Opinions on my tattoo idea?

lizzmurph · 28-06-2014 8:47pm #1

I'm planning on getting the word 'Wanderlust' on the side of my foot. In a soft/feminine font. Or is it a little cliché and..silly.? In regards to meaning, it means something to me, it's kind of self explanatory! I'd appreciate some adivce/opinions.

Orim · 28-06-2014 9:58pm

Sounds fine to me. I'd add a little splash of colour as a background but that's because I'm not huge fan of script. Something like this:

Snake · 28-06-2014 9:59pm

If you need opinions or reassurance on a tattoo don't get the tattoo

lizzmurph · 28-06-2014 10:10pm

GrayFox208 wrote: »

If you need opinions or reassurance on a tattoo don't get the tattoo

I'm not looking for reassurance, I was just seeking opinions?

Snake · 28-06-2014 10:18pm

lizzmurph wrote: »

I'm not looking for reassurance, I was just seeking opinions?

Or is it a little cliché and..silly.?

That's what I mean. If you have to doubt it don't do it, because it might seem like a good idea now but I thought that about a tattoo now I hate the bastard. And don't add colour or anything if you do get it, best to decide on those things afterwards, in my opinion it is anyway.

lizzmurph · 29-06-2014 1:01am

GrayFox208 wrote: »

Or is it a little cliché and..silly.?

That's what I mean. If you have to doubt it don't do it, because it might seem like a good idea now but I thought that about a tattoo now I hate the bastard. And don't add colour or anything if you do get it, best to decide on those things afterwards, in my opinion it is anyway.

You're right actually, I'll definitely wait a while and see if I change my mind, and make sure I'm sure. No I wasn't planning on colour anyways. Thanks

gctest50 · 29-06-2014 1:22am

lizzmurph wrote: »

I'm planning on getting the word 'Wanderlust' on the side of my foot. In a soft/feminine font. Or is it a little cliché and..silly.? In regards to meaning, it means something to me, it's kind of self explanatory! I'd appreciate some adivce/opinions.

might be nice done as a scarification ?

(if thats what best name for this is )

dinorebel · 30-06-2014 1:12am

GrayFox208 wrote: »

If you need opinions or reassurance on a tattoo don't get the tattoo

Thats Bollo**s getting peoples ideas can really help you go in the right direction with a tattoo.

Snake · 31-08-2014 12:46am

dinorebel wrote: »

Thats Bollo**s getting peoples ideas can really help you go in the right direction with a tattoo.

If you cant decide on a tattoo then you shouldn't be getting the tattoo... People fill your head you think is grand then later on you could start to wish you kept your idea... If you wanted to add them after that's simple, getting rid of something extra someone said you should add is a lot harder and painful.

31-08-2014 7:16am

Snake wrote: »

If you cant decide on a tattoo then you shouldn't be getting the tattoo... People fill your head you think is grand then later on you could start to wish you kept your idea... If you wanted to add them after that's simple, getting rid of something extra someone said you should add is a lot harder and painful.

Or you could end up wishing you listened to other people.
Its her decision in the end regardless and no harm in taking opinions in the planning stages. When she gets it, I'm sure she'll be sure.

Snake · 31-08-2014 2:19pm

nm wrote: »

Or you could end up wishing you listened to other people.
Its her decision in the end regardless and no harm in taking opinions in the planning stages. When she gets it, I'm sure she'll be sure.

Like I said it's easier to add than takeaway.

niallam · 31-08-2014 4:05pm

Maybe the OP doesn't know as much as most on here do about different styles of tattoo. They have their basic idea, a bit of help, direction and a few ideas could go a long way.
The watercolour effect can be great with text, really highlights it.

bodice ripper · 31-08-2014 7:21pm

I must have done 150+ wanderlust tattoos. Around 3 a week, but have done 5 (on unconnected customers...) in one day.

bodice ripper · 31-08-2014 8:33pm

basically, if you saw it on Pintrest, it is already cliche.

dinorebel · 31-08-2014 8:41pm

bodice ripper wrote: »

basically, if you saw it on Pintrest, it is already cliche.

Not sure I agree with that I'm getting a jungle themed sleeve done and have seen plenty of them online as long as you add your own twist it's fine even a generic tattoo is worthwhile if the subject is happy with it.

Catari Jaguar · 31-08-2014 8:49pm

Seems pretty popular...

EunanMac · 31-08-2014 8:52pm

Ohhhh and it makes you wander, or is it wonder ?

bodice ripper · 31-08-2014 8:54pm

dinorebel wrote: »

Not sure I agree with that I'm getting a jungle themed sleeve done and have seen plenty of them online as long as you add your own twist it's fine even a generic tattoo is worthwhile if the subject is happy with it.

there is no adding your own twist to a cursive "wanderlust". But everyone should get the tattoo they want, it is just whether or not it will bother them that it is super common.

niallam · 01-09-2014 8:45am

bodice ripper wrote: »

there is no adding your own twist to a cursive "wanderlust". But everyone should get the tattoo they want, it is just whether or not it will bother them that it is super common.

"Wanderlust - 5.6/10...... IMDB"

I'd call that adding a twist

although I don't think it's much to do with the film that the OP is wanting it tattood for

lizzmurph · 02-09-2014 2:50pm

Wow felt like ages ago I posted this and people are still replying! Thanks for everyones opinions on it, I've actually decided on a different tattoo now, one that is more relevant to me right now as opposed to the Wanderlust one. One thing that bothered me while I read through the comments here though is that people are saying that the Wanderlust tattoo I was going to get is really popular, not unique etc, why are people so concerned with a tattoo being common? If it means something to someone it shouldn't matter.? Or am I wrong? I don't know, I personally thought that tattoo was pretty unique, I've never seen anyone in person with it. I've decided to go for a music related tattoo because it means a lot more and I haven't travelled much yet anyway so I thought I should save the other idea for later on.

Star Lord · 02-09-2014 3:36pm

For some people it matters a lot, for others it doesn't matter at all.
Sometimes people come up with an idea for a tattoo, thinking it quite unique, and end up less happy with it when they find out that it's actually pretty common.
It's more about bearing that in mind when you're getting what you want. If the one you're going for really means that much to you, it won't matter in the slightest how many people have it.

bodice ripper · 02-09-2014 4:02pm

lizzmurph wrote: »

One thing that bothered me while I read through the comments here though is that people are saying that the Wanderlust tattoo I was going to get is really popular, not unique etc, why are people so concerned with a tattoo being common? If it means something to someone it shouldn't matter.? Or am I wrong? I don't know, I personally thought that tattoo was pretty unique, I've never seen anyone in person with it.

Well, to be fair, you did ask if it was cliche...which it is. you then asked and answered your own concerns in this post.

lizzmurph · 02-09-2014 4:08pm

bodice ripper wrote: »

Well, to be fair, you did ask if it was cliche...which it is. you then asked and answered your own concerns in this post.

When I asked if it was cliché, I meant it more in a way of did it seem typical girly type tattoo, not 'is this a common tattoo', just because a tattoo is popular it wouldn't stop me from getting it if it meant a lot to me etc. Also i did post this while ago and since have scrapped this idea anyway, but yeah I guess you're right I have now answered my own question anyways.

bodice ripper · 02-09-2014 4:48pm

lizzmurph wrote: »

When I asked if it was cliché, I meant it more in a way of did it seem typical girly type tattoo, not 'is this a common tattoo', just because a tattoo is popular it wouldn't stop me from getting it if it meant a lot to me etc. Also i did post this while ago and since have scrapped this idea anyway, but yeah I guess you're right I have now answered my own question anyways.

Tis both cliché and common. While I believe that these things are not a reason to avoid a tattoo you really want, I also believe these are things worth knowing before you get tattooed.

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