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Post by Cookies Galore on Apr 3, 2014 12:28:30 GMT -5
I don't understand back tattoos. If I were ever to get one, which I never will, I would want to see it. For those who have them on your backs, shoulder blades, etc - don't you guys want to see them? If not, what was the reason of getting them? Large blank area to have detailed pieces.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 3, 2014 12:36:18 GMT -5
I don't understand back tattoos. If I were ever to get one, which I never will, I would want to see it. For those who have them on your backs, shoulder blades, etc - don't you guys want to see them? If not, what was the reason of getting them? I never considered any other place for mine...It's pretty big. I don't care for chest tattoos so that could be part of it. I actually forgot about it for a while though. Ds kept asking me what the blue thing was on my back and I had to go look in a mirror before I remembered/realized what he was asking.
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Post by yogiii on Apr 3, 2014 13:25:01 GMT -5
I want to hijack the thread for a minute... I'd like to get another tattoo, one that actually would be meaningful to me. I'm undecided on where to put it. I want to be able to see it, so on my back anywhere is out. Ideally I'd like to be able to cover it up, but I don't want it on my boobs or upper arm, so I think that might not be possible. So where is the most "professional-looking" spot to put a small tattoo that might be visible to other - wrist? ankle? elbow? I have two tattoos - they were silly and fun, and I didn't put any thought into them. But they are in spots that are not generally visible to other people (hipbone and tramp stamp - hey, we were all young once) My friend has one on her foot so you just see it when she's wearing flip flops or sandals. I like that spot.
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Post by sheilaincali on Apr 3, 2014 13:28:12 GMT -5
Um yeah- Tattoo on my lower back. First off let's be honest it's in tramp stamp territory. It's a sun (6 inches diameter) because DH and I married in and DS was born in Alaska (land of the midnight sun) so that's the meaning behind it but it's located on my lower back, north of my butt if you will. SO the smartass in me can say that I am so awesome that the sun shines out of my ass
My tattoos are for me and I prefer them to be in places that aren't easily visible.
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Apr 3, 2014 13:29:35 GMT -5
Post by sheilaincali on Apr 3, 2014 13:29:35 GMT -5
Feet hurt too- same reason as ankle- all bone. It's still a location that I want to get another one. When it's all said and done I figure I'll end up with 6 or 7 tattoos at least.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Apr 3, 2014 13:36:31 GMT -5
There is a reason that state law forbids tats for minors or require a parent's permission. Part of that reason, in my opinion, is the fact that kids aren't mature enough to make decisions that will last a lifetime. While a marijuana plant on your forehead may sound like a really great idea at 16, it' not going to be such a great thing at 30. Tatoo removal has come a long way, but I've never seen one removal where I can't tell there was a tat under it.
That being said, I don't know how much 1 year will make in Nathaniel's maturity level. He sounds like a really level-headed kid. He's not asking for something dumb and he's not asking for something in-your-face. I probably would say no if it were my kid (just for the fact that thinking about it for another year can't hurt a thing), but I certainly could not find any fault in a parent who decided otherwise in this particular case.
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Post by tloonya on Apr 3, 2014 13:58:14 GMT -5
I got my first tattoo at 40 and my second a few years later. One is on the back of my neck and the other on my left clavicle. Both can be covered with hair/clothing as they can't be exposed at work. I'm not sure if I am done or if I will get 'just one more'.....they really are addicting. Your children's names around your ankle sounds very special and meaningful. Good luck with this adventure! So it is not so classy to have a tattoo, right? Otherwise why would you have to cover it at work? You probably working in a fine establishment that have rules and regulations, right? And when kids are doing some sports - tattoos are also forbidden. My take on it - I love the music DD likes. Not all of it but I am cool Mom. However she was told all the tattoos are going to be cut off with the skin it is on. Just my 2 cents...
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 3, 2014 14:00:30 GMT -5
I'm in general in the you can wait till you're 18 and I don't have to sign for it camp when it comes to tattoos and most piercings (ears are 16 here).
My brother wanted a flaming wolf head on his chest at 16 and tried to convince my dad to sign for it. He responded that my brother could do it when he was old enough to be able to pay for the removal once he realized how stupid the decision was.
Guess he didn't want it that bad b/c he never did get one.
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Apr 3, 2014 14:04:05 GMT -5
Post by midjd on Apr 3, 2014 14:04:05 GMT -5
I don't know that it's "classy" or "not classy" to have a tattoo. I cover it up because I work with a bunch of old conservative fuddy-duddies.
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Apr 3, 2014 14:09:16 GMT -5
Post by whoami on Apr 3, 2014 14:09:16 GMT -5
There is a reason that state law forbids tats for minors or require a parent's permission. Part of that reason, in my opinion, is the fact that kids aren't mature enough to make decisions that will last a lifetime. While a marijuana plant on your forehead may sound like a really great idea at 16, it' not going to be such a great thing at 30. Tatoo removal has come a long way, but I've never seen one removal where I can't tell there was a tat under it. That being said, I don't know how much 1 year will make in Nathaniel's maturity level. He sounds like a really level-headed kid. He's not asking for something dumb and he's not asking for something in-your-face. I probably would say no if it were my kid (just for the fact that thinking about it for another year can't hurt a thing), but I certainly could not find any fault in a parent who decided otherwise in this particular case. My friends daughter got a tattoo before 18 without parents permission. Mom went ballistic. The tattoo shop had to pay to get it removed and it was not a cheap or quick process.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Apr 3, 2014 14:09:29 GMT -5
I agree. I don't assume that because a person chooses to cover up their tattoo at work, (or anywhere) they are ashamed of it or don't consider it classy. Its just that some people are smart enough to know that regardless of their own opinions, they are judged by the opinions of others. And if those "others" are signing your paycheck, it's smart to play the game. Nobody says you have to. You can go make your "I'm tatooed and proud" statement if you want to, but then you can't whine about the consequences because, unfortunately, people are still jduged by their appearance in some places.
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Post by swamp on Apr 3, 2014 14:13:18 GMT -5
If I'm showing off my tramp stamp at work, I need a wardrobe intervention.
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Post by movingforward on Apr 3, 2014 15:34:57 GMT -5
I don't really "get" tattoos. When I was younger I had a fleeting thought about getting one on my shoulder that would show when I wore a tank top or swimsuit but the thought passed really quickly. I am pretty sure I also would have gotten something ridiculous back then like a tweety bird (hope I didn't just offend someone who has a tweety bird tattoo) . In addition, I HATE needles so getting a tattoo is just not anywhere on my bucket list. I have seen some cool looking tattoos on people but it is generally on someone who has only 1-3 of them. When people get too many they all seem to blend in together... I guess that's when I actually don't "get" the appeal... too much anything is not good IMHO.
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Post by cael on Apr 3, 2014 15:59:39 GMT -5
I don't understand back tattoos. If I were ever to get one, which I never will, I would want to see it. For those who have them on your backs, shoulder blades, etc - don't you guys want to see them? If not, what was the reason of getting them? Couple reasons for me I guess - I don't have to worry about it being visible in professional settings if I don't want it to be, but I can show it off with a low-back shirt or tanks in the summer. Also, I like the symmetry of it, it's right between my shoulder blades (don't ask about my issues with symmetry, lol) It isn't something "pretty" that I feel like I need to see all the time, so I'm perfectly fine just seeing it in the mirror. Now, if I were to get something colored or bigger/complicated I might want to see it, so I'd have to decide where to put it. I really like shoulder cap as a location, and I could probably cover that with an average short-sleeve shirt, so that might be a location I'd consider. Damn, now I want to get another but what and where?!
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Apr 3, 2014 16:08:46 GMT -5
Post by NastyWoman on Apr 3, 2014 16:08:46 GMT -5
When he was 16 or 17 DS1 wanted a tatto of a squooshed spider under the ball of his foot. I said ok and then proceeded to tell him about the needles DS is now in his mid 30s and still tattoo-less
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Apr 3, 2014 16:14:21 GMT -5
Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Apr 3, 2014 16:14:21 GMT -5
Don't have any tattoos, don't want any tattoos either.
But several people on my hip group have posted about wanting to get one after their hip replacements. That is just a phenomenally bad idea on all sorts of levels, as it opens you up to a risk of infection.
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Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 3, 2014 16:14:55 GMT -5
When he was 16 or 17 DS1 wanted a tatto of a squooshed spider under the ball of his foot. I said ok and then proceeded to tell him about the needles DS is now in his mid 30s and still tattoo-less LOL!
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Apr 3, 2014 16:21:39 GMT -5
Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 3, 2014 16:21:39 GMT -5
I personally don't mind them, if they're well done and classy. If they look awful/cheap/have questionable subject matter then I question your judgement.
I went out with a guy, he really wanted to go see the new predators movie, so I agreed even though it's not really my thing. Anyway, next morning, discovered a predator face tatooed between his shoulder blades.... Did not go out with him any more.
My Eldest SIL has two baby dragons (one for each daughter) hatching from their shells. Those are well done and cute and don't strike me as having an obsession with a movie creature. She asked is she whould buy a dress that covered them for DH & my wedding and I said no.
As for myself, I can't think of anything I'm willing to spend that kind of money on. Or anything that I want on my body permanently. I like getting the henna done because I can and do change my mind about what I want where.
Now there are several tattoo artists I wouldn't mind having make me some wall art...
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Post by movingforward on Apr 3, 2014 16:30:18 GMT -5
This reminds me of a time in college (back in the dark ages) when I went out with a guy who had 9 tattoos. He was HOT but a few too many tattoos for my taste... He had a huge tattoo of Puff the Magic Dragon on his back. I didn't stop dating him because of his tattoos though... I stopped dating him because he went to see the movie Pulp Fiction 7 times - WTF!!! I know this is a classic to some people but I absolutely HATED that movie. I decided anyone who would not only sit through it that many times but actually PAY to do so was not the one for me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 16:33:23 GMT -5
I so wanted to quote that too almost40, lmao... Water on the screen... Guess you missed it the night before ... What a sight to wake up to.
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Post by nutty on Apr 3, 2014 17:55:43 GMT -5
A quote I want is from a Fall Out Boy song, but I can't really make it work. Poise and rationality, two words that really describe me but I think would be silly on their own. Nearly got Scarlett on my wrist today but the father chickened out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 18:00:01 GMT -5
Is it "He taste like you only sweeter"?
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Post by nutty on Apr 3, 2014 18:10:58 GMT -5
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!" No it's this one because SHUT THE DOOR GOSHDARNIT.
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Post by nutty on Apr 3, 2014 18:12:40 GMT -5
I'd chime in with a, "Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality. I'd chime in, "Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of...
What I want is bolded but it is silly by itself.
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Post by nutty on Apr 3, 2014 18:14:47 GMT -5
Oh don't mind me I'm watching you two from the closet Wishing to be the friction in your jeans
This for the stalker in me.
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Post by Malarky on Apr 3, 2014 18:16:19 GMT -5
DD really wants tattoos, but being the meanest mother ever, I say no. Once she is out of college and I am in no way responsible for her, she can do whatever she pleases. As long as she pays.
It isn't the tattoos I object to so much, it's making a permanent decision at 16. I'm counting on her growing and changing over the next few years and what is incredibly meaningful today might well be WTF? in 5 years.
That being said, she is incredibly artistic and three people have had her artwork inked. Kinda cool. Plus she has a design for a mother/daughter tattoo that I'm actually considering...
Edited for spelling.
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 3, 2014 18:41:18 GMT -5
even at 30-whatever when I got my tat, I still took a "last clean pic" of both feet w/o ink the night before the ladies descended upon my house for girls' weekend and all its shenanigans. at the time, I couldn't imagine seeing ink every time I looked, and now I can't remember looking at a clear left foot.
that said, the shit that I thought I wanted for ink back in college, I'm so happy that my ridiculous fear of needles kept me away. while I still love all the content, the thought of having that ink in those locations now kind of scares me. the content and source of my sole tat is what made me able to overcome that fear.....and I highly doubt I'll ever get another.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 18:46:41 GMT -5
My son wanted all kinds of body piercings and huge tattoos starting when he was about 14. No sir. I did relent and let him get his ears pierced at 16 or 17. I'd forgotten about that, he hasn't worn anything in them in so long. My daughter wanted tattoos also. No ma'am. My son got a body piercing after he turned 18 and DD got a tattoo the summer after she turned 18. Now she has 3 tattoos, DS has none and doesn't put anything in his body piercing.
I wanted a tattoo when I was younger, but never actually got one. I've had my nose pierced 3 times. Pierce it, let it close. Then do it all over. I haven't let the latest piercing close, I wear tiny jewels in it. So tiny that people that see me every day didn't notice it for a year or 2. It was almost a year before my Mom even noticed it. I think a lot of people don't notice it unless the light hits it just right.
ETA: I wear my nose ring at work. I wouldn't wear it to any job interview, but wearing it at my job isn't a big deal. I have coworkers with tattoos that are visible when the weather is warm enough for short sleeve shirts.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 20:05:03 GMT -5
I feel totally left out. Raised by baptists and my grandma said only gypsies and women of ill repute get their ears pierced. LOL! That was my parents although they were Roman Catholic. I had a battle royal with them over ear piercing but eventually they caved.
I have to tell my sister's tattoo story. She's an OB/Gyn and delivered a baby by C-section. The mother had a tattoo of Tweety Bird mowing the lawn "down there" (use your imagination as to where Tweety's lawn mower was aimed). In their haste to deliver the baby, she and her partner accidentally decapitated Tweety Bird. They got the thinnest catgut they could find and delicately restored Tweety's head with as little damage as possible.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 20:07:45 GMT -5
There is currently an argument going on right now on my facebook about tats and 'god's temple'...
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