things might change meaning, but very few things indeed loose meaning altogether.
If I ever moved from Ireland my tatoo would no longer be about my future but about my past and the time I spent here. That doesn't mean it would become a meaningless balast.

You're welcome for not being petty and simply reporting you. I am the OP by the way.

Being the OP does not give you power to control my content. Im talking about tattoos so im on topic, hell the Anon-Scientology thread is currently talking about Stalin so go figure. And report me for what? I havnt attacked any individual, just talked about my theory of tattoos and intelligence. Feel free to agree or disagree, but to report me for what exactly?

so far you've only expressed your affiliation with others in your ink, you might want to get something that is just for you

Nah, I'm not big into ink. I like the two I have, but I don't see myself getting anymore.

Which fraternity?

SAE

Things might change meaning, but very few things indeed loose meaning altogether.
If I ever moved from Ireland my tatoo would no longer be about my future but about my past and the time I spent here. That doesn't mean it would become a meaningless balast.

My favorite tats are the ones where people put the names or images of significant others on themselves permenantly, then end up hating that person.

LOL Never claimed i could spell, however i am smart enough to know the person i am now wasnt the person i was when i was 30 nor when i was 20. Most people i know with tats, regret having them in later years. They either say they were young, foolish, get bored of it, the "special meaning" no longer applies or the tat gets badly done or fades etc. There is a reason why Tattoo removal business flourishes. Because often, in the long term, its just a dumb idea. If you have a burning need to artistically express yourself, then thats what a piece of paper is for.Or, you look at the tattoo and understand that it represented you when you were 20. And maybe now that you're 50, it doesn't mean the same thing, but it is still a mark of an important part of your life.

For example, I am getting an Asian tiger soon. I'm not asian, and, tho the tiger is my Chinese zodiac sign, I'm getting it because I like the animal. It will mark my start to "real life", but is just a picture. Faded and badly done tattoos can be fixed. My tattoos have meaning to me now. That meaning has changed since I got them. Symbols can do that.


I appreciate the comment about tattoos having an inverse correlation to intelligence. I purposely have my tattoos placed so a regular tee shirt and jeans will cover them completely. No one that I meet casually will ever know I have any tattoos unless I decided to inform them.
All three by Ruben? I never saw that shield one.

I do the same thing. I did learn not to wear a beater with a white shirt to class tho, as my students found out about my shoulder tattoo that way.

ooow micro dermals on the back of the neck... how are those working for you... my buddy at the tattoo shop is into them but i've always wondered how close to really healing they ever get.Not quite microdermals...that is actually a surface piercing. Healed fine, no problems. Lost one of the balls and now need to get replacements shipped.

Things that hold great meaning one day, hold no meaning the next. Humans are funny like that. Thats the whole concept of regret, cause things sometimes sound like a good idea at the time but really just arnt.
Meanings change, yes. The fact that it was relevant at some point in time? No.

All three by Ruben? I never saw that shield one.

Yeah, all three by Ruben. Shield is my family crest.

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.

Ok. Again that's you. Just as you got pissy because of me "directing your content" or whatever in this thread, what right do you have to dictate what meaning people give to tattoos, how they remember people or events, or much more, what they want themselves to look like?

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.

The funny thing is, you don't have to buy it. No one's asking you to go get a tattoo for every special moment in your life. Whether you understand the motives for people to get tattoos is irrelevant. People choose to get them for whatever reason they want. If they end up regretting them, then that's their big mistake and their problem and something they have to deal with. Not you. You don't have to worry about it.

You've said your piece. We understand you look down on all us scrubby tattoo-getters. Now politely move along, because the longer you're in here, the more it looks like you're trolling.

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.Under that theory, every piece of art, from painting and sculpture to plays and literature, is pointless.

I don't have my tattoos to force me to remember. The memory is there. Now I have visual representation of said memory, pushing it to the forefront. But then, you likely wouldn't "get" it.

Yeah, all three by Ruben. Shield is my family crest.

ahh...gotcha. He did a great job on my roommates family crest

Being the OP does not give you power to control my content. Im talking about tattoos so im on topic, hell the Anon-Scientology thread is currently talking about Stalin so go figure. And report me for what? I havnt attacked any individual, just talked about my theory of tattoos and intelligence. Feel free to agree or disagree, but to report me for what exactly?

First of all, there is no direct correlation between tattoos and intelligence or tattoos and importance in the world. There have been many world leaders that have had tattoos, I've had quite a few teachers going through school that have been tattooed as well.

Now, if you want to argue your point, I want you to tell me for a fact and prove to me that there hasn't been a single Nobel Laureate that does not have a single tattoo. Because I can easily turn around and tell you for a fact that there are people that are in prison that do not have a single tattoo.

Now that I have that out of the way

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/JJMadeMeDoIt/NewTattoo.jpg

Now politely move along, because the longer you're in here, the more it looks like you're trolling.

You have 20,000 posts seems you would understand what trolling means. Its not trolling when you express a legitimate opinion regarding the topic. If it was then i could counter that your the one trolling and use the same standard as proof.

You have 20,000 posts seems you would understand what trolling means. Its not trolling when you express a legitimate opinion regarding the topic. If it was then i could counter that your the one trolling and use the same standard as proof.


The topic is "Tattoos: Do You Have Ink?" So, we can reasonably assume that the intended topic of the post is to discuss tattoos that people might have. You have enterred this thread and, in essence, called anyone who gets more than one tattoo stupid, naive, short-sighted, and a loser. You have no tattoos that you've shared; you haven't made any mention about getting one or wanting to get one. All you've done is enter this thread and, in short order, repeatedly insult the obvious intended audience of this thread, while doing nothing to further the ACTUAL topic of the thread.

You seem fairly intelligent, so I don't think you're just dense. More likely, you're being deliberately obtuse. If there were a thread, "Tattoos: Are they a good idea?", then you'd be on topic. But in this thread, you're not. So, unless you have tattoos that you'd like to share, I'd say you ought to leave the thread. Because right now, you are trolling people with tattoos in an attempt to get one to attack you.

The topic is "Tattoos: Do You Have Ink?" So, we can reasonably assume that the intended topic of the post is to discuss tattoos that people might have.

If you want to show tattoos then you are inviting opinions on them. Thats what you got.

When your 50 your going to regret that tat. Dont believe me now, just wait.

I'm now 38, so its not that long to go.

You have produced no evidence for your opinion whatsoever.

As for on or off topic - The question in the Topic was "Do you have ink?". Unless you want to suprise us and say yes, why not take your one trick whine and fuck off.

If you want to show tattoos then you are inviting opinions on them. Thats what you got.

Yes, opinions on the tattoos. Not on the people who got them. A valid opinion would be, "That tattoo looks like a box of melted crayons" or "That tattoo looks like a pile of garbage thrown in a blender." An invalid opinion, regarding the topic of this thread, would be, "All people who get tattoos are stupid and short-sighted and a drain on society," which is what you essentially said.

The distinction cannot be made clearer, and I'm afraid if I'm forced to explain it again I might have to re-evaluate the assumptions I made about your intelligence in my previous post.

Intestinal fluids is a whore IMHO

-ahem-

I want to get a big black X on the back of my left hand and a big black V on the back of my other hand, but I'm worried it might prevent me from landing a high-paying job, so I'm a little gunshy.

I don't have any. I'm not specifically opposed to them, but I can't think of something I'd want to get tattooed permanently. They're nice on others though.

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.Does this mean you never keep any photographs of loved ones either?

I'm now 38, so its not that long to go.


Im curious, do you have kids? If so, how do you explain to them why Daddy has a giant rotting severed dead human head placed on his arm with thousands and thousands of needles?

Does this mean you never keep any photographs of loved ones either?

Of course i do, i just dont have any desire to imprint a copy of one on my forehead. With needles.

I mean if your going to mutilate your body why not chop off a pinky so you can fondly remember your 8th grade girlfriend.

Im curious, do you have kids? If so, how do you explain to them why Daddy has a giant rotting severed dead human head placed on his arm with thousands and thousands of needles?
"I like it".
Pretty easy, no?

How does a parent explain anything to their child? This is no different.
Of course i do, i just dont have any desire to imprint a copy of one on my forehead.
Funny, neither do I.

Just because I love tattoos doesn't mean I want to get something on my face.

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Of course i do, i just dont have any desire to imprint a copy of one on my forehead. With needles.

I mean if your going to mutilate your body why not chop off a pinky so you can fondly remember your 8th grade girlfriend.
Ah. So you have an issue with needles it would seem. Makes sense.

And I wouldn't chop off my pinky because I'm quite fond of him. He's quite useful. A tattoo doesn't change the functionality of my shoulder.

Of course i do, i just dont have any desire to imprint a copy of one on my forehead. With needles.But if you have a memory and can just remember, why do you need the photographs?

But if you have a memory and can just remember, why do you need the photographs?

Thats an excellent point, but to be honest with you, i take pictures then they go in a drawer and i never bother to look at them again. They sit there for years collecting dust and i never give them a second thought. Im bored of them seconds after taking them let alone stare at the damn thing every day of my life till i die.

Thats an excellent point, but to be honest with you, i take pictures then they go in a drawer and i never bother to look at them again. They sit there for years collecting dust and i never give them a second thought. Im bored of them seconds after taking them let alone stare at the damn thing every day of my life till i die.

So why spend money on them and leave them sitting there taking up space? Seems quite pointless.

Atleast I look at what I spent money on.

So why spend money on them and leave them sitting there taking up space? Seems quite pointless.


it has its functions, taking pictures of people not so much so you can remember events but so the next generation can see what they looked like as children, they can see what thier parents and grandparents looked like when they were young , emailing a pic of your new girlfriend to one of your friends that lives across the country etc. I dont take pictures for myself at all really. I dont go to cemetaries to remember dead people, i remember then just fine where ever i happen to be standing at that moment. I just remember what i want to when i want to all without visual aids.

Thats an excellent point, but to be honest with you, i take pictures then they go in a drawer and i never bother to look at them again. They sit there for years collecting dust and i never give them a second thought. Im bored of them seconds after taking them let alone stare at the damn thing every day of my life till i die.

Aye...yet another OPINION of yours that you feel the rest of the world should share. Get off it.

it has its functions, taking pictures of people not so much so you can remember events but so the next generation can see what they looked like as children, they can see what thier parents and grandparents looked like when they were young etc. I dont take pictures for myself at all really. I just remember what i want to when i want to all without visual aids.
So my kids will see the tattoo on my back and ask "why'd you get that?" and I'll explain that moment of my life to them. Or my tiger. Or my bruins sign, and I'll tell them about how me and dad used to go to games together all the time, and got them together on his birthday.


Tattoos are inherently not just personal things.

I've got "gnosis" (knowledge) on top of my left shoulder (but so you can see it from the front) and "alitheia" (truth) on top of my right, both in Greek lettering (lowercase, to ensure that it doesn't look like I just joined a ton of frats ;)). I got them because I love philosophy (got a BA in it), and I figured that Greek would be the most appropriate language for a philosophy-based tattoo.

My next one is going to be a small sun on my right wrist, and the fiancee is getting a moon. And to those of you who would say that it's dumb to get a significant other-related tattoo, just take solace in the fact that there are no names involved. ;)

Aye...yet another OPINION of yours that you feel the rest of the world should share. Get off it.

Its time to take your meds, i was asked a direct question and i answered it. Your going to get mad for THAT?

(Maybe its time to do a study linking tattoos with aggression)

Its time to take your meds, i was asked a direct question and i answered it. Your going to get mad for THAT?

(Maybe its time to do a study linking tattoos with aggression)

That's it...this is not a debate thread. Please kindly remove yourself from it. You have hijacked this thread, griefing everyone involved from the beginning. And for what?

That's it...this is not a debate thread. Please kindly remove yourself from it. You have hijacked this thread, griefing everyone involved from the beginning. And for what?

I have done nothing of the sort, every single last post has been about tattoos or issues relating to tattoos. Others have reasonably questioned my position and i have reasonably answered them. Its only a very few that are screaming troll and its simply unfounded. And if you dont think that General isnt a forum to debate in then i dont know what to tell you.

I have done nothing of the sort, every single last post has been about tattoos or issues relating to tattoos. Others have reasonably questioned my position and i have reasonably answered them. Its only a very few that are screaming troll and its simply unfounded. And if you dont think that General isnt a forum to debate in then i dont know what to tell you.

The thread's topic is "Do you have ink?" It says so right in the title. Your answer should have been "no," if ANYTHING at all. Instead, you called everyone dumb. You should have made your own thread debating the intelligence of tattooed people. Instead, you hijacked mine. Mature, I must say. Not every thread is a forum for debate, Intestinal fluids.

The thread's topic is "Do you have ink?" It says so right in the title. Your answer should have been "no," if ANYTHING at all. Instead, you called everyone dumb. You should have made your own thread debating the intelligence of tattooed people. Instead, you hijacked mine. Mature, I must say. Not every thread is a forum for debate, Intestinal fluids.

I hope you do realize that many of his posts have only been responses to yours. Point being, if you stop berating him (justified or not), you may get what you want.

No reason to profusely and rabidly protect your precious thread. :)

Oh, and IF, while you are certainly entitled to your opinion about tattooed people, it's a dumb opinion. ;)

The thread's topic is "Do you have ink?" It says so right in the title. Your answer should have been "no," if ANYTHING at all. Instead, you called everyone dumb. You should have made your own thread debating the intelligence of tattooed people. Instead, you hijacked mine. Mature, I must say. Not every thread is a forum for debate, Intestinal fluids.

Try posting a pro abortion thread and then explain that this is only for pro abortion people, its not a debate but its only for all the people that support abortion and the only people that are allowed to post are the people that agree with you, and see how long it takes for prolife posters to respond. Your creating an unreasonable expectation of the post.

Try posting a pro abortion thread and then explain that this is only for pro abortion people and see how long it takes for prolife posters to respond. Your creating an unreasonable expectation of the post.

Christ, IF, it's a picture thread. It's not a pro-choice gathering. If I made a thread about posting a picture of your face, would you come in and attack people for their eye color? Maybe their hairstyle? Perhaps what kind of clothes they are wearing? Or if they smiled or not? Surely you have something better to do with your time. If you made a thread of your own about tattoo debate I would love to join, as would others I'm sure. But instead you took the asshole route and hijacked. It's pointless.

Im not stopping anyone from posting pictures or doing anything else. Dont get mad if what im saying seems to spark more interest then your tattoo.

Friendly question: could we now end this hijack and talk about tattoos and not the people who have them?

I don't have any for three reasons:

1) The idea of being repeatedly jabbed by a needle is not fun for someone who hates injections.

2) The risk of hepatitis, AIDs and other bloodborne diseases from people who don't use brand new ink bottles even if they use a new needle for each person, scares me.

3) I've been to the beach and know what a fifty year old tattoo looks like. I really don't want that myself.


That said, I have seen some tats that truly ARE works of art. Some of my students' are very elaborate and even though I don't want one myself, I can recognize the work and talent that goes into them.

Try posting a pro abortion thread and then explain that this is only for pro abortion people, its not a debate but its only for all the people that support abortion and the only people that are allowed to post are the people that agree with you, and see how long it takes for prolife posters to respond. Your creating an unreasonable expectation of the post.I have yet to see a "Show me your abortions" thread, actually.

But hey, if you don't like abortions/tattoos, don't get one. That piece of advice has served me well for nearly a quarter century.

Friendly question: could we now end this hijack and talk about tattoos and not the people who have them?

I don't have any for three reasons:

1) The idea of being repeatedly jabbed by a needle is not fun for someone who hates injections.

2) The risk of hepatitis, AIDs and other bloodborne diseases from people who don't use brand new ink bottles even if they use a new needle for each person, scares me.

3) I've been to the beach and know what a fifty year old tattoo looks like. I really don't want that myself.


That said, I have seen some tats that truly ARE works of art. Some of my students' are very elaborate and even though I don't want one myself, I can recognize the work and talent that goes into them.
the second one is a huge problem if you don't go somewhere reputable. My kid came in two days ago with a new one, and no care instructions. He is 14 (legal age in MA is 18). I checked it out, wrote him care instructions, all that good stuff.

AIDS (not AIDs ;) ) isn't so much a risk as it dies upon touching oxygen. Hep, however, is a major risk. It can live for months in dried blood or just on a surface.

Moral of the story, know your artist and make sure they are clean.

I have one on my upper back on the right side. Its this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Awen_symbol_final.svg/200px-Awen_symbol_final.svg.png

with "Apostate" written in the circle around it ;)

Im getting another one on my left arm soon, I havent quite figued out what yet.

As a disclaimer: My gf has many tattoos. The one im not real thrilled about is the entire epitath of her last husbands death written in huge letters over her entire back. Its kinda creepy having sex with a woman and reading touching poetry about her dead husband at the same time.

As a disclaimer: My gf has many tattoos. The one im not real thrilled about is the entire epitath of her last husbands death written in huge letters over her entire back. Its kinda creepy having sex with a woman and reading touching poetry about her dead husband at the same time.

One would think one would have one's mind on things other than reading at such a time.

As a disclaimer: My gf has many tattoos. The one im not real thrilled about is the entire epitath of her last husbands death written in huge letters over her entire back. Its kinda creepy having sex with a woman and reading touching poetry about her dead husband at the same time.Limit yourself to the missionary position, or learn about how kinky partially clothed sex can be ;)

As a disclaimer: My gf has many tattoos. The one im not real thrilled about is the entire epitath of her last husbands death written in huge letters over her entire back. Its kinda creepy having sex with a woman and reading touching poetry about her dead husband at the same time.

Ever try NOT doing it doggy-style? Lol...or lights off for once?

Ever try NOT doing it doggy-style? Lol...or lights off for once?



Whats the point of having sex if its not doggy style or if the lights off?

Whats the point of having sex if its not doggy style or if the lights off?

Haha fair enough, although looking at the front of a woman while in the process excites me just as much as the back, I don't know about you. Also, lights off can be quite interesting if you always have sex with the lights on. Anything that's a change of pace, ya know?

That would freak me out too.

I've been with girls who have the names of other men tattooed on them and it's not exactly the biggest turn on.

Having a large tribute to a former husband would probably cause me to get rid of her. You ever say anything to her about it?

That would freak me out too.

I've been with girls who have the names of other men tattooed on them and it's not exactly the biggest turn on.

Having a large tribune to a former husband would probably cause me to get rid of her. You ever say anything to her about it?

Yea, but he died in a car crash and as a widow, she loved him as one would expect etc. So how can I say anything? Shes an ER nurse so shes a very bright woman but i sort of overlook it as a poor decision due to grief. What else can i do?

Yeah, that sucks man. If I had a big tattoo about another woman and was making love to someone else, I'd be really self-conscious.

Haha fair enough, although looking at the front of a woman while in the process excites me just as much as the back, I don't know about you. Also, lights off can be quite interesting if you always have sex with the lights on. Anything that's a change of pace, ya know?

NSG: The only place where a discussion about anything can be turned into one about sex in 6pgs or less(even tats) or your money back.

I also dont buy into the whole tattoos have special meaning thing either. Do people with tattoos have problems with functioning memory? If i want to think about something, i just think about it. I just dont need to stare at a picture made by needles on my body to stop and think about or remember something that is/was important to me.

So you don't have any photographs of friends or family around anywhere, do you? Or a special piece of jewellery that for you has an emotional importants? Any kinds of souveniers, like yearbooks and the like? Old books you read as a kid?
No? Nothing of the sort? Well, then you probably wouldn't understand why people want something like a tatoo for anything but beauty purposes.

In that case, please just assume that we all got tatoos simply cause we like the way they look.

My favorite tats are the ones where people put the names or images of significant others on themselves permenantly, then end up hating that person.

Yeah, like the guy who got his 5-year old and his 8-year old to write down their names, and then got the exact copies of that tatooed on his left chest.
I bet he'll hate those tatooes when he ends up hating his kids...

I've occasionally idly considered getting a tattoo, but I don't usually get much further than 'It could be pretty cool, if I got one I really liked'

I've occasionally idly considered getting a tattoo, but I don't usually get much further than 'It could be pretty cool, if I got one I really liked'

^ ^
This

Other than I have promised to treat myself to getting makeup (eyeliner, day blush, lipcolor) etc tattoed on when I get too old to see or too shaky to do it. ;)

And nonsense about no one of intelligence have face tats. Loads of women are getting their makeup done. It's not a picture, but it is still a tat. :p

I don't have any for three reasons:

1) The idea of being repeatedly jabbed by a needle is not fun for someone who hates injections.

2) The risk of hepatitis, AIDs and other bloodborne diseases from people who don't use brand new ink bottles even if they use a new needle for each person, scares me.

3) I've been to the beach and know what a fifty year old tattoo looks like. I really don't want that myself.


That said, I have seen some tats that truly ARE works of art. Some of my students' are very elaborate and even though I don't want one myself, I can recognize the work and talent that goes into them.

Ah, well, the needles... funny thing, that. I've got a terrible phobia of injections. But for some reason, I had never ever made the connection in my mind injections = needles, tatoo = needles and needles = scary. It just hadn't crossed my mind. It did dawn on me when I had my design transfered on my ankle, and the guy was unpacking that needle... So I got my book out, bit my lips and only looked down again once he was finished.

The place I had my tatoo done at had medical certificates plastered all over the wall, and I had a chat with the tatoo artist before having it done. I think there are regulations in place, and both the place and the people inspired confidence.

As for the age thing... that's one of the reasons why I got mine on my ankle. I figure the skin there won't sag as much as in other areas. Also, it's cool as I can hide it or show it off if I choose to without problems, and I can see it myself. I don't really get the attration of having it on your back, as I would like to be able to look at it when I want without craning my neck.

I have 2 tattoos. One at the back of my left shoulder. It´s a small, broken mirror, the Malkavian clan symbol (those of you who´ve RPed the V:tM saga know what it is).

The second´s on my lower back, to the right. A rag doll named Annabelle. She´s the creation of comic book artist Serena Valentino. Annabelle appears on Nightmares and Fairytales.

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

mine happens to be tested at 144, you troglodite, and I have 6 tatoos.

Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos. I can however show you many morons and criminals in prisions with them.

I can simulate the violence part, does THAT pique your interest, you rednecked dickwad?

I can simulate the violence part, does THAT pique your interest, you rednecked dickwad?

Wow a 4 postcount and you have used threats, dickwad, redneck and troglodite in half of your posts to date and i havnt even looked the other two. Grats on that. Youd think a 144 would do better.

<144 IQ, 6 tats, flame snip>

<flame snip>

Assuming you're right about your IQ, you've demonstrated that IQ and tendency to flame may not inversely correlate. Interesting.

Sorry about that last outburst, but ignoring the flippant comments of this type of ignoramus passing judjment on a very personal, individual decision such as this just sticks in my craw.(I don't judge which of his cousins he fucks, now do I?)

I got a henna tat at the medieval faire today.

I'm getting a real one in July.....

(I don't judge which of his cousins he fucks, now do I?)

See, now we have covered that as well in this thread. Its clear your just not paying attention. ;)

And this forum is FULL of people who judge personal decisions of others at least a hundred times a day. Are you new here?

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

it's not true, most of the people in my local Mensa chapter have 4 or more tattoos.

although, my "evidence" is anecdotal.

lol

I got a henna tat at the medieval faire today.

I'm getting a real one in July.....

Thats a good trial baloon to see if you REALLY like the design you chose, or not. Good idea!

I got a henna tat at the medieval faire today.

I'm getting a real one in July.....
ohh...whatcha gettin'?

Everybody, CUT IT OUT!

Free Bikers, I'm reluctant to forumban someone with only seven posts, so read this very, very carefully: you have flamed another poster and you have implied violence against another poster. That level of verbal aggression is unacceptable on these forums. "Ignoring the flippant comments of this type of ignoramus" -- and I don't endorse the term "ignoramus" -- is something you're just going to have to learn to do, if you stay.

Your choices are:
address the argument, not the person making it
put those who annoy you on ignore
leave the forums
be forced to leave the forums


Obviously, since intelligent argument is welcomed, we'd prefer you stay.

Though if, on checking, you prove to be a puppet for an experienced player, you can expect to be taking a break.

Intestinal Fluids, your part in this is under review. As are others'. Discretion is strongly advised.

Ah, well, the needles... funny thing, that. I've got a terrible phobia of injections. But for some reason, I had never ever made the connection in my mind injections = needles, tatoo = needles and needles = scary. It just hadn't crossed my mind. It did dawn on me when I had my design transfered on my ankle, and the guy was unpacking that needle... So I got my book out, bit my lips and only looked down again once he was finished.

I'm the same way! I'm petrified of needles, but I never associated tattoos with them. I got my first as a senior in college on my ankle, and I still love it. Just text, so a picture won't do any justice. For Gaelic speakers, it says "saoirse siochain" and 1916. (I had family members involved, hence the significance.)

Now my next 2-3 are planned, but I'm undecided as to placement. I want to be able to conceal them until after I get married (if that ever happens.) One is a stylized celtic/tribal wolf, one is a stylized shamrock, and the last is a nautical star. I'm thinking the side of my hip for the wolf, but I have no idea on the others. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thats a good trial baloon to see if you REALLY like the design you chose, or not. Good idea!
I'm also making sure I like where I decided to get my tattoo. *nod* I'm too much of a chicken to get it without experimentation first.
ohh...whatcha gettin'?
a sea monkey, on my wrist (it will be able to be covered by my wristwatch if need be.....for work and such, not that my work really cares about tattoos right now since I'm self employed, but meh)

did you just now make the smunkee=sea monkey? yeah, it's hilarious when that happens

I think I remember you mentioning that.

And no, I made that association long ago! I swear!

Okay...so I totally just made that connection :(

Seamonkys are able to lie dormant for a long time, when there is safe water they hatch and live a full life. I had to be dormant for a while (shitty life) but now I'm in safe water and things rock. I am Smunkee. Seamonkys inspire me. (I have 32 of them right now! I would post a pic but the don't photograph well)

Seamonkys are able to lie dormant for a long time, when there is safe water they hatch and live a full life. I had to be dormant for a while (shitty life) but now I'm in safe water and things rock. I am Smunkee. Seamonkys inspire me. (I have 32 of them right now! I would post a pic but the don't photograph well)

I used to have one of their cousins on my desk...I forget what exactly they were, but were a little more flounder-looking. Good symbolism tho...I like it.

Seamonkeys = brineshrimp and they go awful with cocktail sauce.

brine shrimp(ooops too slow)

Okay, more or less sorted (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13586308&postcount=5) in Moderation, but this bit I'm reposting:
All, please note that comments, favourable or unfavourable, on the tattoos themselves are legit, but comments on the tattoo-ee aren't.

Which implies that I'm expecting this to be the thread where you comment on the pretty piccies, okay?

Now stand by for inexplicable timewarps while I try to split the thread.

EDIT: YEEE-haaa, it worked! Here's the link to the Are Tattoos Unprofessional thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=553550

Am I teh uber-mod, or what? (So, okay, HotRodia could do that with his eyes closed, but for me, every victory over technology is worth celebrating.)

I have 2 tattoos. One at the back of my left shoulder. It´s a small, broken mirror, the Malkavian clan symbol (those of you who´ve RPed the V:tM saga know what it is).

The second´s on my lower back, to the right. A rag doll named Annabelle. She´s the creation of comic book artist Serena Valentino. Annabelle appears on Nightmares and Fairytales.

Oooooooh.... I played a Gangrel for many, many years....

Because of a rare skin condition I developed when young, I am medically not allowed to get inked. But if I could, I'd get a heart with a rose, crossed daggers, a flaming skull, and a three-panel scroll, with the ends held by cherubs. On the scrolls?
Riemann
(the Riemann zeta function, idk how to get Greek alphas)
Zeta
Math geek tat 4tehwin :p

I've always thought it would be great to have a tattoo, but I want to design it myself and I don't think my skills are good enough yet. Another problem is my fatness. I don't want to lose weight and have the tattoo get distorted. I could probably avoid this problem by getting on my ankle or something, but that would make it extra painful.

One of the best tattoos I've seen is a lightbulb. It's not a cliche, and it represents a bright positive personality in a simple way that can be understood without looking up norse mythology.

I think some of M.C. Escher's designs would make great tattoos. I even emailed the official Escher people and asked if getting one would be a copyright violation (it isn't). But most of his designs are too complicated for the medium. I wonder if it would be possible to get this thing around your wrist, or if it would even look good that way. http://www.mcescher.com/Gallery/back-bmp/LW390.jpg

By the way, I don't get why some people become offended by tattoos. It's too bizarre to even annoy me. It's just confusing. Once my friend hit me because I said I wanted a tattoo. She said I was mutilating my body. So what?

I've always thought it would be great to have a tattoo, but I want to design it myself and I don't think my skills are good enough yet. Another problem is my fatness. I don't want to lose weight and have the tattoo get distorted. I could probably avoid this problem by getting on my ankle or something, but that would make it extra painful.

One of the best tattoos I've seen is a lightbulb. It's not a cliche, and it represents a bright positive personality in a simple way that can be understood without looking up norse mythology.

I think some of M.C. Escher's designs would make great tattoos. I even emailed the official Escher people and asked if getting one would be a copyright violation (it isn't). But most of his designs are too complicated for the medium. I wonder if it would be possible to get this thing around your wrist, or if it would even look good that way. http://www.mcescher.com/Gallery/back-bmp/LW390.jpg




By the way, I don't get why some people become offended by tattoos. It's too bizarre to even annoy me. It's just confusing. Once my friend hit me because I said I wanted a tattoo. She said I was mutilating my body. So what?actually you need to gain or lose a great deal of weight before tattoos are distorted... though i do know a woman who lost a tattoo of some size during a tummy tuck/skin graft.

i don't think escher would necessarily be too complex... maybe some of the architectural ones. here is a piece from bosch's garden of earthy delights i have on my back, which is fairly detailed.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/3AAATATTOO15danebosch.jpg

By the way, I don't get why some people become offended by tattoos. It's too bizarre to even annoy me. It's just confusing. Once my friend hit me because I said I wanted a tattoo. She said I was mutilating my body. So what?

I don't know if it applies in your case, but the Biblical passage Leviticus 19:26 is often interpreted as forbidding tattooing (although its original meaning was probably different); "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD."

As for the complexity of the medium - it can do quite complex things. I imagine a lot of tattooists get sick of working in flat blacks all the time, too.

I don't know if it applies in your case, but the Biblical passage Leviticus 19:26 is often interpreted as forbidding tattooing (although its original meaning was probably different); "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD."

As for the complexity of the medium - it can do quite complex things. I imagine a lot of tattooists get sick of working in flat blacks all the time, too.



http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/Picture079.jpg

i'm not sure if you can read it be that's a variant of the quote on the sign... not the one about tarot cards

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/Picture079.jpg

i'm not sure if you can read it be that's a variant of the quote on the sign... not the one about tarot cards

At least two of those guys have tattoos haha

At least two of those guys have tattoos haha

Is that guy also against surgery?

SB: I'm not too keen on your arm tattoo, but the one on your back is awesome :D

SB: I'm not too keen on your arm tattoo, but the one on your back is awesome :D

*shrugs* I was 18, poor, and unsure about the whole "tattoo" thing from the get-go. However, I was sure that I was getting a tattoo for my cousins. It's really not the best work for a few nit-picky reasons, but I didn't go to the same artist the second time, and really the meaning means more to me than what it looks like.

I've got one tattoo right now. A black scorpion on my ass. I'll spare you all the pictures of it.

I'm planning on getting a second tattoo, on my right upper arm. This is going to be the basis for it: http://asatru.is/Myndir/solkross3.gif

I'm the same way! I'm petrified of needles, but I never associated tattoos with them. I got my first as a senior in college on my ankle, and I still love it. Just text, so a picture won't do any justice. For Gaelic speakers, it says "saoirse siochain" and 1916. (I had family members involved, hence the significance.)

Now my next 2-3 are planned, but I'm undecided as to placement. I want to be able to conceal them until after I get married (if that ever happens.) One is a stylized celtic/tribal wolf, one is a stylized shamrock, and the last is a nautical star. I'm thinking the side of my hip for the wolf, but I have no idea on the others. Anyone have any suggestions?

I've been meaning to get one on one of my boobs, just below the usual cleavage line, but I haven't yet found a motive I like and that's small enough. How about placing the shamrock there?

None. Not my cuppa, even though I appreciate it on others.

Gotta say ink for the sake of "being cool" is uncool. But meaningful ink's OK in my books, even if it's not for me.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f264/bane1969/Picture079.jpg

i'm not sure if you can read it be that's a variant of the quote on the sign... not the one about tarot cards

Some people, lol.

BTW, kudos on the Bosch piece.

Mine is hard to describe, and I'll do my best to get a picture of it.

I had a dream one night in 2000 that I was getting the following design tattooed on my right upper arm:

A valentine-style heart with scars on it, pierced along the N/S axis by an eighth note. The flag of the note "3-D'd" over the L side of the heart, and the head of the note is the yin-yang. The scars symbolize repeated piercings and in Latin, curved over the top and bottom, reads:

CANTUS PERFORARE

COR ET ANIMUS

Which, to the best of my then-available knowledge, translates to "song (singing) perforates the heart and soul." Which is exactly how I feel about my profession (choral music) and how it affects me when done well.

I've been meaning to get one on one of my boobs, just below the usual cleavage line, but I haven't yet found a motive I like and that's small enough. How about placing the shamrock there?

I'm not the biggest fan of those.. besides my ladies are a little on the small side. Might look kind of odd on me. If you can pull it off, more power to you! :)

I'm planning on getting inked in a few months. I'm either going for a colourful fire-sleeve up my left shin/calf, or the names of my two nephews/God-sons. I dunno' where to put that if I got it though.

I'm not a big fan of tattoos, but I am considering getting "SPQR" on my left or right arm just below the shoulder (like Russell Crowe has in Gladiator).

I'm not the biggest fan of those.. besides my ladies are a little on the small side. Might look kind of odd on me. If you can pull it off, more power to you! :)

Always depends on the size of the tatoo... a good friend of mine has a little black-and-white rose there which looks just adorable.

Mine, well, they're big enough all right, but I'm not sure the shape would be ok.

I currently have two, but would consider getting more.. (right now a rather large multicolor dragon down my left calf, and a United States Navy inspired skull with anchor and sailor hat on my left upper arm)

I'm not the biggest fan of those.. besides my ladies are a little on the small side. Might look kind of odd on me. If you can pull it off, more power to you! :)

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I worship the small ones. [/threadjack]

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo, but it would have to be something that I wouldn't get bored with a few years down the road... So currently, I'm pretty stumped. Though tattoo removal is getting more efficient nowadays, so its not as if its too big of a problem, aside from the cost of getting a really good one done.

I was thinking something controversial and confusing, such as Neil Armstrong arm-wrestling Ghandi.

I've got two, 1 on the inside of my left forearm, and the other on the right side of my chest.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/0406081507.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/Sarothai/0406081506.jpg

I've been seriously considering getting one...I thought about doing a star of david (ironic, right?), then remembered that I'm joining the army, and if i get captured with that pretty much anywhere in the middle east, I'm screwed.

So I think I'm just gonna get a bad-ass one after basic training so when I'm eighty, wrinkly, and can barely walk, the world will know I used to kick ass and take names :cool:

I've been seriously considering getting one...I thought about doing a star of david (ironic, right?), then remembered that I'm joining the army, and if i get captured with that pretty much anywhere in the middle east, I'm screwed.

So I think I'm just gonna get a bad-ass one after basic training so when I'm eighty, wrinkly, and can barely walk, the world will know I used to kick ass and take names :cool:

You mean, like a unicorn or something? That'd be sweet. Unicorns are so bad ass.

You mean, like a unicorn or something? That'd be sweet. Unicorns are so bad ass.

A pink one, prancing through a field of flowers... :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/zbronto/P9220058.jpg
First one, self designed, done to look something like a cave drawing

*licks and nibbles*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/zbronto/P4260029.jpg
another self design, going to become a half sleve with a southeast asian style tiger.

Uhm... you'll have to wash it first.

actually, I thought he would be sky blue with a pink horn. :)
and I was thinking rainbow, not flowers. gosh...get it right.

actually, I thought he would be sky blue with a pink horn. :)
and I was thinking rainbow, not flowers. gosh...get it right.

:D

Left bicep

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/maddillphatyo/Tattoos/tattoo2.jpg[/IMG

Where did you find this image?!?

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

<applause>
:)

You mean, like a unicorn or something? That'd be sweet. Unicorns are so bad ass.

That's the one for me - an Invisible Pink Unicorn!

The title gets the point across. Do you have any tattoos? If so, post a pic and give a quick story about it.

My first tattoo (Summer 2006) is somewhat of a tribal dagger with a rose wrapped around it. On the sides are the names "Rob" and "Bill," cousins of mine who died in a horrible car wreck on Valentine's Day at the ages of 21 and 17. I got the tattoo in memory of them.

http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v36/12/11/23114960/n23114960_30480663_9914.jpg

My second tattoo (Spring 2008) is much larger, much more detailed, and not even finished. By February 2007 my life had officially went to shit. I got mono and missed a month and a half of college, only to discover that the University hadn't accepted my doctor's excuse. Therefore, I "failed out" since my ending GPA was 0.00 and they dismissed me for two semesters. Two months later, I was arrested for DUI with a BAC of .03 (I was a minor), and had to go through that process. However, over the next year I got back into school, went on ARD and got my record expunged, found a good part-time job that made money, and really met the love of my life who I'm still with. The Phoenix really represents me right now, and I just love the gothic design.

http://photos-960.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v204/12/11/23114960/n23114960_32743970_1820.jpg

So...what do you guys have?

I really like the dagger. Your tattoos are artistic and have meaning - they're not tacky, typical or obtrusive. I really like tattoos, but I'm picky in terms of which tattoos I actually like. I dislike any sort of symbol that is 'typical'; I think if you're putting something on your body forever, it should be personal to you. A guy I know has a huge yin & yang symbol on his back and it's so generic. I also don't like tattoos that just cover space without saying (or looking like) anything. So, I suppose tattoos are like everything else: if they look nice, they're great; if they look bad, they're awful.

I'm getting a tattoo some time soon. I want to get a latin word written in cursive on the inside of my wrist. I was thinking of getting "vita", which is latin for "life", but I want to make sure it's correct before I get it done! If tattoos were completely painless and I were able to have them removed before I was old, I'd get quite a few more done. I'd get a piercing in my face as well, but I don't want scaring.

Yea great, now show me all the Nobel Lauriates with face tattoos. I can however show you many morons and criminals in prisions with them.

:rolleyes:

Assuming you're right about your IQ, you've demonstrated that IQ and tendency to flame may not inversely correlate. Interesting.

BTW intelligence & temperment are completely seperate issues. Sorry.

Everybody, CUT IT OUT!

Free Bikers, I'm reluctant to forumban someone with only seven posts, so read this very, very carefully: you have flamed another poster and you have implied violence against another poster. That level of verbal aggression is unacceptable on these forums. "Ignoring the flippant comments of this type of ignoramus" -- and I don't endorse the term "ignoramus" -- is something you're just going to have to learn to do, if you stay.

Your choices are:
address the argument, not the person making it
put those who annoy you on ignore
leave the forums
be forced to leave the forums


Obviously, since intelligent argument is welcomed, we'd prefer you stay.

Though if, on checking, you prove to be a puppet for an experienced player, you can expect to be taking a break.

Intestinal Fluids, your part in this is under review. As are others'. Discretion is strongly advised.

I apologise, and retract my previous statements. Tatoos are a sensitive subject for me, as each one I have gotten has a deep, personal, (and, in 2 cases, religious), meaning to me.
Reading the flippant remarks of someone whom OBVIOUSLY (to me, anyway) doesn't give a DAMN about anyone elses deep, personal experiences or beliefs just lit my fuse. I should not have been so easily baited. I apologise for my personal failing.

I really like the dagger. Your tattoos are artistic and have meaning - they're not tacky, typical or obtrusive. I really like tattoos, but I'm picky in terms of which tattoos I actually like. I dislike any sort of symbol that is 'typical'; I think if you're putting something on your body forever, it should be personal to you. A guy I know has a huge yin & yang symbol on his back and it's so generic. I also don't like tattoos that just cover space without saying (or looking like) anything. So, I suppose tattoos are like everything else: if they look nice, they're great; if they look bad, they're awful.
My father has a yin yang with my and my sisters name above and below it...yin yang has been the symbol of their marriage for 25 years. So, really, who are you to say "this is typical and boring"? Just because the symbol is standard doesn't mean you "get it"
*licks and nibbles*



Uhm... you'll have to wash it first.
HE LIVES!
*tackles*
and yes, the blood is long gone. And clean, if nothing else.
New one coming soon, hopefully.

HE LIVES!

For all intents and purposes.

*tackles*

*bends over just in time*

and yes, the blood is long gone. And clean, if nothing else.
New one coming soon, hopefully.

Ooh, where?

For all intents and purposes.



*bends over just in time*



Ooh, where?
I'm thinking I'll keep going with the shoulder...a half-sleve with south-east asian style tiger

Here are mine. The broken mirror on the back of my left shoulder:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/olgavelez/LlovioVinuEnOvieu/Sofa_Tatuaje.jpg

And the Annabelle doll on the right part of my lower back:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/olgavelez/LlovioVinuEnOvieu/IMG_0115.jpg

I'm thinking I'll keep going with the shoulder...a half-sleve with south-east asian style tiger

Ruben again?

I'm thinking I'll keep going with the shoulder...a half-sleve with south-east asian style tiger

Nice. Somewhat related, but a couple of days ago when I was in the shower at the gym, I saw a guy that had these great sleeve tattoos on both his arms. Barely had I time to think them cool, when I saw that he had a similar sleeve tattoo on the entirety of the shaft of his penis (my eyes wander quickly and goal-orientedly), with some symbol on the glans. I shit you not.

In summary: He so not hot. He so stupid. You still humpable, though, and will remain so.

I think a tattoo could be interesting, but only if meaningful. I'm thinking peace symbol (at the risk of cliche), but only 'cause I want to join the peace corps.

Nice. Somewhat related, but a couple of days ago when I was in the shower at the gym, I saw a guy that had these great sleeve tattoos on both his arms. Barely had I time to think them cool, when I saw that he had a similar sleeve tattoo on the entirety of the shaft of his penis (my eyes wander quickly and goal-orientedly), with some symbol on the glans. I shit you not.

In summary: He so not hot. He so stupid. You still humpable, though, and will remain so.

That must be absolutely excruciating.

edit: Also, that is very impressive that he was able to keep an erection long enough to have the whole thing done, as I assume that would be the ideal circumstance to do a tattoo on the penis.

That must be absolutely excruciating.

edit: Also, that is very impressive that he was able to keep an erection long enough to have the whole thing done, as I assume that would be the ideal circumstance to do a tattoo on the penis.

For obvious reasons I didn't enquire how it was done ("Hello! I couldn't help to notice your monochrome penis, perfect stranger, and was wondering...") but it seemed completely covered. The guy was a "shower" and not a "grower" (well, I can't know that, but if he had more on hold, one can but congratulate), though, so I guess it could've been done in a flaccid state. However, if he got an erection, it could've been maintained with a very tight cock ring, I suppose (as if I didn't know)...

For obvious reasons I didn't enquire how it was done ("Hello! I couldn't help to notice your monochrome penis, perfect stranger, and was wondering...") but it seemed completely covered. The guy was a "shower" and not a "grower" (well, I can't know that, but if he had more on hold, one can but congratulate), though, so I guess it could've been in a flaccid state. Though, if got an erection, it could be maintained with a very tight cock ring, I suppose (as if I didn't know)...

Too true about the cock ring. I'm just assuming that the design would be intended to be shown while fully erect, and as such, to make it look the way it is supposed to, it would have to be done while erect. Seems kind of pointless to get a tattoo to show off on your flaccid penis.

Too true about the cock ring. I'm just assuming that the design would be intended to be shown while fully erect, and as such, to make it look the way it is supposed to, it would have to be done while erect. Seems kind of pointless to get a tattoo to show off on your flaccid penis.

Ah, but more people would see it in its flaccid state, no? It's a bit like those penile enlargement surgeries where they sever the ligamentum suspensorium penis - it just gives some additional centimetres in the flaccid state, but that doesn't seem to hold people back from getting it done. The flaccid state is vainly important.

Ah, but more people would see it in its flaccid state, no? It's a bit like those penile enlargement surgeries where they sever the ligamentum suspensorium penis - it just gives some additional centimetres in the flaccid state, but that doesn't seem to hold people back from getting it done. The flaccid state is vainly important.

I'm just figuring that the people he intends to impress with his tattoo are likely going to be seeing him in an aroused state, no? Am I looking too much into this?

At any rate, flaccid or erect, that would hurt like hell. My tattoo on my shoulder hurt enough. I can't imagine having one on my penis.

I'm just figuring that the people he intends to impress with his tattoo are likely going to be seeing him in an aroused state, no? Am I looking too much into this?

You're assuming he only wants to impress those he shags with. When it comes to penises, I've sufficient insight into the male psyche to say that if a man has a chance to impress anyone with his penis, he'll want to.

At any rate, flaccid or erect, that would hurt like hell. My tattoo on my shoulder hurt enough. I can't imagine having one on my penis.

The penis is quite simple to anaesthetise. It takes only one shot to the ventral aspect and another to the dorsal at the base of the shaft to render it completely numb. I speak from personal experience... in having one's penis anaesthetised, not tattooed.

The penis is quite simple to anaesthetise. It takes only one shot to the ventral aspect and another to the dorsal at the base of the shaft to render it completely numb. I speak from personal experience... in having one's penis anaesthetised, not tattooed.

As a general rule, though, they don't anaesthetise for a tattoo. Perhaps a penis tattoo would warrant special circumstances.

As a general rule, though, they don't anaesthetise for a tattoo. Perhaps a penis tattoo would warrant special circumstances.

Hmm, you could write a "Straight Dope" letter! Now I'm interested...

Edit: Haha! Got you to spell "anaesthetise" the British way! :D

No "ink" for me. There isn't much pure skin left on me to tattoo anyway, although I read recently that a dermatologist can cut off old scars and burns and stitch you up so that they're much smaller. I might do that when I have some money, even if it will be a *long* time until that happens. :p

As a general rule, though, they don't anaesthetise for a tattoo. Perhaps a penis tattoo would warrant special circumstances.

Sure hope so. Damn. :eek: Interestingly, that whole region of the body is probably the first area to go numb for me when taking opiates, after the shoulders, maybe. Makes me laugh every time, though I have no clue why. Goes dead numb though, like totally dead. It's just funny. :p

WRIST (2005):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Lastcatastrophe/Me/Tattoo2.jpg

BACK (2002):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Lastcatastrophe/Me/July2806f-1.jpg

Not a great picture of either, but the best I have on the computer at the moment. And before everyone says "tramp stamp" (not that I can stop you), I got the tattoo on my back to cover an ugly scar left from surgery when I was 18.

Hmm, you could write a "Straight Dope" letter! Now I'm interested...

Edit: Haha! Got you to spell "anaesthetise" the British way! :D

You got me to do that years ago, honey.

You got me to do that years ago, honey.

Good times. Nice to see you back. Most I recall from you is sanity, fun and posts not filled with stupid.

Not a great picture of either, but the best I have on the computer at the moment. And before everyone says "tramp stamp" (not that I can stop you), I got the tattoo on my back to cover an ugly scar left from surgery when I was 18.

Just don't go shirtless at carnivals or state fairs. :p

Ruben again?
definatly. I'm actually thinking of giving him free reign over one limb of his choice.
Nice. Somewhat related, but a couple of days ago when I was in the shower at the gym, I saw a guy that had these great sleeve tattoos on both his arms. Barely had I time to think them cool, when I saw that he had a similar sleeve tattoo on the entirety of the shaft of his penis (my eyes wander quickly and goal-orientedly), with some symbol on the glans. I shit you not.
yeouch.
In summary: He so not hot. He so stupid. You still humpable, though, and will remain so.

flatterer

Good times. Nice to see you back. Most I recall from you is sanity, fun and posts not filled with stupid.

I'll do my best to reaffirm your recollections of me.

definatly. I'm actually thinking of giving him free reign over one limb of his choice.

You best be prepared for a very morbid design, then. Have you taken a look at some of his work?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Lastcatastrophe/Me/Tattoo2.jpg


Perhaps I'm ignorant but what does PMA stand for? Words? Initials?

Perhaps I'm ignorant but what does PMA stand for? Words? Initials?

He's a member of the Pima indian tribe. It's an abbreviation. That's how I took it, at least.

Nope. I wouldn't rule out getting one though.

Perhaps I'm ignorant but what does PMA stand for? Words? Initials?

Positive Mental Attitude. :)

He's a member of the Pima indian tribe. It's an abbreviation. That's how I took it, at least.

Hmm, I've never gotten that one before! Nope, just a daily reminder to myself. :)

Right after my marriage ended I entertained the thought of getting a Thoth head between my shoulderblades. I was living in a very small town at the time, though, and didn't even know where to find a good shop. That particular midlife crisis passed long before I got my act together.

As a general rule, though, they don't anaesthetise for a tattoo. Perhaps a penis tattoo would warrant special circumstances.

I've no idea how its done with Western machines, but the one account I read of it did not fill me with the urge to run off and get one....There was no mention of the trials and tribulations of getting the 'shaft' done, but when things came to a head.....4 men holding them down, a centimetre being done at a time....Ye'd want to be hardcore, by the sounds of it...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Japanese-Tattoo-Sandi-Fellman/dp/0896597989/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207556017&sr=8-3

My father has a yin yang with my and my sisters name above and below it...yin yang has been the symbol of their marriage for 25 years. So, really, who are you to say "this is typical and boring"? Just because the symbol is standard doesn't mean you "get it".

I'm entitled to my opinion.

And my opinion is it's aesthetically boring. I prefer to see tattoos with individual artistic input.

I'll do my best to reaffirm your recollections of me.



You best be prepared for a very morbid design, then. Have you taken a look at some of his work?

ohh yeah. I kinda like morbid...it tends to work for me. I think he'd have fun with it, and, considering I made him do a Celtic knot, I think he's earned it.

I'm relieved to hear that having ink means I'm stupid. This way, when I meet with my doctoral thesis committee on Thursday, I can explain away any errors in my research by pointing out that I have ink and therefore am far too stupid to function.

I actually enjoyed getting my tattoo. My reaction the moment it was over was, "LET'S DO ANOTHER ONE!!" But I can't seem to settle on another design.

I actually enjoyed getting my tattoo. My reaction the moment it was over was, "LET'S DO ANOTHER ONE!!" But I can't seem to settle on another design.

Agreed 100%. They are quite addicting.

Personally I wouldn't want one - I have seen what they end up looking like on old people.

Agreed 100%. They are quite addicting.

Heh indeed, I'm off to get another at the end of the month.

Still the same 2 I've had for years. First on right outer leg a couple inches above my ankle and the one on my hip.

Getting the ankle one covered this year. This (http://www.hollyazzara.com/index.php) is who I plan to have do it. And unless some other idea strikes me .. this flower (http://www.tattoofinder.com/content/TF_Franji_T_K56.gif) or something similar will be what covers it. Hopefully in that same color. I'd like to have white, but it's going to be covering pink and purple...not sure if that will work or not.

I don't have any but I've been wanting to get one for a while. Specifically, I really want to get a Hamsa (http://www.holylandmarket.com/p/n/jewelry/adaya/WallHamsa/Hamsa1.jpg) done on my back left shoulder with the Sephirot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sephirot) and my grandparents' and father's Hebrew names (and perhaps birth/death dates since it'd be as much a commemoration to them as anything else) incorporated into it. The problem is that when I took the idea to the local parlor (a) the dude asked if it was a cornstalk so I apparently need to do something with the design and (b) the detail I'd want might be somewhat expensive so I'm currently in the planning-and-saving mode. =\

In response to the naysayers...tattoos strike me as potentially extremely personal and meaningful things. If something is so important to you that you are willing to make it not just a part of your body, but incorporate it into your very skin, the part of the body you show the world, then that says something (in theory) about the importance of the subject-matter.

Oh, also I'm a bit worried about the cleaning aspect if it's on my back. Anyone have advice on this? Reaching my shoulder blades in the shower is like asking me suddenly sprout wings and fly, it just ain't gonna happen.

Friendly question: could we now end this hijack and talk about tattoos and not the people who have them?

I don't have any for three reasons:

1) The idea of being repeatedly jabbed by a needle is not fun for someone who hates injections.

2) The risk of hepatitis, AIDs and other bloodborne diseases from people who don't use brand new ink bottles even if they use a new needle for each person, scares me.

3) I've been to the beach and know what a fifty year old tattoo looks like. I really don't want that myself.


That said, I have seen some tats that truly ARE works of art. Some of my students' are very elaborate and even though I don't want one myself, I can recognize the work and talent that goes into them.

The place where I got my work done at, the needle never even was within 5 feet of the bottle. Most, if not all, reputable places will actually put the ink into either mixing jars that they sanitize after every tattoo, or into a disposable plastic container, which is what the place I went to did.

Now, as far as what a fifty year old tattoo looks like, can't really say much about that one, because I'm going to be one of those people that get's their ink recolored every five years or so to keep it looking good.

Too true about the cock ring. I'm just assuming that the design would be intended to be shown while fully erect, and as such, to make it look the way it is supposed to, it would have to be done while erect. Seems kind of pointless to get a tattoo to show off on your flaccid penis.

I imagine it would also be pretty hard to maintain an erection while being tattooed on your penis. Maybe its just me but I dont find being stabbed in the willy with a needle a couple of thousand times the least arousing.

As a general rule of thumb, excluding a single tattoo, there seems to be an inverse proportion to the number of tattoos you have and your IQ.

Do you seriously believe that? If so, you have alot of growing up to do!

I imagine it would also be pretty hard to maintain an erection while being tattooed on your penis. Maybe its just me but I dont find being stabbed in the willy with a needle a couple of thousand times the least arousing.

because I'm an information junkie, I looked it up, and apparently they draw the design on when you have an erection and then do the actual tattoo while you are flaccid.

I haven't gotten ahold of a penis to attempt to see how this would work, but I have my washable marker ready for when my resident penis gets home from work.

I've got two. One's a Crusader's Cross in black on my upper right arm. The other is a Scripture quotation in Latin done in black on my chest. I'm currently planning on getting more bits of Scripture and Christian iconography engraved on me when I get the money together.

forgive my complete lack of knowledge on this topic, but how much does a tattoo cost these days? Obviously it has to depend on size and complexity but if you have any examples with prices I'd appreciate it.

I don't know if it applies in your case, but the Biblical passage Leviticus 19:26 is often interpreted as forbidding tattooing (although its original meaning was probably different); "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD."

The passage refers more to use as a pagan/necromantic symbol ("for the dead") and in a way that was specifically dishonouring to God.

I specifically asked my pastor (non-denom Christian) about it, he brought up this verse with ~that explanation.

So long as I do not get anything dishonouring to God, he didn't think there would be any issue, otherwise aren't piercings pretty much out of it?

As it is I have 1 tattoo (so, luckily it hasn't negativly impacted my IQ yet... :p), and that is a fairly plain Jesus Fish (on my right shoulder, I got it with my current fianee, who got the same design on here ankle), I plan on (soo, I hope) getting the Demon Hunter band symbol with a biblical quote somewhere around it "So shall you purge the evil from among you." (don't associate with the crusades or some such, I am meaning it from an introspective standpoint, 'purge the evil in me').

I would also like the Wheel of Time symbol, because the books rock my face into complete oblivion of awesomeness. Additionally, perhaps a tattoo of the Fett (symbolising loyalty, and honour).

As for tattoos I don't care for, my brother got a tattoo of Tigger wearing a black mask, and a large, blood-stained axe, with Mr. Pooh lying in two bloody pieces on the ground at Tiggers feet (decap.), he got this tattoo when his first kid was still on it's way, and I found it both meaningless (what did poor 'ol Pooh ever do to anyone) and something that could be potentially harmful to his children, who would love a figure like Pooh. On the other hand, it was his choice, I disagree, but what do I do? Love him less? Not gonna happen over something so simple as personal adornment.

I'm relieved to hear that having ink means I'm stupid. This way, when I meet with my doctoral thesis committee on Thursday, I can explain away any errors in my research by pointing out that I have ink and therefore am far too stupid to function.

I actually enjoyed getting my tattoo. My reaction the moment it was over was, "LET'S DO ANOTHER ONE!!" But I can't seem to settle on another design.
I was planning my second while the first was still happening. My friend goes with the theory "There are two types of people that matter in the world. Those with one tattoo, and those with more."
forgive my complete lack of knowledge on this topic, but how much does a tattoo cost these days? Obviously it has to depend on size and complexity but if you have any examples with prices I'd appreciate it.
My shoulder one was around 160, back was 120 (I think...that was a while back), calf was...um....I forget...dad paid for it...I wanna say 150. I'm also in Boston, which tends to be a bit more expensive.

I have 2. I have my combat patch forever on my right arm. God Bless the 1st Armored Division. I also have the 1947 Chief Wahoo on my left calf. I am thinking of getting a purple celtic cross to honor the Irish and Polish in me.

Does anyone know any decently attractive Polish eagle designs or Polish-Lithuanian designs. I want to get a tattoo for my 17th birthday in May and I want something to show my heritage along with a few modern touches. I'm thinking a coat of arms that I'll make up for me.

Does anyone know any decently attractive Polish eagle designs or Polish-Lithuanian designs. I want to get a tattoo for my 17th birthday in May and I want something to show my heritage along with a few modern touches. I'm thinking a coat of arms that I'll make up for me.

Here you go.
http://www.digiart-gps.com/Digi_Images/WB_Design/PL_EAGLE_crestegle-poland_b.png
http://www.goingpostalt-shirts.com/PolishT-shirts/Shirts/PolishEagle2.jpg
http://www.kismeta.com/diGrasse/images/eagle.gif

WRIST (2005):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Lastcatastrophe/Me/Tattoo2.jpg

BACK (2002):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/Lastcatastrophe/Me/July2806f-1.jpg

Not a great picture of either, but the best I have on the computer at the moment. And before everyone says "tramp stamp" (not that I can stop you), I got the tattoo on my back to cover an ugly scar left from surgery when I was 18.

Tramp stamp...
with an excuse.

:p

Tramp stamp...
with an excuse.
:p

Yep. :)

A guy with a tramp stamp.

well, i'm currently 17, and i got my first tattoos when i was 14. i have since been waiting to get more until i am of legal age (18) so i don't get into any more trouble, haha:) The first one i got is a tramp stamp (ironically enough), and the other two have descrpitions of where they are on the page.


Also, i haven't read all the replies so i'm unaware if it has been discussed, but does anybody else like the old fashion way of doing it? With a sewing needle and ink? I prefer it that way personally, for me it's therapeutic, like acupuncture, but more intense;)

First tattoo: http://photos.zorpia.com/jordanne15/photo/10180881.0f2a60/first_tattoo

Second tattoo: http://photos.zorpia.com/jordanne15/photo/10180897.17db2d/2nd+tattoo


Third tattoo: http://photos.zorpia.com/jordanne15/photo/10180775.ebf2f0/3rd+tattoo

forgive my complete lack of knowledge on this topic, but how much does a tattoo cost these days? Obviously it has to depend on size and complexity but if you have any examples with prices I'd appreciate it.
My tat is single-color text, relatively small, and it ran me $65 once I tipped my artist (which you should always do!). That was a few years back, but I can't imagine prices have inflated all that much.

Does anyone know any decently attractive Polish eagle designs or Polish-Lithuanian designs. I want to get a tattoo for my 17th birthday in May and I want something to show my heritage along with a few modern touches. I'm thinking a coat of arms that I'll make up for me.
There's a site called "Rank My Ink" that might be good to visit if you're looking for ideas. I always think it's better to see what a design looks like on a person's body than to only see it on paper.

Is it true (as mentioned in the discussion page on wiki) that in German tramp stamps are called "ass antlers"?

Is it true (as mentioned in the discussion page on wiki) that in German tramp stamps are called "ass antlers"?

ROFLMAO!!:D

Is it true (as mentioned in the discussion page on wiki) that in German tramp stamps are called "ass antlers"?

Yep.
"If you fuck one of those from behind, that must look like an elk is giving you a blowjob..." Michael Mittermeier

Yep.
"If you fuck one of those from behind, that must look like an elk is giving you a blowjob..." Michael Mittermeier

Excellent, this has made my day worthwhile.:D

Yep.
"If you fuck one of those from behind, that must look like an elk is giving you a blowjob..." Michael Mittermeier

You know the most random things.

You know the most random things.

*lol I just love randomness... can't help it ;)

Okay, here is (finally) an image of my tattoo as I tried to describe it many posts earlier. I'll take into account that I'm stupider now for getting it back in 2002, IF, thanks.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc76/Infradog/100_0766.jpg

And yes, I know I'm a hairy bastard. Sorry -- I should have shaved the arm for a clearer view.

A tattoo I am personally fond of is one that my partner got. It's on his upper arm, and reads, "Litera scripta manet."

Translated, "The written word remains."

I like puns.

A tattoo I am personally fond of is one that my partner got. It's on his upper arm, and reads, "Litera scripta manet."

Translated, "The written word remains."

I like puns.

Literally!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/FireWyvren/DSC00123.jpg



That is step one of my newest tattoo, I just started it today ^.^

Only a small celtic knot I got when I was about 22.

Piccy.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/Boonytopia/DSC04677.jpg

While I wouldn't/don't have any tatoos, I do appreciate some of the art shown by them. As for the coolest one I've seen, this really does it:
http://modblog.bmezine.com/2008/03/04/tattooed-on-shoes/
Useful, as well as pretty cool.