Poll
Question:
How many Tats you got
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2-3
Option 4: 4-5
Option 5: 6+
How many you you got? What's the oldest one you got?
Me= 6
Oldest was inked in 1984 and redone in 2004.
Zero. Princesca has one.
I have four. Oldest is from 1991. Newest is from 2011.
Do you have a tramp stamp? :cool:
Zero. I thought about getting one in the army and my friends nearly convinced me, but I dithered on where I actually wanted to put it. I still honestly have no idea where I'd want a tattoo, so I guess my decision was a good one. :D
Zero.
All of the people I wanted tattoos of are being dragged into the Savile-child-abuse scandal :(
Nil. I am not a former serviceman, I have never served time, and I have never been ousted from a motorcycle gang.
However, the pierce hole in my left ear lobe never closed, in the unlikely event 1986 should ever come back.
Did you run out and get that after seeing The Lost Boys? :hmm:
Either that or a Wham! UK video. Can't remember.
Quote from: Caliga on November 30, 2012, 07:45:52 PM
Did you run out and get that after seeing The Lost Boys? :hmm:
That Lou Gramm song in the movie is awesome.
One. 2009?
None of course. As part of the marriage duty, I examined my wife for tats. None.
Dated a few chicks with tats. Tried not to think about them too much. Lights off helped.
Did nail a bi stripper with 17 piercings, though. It was like banging a wind chime.
Worst one i dated had these stars on her lower abdomen. Just awful. It was like fucking a planetarium.
Quote from: Caliga on November 30, 2012, 07:42:16 PM
Do you have a tramp stamp? :cool:
Two.
I had a design put there for the kids, but the idiot who did it fucked it up. So, I had another tattoo artist clean it up and make it prettier. Still not thrilled with it.
EXIT ONLY
None. Once broke up with a girl who defied me and got one.
I have one. It was done when I was 16 years old. Regret may be to strong a word for how I feel about it as I don't really care enough to have it removed but if I did it all over again I wouldn't have gotten one.
Quote from: derspiess on November 30, 2012, 07:59:50 PM
None. Once broke up with a girl who defied me and got one.
"Defied" you? :yeahright:
Sounds like an ideal situation for both of you. :)
Quote from: 11B4V on November 30, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
Me= 6
Oldest was inked in 1984 and redone in 2004.
So what are they? I'm thinking something like "COORS B4 WHORES". Please tell me I'm wrong. :D
Quote from: Caliga on November 30, 2012, 08:08:38 PM
Quote from: merithyn on November 30, 2012, 07:56:05 PM
I had a design put there for the kids
:huh:
It wasn't called a "tramp stamp" when I got it in 1999. :P
I designed a symbol that represented the kids (including the one that died). The guy that did it messed it up.
Now I feel bad for doing the EXIT ONLY joke.
None. The other day I wrote on the back of my hand with a sharpie by accident.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 30, 2012, 08:07:05 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on November 30, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
Me= 6
Oldest was inked in 1984 and redone in 2004.
So what are they? I'm thinking something like "COORS B4 WHORES". Please tell me I'm wrong. :D
:lol: Dammit that a good one
Current (no writing)
Panther- R. pectoral,
Dagger- Inside R. forearm,
Sword through rose and heart- L. upper arm
Small tribal- R. outside lower leg
Rose- R. shoulder blade
Stiletto w/vined rose- Length of the L. upper thigh.
Quote from: Ed Anger on November 30, 2012, 08:14:13 PM
Now I feel bad for doing the EXIT ONLY joke.
Ian was the reason I got it. I needed ... something physical to remember him by. The ex had made it clear that he didn't want to even discuss the baby, which left me kind of drifting on it.
The tat is a stylized celtic four-leaf clover (one leaf for each of the living kids with me as the stem, holding them all together) encircled (Ian, watching out for all of us).
Zero.
Quote from: merithyn on November 30, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 30, 2012, 07:59:50 PM
None. Once broke up with a girl who defied me and got one.
"Defied" you? :yeahright:
Sounds like an ideal situation for both of you. :)
She knew they disgusted me and we had sort of an agreement that she not get one. When she finally did get one I took it as a "fuck you" gesture and realized it was time to end it. Thing is she could never tell me why she thought it was a good idea to get one.
This was our second breakup. First one was after she told me she voted for Clinton in 1996 because Dole was "just too old" :rolleyes:
Quote from: katmai on November 30, 2012, 08:19:56 PM
Zero.
You don't need 'em. One raised eyebrow and people freak out and run into counters head first.
Depending on how you count 2 or 6. I usually say 2.
Quote from: derspiess on November 30, 2012, 08:21:57 PM
Quote from: merithyn on November 30, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 30, 2012, 07:59:50 PM
None. Once broke up with a girl who defied me and got one.
"Defied" you? :yeahright:
Sounds like an ideal situation for both of you. :)
She knew they disgusted me and we had sort of an agreement that she not get one. When she finally did get one I took it as a "fuck you" gesture and realized it was time to end it. Thing is she could never tell me why she thought it was a good idea to get one.
This was our second breakup. First one was after she told me she voted for Clinton in 1996 because Dole was "just too old" :rolleyes:
I'm going out on a limb here, but maybe it was 'Freewill'.
Or maybe it was her way of breaking up with a controlling asshole? :P
Quote from: Grey Fox on November 30, 2012, 08:29:13 PM
Depending on how you count 2 or 6. I usually say 2.
You only have three digit PINs in Canada?
Quote from: PDH on November 30, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
Quote from: katmai on November 30, 2012, 08:19:56 PM
Zero.
You don't need 'em. One raised eyebrow and people freak out and run into counters head first.
So i don't need to follow this fools lead?
Was arrested after shoot out with APD who were following leads on serial burglar.
What a maroon.
Quote from: mongers on November 30, 2012, 08:30:01 PM
I'm going out on a limb here, but maybe it was 'Freewill'.
Nah.
QuoteOr maybe it was her way of breaking up with a controlling asshole? :P
Hey, I put up with her controlling mom and the rest of her dumbass family. That was going way more than halfway.
Quote from: katmai on November 30, 2012, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: PDH on November 30, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
Quote from: katmai on November 30, 2012, 08:19:56 PM
Zero.
You don't need 'em. One raised eyebrow and people freak out and run into counters head first.
So i don't need to follow this fools lead?
Was arrested after shoot out with APD who were following leads on serial burglar.
Yea that's pretty stupid.
Zero.
Which is good.
I know the kind of thing I would have wanted 10 years ago I would now think is ridiculous. And probally the same for what I would get now and what I would think in 10 years.
Besides, I have one of these - it means I am above ink.
Gross.
I am 46, I come from the inoculation generation. Smallpox scars for the win.
We are immortal, all except our impending dotage that is.
Quote from: PDH on November 30, 2012, 08:43:13 PM
Besides, I have one of these - it means I am above ink.
You're a little young for that, aren't you? I'm 43, and don't have one.
Zero.
0.
My father had several, as did most of his mates, but they were soldiers. So I grew up believing that tattoos were what servicemen got when they got pissed-up after a campaign.
None.
I've never lost a scar contest though.
None, though I would like to get one. There's a few designs I like.
Still, the spot isn't quite decided:
- place where I can show/conceal it if necessary (e.g. cover it up on the job)
- place where I can see it
- place that is not too likely to become overly fat/skinny/flabby over time
So far that narrows it down to the lower forearm insides. :P
Quote from: Syt on December 01, 2012, 05:50:09 AM
None, though I would like to get one. There's a few designs I like.
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None. I'm not that stupid. I never understood why criminals would get them. I would think that easily identifiable marks would be something of a detriment in that kind of trade. My idiot brother has a shit ton of them. He even has a Van Gough on his rib cage. Damned if I know why.
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 30, 2012, 07:44:20 PM
Nil. I am not a former serviceman, I have never served time, and I have never been ousted from a motorcycle gang.
However, the pierce hole in my left ear lobe never closed, in the unlikely event 1986 should ever come back.
Same here, except mine did close up.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 05:40:22 AM
None.
I've never lost a scar contest though.
:lol: I guess not. You must've been the Quint of the pediatric ward.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 01, 2012, 08:31:56 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 05:40:22 AM
None.
I've never lost a scar contest though.
:lol: I guess not. You must've been the Quint of the pediatric ward.
Caliga almost threw up when he saw it. :ph34r:
Quote from: merithyn on November 30, 2012, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: PDH on November 30, 2012, 08:43:13 PM
Besides, I have one of these - it means I am above ink.
You're a little young for that, aren't you? I'm 43, and don't have one.
It was basically ended in 1971. I was born in 66, so I slid in under the wire. Girls got theirs on the inside of the arm anyway, not the manly shoulder.
Not where I'm from. All of the women I knew who had them had them on the back of their shoulder, including my mom.
When we were really little, my brother told me that Mom's scar was from where the aliens disconnected her and sent her down to earth to study humans, and I believed him for years. :area52: :ph34r:
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Hippies did that, but at least what they did wasn't permanent.
Quote from: merithyn on December 01, 2012, 02:07:13 PM
Not where I'm from. All of the women I knew who had them had them on the back of their shoulder, including my mom.
When we were really little, my brother told me that Mom's scar was from where the aliens disconnected her and sent her down to earth to study humans, and I believed him for years. :area52: :ph34r:
The Midwest was an evil place.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
None. I'm not that stupid. I never understood why criminals would get them. I would think that easily identifiable marks would be something of a detriment in that kind of trade. My idiot brother has a shit ton of them. He even has a Van Gough on his rib cage. Damned if I know why.
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
You still live with your mom, dont you?
0
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 03:06:31 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
None. I'm not that stupid. I never understood why criminals would get them. I would think that easily identifiable marks would be something of a detriment in that kind of trade. My idiot brother has a shit ton of them. He even has a Van Gough on his rib cage. Damned if I know why.
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
You still live with your mom, dont you?
And?
nuf said
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 08:58:55 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 01, 2012, 08:31:56 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 05:40:22 AM
None.
I've never lost a scar contest though.
:lol: I guess not. You must've been the Quint of the pediatric ward.
Caliga almost threw up when he saw it. :ph34r:
But he says he's so hardcore!
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people businesses hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Nice try. Fixed it for you.
We support small business.
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Maybe 30 years ago. It's completely mainstream now.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 07:49:18 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Maybe 30 years ago. It's completely mainstream now.
You have to forgive Neal. He is...well... behind the times. Much like the GOP.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 07:49:18 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Maybe 30 years ago. It's completely mainstream now.
You're right. Being trashy is mainstream now, as is whoreishness.
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 07:49:18 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Maybe 30 years ago. It's completely mainstream now.
You're right. Being trashy is mainstream now, as is whoreishness.
That is why you will be old and alone.
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 07:16:03 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people businesses hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Nice try. Fixed it for you.
We support small business.
Meth is a local business as well. Now that I think of it, the two do go together pretty well.
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 08:26:21 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 01, 2012, 07:49:18 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 01, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:46:19 AM
I have no idea why Tattoos became so popular.
It's a sign of rebellion against proper society. People with tattoos are trying to take pride in their low social status by rejecting conventional esthetics. I always feel bad for a tattooed woman, as she has thrown away beauty in favour of tawdry availability.
Maybe 30 years ago. It's completely mainstream now.
You're right. Being trashy is mainstream now, as is whoreishness.
That is why you will be old and alone.
Probably not. Men tend to predecease their wives. Unless I actually do live forever.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 08:31:32 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 07:16:03 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people businesses hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Nice try. Fixed it for you.
We support small business.
Meth is a local business as well. Now that I think of it, the two do go together pretty well.
Total ignorance on your part.
BREWS B4 COOZE
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 08:45:11 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 08:31:32 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 07:16:03 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people businesses hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Nice try. Fixed it for you.
We support small business.
Meth is a local business as well. Now that I think of it, the two do go together pretty well.
Total ignorance on your part.
I wouldn't doubt that a larger portion of meth users have tats then does the general population. It's symptomatic of poor decision making.
I'm torn on this, just having a tat for it's own sake is a mistake, though I think one in a context and it's time is appropriate.
So if I'd joined the 'British Army', I'd have probably end up with one, unless it was as officer. Same could be said for the RN and sailors/fishermen.
It seems most boxers now have them, which I think detracts from the sports and its theatre, can you imagine watching some of the classic 50s and 60s American heavy weight fights with the 'beauty' of their bodies ruined by tattoos ?
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I can't help it, but most people I meet who have tattoos, I tend to make assumptions about, I try not to but I can creep in.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 09:21:21 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 08:45:11 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 08:31:32 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 07:16:03 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
nuf said
What, your mother never told you that paying people businesses hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Nice try. Fixed it for you.
We support small business.
Meth is a local business as well. Now that I think of it, the two do go together pretty well.
Total ignorance on your part.
It's symptomatic of poor decision making.
You're clueless
You keep saying that, but fail to explain why. Tell me, how has that tribal tattoo enhanced your life?
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
You keep saying that, but fail to explain why. Tell me, how has that tribal tattoo enhanced your life?
It's your opinion. Based on your closed world. I dont have to explain why. I have not made any assertion pro or con in regards to tattoos. You need to explain the ascertions you have made.
Tribal tattoo , do you even know what it is?
Inform me how "it" or "they" have unenhanced my life.
Quote from: mongers on December 01, 2012, 09:21:46 PM
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You ever read the story behind that photograph? One of the greatest "accidental" photos ever.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 01, 2012, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: mongers on December 01, 2012, 09:21:46 PM
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You ever read the story behind that photograph? One of the greatest "accidental" photos ever.
No, sounds like I should. :cheers:
Quote from: The Brain on December 01, 2012, 05:59:35 AM
Quote from: Syt on December 01, 2012, 05:50:09 AM
None, though I would like to get one. There's a few designs I like.
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Unless it was one that resembled a swatstiker, most 30 (conservitive) and under wouldnt have a clue.
I want the Direlwanger one.
Quote from: 11B4V on December 01, 2012, 09:34:39 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 01, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
You keep saying that, but fail to explain why. Tell me, how has that tribal tattoo enhanced your life?
It's your opinion. Based on your closed world. I dont have to explain why. I have not made any ascertion pro or con in regards to tattoos. You need to explain the ascertions you have made.
Tribal tattoo , do you even know what it is?
Inform me how "it" or "they" have unenhanced my life.
Tribal tattoos are abstract designs, usually a series of curvy and irregular stripes. I have no idea why they are called "tribal". How have they unenhanced your life? I never actually made that claim, but I can take a stab at. You spent several hundred dollars to pay a person to draw pictures under your skin for no discernible benefit. Presumably this is a fashion statement of some kind. A way to advertise some sort of achievement or your inclusion into some sort of group. I can see why this would be a bad idea. Fashions are transitory while tattoos are largely permanent. Something that is cool today, may be absurd and silly tomorrow. Even worse is the way words and images change meanings. An word or phrase meant to indicate fierceness may develop a slang meaning in five year that means "I like it up the ass". For instance a man might earn the nickname "Bear", in the army because he is a large and formidable fighter and has the word transcribed on his skin. However, the word has also taken on a sexual connotation as there is increasing popular awareness of the gay culture use of the term. This newer connotation may be highly undesirable for the former soldier and he must either spend money to get it removed or tolerate many people assuming he is gay. Another example might be a guy who served in Arizona national guard in the 1920's. The guy is proud of this and gets tattoo to commemorate this and includes the unit insignia in the design. 20 years later everyone who sees this tattoo makes an immediate judgment, and will usually respond negatively. The Arizona national guard was part of the 45th infantry division the symbol of which was the was a swastika.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 04:25:13 AMEven worse is the way words and images change meanings. An word or phrase meant to indicate fierceness may develop a slang meaning in five year that means "I like it up the ass". For instance a man might earn the nickname "Bear", in the army because he is a large and formidable fighter and has the word transcribed on his skin. However, the word has also taken on a sexual connotation as there is increasing popular awareness of the gay culture use of the term. This newer connotation may be highly undesirable for the former soldier and he must either spend money to get it removed or tolerate many people assuming he is gay. Another example might be a guy who served in Arizona national guard in the 1920's. The guy is proud of this and gets tattoo to commemorate this and includes the unit insignia in the design. 20 years later everyone who sees this tattoo makes an immediate judgment, and will usually respond negatively. The Arizona national guard was part of the 45th infantry division the symbol of which was the was a swastika.
I don't see that as an issue. You can easily just add an explanatory footnote to the tattoo.
I'm just curious 11B, tribal what? I mean, tribal's technically just the style. Vine wrap, I'm assuming?
For me, 0.
I wouldn't mind getting inked, but I'm so indecisive that I know I'd regret any I picked probably halfway through the drawing. I'd turn into a mess of cover-ups and wrecking balm attempts pretty fast. :D
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 04:25:13 AM
Tribal tattoos are abstract designs, usually a series of curvy and irregular stripes.
Good enough
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I have no idea why they are called "tribal". How have they unenhanced your life? I never actually made that claim, but I can take a stab at.
You stated "Tell me, how has that tribal tattoo enhanced your life?" I countered how has it unenhaced it. Scroll back to read your assertions about tats.
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You spent several hundred dollars to pay a person to draw pictures under your skin for no discernible benefit.
The business got paid and I got what I wanted.
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Presumably this is a fashion statement of some kind. A way to advertise some sort of achievement or your inclusion into some sort of group.
Wrong and obtuse on your part.
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I can see why this would be a bad idea.
Again that's your opinion. I'm not here to convince you.
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Fashions are transitory while tattoos are largely permanent. Something that is cool today, may be absurd and silly tomorrow. Even worse is the way words and images change meanings. An word or phrase meant to indicate fierceness may develop a slang meaning in five year that means "I like it up the ass". For instance a man might earn the nickname "Bear", in the army because he is a large and formidable fighter and has the word transcribed on his skin. However, the word has also taken on a sexual connotation as there is increasing popular awareness of the gay culture use of the term. This newer connotation may be highly undesirable for the former soldier and he must either spend money to get it removed or tolerate many people assuming he is gay. Another example might be a guy who served in Arizona national guard in the 1920's. The guy is proud of this and gets tattoo to commemorate this and includes the unit insignia in the design. 20 years later everyone who sees this tattoo makes an immediate judgment, and will usually respond negatively. The Arizona national guard was part of the 45th infantry division the symbol of which was the was a swastika.
Ramblings. I have no lettering in any language. No military symbols. But, others do. Why? Who cares, that's what they want to do.
Quote from: Syt on December 02, 2012, 04:48:47 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 04:25:13 AMEven worse is the way words and images change meanings. An word or phrase meant to indicate fierceness may develop a slang meaning in five year that means "I like it up the ass". For instance a man might earn the nickname "Bear", in the army because he is a large and formidable fighter and has the word transcribed on his skin. However, the word has also taken on a sexual connotation as there is increasing popular awareness of the gay culture use of the term. This newer connotation may be highly undesirable for the former soldier and he must either spend money to get it removed or tolerate many people assuming he is gay. Another example might be a guy who served in Arizona national guard in the 1920's. The guy is proud of this and gets tattoo to commemorate this and includes the unit insignia in the design. 20 years later everyone who sees this tattoo makes an immediate judgment, and will usually respond negatively. The Arizona national guard was part of the 45th infantry division the symbol of which was the was a swastika.
I don't see that as an issue. You can easily just add an explanatory footnote to the tattoo.
Or...now hold on to your hat.....cover it with another design.
Oh, come on. You can do better then that. :lol:
Quote from: DontSayBanana on December 02, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
I'm just curious 11B, tribal what? I mean, tribal's technically just the style. Vine wrap, I'm assuming?
http://www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com/tribal-history2.htm
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For me, 0.
I wouldn't mind getting inked, but I'm so indecisive that I know I'd regret any I picked probably halfway through the drawing. I'd turn into a mess of cover-ups and wrecking balm attempts pretty fast. :D
Decide what "you" want, not what "others" want is the best advice I can give.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 03:05:14 PM
Oh, come on. You can do better then that. :lol:
I dont need to. I dont have to justify anything. You are the one that has made assertions and cant back it up.
Okay, then why do bother arguing with me? I mean if you are going to play the Berkut/Grumbler game where you dissect a post at least do it right.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 03:16:07 PM
Okay, then why do bother arguing with me? I mean if you are going to play the Berkut/Grumbler game where you dissect a post at least do it right.
I dont need to. You have made the ascertions and shown proof of nothing other than "Your" opinion.
I dont need to type a paragraph to counter baseless assertions.
Quote from: 11B4V on December 02, 2012, 03:08:51 PM
http://www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com/tribal-history2.htm
I've been toying with the idea of getting a tree of life tattoo, but I can't decide where or how big to get it. My rule of thumb is that I have to want a particular design in the same place for two years before I get it. At any point that I change the design or the placement, the two years start over again. This one has been floating around for a while, but not where, so it's still very much just a thought right now.
Oooo very nice.
Couple of my frat brothers got DU tats.
A decade in, I think that if I had gotte none, I wouldn't regret it. But of course at this point it would seem a little silly to get one now.
Quote from: Barrister on December 02, 2012, 03:58:20 PM
Couple of my frat brothers got DU tats.
A decade in, I think that if I had gotte none, I wouldn't regret it. But of course at this point it would seem a little silly to get one now.
:hmm:
Raz, stop being Raz.
Quote from: 11B4V on December 02, 2012, 03:24:29 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 03:16:07 PM
Okay, then why do bother arguing with me? I mean if you are going to play the Berkut/Grumbler game where you dissect a post at least do it right.
I dont need to. You have made the ascertions and shown proof of nothing other than "Your" opinion.
I dont need to type a paragraph to counter baseless assertions.
What exactly am I suppose to prove? I made an argument and gave examples, all you've done is make ad hominen attacks. You've also managed to confuse " how has it enhanced your life" with "how has it unenhanced your life". They aren't the same question. You have never actually said why getting tattoo is a good idea. You just said you like to. You never said why. Then you ask me to prove a negative. I gave some reasons why people would get a tattoo, you said they were wrong, but didn't say why they were wrong. I don't think you want to tell me why people get tattoos cause it would be admitting that it is essentially a fashion statement.
:hmm:
ComteDeGovory.............defrosted from a block of ice found in a NY basement, this 1896 vintage Austro-Hungarian sleuth/copper/aristocrat became very popular on Languish c.2013
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What exactly am I suppose to prove?
Your assertions
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You've also managed to confuse " how has it enhanced your life" with "how has it enhanced your life". They aren't the same question.
Do you mean unenhance? Because the two bolded are the same.
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You have never actually said why getting tattoo is a good idea.
and I wont. It's an individual thing.
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You just said you like to. You never said why.
Where?
I dont need to say why.
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Then you ask me to prove a negative. I gave some reasons why people would get a tattoo, you said they were wrong, but didn't say why they were wrong. I don't think you want to tell me why people get tattoos cause it would be admitting that it is essentially a fashion statement.
Tats have been around a long time. There's nothing to admit. People get them for different reasons.
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What, your mother never told you that paying people hundreds of dollars to carve a "tribal" design into your skin wasn't a good investment?
Negative and baseless on your part.
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Meth is a local business as well. Now that I think of it, the two do go together pretty well.
Another neagtive by you. Attempting to equate people with tats and meth. How obtuse of you.
Also you are comparing a legit small business with illegal activity.
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I wouldn't doubt that a larger portion of meth users have tats then does the general population. It's symptomatic of poor decision making.
What is symptomatic of poor decision making?
Meth?
Tats?
Meth and Tats?
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Tell me, how has that tribal tattoo enhanced your life?
Tell me how it as
unenhanced my life? I never made a claim of enhancement or unenhancement for that matter. You seem to have a notion. Explain it.
QuoteNone. I'm not that stupid.
Again negative. Stupid for??????
QuoteHow have they unenhanced your life? I never actually made that claim, but I can take a stab at. You spent several hundred dollars to pay a person to draw pictures under your skin for no discernible benefit.
Does there have to be a benefit? You are trying to equte what is a benefit or not a benefit to an individual.
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Presumably this is a fashion statement of some kind.
Assumption by you.
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A way to advertise some sort of achievement or your inclusion into some sort of group. I can see why this would be a bad idea.
Again nope. What group.. :lol: Why a bad idea?
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Fashions are transitory while tattoos are largely permanent. Something that is cool today, may be absurd and silly tomorrow.
Sure they are. You say they are a fashion statement. Not me.
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Even worse is the way words and images change meanings. An word or phrase meant to indicate fierceness may develop a slang meaning in five year that means "I like it up the ass".
You cite this as an example.... :rolleyes:
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For instance a man might earn the nickname "Bear", in the army because he is a large and formidable fighter and has the word transcribed on his skin. However, the word has also taken on a sexual connotation as there is increasing popular awareness of the gay culture use of the term. This newer connotation may be highly undesirable for the former soldier and he must either spend money to get it removed or tolerate many people assuming he is gay.
Forgot an option. Cover with another Tat.
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Another example might be a guy who served in Arizona national guard in the 1920's. The guy is proud of this and gets tattoo to commemorate this and includes the unit insignia in the design. 20 years later everyone who sees this tattoo makes an immediate judgment, and will usually respond negatively. The Arizona national guard was part of the 45th infantry division the symbol of which was the was a swastika.
Then he either leaves it, covers it, removes it, or gets a cover tat. Again point??
QuoteI gave some reasons why people would get a tattoo, you said they were wrong, but didn't say why they were wrong.
I did? Where did I say your examples were wrong? I said "ramblings" in regards to your paragraph.
QuotePresumably this is a fashion statement of some kind. A way to advertise some sort of achievement or your inclusion into some sort of group.
You were WRONG in making your statement possessive towards me.
Razisms
Dude I changed that unenhanced thing before you posted.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 02, 2012, 07:22:22 PM
Dude I changed that unenhanced thing before you posted.
Good lets readdress it then.
QuoteYou've also managed to confuse " how has it enhanced your life" with "how has it unenhanced your life".
I have confused nothing. I make no claims of enhancement or unenhancement. I did not solicited from others, "How has it enhanced your life". Why would I? Why would I care? What's your point?
You seem to think that it needs to or should. Why?
Cause you spent money on it?
I wish I had gotten this response in the spec forces thread.
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 02, 2012, 09:29:13 PM
I wish I had gotten this response in the spec forces thread.
:lol:
Ther you go.
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 02, 2012, 09:29:13 PM
I wish I had gotten this response in the spec forces thread.
You should pay Raz, that was some quality rattling right there.
Quote from: Grey Fox on December 02, 2012, 09:53:28 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 02, 2012, 09:29:13 PM
I wish I had gotten this response in the spec forces thread.
You should pay Raz, that was some quality rattling right there.
Pay? It isn't that fun to troll.
None. I can barely decide what shoes to wear in the morning, let alone what I want etched into my flesh for the rest of my life.
Quote from: Brazen on December 03, 2012, 05:20:05 AM
None. I can barely decide what shoes to wear in the morning, let alone what I want etched into my flesh for the rest of my life.
:yes:
Quote from: Brazen on December 03, 2012, 05:20:05 AM
None. I can barely decide what shoes to wear in the morning, let alone what I want etched into my flesh for the rest of my life.
I always thought the best choice was "Leviticus 19:28". ;)
Quote from: Malthus on December 03, 2012, 10:38:07 AM
Quote from: Brazen on December 03, 2012, 05:20:05 AM
None. I can barely decide what shoes to wear in the morning, let alone what I want etched into my flesh for the rest of my life.
I always thought the best choice was "Leviticus 19:28". ;)
Just had to go there... :rolleyes: :lol:
Quote from: Malthus on December 03, 2012, 10:38:07 AM
I always thought the best choice was "Leviticus 19:28". ;)
:lol: Good one.