andi9899
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Post by andi9899 on Nov 11, 2015 12:02:23 GMT -5
On some level, I feel if an individual comes up with a sound enough reason they want it, that's rational to them. Rational will be different for different people - my friend just got a Wonder Woman tattoo on her arm which looks aaaaaawwwwful and I wouldn't have gotten it - she got it for her daughter and she loves it, so can I tell her that for her, that was an irrational choice? I don't think I can. I got my ears pierced when I was 10 because I wanted to, I obviously don't mind it even though I don't wear earrings much anymore. I got a cartilage piercing on my upper ear when I was 19ish, and I actually like that a lot and still wear an earring in it all the time. I have one tattoo, an infinity on my upper back, only visible when I wear a tank top or low enough shirt, and I thought about that for 10 years before I got it. I like the symbol and like where I got it and have never regretted it... so could someone tell me that was irrational? Sure you can tell me that, but I made a perfectly rational decision to get it, as a mentally sound (enough ) person who considered all pros and cons, so someone telling me it was irrational wouldn't particularly have any bearing on me. I dunno. That's my two cents. Some people make idiotic decisions like face tattoos and maybe some of them would admit the decision wasn't entirely rational... or maybe they'll insist it was. people are all different, and strange. My sister has a Marvin the Martian tattoo on her arm that looks terrible. I saw a girl working at Walmart that had a tree tattooed on one side of her face. It was pretty, but I doubt she'll ever get a much better paying job than Walmart.
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Post by billisonboard on Nov 11, 2015 12:05:31 GMT -5
So here is data for your study: I have two commissioned tattoos. The first is to commemorate my hiking of the Washington portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. It is on my wrist. It is, by design, coverable by a watch. The second is a turtle designed on site by the tattoo artist to commemorate a vacation to Hawaii. My wife has a companion tattoo of a hibiscus flower. They are on the tops of our feets and are framed nicely by flip-flops. She has multiple tattoos. Many are individualized with names and events. Bacground: My stepson wanted a tattoo when he was in high school. His mother and I talked a lot with him and each other about the issue. We came to the conclusion that him getting a tattoo with significance would be something we could support. That lead to mine and my ex getting one of the Golden Gate Bridge when she ran the San Francisco Marathon. I got the turtle because my wife really wanted me to and she paid. I have a two hole pierced ear. I had one hole stretched to about 0 gauge a few years ago then got a role in a community theatre production that I needed to take the earring out. I just never put it back in and the opening shrunk. I also have a pierced nipple. I got the first ear piercing when in college. It was when guys getting their ear pierced was just starting to be done. I was walking out of a shopping mall with my girlfriend and mentioned it. She told me to "Put up or shut up" since I had talked about doing it before too many times I guess. So we went back in and I got it done. When too many guys had their ear pierced, I got a second hole so I could stay "different". The next step was getting the other side pierced but I decided to stop attempting to stay on the crest of things at that point. The gauging came years later and I was just bored with life. Taking the steps to get it bigger and bigger gave me something to look forward to doing. The other piercing is off limits to discussion but will note only one because it is the less sensitive side and I still almost passed out. My thinking on body modification is that unless it impacts function, why not.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 11, 2015 12:08:48 GMT -5
I also have a pierced nipple. The things I learn sometimes about posters on this board.
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Post by cael on Nov 11, 2015 12:09:58 GMT -5
Yeah, some tattoo decisions are definitely questionable... my friend's tattoo was actually done HORRIBLY and that's largely why I say it looks terrible... ugh the line work is awful, none of it is even, the color isn't even... I think I know who did it for her and unfortunately I'm not surprised. I haven't talked to her yet to see if she likes how it came out... so it isn't necessarily the wonder woman symbol on her upper arm I find awful, just how it came out. I'd be bull if I had a tattoo come out that badly.
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Post by grumpyhermit on Nov 11, 2015 12:14:09 GMT -5
Tattoos are definitely not something you should try to save money on. If you are going to go through with permanently marking your skin, please spend the money on a quality artist.
On the other hand, the "worst tattoos" searches can provide a lot of amusement for the rest of us. Some people get some truly regrettable "art work".
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Post by billisonboard on Nov 11, 2015 12:16:45 GMT -5
Yeah, some tattoo decisions are definitely questionable... my friend's tattoo was actually done HORRIBLY and that's largely why I say it looks terrible... ugh the line work is awful, none of it is even, the color isn't even... ... When I was looking to get my first one, I went on line and looked at portfolios of artists. I selected a person who demonstrated they had talent. I had a meeting with him to discuss what I wanted and then made an appointment to come back and have it done. I drove over two hours each way both times.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 11, 2015 12:18:15 GMT -5
When my brother was 16 he came to my dad wanting him to sign off on him getting a tattoo (can't do that now). My dad asked him what it was. He wanted a giant flaming wolf head tattooed on his chest. He insisted it would be a real chick magnet according to his friend. Dad responded "You can get it when you are old enough to pay to have it removed after you realize you were an idiot". Brother never did get that tattoo and is probably grateful he didn't. I've thought about getting a DNA double helix tattooed somewhere to represent my love of science but I never pull the trigger. I know exactly where I would go to get it b/c it's where all my friends got theirs and the work is really well done. I went with my BFF when she got hers to watch and was impressed.
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Post by cael on Nov 11, 2015 12:25:18 GMT -5
Yeah. The next tattoo I get (I have several ideas but nothing concrete) I will research a good place and artist. The guy who did mine did it great, but it's a simple black symbol so kind of hard to eff up. My MIL in all her wisdom let my BIL get his first tattoo at 15 (it isn't too poorly done but it's stupid)... then a year later bought him a tattoo machine off the internet so he could do it himself, because he wanted it. now at 19 he's all scratched up and looks like shit... at least he doesn't have or want a job anyway.
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Post by billisonboard on Nov 11, 2015 12:27:42 GMT -5
My stepson wanted one because the ones the wrestlers from another school had looked so good. He was not pleased when I suggested that a big part of looking good was the obvious extended time they had spent in the weight room and maybe he should start there. We ended up telling him if he made state, he could get one. He did make state that year (sophomore) but only as an alternate, so we told him that was only good enough for a temporary tattoo.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 11, 2015 12:30:03 GMT -5
then a year later bought him a tattoo machine off the internet so he could do it himself,I feel a mixture of this and this When we were at the State Fair a couple of years ago this guy had on a sleeveless top that showed his bicep tattoo. In giant black block letters it said F*ck You. Classy.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Nov 11, 2015 12:31:00 GMT -5
Tattoos are definitely not something you should try to save money on. If you are going to go through with permanently marking your skin, please spend the money on a quality artist. On the other hand, the "worst tattoos" searches can provide a lot of amusement for the rest of us. Some people get some truly regrettable "art work". A friend of mine has a truly hilariously awesome tattoo that has made some worst tattoo lists (two unicorns doing it, you might have seen it). I love it. It's hilariously bad in a good way. In hubs' freshman year of college he gave himself a straight edge tattoo (sXe). You know, 'cause he was straight edge for life for a couple of semesters. I want him to turn it into a messed up compass because his sense of direction is terrible. It's on his hip so no one can see it, but I enjoy pointing it out and then we all laugh and drink our beers.
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Post by cael on Nov 11, 2015 12:34:08 GMT -5
then a year later bought him a tattoo machine off the internet so he could do it himself,I feel a mixture of this and this When we were at the State Fair a couple of years ago this guy had on a sleeveless top that showed his bicep tattoo. In giant black block letters it said F*ck You. Classy. I know. We literally considered dropping a dime to DYFS anonymously, and I almost called the health department on them (we probably should have)... they may not have done anything anyway. So messed up. There are definitely some classy tattoos out there.. smh.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 11, 2015 12:35:36 GMT -5
Your brother isn't the one I read about years ago giving free tattoos to women in his apartment was he? The apparatus used was a length of surgical tubing and a fishing hook. All the women were shocked that they developed Hepatitis.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Nov 11, 2015 12:36:11 GMT -5
OK. So a symbol that evokes an emotional response. ...on your foot. I'll put that in the "neither here nor there" category, rationality-wise. Most people have emotional investments in at least a few objects, and a low-key tattoo doesn't strike me as all that different. Are emotional keepsakes rational? Yes. No. Sort of. Was there a specific reason you got a tattoo rather than, say, putting up a photo of your Nana in a prominent place at work/home, or keeping her signature in a conspicuous location in your pocketbook where you'd see it often? What made you decide that a tattoo on your foot was the memento you wanted? on my foot b/c it is clearly visible when I wear most of the shoes in my closet. it often becomes an icebreaker when new people notice it, and it's a far more regular reminder to me than a picture I might not notice when I walk by it in the hallway. I have mementos in my home, but this one is more "her" to me than the material things. she signed every card she ever gave exactly the same way, and that's what this tat is. my sis has the same one, in the same place, and our cousins have all smiled the first time seeing them - because they remember getting cards with that sig as well. I get that you don't find value in tats, and I'm honestly kind of curious why you'd ask people to explain their rationale. it's not like any of us are going to change your mind. I like your reasoning behind your tattoo. My mom is proud of her perfect penmanship and I could see myself tattooing her signature. That, or "your handwriting is atrocious, meghan!" The signature would be nicer.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Nov 11, 2015 13:16:54 GMT -5
I have wanted a tattoo for a while but never pulled the trigger. I would like to get one for my birthday (coming at the end of the month) .... I'm thinking either a compass or some kind of strength symbol. Either on the wrist or shoulder blade.
I have both ears pierced and I got my navel pierced when I turned 19. Done at a very clean and very professional salon near college. It cost $65 and I never had an issue with it. I took out the ring when I started getting a prego belly. I tried to put it back in post partum but the hole stretched and it didn't look right anymore.
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Post by weltschmerz on Nov 11, 2015 13:16:49 GMT -5
People generally don't have a DNR for years. Usually you get one when you know death is reasonably likely to be soon. And I've never seen a DNR tattoo, but I did know a guy that was diabetic and did have a tattoo in some very pretty lettering stating so. My lawyer would make mince meat out of them for NOT honoring a written instruction. The law calls for a written living will. That would qualify, especially if no NOK is available. Wrong. DNR tattoos are absolutely meaningless. I spoke to several doctors about them. They don't have to be honoured by law.
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Post by swamp on Nov 11, 2015 13:23:13 GMT -5
as for the risk of infection, nil. If the artist uses a new needle for each client. Mine did. I wouldn't go anywhere that didn't.
I think Virgil needs to actually go to a real tattoo studio and see how hygienic they are. Also to look at their portfolios. The lady who did mine has some gorgeous work.
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Post by billisonboard on Nov 11, 2015 13:26:18 GMT -5
My lawyer would make mince meat out of them for NOT honoring a written instruction. The law calls for a written living will. That would qualify, especially if no NOK is available. Wrong. DNR tattoos are absolutely meaningless. I spoke to several doctors about them. They don't have to be honoured by law. We have different countries, states/provinces,and locales represented on the board. Truth can easily vary for each.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 11, 2015 13:32:50 GMT -5
I'm chicken about needles anyway. I get my required shots but that's it. No ears pierced either. If I were to do a tattoo, it'd be henna.
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 11, 2015 13:46:57 GMT -5
I have one tattoo. Sometimes it reads 'Lorna'. Other times it reads, 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales'.
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Post by Bluerobin on Nov 11, 2015 13:48:31 GMT -5
My lawyer would make mince meat out of them for NOT honoring a written instruction. The law calls for a written living will. That would qualify, especially if no NOK is available. Wrong. DNR tattoos are absolutely meaningless. I spoke to several doctors about them. They don't have to be honoured by law. Yet! Let them ignore mine.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Nov 11, 2015 13:51:39 GMT -5
I have one tattoo. Sometimes it reads 'Lorna'. Other times it reads, 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales'. Does it grow when you tell a lie?
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 11, 2015 13:51:56 GMT -5
Wrong. DNR tattoos are absolutely meaningless. I spoke to several doctors about them. They don't have to be honoured by law. Yet! Let them ignore mine. Bluerobin-I don't know if this works but do you wear a medical bracelet which would state DNR?
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 11, 2015 13:52:48 GMT -5
I have one tattoo. Sometimes it reads 'Lorna'. Other times it reads, 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales'. Does it grow when you tell a lie? No. Only when I am excited.
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Post by Bluerobin on Nov 11, 2015 13:55:02 GMT -5
Yet! Let them ignore mine. Bluerobin-I don't know if this works but do you wear a medical bracelet which would state DNR? No. The law only requires a written advance directive, does not say it cannot be a tat. The tat is written.
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Post by andi9899 on Nov 11, 2015 14:05:54 GMT -5
Tattoos are definitely not something you should try to save money on. If you are going to go through with permanently marking your skin, please spend the money on a quality artist. On the other hand, the "worst tattoos" searches can provide a lot of amusement for the rest of us. Some people get some truly regrettable "art work". I have a wonderful artist that does mine. If anyone in KC ever needs a referral, I would refer him all day long.
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Post by weltschmerz on Nov 11, 2015 14:10:42 GMT -5
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Post by weltschmerz on Nov 11, 2015 14:16:30 GMT -5
Even a DNR bracelet has more validity than a tattoo. If you change your mind, you can take it off. Maybe the tattoo was a result of a drinking game. Maybe you had it done when you were young and stupid, and now you changed your mind. Maybe you were thinking of having the tattoo removed before you had your stroke.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Nov 11, 2015 14:37:22 GMT -5
A paramedic's job is to stabilize you en route to the hospital. They will not nor are they legally required to follow the directions of a tattoo. What resuscitation measures are you worried about? CPR? IV fluids? Mechanical ventilation? Intubation? Bag-valve mask? Suction? Antidotes?
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Post by lund on Nov 11, 2015 15:00:57 GMT -5
I have seen enough wilted breast roses, colicky Chinese tummy dragons (pregnancies and some extra pounds later), "Jenny forever" wedding tats on husbands of ladies not named Jenny, and so on to avoid getting one.
Visible tats and piercings can make getting a job more difficult, so I think that people should be very careful about what picture they put where. If somebody puts one on them, avoiding joints and places with "thin skin" (face, inside of elbow, neck,...) is good. Also, light coloring is often better, since it can not be seen through clothing as easily, nor would it be as difficult to remove.
If there is a small wilted rose on the butt or tummy, it can probably be surgically removed cheaper, faster and with less pain than by laser, and the owner probably does not mind the skin looking more taut (even if it includes having to do the opposite side too, and it leaves one or two small scars), and if done with laser, it is possible to use more effect due to the tissues "absorbing" it better (meaning fewer sessions, less pain and lower cost). This is not possible near joints or on "thin" skin.
A friend working at the hospital told me about some piercings in, eh, inappropriate places. They can really cause problems!
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