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Why would anybody want a tattoo?
JM[?]
Or a pierced tongue ?
JM[?]
Or a pierced tongue ?
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quote:Originally posted by rsr1950
i don't have any myself, but what one does is their business.
Not if I have to look at it!
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I have three (actually 5 but one is a cover up and one was done in two parts). The only one I regreted was the one I covered up. Mine all have meaning behind them and allways will.
But I also hade them placed where I can easily cover them up wearing nothing more than a short sleved shirt. This is because I knew when getting them that there are places and people who do not like them.0 -
Dano- No, a necklace wouldn't be the same. The point to the tattoo is that it involves pain, bloodletting, and a commitment to something permanent that cannot be removed. Getting the tattoo is a ritual that simply cannot be duplicated by dropping a chain over the neck.
I wrote my masters thesis on tattooing so I have done quite a bit of research on the subject. I learned that tattooing is about as old as Humanity. The oldest known examples of human skin are tattooed and the practice is fairly universal.
Most tattoos do have special significance to the wearer. They express clan or peer group identity and can commemorate a special time or event in the wearer's life.
Many people (and Dano might be an example) associate tattoos with criminals, drug users and other social outcasts. But throughout history tattoos have often been reserved for the elite in society, used to signify status and prestige. In warrior cultures men had to earn the right to be tattooed through acts of courage. They were used like modern military awards and medals.
Tattoos were often worn by cultural leaders. Egyptian pharaohs were frequently tattooed. Harold, the last Saxon king, was covered with tattoos.
Obviously not everyone appreciates or likes tattoos. But to automatically dismiss anyone who has one as some sort of misfit would be unfair and incorrect.0 -
quote:Originally posted by ljwrench
Just don't try this[:D]
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,319338,00.html
Men Shot With .357 as They Traced It for Tattoo Pattern
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
CHAPARRAL, N.M. - Getting a tattoo can be a painful proposition, but usually it's just the needle you have to worry about.
Two men trying to trace a loaded .357-caliber Magnum as a pattern for a tattoo accidentally shot themselves, the Otero County Sheriff's Department said Monday.
Robert Glasser and Joey Acosta, both 22, were treated at a hospital in El Paso, Texas, after the shooting Thursday evening in nearby Chaparral.
Authorities said Glasser was struck in the hand when the gun accidentally went off, and Acosta was hit in the left arm. Their injuries were not life-threatening, authorities said.
Looks like we have a tie for the 2008 Darwin Award. [:0]
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When I see someone with a tattoo I think "look at that idiot with more money than brains".[:p]
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quote:Originally posted by bgjohn
When I see someone with a tattoo I think "look at that idiot with more money than brains".[:p]
JM[|)]
Don't you wish you had that problem?
Most people have about the same amount of money as they do brains.[;)][^]0 -
Dawnie's tattoo:
It is on her right thigh, and small.0 -
quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
Dano- No, a necklace wouldn't be the same. The point to the tattoo is that it involves pain, bloodletting, and a commitment to something permanent that cannot be removed. Getting the tattoo is a ritual that simply cannot be duplicated by dropping a chain over the neck.
I wrote my masters thesis on tattooing so I have done quite a bit of research on the subject. I learned that tattooing is about as old as Humanity. The oldest known examples of human skin are tattooed and the practice is fairly universal.
Most tattoos do have special significance to the wearer. They express clan or peer group identity and can commemorate a special time or event in the wearer's life.
Many people (and Dano might be an example) associate tattoos with criminals, drug users and other social outcasts. But throughout history tattoos have often been reserved for the elite in society, used to signify status and prestige. In warrior cultures men had to earn the right to be tattooed through acts of courage. They were used like modern military awards and medals.
Tattoos were often worn by cultural leaders. Egyptian pharaohs were frequently tattooed. Harold, the last Saxon king, was covered with tattoos.
Obviously not everyone appreciates or likes tattoos. But to automatically dismiss anyone who has one as some sort of misfit would be unfair and incorrect.
For a Psychology Masters? That is very fascinating. I had never thought through the history of tattooing. I might has to do some more research.0 -
Wife got one in Daytona during bike week. We agreed to both get one. She got a small one of a rose bush with 3 roses signifying her grandkids. I watched. When she was done she said "O K your turn." I smiled and "Naaaaaa, I don't see anything I like." Whoa!! She was
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I wouldn't want to have a tattoo.
I never have "been with" a woman who had one, but, I am 56, the gals were not getting tattoos when I was a swinging batchelor.
But, one tattoo that intrigues me is the one that the girls get way down low on the back, right at the top of the butt, you can see it peeking out from the hip hugger pants that are popular today.
I know the purpose of that one. There is a particular "position" that you can get in with the girl, one of my favorite, and doing that, the man would have a great view of that tattoo. I must say that would be pretty sexy.0 -
God's gettin' this body back in almost cherry condition. I've been a sailor on liberty in Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Honolulu, and various points in between. Didn't get one then, and not interested now.
My 18-year old neice just got one on her upper back, a pretty big one, and it looks like caca. Someday, she'll pay a thousand bucks to have it removed. I hear a major growth industry is tattoo removal.0 -
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
quote:Originally posted by ECC
I've got a couple crosses...I intend on getting a full back piece with a similar message. My next two will be a cross on each side of my neck however...I already have one on the back of my head.[8D]
OUCH!! [:0]
Yes...it hurt. It's actually on my neck and head.0 -
quote:Originally posted by dano
Wouldn't a cross on a chain, worn around the neck, be just as meaningful? [:)]
It always amazes me, that bad guys don't find God til they're in prison. [:D]
I'm glad I found Him before that...just might have kept me from going there![;)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
ELK, I have several myself.....get what you want where you want...But I STRONGLY urge you to "shop around" and find an artist that is willing to listen and help you achieve the desired "effect" you are looking for........and yes... Tattoos are like herpes..they are forever. I have no regrets about any of mine.......and they are addicting........kinda like firearms... you can't just have one[;)]
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quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
Dano- No, a necklace wouldn't be the same. The point to the tattoo is that it involves pain, bloodletting, and a commitment to something permanent that cannot be removed. Getting the tattoo is a ritual that simply cannot be duplicated by dropping a chain over the neck.
I wrote my masters thesis on tattooing so I have done quite a bit of research on the subject. I learned that tattooing is about as old as Humanity. The oldest known examples of human skin are tattooed and the practice is fairly universal.
Most tattoos do have special significance to the wearer. They express clan or peer group identity and can commemorate a special time or event in the wearer's life.
Many people (and Dano might be an example) associate tattoos with criminals, drug users and other social outcasts. But throughout history tattoos have often been reserved for the elite in society, used to signify status and prestige. In warrior cultures men had to earn the right to be tattooed through acts of courage. They were used like modern military awards and medals.
Tattoos were often worn by cultural leaders. Egyptian pharaohs were frequently tattooed. Harold, the last Saxon king, was covered with tattoos.
Obviously not everyone appreciates or likes tattoos. But to automatically dismiss anyone who has one as some sort of misfit would be unfair and incorrect.
I wouldn't mind reading that!0 -
I have the letters L-O-V-E on my left knuckles, and H-A-T-E on my right knuckles.
They are really bitchin' when I slam my fists down on the Board Room table and make a point!0 -
Eric- It's in the library at California State University, Fresno. They might send it as an interlibrary loan or it may even be available online at this point. I think the title is Ritualistic Practices of Tattooing in 20th Century Western Culture
or some such nonsense and is dated 1992. I can't just send it to you as I don't have it in electronic form (I wrote it on a typewriter which shows how old I am).
I was perusing some academic stuff on tattooing a couple years ago and was startled to see my thesis cited in the bibliography of a doctoral dissertation in sociology. Sort of like the first time I saw a magazine with a story I had written in a library.0 -
quote:Originally posted by SaxonPig
Eric- It's in the library at California State University, Fresno. They might send it as an interlibrary loan or it may even be available online at this point. I think the title is Ritualistic Practices of Tattooing in 20th Century Western Culture
or some such nonsense and is dated 1992. I can't just send it to you as I don't have it in electronic form (I wrote it on a typewriter which shows how old I am).
I was perusing some academic stuff on tattooing a couple years ago and was startled to see my thesis cited in the bibliography of a doctoral dissertation in sociology. Sort of like the first time I saw a magazine with a story I had written in a library.
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quote:Originally posted by dano
I'm seeing a lot more females with tats now, than ever before. And...I don't mean small, cute tats.
I'm talking tats across the back of their shoulders, and of course, the mandatory area of the small of the back, etc.
Strange observation though, "most" of these females, are....how should I say it, worse for wear, been around the block a couple dozen of times, seen better days, wouldn't wish one on your worst enemy, etc., etc.......[:D]
Don't they call those tats "Tramp Stamps"?0 -
I have one tat right now (can be seen in the pic in my sig) and was waiting on David to be sworn in as the first(ever) paid fire chief for our city before I got my next. He was sworn in yesterday and I will be getting this one soon.
I also have a few piercings. Tats do not make a person trashy their actions do.0 -
I just want two tattoo's.
A propellar on each cheek of my ass. Then, I would have "twin screws"...........0 -
You can tell a person's integrity and moral character by their outward appearance without question. True or false? [:(] I guess I'm a dirtbag. I'm just kidding, I don't care what men think, but what God knows.[:)] 0 -
always wanted to put an "W" on each cheek of my butt so when I bent
over it would say "WOW".0 -
In Korea they make Tatoos with tiny Bamboo fibers that are more fine than needles.
I wanted to get one that said "Rico's Roughnecks" but then I heard about an even greater Unit where Tatoos are frowned upon as distinguishing marks[}:)]0 -
Its a free country, your opinion is yours, means little to me[;)] 0 -
On the same subject why don't tattoos distort? Through the years I have been inflicted with many wounds generally causing small scars. most of these scars have migrated from the point of the original wound often by several inches.I also have spots on my arms which have done the same. If i had a tattoo of a beautiful naked woman put on my arm 20 years ago, given the skin stretch I have seen on my arms, her boobs would be touching her knees and her but up around her ears. I just don't get it. 0 -
I was 38 when I got my first one. 40 when I got the second one. Back then all I wore was shorts, 'cause I bicycled everywhere. Both tats are on my calves. Nowadays, I'm usually in jeans and boots, so they're rarely ever seen by anybody. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by ljwrench
Just don't try this[:D]
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,319338,00.html
Men Shot With .357 as They Traced It for Tattoo Pattern
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
CHAPARRAL, N.M. - Getting a tattoo can be a painful proposition, but usually it's just the needle you have to worry about.
Two men trying to trace a loaded .357-caliber Magnum as a pattern for a tattoo accidentally shot themselves, the Otero County Sheriff's Department said Monday.
Robert Glasser and Joey Acosta, both 22, were treated at a hospital in El Paso, Texas, after the shooting Thursday evening in nearby Chaparral.
Authorities said Glasser was struck in the hand when the gun accidentally went off, and Acosta was hit in the left arm. Their injuries were not life-threatening, authorities said.
Its just a good thing they weren't trying to put the tattoo here....0 -
I was drunk, and homesick in the service. On a lousy $50 bet, I had a tattoo of my hometown's name done on my "private part". Go figure. Never told anybody in casual conversation. I was embarassed.
To add insult to injury, when my brand-new G/F ran into my ex, the ex G/F told her I had "TINY" tattooed there, I was really ashamed. My new G/F thought that it represented my "manliness".
Looking back, however, I should have been more forthright with the new G/F....
....on our wedding night she found out I came from TICONDEROGA, NY[:0][:0] Joe0
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