Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 As one of the elder members of this site who can actually get one of these and has wanted one for some time, thought I'd start a thread on tattoos and body art in general. I think tattoos are cool, as long as they mean somethings to the person. Some designs are bandied around too commonly by people who got them impulsively just because they 'looked cool in the shop', and having too many small random ones can look a mess at times. But generally I really like the concept and meaning behind them, and respect the endurance of people who have them. Going to admit (not too bravely) that two years ago I wanted a large dragon and sword design that I had on a bandana put on my back, a really big piece of art for a first tattoo. After being sat in the parlour for over half an hour chatting to the guy and getting all ready, he had to ask me if I was okay. I felt fine until he asked me that, but when he did I realisied I couldn't move my arms or legs, and felt very ill. The guy was very kind and said the waiting while he was finishing his drawing and advised me to rebook. I couldn't face going back. The smell of the stuff they stick their tracing stuff on your back with, and the sound of the needle, they really put me off before he got anywhere near me. Yeah, yeah, I wussed out. Still ashamed two years later I've wanted to try again since, but have lost the bandana with the design I had my heart set on I also like sleeves, but don't have enough flesh on my arms to pull them off very well So, who here has tattoo's / has a dream design / can retell their experiences / whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 If I ever had to get a tattoo, it'd probably be something lame like Mom in a heart or something on my tricep. As it is though, I'd never do it. Heard the sh*t hurts getting it on and getting it off. Plus it's gonna look terribad when you're old, though, no one including you is probably going to give a damn about your appearance when you're that old anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Dralcax Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I have no clue why people want flaming skulls and dragons and snakes and daggers and hearts and potatoes and whatever on their bodies for the rest of their life. That "I heart _____" tattoo might get a little awkward when you break up and then enter a different relationship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallman95 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I've never been a huge fan of sleeves and large tattoos in general. Yeah I know that some look cool but most of the ones I see are just pointless. There's a senior in my highschool that has two full sleeves already but they have no meaning(not to mention one of them looks terrible). I don't have any personal issue with tattoos I just wish people would stop getting them so frivolously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sage Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 One of those things I just won't do. I personally feel it's unnecessary and will probably just hurt a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I have a friend with a cute 'lil pokeball tattoo on his ankle. It's inconspicuous, yet a cool thing to show off. Personally, I may think about one small tattoo on the ankle or something. I've always found personal sayings and sutras to be the best thing for tattoos for anyone who gets them. Anything else seems rather impersonal for permanent ink on your body. Never been a fan of stylised, large tattoos, only because: 1. Usually, they don't have much personal meaning, 2. Will probably hurt like heeelllll and 3. Umm, it's big. Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonStar Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Nah, not for me. I have really low pain tolerance and it wouldn't look good with the kind of stuff I'm usually wearing anyway. If I ever think about getting one, it would probably be something small on the right lower part of the belly (also one of the places where it hurts the most x_x). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKPLANT RISING Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 In Japan, if you have a tatoo, regardless of what tatoo it is, you automatically get seen as a member of the Yakuza (in short, Japanese gangsters). That's because it's popular belief from ancient times that our bodies are gifts from our parents, and so we should never damage them on purpose. Japan's got a lot of influence from Confucianism in the Edo Period, so if you make a tatoo, that means you're morally evil. Yakuzas do them on purpose to show that they don't need their family members to live, and that they will do anything. So yeah, I don't want them. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Couldn't decide between an Ankh or a Phoenix. Never got round to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I doubt I'd ever get a tattoo, but on the off chance I did I'd get [url=http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/MortisedCandy0/Kamina_tattoo_guideeee_by_Vinexsu.jpg?t=1273816667]this one[/url] because it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Judgment Dragon Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 [quote name='tallman95' timestamp='1337635938' post='5944226'] I've never been a huge fan of sleeves and large tattoos in general. Yeah I know that some look cool but most of the ones I see are just pointless. There's a senior in my highschool that has two full sleeves already but they have no meaning(not to mention one of them looks terrible). I don't have any personal issue with tattoos I just wish people would stop getting them so frivolously. [/quote] My non-existant god, this. Finally someone said it. One of my friends is like that and he's putting a bit of pressure on me to get a tattoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John A. Zoidberg Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I would like to eventually get tattoos (I have an idea for one already, that actually [i]has [/i]meaning), but in order to not be stupid, I'd clearly wait until I'm 18-20. A bunch of teachers in my highschool have them, too. Though, most of them are friendship things and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1337636950' post='5944260'] I have a friend with a cute 'lil pokeball tattoo on his ankle. It's inconspicuous, yet a cool thing to show off. Personally, I may think about one small tattoo on the ankle or something. I've always found personal sayings and sutras to be the best thing for tattoos for anyone who gets them. Anything else seems rather impersonal for permanent ink on your body. Never been a fan of stylised, large tattoos, only because: 1. Usually, they don't have much personal meaning, 2. Will probably hurt like heeelllll and 3. Umm, it's big. Nah. [/quote] See, people keep telling me 'oh get a small hidden one and see how you cope'. But... I don't want a small one. I want my big full back covering one for a design I bloody well lost! Well, actually, there is a small collection I've thought about. Because I do Wing Chun (snake and crane style kung fu) I've thought about having a belt of the Chinese symbols for each style I study. Only if I did more martial arts of course, would look daft with just two. Also regarding sleeves, it is weird of me that I've imagined Dragunity sleeves would look epic in black and white? Just me? My sister has three; matching swallows on each of her wrists and tiger print or something on her foot (haven't seen it yet). Usually I'm a very symmetircal kind of guy, but not on this occasion. And I don't really like tats on feet. But yeah, she coped fine. I play rugby and do martial arts, I should be fine. But... that piercing noise of that needle, and the smell of that sticky stuff *shudders* [quote name='Cinnamon Star' timestamp='1337637819' post='5944283'] Nah, not for me. I have really low pain tolerance and it wouldn't look good with the kind of stuff I'm usually wearing anyway. If I ever think about getting one, it would probably be something small on the right lower part of the belly (also one of the places where it hurts the most x_x). [/quote] Oh reaaaalllllllly? And what would you usually be wearing might I ask? *slapped* And yes, my sister said that's a bad area for pain. [quote name='Darkplant - VENOM' timestamp='1337637932' post='5944286'] In Japan, if you have a tatoo, regardless of what tatoo it is, you automatically get seen as a member of the Yakuza (in short, Japanese gangsters). That's because it's popular belief from ancient times that our bodies are gifts from our parents, and so we should never damage them on purpose. Japan's got a lot of influence from Confucianism in the Edo Period, so if you make a tatoo, that means you're morally evil. Yakuzas do them on purpose to show that they don't need their family members to live, and that they will do anything. So yeah, I don't want them. Ever. [/quote] Did not know this. Thank the heavens I didn't give any of the cast of YGO24 tattoos in my ignorance. Thank you for enlightening me, I really had no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 There's a book about a man with a thousand tattoos and what not, and each one of them tells a different story. I forget what it's called, but I want something like that. Not really, but something like Japanese writing because my family is into a lot of that stuff. I could tell you that my father has exactly four tattoos: His Marine Corp tattoo detailing his unit, a tiger, a moon on his shoulderblade, and my name across his left arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 If someone does like a Chinese, Japanese or another apparently fashionable Eastern character as a tattoo, my god, please do it right. You seriously don't wanna end up with 'I love eating buses' or something on your back. No. Admittedly, Matt, the characters for Wing Chun basically mean 'forever spring' which is kinda artistic. Somehow. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Colonel Remo Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 [quote name='Shradow' timestamp='1337638436' post='5944301'] I doubt I'd ever get a tattoo, but on the off chance I did I'd get [url="http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/MortisedCandy0/Kamina_tattoo_guideeee_by_Vinexsu.jpg?t=1273816667"]this one[/url] because it's awesome. [/quote] Yeah I agree and some badass warpaint but that isn't exactly a tatoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazooie Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 If I ever get a tattoo, I want an Eevee or Glaceon. My mom has a Charizard and Scyther cause she let my brother pick her first two when he was like, four years old. So I see no problem getting Eevee or Glaceon. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gαr Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 When I was a kid, I wanted to get a lot of tattoos. I wanted dragons and skulls and all that jazz. Now, I just don't see a reason for it. I might get an outline of a star on my shoulder (like Black Star) along with some kanji and some other small ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1337643266' post='5944409'] If someone does like a Chinese, Japanese or another apparently fashionable Eastern character as a tattoo, my god, please do it right. You seriously don't wanna end up with 'I love eating buses' or something on your back. No. Admittedly, Matt, the characters for Wing Chun basically mean 'forever spring' which is kinda artistic. Somehow. I like it. [/quote] Yeah, you have to be absolutely sure with foreign text. There are so many examples of people screwing it up. Mind there are also so many examples of people getting tattoos spelt wrong in their own language! I was thinking more the individuals symbols for snake and crane, then adding tiger, dragon, mantis, monkey, panther, bear, etc as and when I got the chance to do them in my life. (Just looked up crane, its three symbols long). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~/Coolio Prime\~ Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 [spoiler=Original tattoos do not steal.] [img]http://i.imgur.com/6HOAQ.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/GpUrC.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/0eVIi.jpg[/img][/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 [spoiler=Best tattoo] [img]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/19300/1118107-tattoo_super.jpg[/img][/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKPLANT RISING Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 [quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1337648802' post='5944521'] [spoiler=Best tattoo] [img]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/19300/1118107-tattoo_super.jpg[/img][/spoiler] [/quote][spoiler=Actually][img]http://www.tattooed.hu/images/com_sobi2/clients/3_img.jpg[/img] [img]http://narwhaler.com/img/zi/q/troll-face-tattoo-ziQWHL.jpg[/img][/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~/Coolio Prime\~ Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Because cancerous meme tattoos will have the chicks drooling over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Dralcax Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 ... That is going to get old before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I want a small 'crown of thorns' around my right ankle. That would look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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