Spec me this tattoo

MonkeyNews · 10 Mar 2009 at 12:58

Tattoos are great when they have spiritual/political/personal meanings behind them, but that one with the coloured stars and flame certainly would not be my choice, but if it means something to you then damn, its not my skin.

MickeyFinns · 10 Mar 2009 at 12:59

Tobes said:
I'm getting mine done in 2 hours!!!

Mine in 3

MickeyFinns · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:00

Fishfingers said:
Tattoos are great when they have spiritual/political/personal meanings behind them, but that one with the coloured stars and flame certainly would not be my choice, but if it means something to you then damn, its not my skin.

They don't have to mean anything, and I've known far more people regret ones with meaning than ones that they just enjoy the design of.

Psycho Sonny · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:05

Jamesdavid3 said:
I've liked this tattoo for about 2 years now and really want it done!

No idea about the prices, any advice?

What do you guys think about tattoo's in general? I feel like our skin is bare and its good to have something on it!

£100 ish

penski · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:06

Fishfingers said:
Tattoos are great when they have spiritual/political/personal meanings behind them, but that one with the coloured stars and flame certainly would not be my choice, but if it means something to you then damn, its not my skin.

If by 'great', you mean 'crap' then yes, I agree 100%.

*n

MonkeyNews · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:18

penski said:
If by 'great', you mean 'crap' then yes, I agree 100%.

*n

Having spiritualised tattoos like Hindu's and Mauri's do for example have deep symbolic meanings that has been passed down through generations, I would say that is far from crap, but if you think having a load of coloured stars or a skull and crossbones is great then so be it, each to their own.

penski · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:35

Fishfingers said:
Having spiritualised tattoos like Hindu's and Mauri's do for example have deep symbolic meanings that has been passed down through generations, I would say that is far from crap, but if you think having a load of coloured stars or a skull and crossbones is great then so be it, each to their own.

I have a tattoo of a toaster. Its ****ing awesome.

Goddamn g1 has fubar'd the formatting again so it's inserted the pic somewhere random.

I'd wager that the OP is neither Maori nor Hindu and as such, cultural misappropriation is completely out of place.

The only people who think tattoos need 'meaning' get their tattoo knowledge from tripe like miami ink.

*n

MonkeyNews · 10 Mar 2009 at 13:45

penski said:
I have a tattoo of a toaster. Its ****ing awesome.

Goddamn g1 has fubar'd the formatting again so it's inserted the pic somewhere random.

I'd wager that the OP is neither Maori nor Hindu and as such, cultural misappropriation is completely out of place.

The only people who think tattoos need 'meaning' get their tattoo knowledge from tripe like miami ink.

*n

It doesn't matter if they are Hindu, Maori or not, I was using examples to explain why cultural and spiritual tattoos are not 'crap' as you put it. Having a tattoo of a toaster is great if you like it, I think its far from it, but personal choice is a luxury that we all have.

No idea what Miami Ink but im sure tattoos with specific meanings have been around a lot longer than even the city of Miami has.

Jamesdavid3 · 10 Mar 2009 at 14:07

Just wondering, having them on arms or other places if you gain muscle wouldnt that stretch that tattoo in any way??

For example look at the one which i want (see first post)
surely having it done when you dont have a lot of arm muscle then getting a lot more muscle would cause the tattoo to rip or stretch??

Abraham · 10 Mar 2009 at 14:27

Jamesdavid3 said:
Just wondering, having them on arms or other places if you gain muscle wouldnt that stretch that tattoo in any way??

For example look at the one which i want (see first post)
surely having it done when you dont have a lot of arm muscle then getting a lot more muscle would cause the tattoo to rip or stretch??

stretch yes

Tobes · 10 Mar 2009 at 16:24

Just got mine done. First tattoo.

I have to say the experience was quite enjoyable.

So yes, I now have a space invader on my arm

Jamesdavid3 · 10 Mar 2009 at 16:55

Tobes said:
Just got mine done. First tattoo.

I have to say the experience was quite enjoyable.

So yes, I now have a space invader on my arm

Got any pics?

Tobes · 10 Mar 2009 at 17:01

Jamesdavid3 · 10 Mar 2009 at 17:33

haha thats quality, how long did it take and was it hurt?

Tobes · 10 Mar 2009 at 17:37

About 30 - 40 minutes. Time flew by.

It doesn't hurt. Well, it's not painful. It's just like being scratched. It's more sore now than it was getting it done. Feels like sunburn.

jolie77 · 10 Mar 2009 at 17:51

I think its not nice at all mate. get it some were you can cover up as well, as in 20-30 years you will regret.

All so put some thought in to it, in other words get a tattoo that means something to you in life

Dj_Jestar · 10 Mar 2009 at 18:00

penski said:
If by 'great', you mean 'crap' then yes, I agree 100%.

*n

I find it hilarious that you, someone who tries to defend "doing what you want" all the time, is now trying to impose your opinion on someone else.

Jamesdavid3 · 10 Mar 2009 at 20:34

Cough

Tobes · 10 Mar 2009 at 21:07

Why is penski permabanned? I don't want to change the subject so email is in trust if someone could be so kind.

DampCat · 10 Mar 2009 at 21:39

Sorry,wont post in these threads anymore.