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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So don't understand people who waste money getting random tattoos I don't like spending money on something I can't use but maybe people into tattoos can enlighten me as to why lot them get random tattoos do they consider it art form , addiction or aul my body is blank canvas and I want fill it line

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have any but the reason I want tattoos is to cover up scars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have 3 tattoos and all gave reasons behind them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have 3 tattoos and all gave reasons behind them. "
yeah if they mean something that's fair enough but I know people who get most random tattoos

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By *s LollyWoman
over a year ago

The pub then supermacs ...

I've five myself but there not just random there part of diffrent stages in my life from teenage years to most recent with marking the birth of my kids in between there not for every one but there special to me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't have any but the reason I want tattoos is to cover up scars "
that's good reason to get some tattoos fair play

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've five myself but there not just random there part of diffrent stages in my life from teenage years to most recent with marking the birth of my kids in between there not for every one but there special to me

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that's fine i just wonder why some people I know few get what seem like random tattoos to me without any reason

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't consider it a waste of money if its something you like...

OP do you not buy things because you simply just like what your buying, maybe that over priced shirt that you really don't need and may only wear occasionally and has no real significance with improving your life

But you buy it simply because you like it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's always a reason but you might not agree with the reasons. Some get tattoos simply because they like the look of them. I've none but despite not being one hit artsy I've thought up of a few to get and tried to give them reason. So far I'm not happy with any idea I came up with haha also i was once considering a back tattoo that would have covered my back because I got stretch marks from a big growth spurt as a teen but they faded to the point you'd have to be right up to my back to see them so I pulled that tatt

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't consider it a waste of money if its something you like...

But you buy it simply because you like it "
bit different as you can wear it out for nights out or whatever but tattoo all ya can do is stare at it lol . But suppose what people do with there own money is there business I was just wondering do some do it for unusual reasons like remember someone on TV saying they liked the pain of getting it done

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There's always a reason but you might not agree with the reasons. Some get tattoos simply because they like the look of them. I've none but despite not being one hit artsy I've thought up of a few to get and tried to give them reason. So far I'm not happy with any idea I came up with haha also i was once considering a back tattoo that would have covered my back because I got stretch marks from a big growth spurt as a teen but they faded to the point you'd have to be right up to my back to see them so I pulled that tatt "
if I was to get one would be in memory of someone who had passed away something with meaning I think is always nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't consider it a waste of money if its something you like...

But you buy it simply because you like it bit different as you can wear it out for nights out or whatever but tattoo all ya can do is stare at it lol . But suppose what people do with there own money is there business I was just wondering do some do it for unusual reasons like remember someone on TV saying they liked the pain of getting it done "

I've heard that before, some people get addicted to the pain...

I can understand how they can get addicted, I've a tattoo down my side and after a while you get into a zone were the pain almost becomes enjoyable and relaxing

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't consider it a waste of money if its something you like...

I've heard that before, some people get addicted to the pain...

I can understand how they can get addicted, I've a tattoo down my side and after a while you get into a zone were the pain almost becomes enjoyable and relaxing "
I do like the show inkmaster about tattoo artists competing I find different types of tattooing interesting and how they do some them is amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey OP, i can understand your curiosity but can i just say I personally hate when people say "I don't understand 'random' tattoos"

For me and my tattoos i have some that represent big mile stones in my life, and i have others i got cause i thought they looked cool at the time!

Getting a tattoo doesn't have to have a big meaning, or represent something, it doesn't have to do with a secret love for pain, some people just get tattoos cause tattoos are awesome in certain peoples eyes!

Also as a side note, for anyone out there, i hate when people ask me what my tattoos mean does anyone else feel that way??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a few myself,and they mean something to me ,family, life and they are rather artistic and well designed even if I do say so myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey OP, i can understand your curiosity but can i just say I personally hate when people say "I don't understand 'random' tattoos"

For me and my tattoos i have some that represent big mile stones in my life, and i have others i got cause i thought they looked cool at the time!

Also as a side note, for anyone out there, i hate when people ask me what my tattoos mean does anyone else feel that way??"

Yes! I've a few and 1 always gets that question....i wouldn't mind if it didn't take about 5 mins to explain then someone who wasn't paying attention pipes up and asks me to repeat it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a few and I'll definitely continue to get them. I do think they can be addictive in a way, not necessarily the pain or anything just the feeling of getting something you like. I agree with what a few people have said above, they don't have to have a profound Miami Ink esque backstory. Mine have some small symbolic meaning to me but I hate having to explain them

mostly they're just a bit of stupid fun, they're creative and they're an expression of something for that individual. I like having out because sometimes I feel like it's a way of outwardly expressing yourself to other people, I love seeing someone walk past me with a cool piece. The other thing is that the standard in tattooing has increased hugely in Ireland in the last 5-10 years so I think people might have a bias towards a preconceived notion of what they can be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I Mine have some small symbolic meaning to me but I hate having to explain them "

Same here. Personal significance is a huge part of them for me,don't really care what other people make of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would like to get a tattoo my kids initials or date of births .. not sure I could handle the pain .. I'm a light weight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah pain level depends on where on your body you get it and how big it is really. Its more of a sting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold "

I don't do pain or stings .. can I be knocked out lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have quite a few but not random they are to do with different struggles and demons in my life.

They are addictive but i will only get more after finding a reason to do so - last one i got took 8 hours and a lot of pain but worth it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold "

I thought the same when I was going to get my wrists done - but surprisingly i found it fine, was more like a tingling sensation..

Got my shoulder done aswel, again pain wasn't too bad until he hit the collarbone - ouch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold

I don't do pain or stings .. can I be knocked out lol "

Put numbing cream on the area about 2 hrs before you get it done

The tattooist insisted I use it as he said big strapping lads flinch when they have had work done on their sides

I must just have a high pain tolerance, I'm surprised I didn't get a well done sticker from the tattooist when he was finished lol

I even went for a doze while it was getting done lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold

I don't do pain or stings .. can I be knocked out lol

Put numbing cream on the area about 2 hrs before you get it done

The tattooist insisted I use it as he said big strapping lads flinch when they have had work done on their sides

I must just have a high pain tolerance, I'm surprised I didn't get a well done sticker from the tattooist when he was finished lol

I even went for a doze while it was getting done lol

Haaa Luv it a well done sticker ..

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold

I don't do pain or stings .. can I be knocked out lol

Put numbing cream on the area about 2 hrs before you get it done

The tattooist insisted I use it as he said big strapping lads flinch when they have had work done on their sides

I must just have a high pain tolerance, I'm surprised I didn't get a well done sticker from the tattooist when he was finished lol

I even went for a doze while it was getting done lol

One of mine goes to my armpit and I nearly passed out with the pain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I found it was a pain I could cope with, maybe because it was on my side and quite big, I would say it would be quite nippy on places like your wrist or ankles

Again it depends on your pain threshold

I don't do pain or stings .. can I be knocked out lol

Put numbing cream on the area about 2 hrs before you get it done

The tattooist insisted I use it as he said big strapping lads flinch when they have had work done on their sides

I must just have a high pain tolerance, I'm surprised I didn't get a well done sticker from the tattooist when he was finished lol

I even went for a doze while it was getting done lol

One of mine goes to my armpit and I nearly passed out with the pain"

I would say you did!!

On the ribs isn't a great feeling either lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tattoos are like a treat. A self indulgent treat that's just for me. I've quite a few and only my first 2 have any real meaning other than "oooooh pretty pictures" both sides of my ribs have over 18 hours of tattooing on them, the pain isn't nice, but it becomes almost methodical and soothing. But everyone is different.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well any tattoo I got done has meaning in those stages of my life i was going through, it's a form of art or just a crazy d*unk thing lol doesn't really matter, actually think ink on ladies is pretty hot

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By *eductively_SweetWoman
over a year ago

wexford

"So don't understand people who waste money getting random tattoos I don't like spending money on something I can't use but maybe people into tattoos can enlighten me as to why lot them get random tattoos do they consider it art form , addiction or aul my body is blank canvas and I want fill it line "

How is it wasting money op when it's something you have for life whatever the reason for them. (I've 8 btw). You could say spending money on booze & smokes is a waste of money too all you get is hungover and hard to breath. Our money to spend it how we see fit to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My tattoo doesn't have a meaning, I got it on an impulse because I thought the picture was pretty and very feminine

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

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By *herealgringo1Man
over a year ago

belfast

I'm covered in tattoos legs arms full torso front and back and all mine mean something to me . They may look random but all of them have apart of my life experience in it and I rarely have them on show the way some people run about showing off what they have .ther for me and if u get to see them that's you being lucky lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think they are great when done right and with a personal meaning behind them plenty of people get tattoos because they just want one and that can be a mistake I know tattoo artists that won't do photos because of tattoos fade and if you get a tattoo and it fades of a loved one it can cause you a lot of emotional distress

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By *ickheadcuntCouple
over a year ago

Cork Ireland

44 random tattoo on me.... Why because I wanted to... Simples...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

8 tattoos some random some not!! More to come I like a bit of pain every now and then!! Next one hope to get shoulder piece done!! Love tatts on a guy soooooo sexy!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ah pain level depends on where on your body you get it and how big it is really. Its more of a sting."

One on my foot hurt like feck but I love it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Some great replies guys forgot about amount time some them take I wouldn't be able to sit for hours getting one. Also tattoo artist have tough job if there doing really big ones so have give them props

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have about 15 tattoos,some have meaning some mean absolutely nothing,I just like the art work,tattoos aren’t for everyone and your might consider it a waste of money but I’m sure some things you have spent your money on that others might consider a waste of money. But as the saying goes “each to there own”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Right on love could art work and some people have tattoos round temple bar at night just started looking at tattoo and person freaks out lol

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By *londie8399Couple
over a year ago

blackpool

My big one is for my kids it will be the only one I will get

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