What you think of tattoos?

Zangetsu · 18-11-2008 12:59PM #1

Recently got over the aul will I or won't I about getting a tattoo, took a long time but I'm getting it designed by a few people at the moment, can't wait to see the end product!

Whats everyone's opinions on them? hate them, want them, have them? Is your body a temple or a canvas?

Danbo! · 18-11-2008 01:02PM

I'd like to have one, but there is nothing I can think of i'd like printed on me for the rest of my life.

SheroN · 18-11-2008 01:05PM

I think they are pointless.

Kiera · 18-11-2008 01:05PM

I love them but then again I’m into guys like Carey Hart and Travis Barker. Only have one myself.

6th · 18-11-2008 01:07PM

I'd like one but Mrs. 6th doesnt like the idea of them.

Kiera · 18-11-2008 01:09PM

6th wrote: »

I'd like one but Mrs. 6th doesnt like the idea of them.

You wear the trousers, she tells you what colour?

RobertFoster · 18-11-2008 01:11PM

I personally don't want one, but I don't look down on people with them.

Xavi6 · 18-11-2008 01:11PM

Tramp stamp ftl.

There are very, very few that look good and I wouldn't find them sexy.

6th · 18-11-2008 01:13PM

I'm sure if I really pushed for one she wouldnt say no. Its not like I'm always going on about wanting one and its a big enough decission.

*Wow Xavi6, for someone who knows the sig rules thats a whopper!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 18-11-2008 01:13PM

I have a few, I forget about them (mostly) until someone mentions them - then I remember, and I hate them.

I rarely wear short sleeved shirts because of them.

Eoin · 18-11-2008 01:14PM

Not mad on them - the arse antler ones that lots of girls have would be a turn off for me - especially as they seem to be pretty generic designs that probably don't have any actual meaning for the person wearing them.

Rob_l · 18-11-2008 01:18PM

There are very few things you will want permantly stamped on you for the rest of your days, most of the lads I know who got them when younger now regret them especially obviously visible ones like lower arm.

Edit: the Poll is flawed shoudl ahve two categories for have them
1/ have them and happy
2/ Why was i so stupid to get this tattoo on my face http://www.orble.com/men-tricked-into-getting-face-tattoos-to-secure-job or
2/have one and not happy

Xavi6 · 18-11-2008 01:18PM

6th wrote: »

*Wow Xavi6, for someone who knows the sig rules thats a whopper!

Quiet you

homerjay2005 · 18-11-2008 01:20PM

they can look sexy on some girls, horrible on some others. cant be too big tho, they need to be small and appropriate to the girl.

sorrywhat · 18-11-2008 01:20PM

i like them when they are done with a bit taste. getting "mom" in a love heart is ****.

i have 3. 2 on my back and one on my foot. they are all black as well with a bit of shading. i also hate colours in them, they fade quickly and look tacky.

i have to say i love mine.

i think tattoo's on fella's are quite sexy but again tastefully.

nameuser · 18-11-2008 01:21PM

Horrible things.

Zangetsu · 18-11-2008 01:25PM

Mairt wrote: »

I have a few, I forget about them (mostly) until someone mentions them - then I remember, and I hate them.

I rarely wear short sleeved shirts because of them.

Now thats something I wasn't expecting! How have you got a few and hate them now? Did you get them when you were young and dumb and have grown out of them or something?

Hagar · 18-11-2008 01:26PM

Mairt wrote: »

I have a few, I forget about them (mostly) until someone mentions them - then I remember, and I hate them.

I rarely wear short sleeved shirts because of them.

I admire you Mairt, You always tell it like it is.

m@cc@ · 18-11-2008 01:30PM

Don't see the attraction of effectively treating your skin as a canvas and scarring yourself for life.

Dragan · 18-11-2008 01:31PM

It's something i have put a good bit of thought into and will no doubt end up getting done. And knowing me, once i get one i will get a few done.

It's just another form of art to me and i appreciate the skill that can go into it and the story that can be behind it.

The one thing i do think is it's kind of foolish to judge other people on their tattoo's. I remember being out with an ex in town and a guy walks up behind her and grabs her ass. She turned around and planted him one right in the ****ing teeth, it was one of the most beautiful punches i have ever seen, bust his lip wide open.

His defence was "You have a tramp stamp , what do you ****ing care you ****ing slut", so then i hit him.

Some people never learn.

Gauge · 18-11-2008 01:32PM

m@cc@ wrote: »

Don't see the attraction of effectively treating your skin as a canvas and scarring yourself for life.

Tattoos don't scar, unless you got it done by a hack.

m@cc@ · 18-11-2008 01:37PM

Gauge wrote: »

Tattoos don't scar, unless you got it done by a hack.

The tattoo is the scar.

Rob_l · 18-11-2008 01:40PM

http://www.lazyeights.net/Avion/Motivator/tramp_stamp.jpg link possibly nsfw

Lockstep · 18-11-2008 01:42PM

I think they're great if the person put some thought into them and got one that's meaningful to them done.

Sadly most people are just getting them done as they're tredny these days.

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azezil · 18-11-2008 01:50PM

I like them, I want to get one but it'll be one that means something to me. I have an image in my head, I just need to find someone to put it on paper for me now.

mcauley · 18-11-2008 01:52PM

kickoutthejams wrote: »

I think they're great if the person put some thought into them and got one that's meaningful to them done

+1

Niamho! · 18-11-2008 01:53PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Tramp stamp ftl.

There are very, very few that look good and I wouldn't find them sexy.

Agreed.

I have seen a couple that i did like but generally don't like them at all. Especially coloured ones i think they're generally WAY more tacky than plain black ones. not a fan. each to their own though. i just dont think i'd ever get one.

Lockstep · 18-11-2008 01:53PM

What about a tattoo on my chest....but of my face!
yeah, double me.

Jez, Peepshow.

Dudess · 18-11-2008 01:58PM

Ooh I want one! Just a small one on my back. Not way down just above the crack of my arse, but much higher up.

m@cc@ · 18-11-2008 02:01PM

They're kinda rebellious in a conformist kinda way.

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