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I agree with Navin here.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." - Jesus
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma GandhiSure, I appreciate that. But why? Not that I'm looking for a pro-tattoo or con-tattoo argument here. I just really want many different people's (from different cultures) opinions. Do you feel that a woman with a small rose on her ankle, hidden from view by pants or nylons is ugly? When you look at someone with a very tastefully done tattoo on their upper arm, are you immediately brought to stereotypes of beer swilling, fighting, biker types? Not being argumentative here, just asking. :) I mean, why else would I ask this question to hundreds of thousands of people just like me (tech types, programmers and the like)? Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
Here's my take on it, but this only applies to me - it's your choice. You only get one skin to wear your whole life. All in all, it's a durable garment, regenerating itself frequently to stay reasonably fresh and new... but if it gets stained, it's a bitch to get clean again. Decent leather jackets, on the other hand, are easily to replace. But then, i can't even go a year on one hairstyle.
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No tattoos here. Here's why I won't get them: :bob: They look ugly. :bob: They're expensive to remove if you change your mind. :bob: They fade as you get older, and look uglier. :bob: The tattoo artist could screw up. (Altohugh I say this just becuase i've been reading the Jump Start comic lately... :-D ) :bob: From a professional standpoint, if it is someplace obvious, it will make it tougher to get a job. Some places are accepting of that kind of stuff, but a lot aren't. :bob: Did I mention they're ugly? "When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. But let him sit on a hot stove for a minute and it's longer than any hour. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
Navin wrote: They look ugly Only if you get an ugly design. Navin wrote: They're expensive to remove if you change your mind. That's why (at least in England) it's illegal to tattoo a minor. And if you're even thinking about having it removed, you don't get it done in the first place. Navin wrote: They fade as you get older, and look uglier. Ithe last few years, great progress has been made in the color-fastness of the inks used, so they retain their natural color for far longer. Navin wrote: The tattoo artist could screw up Not really. When I had mine done, they take took a sort of photocopy of the design and imprinted it on my arm. Similar to those temporary tattos for kids. Anyway, once the design is on your arm, all they have to do is color it in, which anyone with a steady hand can do. The temporary dye just washes off with water. Navin wrote: From a professional standpoint, if it is someplace obvious, it will make it tougher to get a job It would have to somewhere generally regarded as socially offensive for anyone to see it at a job interview. Somewhere like the face or hands for example - everything else is covered by your interview suit. Navin wrote: Did I mention they're ugly? Yes, you did. Probably because most people get ugly tattoos. Mine are dead sexy ;P
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
I have two - a lifesize black widow spider :cool: on my right shoulder blade and a meaningless symbol on my right shoulder. (They're both on the right to counter-balance the ring in my left nostril ;)) I've never regretted getting them done and a t-shirt easily hides both of them if necessary. What you're talking about is small, unobtrusive and actually quite romantic (is that the right word?!). I say go for it, after all, "It's better to regret what you have done, that what you have not done". Don't know who said that, but it's true :) Important: Eat something before you get it done. You don't want your blood-sugar bottoming out at the wrong time... :~ :-O
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I have two - a lifesize black widow spider :cool: on my right shoulder blade and a meaningless symbol on my right shoulder. (They're both on the right to counter-balance the ring in my left nostril ;)) I've never regretted getting them done and a t-shirt easily hides both of them if necessary. What you're talking about is small, unobtrusive and actually quite romantic (is that the right word?!). I say go for it, after all, "It's better to regret what you have done, that what you have not done". Don't know who said that, but it's true :) Important: Eat something before you get it done. You don't want your blood-sugar bottoming out at the wrong time... :~ :-O
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Sure, I appreciate that. But why? Not that I'm looking for a pro-tattoo or con-tattoo argument here. I just really want many different people's (from different cultures) opinions. Do you feel that a woman with a small rose on her ankle, hidden from view by pants or nylons is ugly? When you look at someone with a very tastefully done tattoo on their upper arm, are you immediately brought to stereotypes of beer swilling, fighting, biker types? Not being argumentative here, just asking. :) I mean, why else would I ask this question to hundreds of thousands of people just like me (tech types, programmers and the like)? Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
I like the natural look of the body (especially the female body, but I digress. :-D) Tattoos mess with that. They necessarily draw attention to themselves; they do not just blend into the background, they exist to draw attention and be noticed. They just screw up the natural appearance of the body. Tattoos are a major turn-off for me. Not necessarily fatal, if I like the person well enough otherwise, but it is a definite negative. "When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. But let him sit on a hot stove for a minute and it's longer than any hour. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
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I like the natural look of the body (especially the female body, but I digress. :-D) Tattoos mess with that. They necessarily draw attention to themselves; they do not just blend into the background, they exist to draw attention and be noticed. They just screw up the natural appearance of the body. Tattoos are a major turn-off for me. Not necessarily fatal, if I like the person well enough otherwise, but it is a definite negative. "When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. But let him sit on a hot stove for a minute and it's longer than any hour. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
I have a Thai Buddhist dragon (Naga) that wraps around my upper left arm and love it. I got it done in Chiang Mai (in Thailand), a place that I have a lot of love for and took a lot of time finding an artist who's style I like. I also did the original drawing myself since I couldn't think of anything worse than just flicking through a book of pre-done images. /taka senses a marketing opportunity If you're looking for an Asian character, how about the one at the top of this page[^]? By itself, it means harmony and unity. It's the first character of Awasu, which means to connect or join things together and also Aikido[^] (a martial art) which means to join together the spirit and the way. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: How cool would that be! Let me know if you do it and I'll give you a free copy :rolleyes:
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Thanks. I think romantic would be a bit cliche as a term, but what other term would better cover paying tribute to the love i have for my children. "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
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I'm really curious about another related thing: Why do some people find tattoos so atractive (at least, on their own body)? What compels you to go and draw things on your own body? I'm really indifferent at tattoos, I don't find them particularly attractive nor repulsive. IMHO, they are not a wise thing to do because they are permanent and some people have serious misconceptions about tattoos. I hope that you have money because it’s necessary to be practical. And I hope that at least once a year you put some money in front of you and say "you are mine" just to make clear who owns who. - Victor Hugo
Hmm. Interesting question and while this may seem completely off-topic I was talking to a friend today who was asking "why do people put quotes after their posts in message boards". For some reason I tend to think the answer to that and tattoos may be related. Or maybe I just had one too many martini's... cheers, Chris Maunder
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Hmm. Interesting question and while this may seem completely off-topic I was talking to a friend today who was asking "why do people put quotes after their posts in message boards". For some reason I tend to think the answer to that and tattoos may be related. Or maybe I just had one too many martini's... cheers, Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote: Or maybe I just had one too many martini's... Does such a thing exist? Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
Frank Deo wrote: I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. No. but I have always wanted one but never have enough cash or just can't make up my mind on the right one. I was searching for a RHCP tattoo that is smiling when looking at it but when turned upsidedown, it frowns. This was the best I could find though.. http://rhcprock.free.fr/photogallery/tattoos/tattoos.htm[^] I have been thinking about getting a robot face that is smiling and then when upsidedown, frowns:cool: or an eagle with a UPC barcode over it:cool: Later,
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
I have no tatoos, never will; I have enough scars given to me by life as it is ... beyond that point I wanted to tell you my wife and I have a close friend that believes he contacted Hepatitis from the needle used when he got a tatoo. Now, you can say that "I'll go a clean place" all you want, he thought he had, and the truth is "you never know". Perhaps you should consider something like Henna/Mehndi Tatoos (these are painted on using special inks that do not come off right away, but, from what I understand about them, will not require expensive surgery to remove). Regardless, please keep these things in mind ... somethings in life just aren't worth it; this would be one of those things. My two cents, D. :|
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No tattoos here. Here's why I won't get them: :bob: They look ugly. :bob: They're expensive to remove if you change your mind. :bob: They fade as you get older, and look uglier. :bob: The tattoo artist could screw up. (Altohugh I say this just becuase i've been reading the Jump Start comic lately... :-D ) :bob: From a professional standpoint, if it is someplace obvious, it will make it tougher to get a job. Some places are accepting of that kind of stuff, but a lot aren't. :bob: Did I mention they're ugly? "When a man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. But let him sit on a hot stove for a minute and it's longer than any hour. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
Great list, but you forgot to mention "Pain". It's just something I try to stay away from. :-) Regards, Alvaro
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l a u r e n wrote: "the lord gave us all a body to experience this life with ... if we give it back in the same condition as when we got it he's gonna be real disappointed" Oh don't worry, as time passes by the Lord is making sure my body goes back in a much more different condition than when it came. :-) l a u r e n wrote: its a lifestyle thing if u feel it do it How about, if you feel it DON'T do it. Pain is not something I like feeling, just ask my dentist. Regards, Alvaro
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Hmm. Interesting question and while this may seem completely off-topic I was talking to a friend today who was asking "why do people put quotes after their posts in message boards". For some reason I tend to think the answer to that and tattoos may be related. Or maybe I just had one too many martini's... cheers, Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote: maybe I just had one too many martini's Martinis are a lot like hooters. One isn't enough, and three is too many. Besides, they taste like kerosene. X| [EDIT} Er, only the martinis taste bad - I should have been more clear on that. The other taste like one of the four basic food groups - beer, pizza, chocolate, and girl. [/EDIT]
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No, I'm not talking about a little dude who followed a tall guy around an island saying "Yes boss". (Age check) :) I'm curious, how many of you all have tattoo's. I've been curious about getting one for a really long time. Now that I'm married, have 2 sons and am hoping to have a daughter for number three...I was looking into getting one. I've been looking into asian characters, and different phrases in japanese and/or chinese writing. They are very cool looking. For Example, the term "Father and Son" is two characters, and could easily be changed to father son and daughter. I've also been taking TaeKwonDo so, korean characters would have a double meaning. Do any of you have any ideas? Or, would you care to share any of your tattoo stories? Cheers, Frank "Keyboard Error - Press F1 to Continue"
Lots of people here have tattos. They help to identify the gang members, and serve to chronicle visits to the Greybar Hotel. The women use them to cover needle marks, or to help draw attention away from their obesity and lack of teeth. Very attractive...
"Welcome to Arizona!
Drive Nice - We're Armed..."
- Proposed Sign at CA/AZ Border -
Lots of people here have tattos. They help to identify the gang members, and serve to chronicle visits to the Greybar Hotel. The women use them to cover needle marks, or to help draw attention away from their obesity and lack of teeth. Very attractive...
"Welcome to Arizona!
Drive Nice - We're Armed..."
- Proposed Sign at CA/AZ BorderRoger Wright wrote: The women use them to cover needle marks, or to help draw attention away from their obesity and lack of teeth. Very attractive... :laugh: You make your area sound so attractive....
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Chris Maunder wrote: maybe I just had one too many martini's Martinis are a lot like hooters. One isn't enough, and three is too many. Besides, they taste like kerosene. X| [EDIT} Er, only the martinis taste bad - I should have been more clear on that. The other taste like one of the four basic food groups - beer, pizza, chocolate, and girl. [/EDIT]
"Welcome to Arizona!
Drive Nice - We're Armed..."
- Proposed Sign at CA/AZ BorderRoger Wright wrote: Martinis are a lot like hooters. One isn't enough, and three is too many. Besides, they taste like kerosene. [EDIT} Er, only the martinis taste bad - I should have been more clear on that. The other taste like one of the four basic food groups - beer, pizza, chocolate, and girl. [/EDIT] Roger...would you want your kid sister reading that? Do you think she would take kindly to you calling her a food group?
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