FabSwingers.com forum: Tattoos

By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration

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

They mostly tell a story.

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

Do it!!!

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

"They mostly tell a story. "

The story of a man named Gatsby

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

Worst place was my calfs

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By *anderingArtistMan
over a year ago

an abstract world

Bit of both to be honest.

They've all had meaning bar one, which is just something I saw and liked.

For your first one I'd say get something which has meaning behind it as you're less likely to regret it later down the line if you don't get anymore.

But, as others may tell you, they can be addictive so be careful of Pringle-ing

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By *y the seaCouple
over a year ago

guernsey

I got mine just for having them and it almost became addictive sitting in the chair. One of mine still need to be completed but can’t seem to find the time for it now.

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

They have a meaning behind them. But I would get a tattoo just because I liked it. I found them all therapeutic and relaxing. Yes, even the ribs

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

2 of mine have meaning,the other 2 don't,they are addictive though.

Em x

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

I know I 100% want a sleeve.

The rest is down to what I feel inspired to get.

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

Bit of both...

I feel I waited too long to get mine on reflection. Waiting to find the perfect one that I wouldn't regret.

My advice...do your research, then go to a tattooist with your idea see what they come up with that's unique to you.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Tell a story that one day will be a full book

chapter and episode

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By *JandCMCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Most of my tattoos mean something to me, like bands from the 1970's I use to go and see, my football team n country n the odd 1 or 2 I just liked the look of.

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By *arlequin_tearsMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration "

Mine are very symbolic (phoenix & ravens, star of Inanna) and many people invest meaning into their body art.

That said, 'Wow, that would look amazing on me!' is entirely a legitimate reason to get inked.

Your tattooist won't care if there is a backstory or not. They just like good art and someone who will turn up on time, pay promptly and sit still.

Been looking at the work of Northern Black on Whitley Bay. Not really doing the whole Viking/Norse thing but they do amazing art.

The world need more good art.

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By *hisStagsVixenCouple
over a year ago

peterborough

Mine all have a meaning. Thinking of adding to one of my arms but not sure what yet and need to make sure it’s not just a random choice. I didnt have any until April last year, and now I have 4. Little bit more-ish

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

I wanted one since I was 18, finally managed it last year!

But yeah I'm taking forever to decide what and where next.

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By *y the seaCouple
over a year ago

guernsey

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

My 6 all have a meaning

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

I have been getting inked for 30 years and have some stuff that looked awful even at the time. Back street artiste doing flash work only. I have an orange lion as he didn’t have yellow!!

Mine now are things I like. My only advice is be willing to travel to an artist for a style you like. You cannot do enough research on your artist and need a good relationship with them as it’s all up close and personal

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By *y the seaCouple
over a year ago

guernsey

Anyone else keep there tats of fab for fear of being identified or is it just my “small island syndrome “?

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

"I know I 100% want a sleeve.

The rest is down to what I feel inspired to get. "

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration "

I get mine because I like the design, only my wrist tattoos have any meaning x

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

"Worst place was my calfs

Ugh yeah I wanted to kick the evil bastard in the face!!!!

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Anyone else keep there tats of fab for fear of being identified or is it just my “small island syndrome “?"

I do ,it's a bit annoying trying to keep them out of pics. Some really good ones have been discarded because they can be seen.

Em x

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I know I 100% want a sleeve.

The rest is down to what I feel inspired to get. "

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

"Worst place was my calfs

Ugh yeah I wanted to kick the evil bastard in the face!!!!

a woman done mine, I had to play it cool

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

"I know I 100% want a sleeve.

The rest is down to what I feel inspired to get. "

Oh do it, hottest tattoos on a guy!!

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

"Worst place was my calfs

I've not seen this tattoo

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By *arlequin_tearsMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

Some people do.

For women concerned about idiots walking up to them in the street, I entirely understand it.

I don't, but then again I am openly poly, sex and kink positive.

So having planted my flag I'll stand by it.

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

"Worst place was my calfs

I've not seen this tattoo

You will when I roundhouse you

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

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration "

If you're pushing yourself are you really ready?

I know I made the right decision when I can't wait to get it done.

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

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration

If you're pushing yourself are you really ready?

I know I made the right decision when I can't wait to get it done.

You give terrible advice on tattoos

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By *phrodite_AdonisCouple
over a year ago

They don’t have a meaning behind them but I’ve had them done all over the world so there is a story in that regard.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Reading all comments. Thank you for the advice!

Keep it coming

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration

If you're pushing yourself are you really ready?

I know I made the right decision when I can't wait to get it done.

On actually getting one yes.

But settling on what is the struggle.

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

"Worst place was my calfs

I've not seen this tattoo

You will when I roundhouse you

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

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration

If you're pushing yourself are you really ready?

I know I made the right decision when I can't wait to get it done.

You give terrible advice on tattoos"

I like all the 'before' tatts on Tattoo Fixers.

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

"Worst place was my calfs

I've not seen this tattoo

You will when I roundhouse you

Gen laughing so hard jusnow

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By *arlequin_tearsMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

One of the best pieces of advice I got on the 'should I, shouldn't I' side of things is.

If you have an image in mind, get it printed up and stick it up somewhere prominent in your house. If after a year, you still go, 'Wow' and want it done. Do it.

The other tip is, take time to find the right artist. There are any number of websites with images of awful Tatts.

Find someone you feel comfortable with, check out their portfolio, and take the time to make sure they are hygienic and safe.

If you have a particular style of tatt in mind, find an artist who specialises in it if you can.

For example, colour is a really important factor in my tattoos. So I found someone who is able to shade with colour.

I wish you all the luck with your journy

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By *oreveryoungkWoman
over a year ago

Leicestershire

All mine have personal meaning, and certain places hurt much more than others

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

All mine have meaning.

I just wish I had selected better places for some, so I could have a few more

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By *y the seaCouple
over a year ago

guernsey

"Anyone else keep there tats of fab for fear of being identified or is it just my “small island syndrome “?

I do ,it's a bit annoying trying to keep them out of pics. Some really good ones have been discarded because they can be seen.

Em x"

I have “smudged “ a couple of pics of ours but for me (Mr) I have tats on my chest arms and a full leg so not many angles I can get that won’t show any of my tattoos.

Jim x

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

I pick/design mine because I like the way they look but also usually because they have some kind of meaning. Whether thats because it reminds me of someone, a specific time in life or the position is symbolic. I have so many more to get as well - all of which have very specific meanings.

But I don't necessarily feel the need to explain them to people as to me art is subjective and I'm happy for them to glean their own meanings from them

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Mine tell a story...the story is I had way too much spare cash at the time to be able to afford them... unlike now..

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Mine was just on impulse, hubbies all tell our journey together xx

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

I'm a random person

Nome of mine tell a story nor are the related to each other

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By *rincipessaWoman
over a year ago

your wildest dreams,

Mine both have meaning, as will the next one I plan having. My jelly is placed because it fits there and I have plans to add to that piece. The position of my other was chosen specifically and the position of my next is specific too

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

Personally mine all have meaning to me, from various stages in my life or events. But it really is each to their own

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

3 have a story, 2 are just pretty

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

The small one on my foot does have meaning but was badly done.

I'll get it covered at some point but keep the meaning.

My rose was designed for me by the artist. I don't know what I wanted and he came up with it. I liked it because it's pretty and there's not much of me I feel like that about

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"The small one on my foot does have meaning but was badly done.

I'll get it covered at some point but keep the meaning.

My rose was designed for me by the artist. I don't know what I wanted and he came up with it. I liked it because it's pretty and there's not much of me I feel like that about "

You're wrong, sexy accountant

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

They’re a part of me

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

Mine all have meaning….. apart from a couple of randoms

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

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

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body! "

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

Well done. Feel better now?

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

Same as tits

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

Some have meanings and some didn’t… but all have a story or a memory to when I had it done.

Even the berserker Rune on my chest was from a story my grandad used to tell me. The constellation bears on the back of my wrists are for me and my daughter.

I think the worst one for pain was the Rune on where my abs might be if I had any

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

Mine each mark a major event in my life.

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

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration "

I’ve got one that was just a random piece of art I liked and the others around it sort of tell a story. Like I have 3 roses as they’re my moms fave flower and the three are one for my sister and two for my parents. Then I got some thorns to fill the space but it signifies like hard times I’ve been through and the leaves that grow off of them are showing that there’s been some growth from those hard times

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body! "

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

My arse ....

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol"

Was going to open up requests for where people wanted it

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

I’m guessing your facts come from reliable source?

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body! "

Please don't put mine on or near your feet

Em x

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

All of mine except the one I have on my foot mean something. They aren’t all great tattoos though, some of them I had done when I was really young and I’ll probably get them covered at some point.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol

Was going to open up requests for where people wanted it "

Right across your happy trail

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Please don't put mine on or near your feet

Em x"

Well now you have said that...

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

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol

Was going to open up requests for where people wanted it "

Your shin

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By *educing_EmCouple
over a year ago

Tipperary

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Please don't put mine on or near your feet

Em x

Well now you have said that...

*Shivers*

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol

Was going to open up requests for where people wanted it

Your shin"

Why would you want to be the one to cause me pain like that!

I thought we were friends!

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

"Anyone else keep there tats of fab for fear of being identified or is it just my “small island syndrome “?"

Nope! With you there!

I love my tats. All of mine have deep meaning. I agree with the people talking about research your artist, and be willing to travel. I've never regretted any of mine, they are works of art!. Good luck x

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By *ontWannaMissASwingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

I always used to wait a few months and see if I still liked the design before getting them done. Hasn't stopped me regretting a couple. More because I didn't realise that lines can spread so a couple of my early black tattoos have lost definition and don't look as good. As for the designs some have far more meaning than others. Bony bits and outlines always hurt me more than shading and squishy bits. Over the spine was the worst

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

"I'm just gonna get all your names tattoo across my body!

Where are you going to get mine?? Lol

Was going to open up requests for where people wanted it

Your shin

Why would you want to be the one to cause me pain like that!

I thought we were friends! "

I got carried away

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

"Mine both have meaning, as will the next one I plan having. My jelly is placed because it fits there and I have plans to add to that piece. The position of my other was chosen specifically and the position of my next is specific too"

Jellyfish on your shoulder?

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

One is just one off they 18 and stupid tattoos

The other 2 tell a story a very long hurtful one ie a exs name

Those two will get covered at some point in time when I find someone that I feel is worth covering them for

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By *ellanbennyCouple
over a year ago

cambs

All of mine have a meaning to me.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Mine all have special meaning to me

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Same as tits"

People regret tits?? Lol

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact."

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

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

All mine tell a story.

Only get it done if you are fully happy with your design and maybe print it out and place it on various positions to see how it looks.

Once you get one you will get more, it's certainly addictive

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

We have a mix of tattoos we just like and tattoos that tell a story of our life's together.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!"

Errrr no.....

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!"

Nope.

It's a fact.

Hot!

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Same as tits

People regret tits?? Lol "

Nooooo, not at all. Tits get shit over time as well.....

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

I have one tattoo that’s a location tattoo (shag tag). All the other mean a lot to me and have something behind them.

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

Some tell a story, some don't

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!"

No you might wish you had some other tattoo or used the space for something else. But I’ve loads of tattoos and never regretted any.

I think people are lying to you to appease you. Maybe they think you’re judgemental

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

I’ve got a patchwork arm with around 30 individual tats. All of them mean something to me, a hobby/interest, a book quote, a reference to a loved one etc.

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts…."

Facts can be backed up with data and evidence.

The floor is yours…

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!"

Nonsense

We know absolutely loads of people with tattoos and none have regretted getting them done that we know of, most are still adding pieces.. we both have them and ours have meanings to us.. love them.

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

I’ve got some that have meaning to me but my favourite is just a random design i found on pinterest and got my artist to change it up a bit. I don’t agree that tattoos should have meaning. Get whatever you like the look of but try not to get something that is fashionable at the time.

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By *enis ColadaMan
over a year ago

Totnes

Randomly went into tattoo shop and got an upside down pineapple on my bum,why? I have no idea

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

Mine all have a meaning. I was young, stupid and earnt too much money.

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

I have 2 they both have a meaning.

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By *ChubsMan
over a year ago

Avisford Park Hotel Mon 27th & Tues 28th

All 4 of mine have meaning.

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

Mine were cool in my head at the time of a young punk...not so much now

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

If i got one it would be the black cat from the art piece.

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

I only have 2 they both have meaning, I do want to get another one though.

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By *astesLikeMagicWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

My stories usually end up on 17 tangents, that's kinda the story my tattoos tell

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By *implynaughty1Couple
over a year ago

stockport

Mine are in Honour of my late father and late sister in law

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By *oupot56Man
over a year ago

Ruislip

Mine is a passion what I love doing and it’s my job

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By *reative-mindMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Mine all mean something.

One continually reminds me that I should have supported a better football team when I was younger!

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

Tatts are so hot and can be very artistic. Some guys rather suit them

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

I found things I liked the look of, some mean something, some don't

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By *9 kisses.Man
over a year ago

clacton on sea

My back is covered in them,

Yes some tell a story, they are addictive,

And I would get more,

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

My tattoos are mainly just what I liked and wanted to have done, no stories behind any of them unfortunately

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Some do, some don't. Some are purely just for me, for fun, others are are for friends who've passed.

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

I am getting a rather large dragon for my birthday, next month... I just love dragons and it's covering up 2 smaller, very old tattoos on my back and chest, so win win!

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

Nope…. Celtic band and grim reaper just because I liked…

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By *cotCouple666Couple
over a year ago

Central Belt

Recently got my sleeve finished. 3 years in the making and took a lot of thought. That and the ones I have for my kids are very special to me. I have others that some people would find random (especially the one on my calf), but they're all meaningful in some way.

Beth x

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
over a year ago

Epsom

For me some are story's ..others memories..or reminders of a time in my life ..

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

A lot tell a story and the rest are designed I wanted, still carrying on with more

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

There’s stories behind all of mine

Mrs

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

Have you chosen your first tattoo yet Kaitonel?

Anything that leaps out at you in ideas for sleeves ect?

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

Yea , I’m 75/89% covered and all of mine tell me about my life….

I have had some covered .

When asked about what they should get done I just say to people if ya asking me don’t do it, think is it you… are you happy with it as it’s gonna be there for a long time .

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Market Harborough/ Kettering

Each to their own and all that but I think they are ridiculous! They are currently fashionable but will they be in 10 years time? All that I do know is that there's going to be some silly looking pensioners walking around in 30 to 40 years time

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

One or two are to keep my memory fresh on those times others are bands or artwork I just liked

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

"Each to their own and all that but I think they are ridiculous! They are currently fashionable but will they be in 10 years time? All that I do know is that there's going to be some silly looking pensioners walking around in 30 to 40 years time

Gotta disagree, there’s going to be some awesome looking pensioners in 30 years time

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Are there though? Since there will be plenty of them all with tattoos?

Currently fashionable? They have been for more than 20 years, they are just becoming more acceptable by the judgemental masses. I'd not call that currently fashionable.

Plenty of silly looking pensioners now, and I know which group I'd rather associate myself with.

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

My first one was because my controlling ex husband told me I was not allowed a tattoo when a friend of mine got one and I said I liked it. The day after he said that I went and did it anyway to spite him.

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

Gotta disagree, there’s going to be some awesome looking pensioners in 30 years time "

I'll be one of them in 20 years

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

Mine Albert, my right leg is my Egyptian leg, my left leg is more of a fantasy leg.Both are ongoing with more to follow. The rest of my body is to follow. Dory will be along later to explain her tattoos.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos. "

Of the people we talked to (the majority being teenagers to twentysomethings), a whopping 78 percent regret at least one of their tattoos. And 19 percent of participants with two tattoos regret both.

Regret at least one - meaning it includes those that may have had a bad tattoo or similar and linked to a regret (a name maybe) skewing the majority being simply regretting their tattoos as a whole.

Only 19% with more than one tattoo regret both. Ummm 19% is not a majority.

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By *arkieboy517Couple
over a year ago

Marlborough

All of ours have a family meaning, from family members who have past away

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos. "

You must be asking miserable looking people or people who just want to appease your judgemental side

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

All mine have meaning to me.

Celtic cross

Chaos star

Rammstein symbol

Dragon

Druid symbol

Tribal style

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

You must be asking miserable looking people or people who just want to appease your judgemental side "

Or a survey that reported it. Only one I asked was my sister who wants hers removed

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

You must be asking miserable looking people or people who just want to appease your judgemental side

Or a survey that reported it. Only one I asked was my sister who wants hers removed "

I don’t think I’d have any removed, maybe adapted since I’ve gotten older. Cover ups can work wonders nowadays. A bad tattoo doesn’t always have to be removed now

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos. "

Says who, Dave nextdoor?

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

Says who, Dave nextdoor?"

Says the survey from people with tattoos

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

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

Says who, Dave nextdoor?

Says the survey from people with tattoos "

You surveyed everyone with tattoos?

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Don't do it

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

I've no doubt some people regret getting a certain tattoo.

I know a few who have had a Blackpool special after a few drinks.

But in my own experience vast majority of people with tattoos do not regret it. Because they have given it a lot of thought ... about what they want and the placement.

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

I’ve been getting them since I was 17 , and now 55 and booked in for another little gap filled lol , I know lots of pensioners who look damn cool with tattoos,

Love life to how you want , not as others want you to .

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

Christmas must be shit at your house

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"They all look like pen broke after a while. Most people regret tattoos.

Expect quite a few argument now….even though I’m stating facts….

Tattoos are hot.

Fact.

That’s an opinion. Facts are….vast majority regret tats!

Errrr no.....

Errrrr yeah. Vast majority asked regret tattoos.

Says who, Dave nextdoor?

Says the survey from people with tattoos "

Ahhh I see you are replying to those except the one that actually provide some sort of numbers in counter to your "people in a survey I read one time in a gossip mag at the Dr waiting room"

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

No, silly

This is where you are very wrong...

What you're going to see when those tattooed people are pensioners is a group of happy people sat in a pub together reminiscing about their life and life stories and sharing stories about the canvas that is their skin and the reasons/stories behind them.

Over the other side of the pub will be far less people sat there with faces like a slapped arse and miserable that they didnt live life to the full.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Two of mine have meaning, one of which I wish I never got because of that meaning (didn't quite think it through) the other I love but probably because I can't see it (on my back) all the rest I want removed,I was young and stupid.

Mrs

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Would I get my tattoos again now? No. Or at least, only two of them. The others, no. I wouldn’t. They were young, dumb notions.

Would I remove them? Hell no. I wouldn’t change a thing. I am the sum of my experiences, young and dumb ones included.

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By *aughtyPeepzMan
over a year ago

London

Mine is definitely "my tattoos tell a story"

Once you have one done it becomes addictive. Now I want more

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Market Harborough/ Kettering

Christmas must be shit at your house"

Definitely not ! I don't waste my money on scaring myself so I can enjoy Christmas, holidays, days out etc

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Market Harborough/ Kettering

No, silly

This is where you are very wrong...

Over the other side of the pub will be far less people sat there with faces like a slapped arse and miserable that they didnt live life to the full. "

Oh so having a tattoo makes you a happy person ? Well I must have missed that valuable piece of information during my life on earth

I must rush out and get one then

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By *RSTCouple
over a year ago

S. Northants

All of Hubby's tell a story. The Wife's... Random.

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By *asty tatsyMan
over a year ago

london

I have a mixture to be fair

My left arm is a very personal story involving family

But the rest are art that I’m very into, different styles and visions on what they portray

My legs are quite nature and spiritual, added culture

So I’m a mixed bag as they say

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By *asty tatsyMan
over a year ago

london

I love this answer because it’s quite ridiculous, my favourite answer to this is always. How many things can you buy that will actually last you 10 years and still look at the memories

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

Mine reflect the time when I had them done -- I didn't set out to tell a story, but they're not random scratchings either.

I've not got many, but they include spiritual symbols, philosophical quotes, animal rights slogans and traditional skinhead emblems -- so a bit of a mixed bag.

The cobweb on my elbow hurt the most, but the adrenalin hit was incredible.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Have you chosen your first tattoo yet Kaitonel?

Anything that leaps out at you in ideas for sleeves ect? "

Entirely no, but chatting with the artist about ideas and themes etc

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

No, silly

This is where you are very wrong...

Over the other side of the pub will be far less people sat there with faces like a slapped arse and miserable that they didnt live life to the full.

Oh so having a tattoo makes you a happy person ? Well I must have missed that valuable piece of information during my life on earth

I must rush out and get one then

No, it means none of us give a fuck what people think about the fact we have tattoos and those that turn their noses up at us for having them are the miserable ones, as the people that hate tattoos seem to think you can't have everything you want,have a job, own a house,car,numerous holidays,be happy and still have tattoos it's laughable it really is.

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

I still stand by what I said.

Tattoos are HOT.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority.

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

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority. "

This completely is so true

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority. "

Agreed .. On this and many other subjects too

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

"I still stand by what I said.

Tattoos are HOT.

"
Agree with you!

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

No, silly

This is where you are very wrong...

Over the other side of the pub will be far less people sat there with faces like a slapped arse and miserable that they didnt live life to the full. "

Deffo, that’s if we are not at a blues gig partying hard lol

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

No, silly

This is where you are very wrong...

Over the other side of the pub will be far less people sat there with faces like a slapped arse and miserable that they didnt live life to the full.

Deffo, that’s if we are not at a blues gig partying hard lol "

Why would not having a tattoo make one unhappy ???

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority. "

Some here proving this isn’t true as people witjout tattoos called miserable !!

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By *im RoyleCouple
over a year ago

chester

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority.

Agreed .. On this and many other subjects too

Mixing up opinion with judgement is a bit er….judgmental

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

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority.

Agreed .. On this and many other subjects too

Mixing up opinion with judgement is a bit er….judgmental "

The irony

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

I just get what I want. Means fuck all. If I decide I want something I get it.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I honestly won't care, they'll be memories of my younger years and pretty much everyone will have them.

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By *aitonel OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority.

Some here proving this isn’t true as people witjout tattoos called miserable !! "

I'm still waiting for you to provide the reasoning behind your "fact" that most people regret their tattoos, when all you have done is provided hearsay of "I read it somewhere" while actual numbers have been provided to you as challenge to your "fact"

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By *ellanbennyCouple
over a year ago

cambs

I'm getting my next tattoo next month and I can't wait, it will probably mean the most to me and also cover up some scars I'm not proud of so win win imo.

I will never regret any of them because they paint a picture of my life and my success at getting through all the bloody awful times.

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

"What I have learned over my years of knowing people with tattoos and those without tattoos is that those with don't judge you or your decision to not have one.

Those without (not all!) judge, and they judge hard with godlike vibes of self appointed superiority.

Some here proving this isn’t true as people witjout tattoos called miserable !! "

I also used the words judgemental, I’ll stick by that too

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

"I'm getting my next tattoo next month and I can't wait, it will probably mean the most to me and also cover up some scars I'm not proud of so win win imo.

I will never regret any of them because they paint a picture of my life and my success at getting through all the bloody awful times.

I’m booked in for November

yes my tattooist is that busy..

Must be all the people regretting tattoos having them inked over.

I’m having touch ups, highlights to my existing ones. And also some little icon tattoos on my hands for me and my daughter.

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By *andacouple3Couple
over a year ago

Chatham

I'm almost wholly covered. The only places untattooed are; face, neck, hands and 'wedding tackle'. I don't regret any of them. The most painful places for me were the feet and back of the knee. Unexpectedly the armpits weren't painful.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

Both.

Every one is personal in some way and has meaning. Even some of the bat shit ones I have. And new stuff coming soon.

I almost need a full day inking every 6 months just as a kind of therapy.

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By *rlandoMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"A question for all you inked people that have defaced your bodies and violated the skin with awesome art.

Are you a "my tattoos tell a story" or "just random idea" person with your ink?

I've been planning on getting some for a while, but always struggled on position, and design.

I'm getting closer to pushing myself to get it done, and looking for that spark to help my personal inspiration "

being tattooed doesn t make you interesting , only to you..

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By *ellanbennyCouple
over a year ago

cambs

"I'm getting my next tattoo next month and I can't wait, it will probably mean the most to me and also cover up some scars I'm not proud of so win win imo.

I will never regret any of them because they paint a picture of my life and my success at getting through all the bloody awful times.

I’m booked in for November

yes my tattooist is that busy..

Must be all the people regretting tattoos having them inked over.

I’m having touch ups, highlights to my existing ones. And also some little icon tattoos on my hands for me and my daughter. "

I booked mine back in February lol! I'm sure it will be worth the wait though

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

"I'm getting my next tattoo next month and I can't wait, it will probably mean the most to me and also cover up some scars I'm not proud of so win win imo.

I will never regret any of them because they paint a picture of my life and my success at getting through all the bloody awful times.

I’m booked in for November

yes my tattooist is that busy..

Must be all the people regretting tattoos having them inked over.

I’m having touch ups, highlights to my existing ones. And also some little icon tattoos on my hands for me and my daughter.

I booked mine back in February lol! I'm sure it will be worth the wait though

It definitely will… ignore any nay sayers they’ll be oriole who have none

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I just get what I want. Means fuck all. If I decide I want something I get it. "

Pretty much the same as me although my most recent one, does have meaning to me as it represents my battle with mental health issues in the last few years

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

Tattoo free here.

Can’t see what the fuss is all about personally, but each to their own and all that

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

Amen.

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By *abyblues2023Woman
over a year ago

Everywhere and Nowhere baby thats where im at

I just got addicted to tattoos lol

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