tattoo opinions
 

wutsup guys ive been thinking lately of getting some type of tattoo. Im not too sure where id wanna get it or what id want to get but i just want to know if anyone here has tattoos or what do you all think of them?

i realize i am only 18 and may be making a mistake but i wont put it somewhere noticeable unless i want it to be. (calf or arm----these are the 2 places im thinking)

im sort of into skull tattoos. i think they look baddass.. it has no real meaning to me.
http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2006/12...3964/ALook.jpg
http://www.tattoofinder.com/samples/XL_EL_Design.jpg

im not saying i would get something like that ^ but i just think they look sweet.

if i find something i like ill throw it up on here!

if you have any tattoos or think something is cool feel free to put a pic here!

thanks

barbed wire, around your calf and arm. and a bad boy club tat on the other arm

It might look good when your young but as you get older, you gotta wonder if it will look like a pile of crap.

Or

Some day you may get tired of looking at the same old figure on your arm or leg.

But don't let me be the voice of reason. Do what you want.

In my opinion, it's cool to not have any tattoos. That's just me, and is a result of how I was raised. Only problem is that this doesn't really answer your question...

Personally
 

I know from the crowed in here lately that you will get a lot of guys who will say go for it. I was in the US Navy for over 20 years and managed to avoid such frivalous nonesense. I can see the guy who has a good reason for one like putting his wife and kids names on his arm, or even his mother because of his devotion to them. I have been around the world and back and I have met a lot of people (the majority of them) who wished they never got one. These sort of things are fads and phases that we all go through in life and want to be part of the crowed just like piercings. What a waste of money.

I believe that our bodies are the most important thing that we will ever have to take care of in our lifetime. We do things to them that cause us more harm then good most of the time, and when we finally realize it the damage has been done. I thought about it many times during my Navy career, but just did not see the long term advatage to it. Spend the money on some good R/C gear that will bring you some happiness and wait until you find something that is truly worthwhile tattooing on your body that will stay there for the rest of your life. Or not..... Good luck with your choices.:lol:

you could get the "Shrimp on the Barbie" tattoo :lol::intello::yipi::yes::party:






http://images.google.com/url?q=http:...2QijydA8pMd6RA

I was totally kidding of course, as the tats I mentioned are the ones that people just being part of the crowd or are hopping on the bandwagon get. I have the names of both my sons in olde englishe on my forearms. I don't get to see them enough, but they know I always think of them. They are permanent, and if its something meaningful that you will like for a lifetime go for it, if it's to be cool, well, you're cool enough man. You know what MMM Bl 1515 1/y bec 6s2p 1c means. That's cool!

Just some words of wisdom from a old (but still COOL) FART!.. :intello: :whistle:
Everyone I know who has one and it my age 40 or up, totally regrets it!, I wanted one several times but never went through with it (listened too my gut / inner voice) and it turned out it was right. If you inner voice says it’s OK DUDE lets get drunk and DO IT!,:party: it wont show-up at a company function, when I'm playing tennis or golf with the boss and or his daughter in 5-8 years.. :oops: Then go for it!.

Some suggestion if you do!:whistle:
1. Superman “sign” (generally more accepted by everyone)
2. If you have big arms (than barbwire above the triceps) this looks cool at any age as long as your maintain your shape!..
3. A Disney animation (Donald duck, etc)

Don’t for GOD sake MAN dont ever do one of this: IMHO!.. :no:
1. Girlfriends Mane. Yes she might mean the world too you NOW, but she’ll be gone and replaced with a hotter chick in less then 16 months..
2. Stay way from the neck, ankles, hands (these will show up everywhere!, you WILL regret this move) at about 35 -40 years old (possibly younger)


What ever you decide to do!, I of course wish you the best in your decision!.. :yes:

OOOwww and I heard they cost a crap load of money!, several hundred if not in the thousands.

Tattoo or a new Nue motor :whistle:
Tattoo or a new 808 buggy :wink:
Etc….:lol:

tattoos are overrated. I do have one and while they are addicting they are pointless. Just remember as well it is a forever thing (unless you spend heaps on laser surgery). I also suggest that you get any where it can not be seen in the open with pants or a short sleeve shirt. I say that because most work places frown on any visible tattoo. I do have one on my chest that is claw marks and dripping blood and will get another but like i said it is pointless and is like a hobby i guess you could say. Oh and the 2 you showed are going to be at least 100 or more each depending on size.

hahhahaha man you always find a way to crack me up.:lol:

i understand what all of you are saying and everyone is right in a way. tattoos are pointless if they mean nothing. Sure, they will look baddass now, but like you said when you get older it will start to look like crap.

after thinking about it i am not sure a skull is such a good idea. id be embaressed to show it to certain people (parents...)

i would NEVERRRRRRRRRRRR get my g/f name anywhere. not now at least (ill wait for a wife and kids)

personally this looks like it would be a really cool tattoo and mean something
http://tattoo.about.com/library/grap...chaelcross.jpg put this on my left calf
then when i get older-married and have kids ill put them on my right.

btw. the chinese symbol in the middle means "family"

i may and try to find some type of cooler cross but i like the idea of this. family & faith.


oh and i realize the price on tattoos.. im not afraid of spending money on something that will last forever. sure i could spend the money on a new motor, but that only lasts for a couple months-years.

I waited until I was 28 to get my first tattoo. My requirements where as follows:

1. Make sure to do research on your artist and find the best you can, better artists cost more money, but hey, it's permanent.

2. Use a reputable shop and make sure to see everything being cleaned and put into the autoclave. Also makes sure your needles are sealed in sterile packaging.

3. Make sure what you get has significant meaning to you and will for the rest of your life, if not you will regret it.

4. Keep the tattoo relegated to areas that can be covered for normal dress just in case of. You don't want to be denied a job later in life because you have a tattoo on your forearm, hand, head, neck, etc.

5. Get your tattoo done when you are completely sober. Do not go drunk, high, etc.

6. Don't cut corners or try to save money, remember it's permanent.

7. Follow the after care instructions to the T to insure proper healing. Not following them can result in your tattoo looking poor and serious infections.

Enjoy!

Go with a branding iron instead of ink. Chicks dig scars. I don't care for meaningless tats off the tat shop wall, that you'll see on twenty different people at any Ozzy concert. Maybe design one on your own and take it to a tat shop. A 33 year old friend of mine has one that reads "Established in 1975".

I have a tattoo on my back of myself, only a little taller than me...

IMO tats are stupid and a wast of money, but if you have to get one just remember that this could happen:http://www.ultimaterc.com/gallery/al...-failure08.jpg

OMG! that is the worst tattoo I have EVER seen! I cant stop staring at it. Its like a head rolling down the street after a bad accident.....I want to look away....I just can't!:surprised:

I know! my thoughts exactly :lol:

Nice one, Steve. :lol:

number one how old are you?........dont do anything you might be sorry for later......BUT if your convinced you want it those two are awesome...would look great on a calf leg...the first one especially

I'm into skulls bigtime

My only advice would be is to make sure you are going to get something good and long lasting. Don't get fad tats or you're going to look like a jerkoff in a few years.

Just think of the dopes that got "WORD TO YOUR MOTHER" tats back in the day

lol. And does the tat have a tat on it's back of itself? The taller than you part sounds tricky.

I thought (and still do) about getting one; an armband of my son's name, except each letter would be encoded as an 8 bit binary string forming the name. It would be curvy so it looks like some odd tribal thing from a distance. But I HATE needles! I can't even be in the same room when my son gets his shots. And when I need a shot, I have to really prepare.

I have 2 tattoos. One on my right bicep of a large dragon just because i really like dragons, no special meaning behind it. And the second is my son's name translated to korean on my inner left forearm. I do not regret either tattoos but i am also 31 years old and waited many years before actually getting either of them done. I guarantee if i had got most of tats that i wanted when i was your age i would definetly regret them now. I say wait till your 25-30 and if it still seems like a good idea then go for it.

Sounds like everyone advice is about the same: Wait until you're sure of what you want to get (not some arbitrary thing just because it's there), don't put it somewhere that is always visible (hand, neck, etc), and/or have it mean something...

Exactly, what he said. I placed my dragon high enough that my short sleeve shirt cover most if not all of it and my son's name is on the inner part of my forearm so that most people don't even know it's there unless i twist my arm and show them.

That is awesome. I sent that pic to my friends and they had no idea what it meant.

That would have got me locked up for life. How is that butcher still alive. You could have knee capped him al least. :whip: If you gat a tat be sure it is what you want. Check the artist out. DO NOT JUST GO BY THE PICS IN THE SHOP. They will be the ones he wants you to see. Try to find someone with a lot of good work walking around. If there is any local tattoo shows check them out. If you see someone with a nice tat ask where they got it. Trust me they will be cool about it. Most of us are proud of our ink! DO NOT ASK FOR A DEAL. You get what you pay for. Most good artists seem expensive. $80.00hr. is ballpark here. Do your homework, be sure it is what you want! Sorry for the rant.

i think that if i got any type of tattoo i would go somewhere reputable. probably would go to a bigger town just so i could be sure they are good.

i am 18 for those of you who asked. i know im young and i may not get one RIGHT now, but im just now starting to think about it.

i appreciate all your help.

Me to! I dont want anything to do with them. I was raised the same way

neither of my parents have any so i guess i was "raised" that way but i personally dont feel that you can be raised to not get a tattoo

you can be raised to think drugs are bad. you can be raised to not drink but tattoos? i dont think it is bad at all to get any.

although there are some tattoos that i would never get.

Likewise. :wink: Whatever you do t-maxx just make sure you're 110% sure you want it, otherwise you will be regretting it later.

I just cant say 30 years from now when were getting older, the tattoo will be what it was now. Its a permanent thing. Make damn sure you want it!

Thanks...

Dunno he is facing backward, so he always has my back. He has to hunch over a bit to fit, but he is still very scary. Word to yo mutha!

I was also raised in a family that is STRONGLY against tattoos, and piercings.

I had wanted a tattoo for years, just never really knew what or where but I agree with what some people have said though, you really need to be DAMN sure that if you get one, that is it something that you will be able to live with for the rest of your life.

I have had my tattoo for almost a year now, and I have zero regrets. Mind you I do have other reasons for getting it over just 'wanting' one (which I won't talk about) but I am very happy that I did get it.

I do also agree that it seems that more and more people are just getting tattoos just for the sake of having one, or almost because they have the urge to just fit in with the 'crowd'. I just strongly suggest that you really do think long and hard about this decision.

btw, here is a pic of mine,
http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/m...g?t=1226039185

I'm hoping they come out with some kind of degrading ink. Make it so after ~5 years it's totally gone, I think it would be a big hit with people that want one but are heeding the good advice of people saying not to make a hasty decision.

A friend of mine had his wife's name tattooed on his left arm by his shoulder, 4 months ago she took his son and ran and the tattoo is a horrible reminder of how a permanent tat can go really bad.

i was against a tattoo before i had mine. I actually gave in to the pressure of my fiancee' and got one. I got it on my left chest and got something small just to be sure it wont haunt me later. I don't regret and am actually looking to get another across my back just like the one pictured just not the same design. Just be careful cause they can get addicting and that gets really expensive. Just start out small and discrete and you will be fine.

Here are my rules of thumb for tattoos. Please don't take any of this personally. I just feel that a tattoo is deeply personal, and not just an accessory like a hat or watch. You are permanently inking your body and others WILL judge you based on its appearance, location, message (if any), etc... trust me. You should be aware of all the good and bad things that can result from having tattoo and be ready to accept any, and all, consequences of your decision. That being said...

1) If you're unsure what to get, or whether it will be "cool" or not... don't get it.
2) If you are doing it for someone other than yourself... don't get it.
3) If you have any doubts... don't get it.
4) If you have to ask... definitely don't get it.

Now, when if & when you are ready. Flow Mike_D's advice... do your research, find a good artist, and spend some cash on it. Artists all have their strengths and weaknesses, so if you want a picture of your girl tattooed on your ass, don't hire the guy who's portfolio consists of only flowers, bunnies, and barbed wire. Lastly, if you do decide to get one in the end... good luck and I hope it works out for you.

I say you can't go wrong with something like this:

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...too-swayze.jpg

Awwwee Yeeeaaaahh!!

OMG...is that Patrick Swayze from the SNL Chip N Dale skit?

omg that is EXACTLY what i was looking for!!!

rschoi i dont think ill get one now as i do have some doubts but once i find the right one i may just go ahead and do it!

if i do get one ill be sure to post it up on hurr

Well, yes . . . . except for the very tastefully added centaur theme and popular rainbows for "conversation" on select RC-Monster forum threads.

That skit was one of the best pieces of comedy ever.