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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester

So I have tattoos, along with a huge number of others out there and mine are deeply personal. It's become more socially acceptable and obviously a current trend.

The artists and their work has somewhat improved over the years and any decent artist wants to show off the work in the best way possible.

So why, oh why do people turn to public forums and their friends to ask "what tattoo should I get, and where?"

If you have too ask that question then you obviously don't want a tattoo, you just want too look cool.

What are your thoughts fabbers? Do you have tatts, and what is the story behind them?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Maybe people are just looking fir inspiration... something to start an "internal" dialogue that will bring them to a final design?

Cal

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

hahah .. so funny .. sorry .. but anyway.. there is nothing wrong in posting for suggestions. We are allowed to post anything we want on our statuses .. as long as your not slagging off someone

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Maybe people are just looking fir inspiration... something to start an "internal" dialogue that will bring them to a final design?

Cal"

I get that, but then why not seek advice from an artist? Asking Dave down the road won't really help. You wouldn't ask your local plumber how to change the big end bearings on a Ford Escort would you haha.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"hahah .. so funny .. sorry .. but anyway.. there is nothing wrong in posting for suggestions. We are allowed to post anything we want on our statuses .. as long as your not slagging off someone "

Haha get out of my thread you!

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By *iscean MaleMan
over a year ago

Darlaston

Agree with op... i got a tattoo... I think its personal to the individual..

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


"hahah .. so funny .. sorry .. but anyway.. there is nothing wrong in posting for suggestions. We are allowed to post anything we want on our statuses .. as long as your not slagging off someone

Haha get out of my thread you!"

It was a status game and i put that i want advice for a tattoo, but i didnt really .. was just a game we are playing in the forums. OP fell for it .. sorry .. not lol

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I have 3 tattoos and none of them have any meaning to me, I just thought they were pretty

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

I agree tattoos should be personal. I'm trying to design another myself but because I'm shit drawer and a can't afford to hire someone to design it, I'm in a bit of a rut

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I agree tattoos should be personal. I'm trying to design another myself but because I'm shit drawer and a can't afford to hire someone to design it, I'm in a bit of a rut"

Speak to a tattooist, normally they will draw it up for you for free. I've never been charged mfor the designing of mine. I went in with rough sketches and she went from them and only charged me for time it took to do the work itself.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"hahah .. so funny .. sorry .. but anyway.. there is nothing wrong in posting for suggestions. We are allowed to post anything we want on our statuses .. as long as your not slagging off someone

Haha get out of my thread you!

It was a status game and i put that i want advice for a tattoo, but i didnt really .. was just a game we are playing in the forums. OP fell for it .. sorry .. not lol"

Haha well you rattled my cage regardless.

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By *ulldog_71Man
over a year ago

Sedgefield

there are some that want a tattoo because it is fashionable so want the latest trend, I only have the one myself but it is a custom design that has meaning for me I do think if you're going to get one it's better that it has meaning to you then you're less likely to regret it years later

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Agree with op... i got a tattoo... I think its personal to the individual.. "

this

Although I get the some people have different opinions. I'm just interested to hear what they are.

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


"I agree tattoos should be personal. I'm trying to design another myself but because I'm shit drawer and a can't afford to hire someone to design it, I'm in a bit of a rut

Speak to a tattooist, normally they will draw it up for you for free. I've never been charged mfor the designing of mine. I went in with rough sketches and she went from them and only charged me for time it took to do the work itself. "

Thanks for the advice I may just do that. I'm looking for a sleeve but need to bulk my scrawny arms up first

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

I completely agree with the point OP is making but asking for ideas doesn't necessarily make it impersonal. Obviously you want a tattoo to look good, so regardless of what it is you make your adjustments to how you want it and make it your own. My tattoos are very distinguishable, but not necessarily unique but the point behind them is to tell people something about me that they may not have known otherwise.

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

Tattoos should have a story behind them and be thought about for a minimum of 12 months before getting them to ensure you really want them. And never ask anyone else their opinion. Only qualified tattoo artists can advise on tattoos or designs. I'd never pick my own design, that's just a disaster waiting to happen. If Mr Tattoo Guy says I'd suit a skull on my neck then I have to get one.

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By *heaspieswingerMan
over a year ago

Peak District


"So I have tattoos, along with a huge number of others out there and mine are deeply personal. It's become more socially acceptable and obviously a current trend.

The artists and their work has somewhat improved over the years and any decent artist wants to show off the work in the best way possible.

So why, oh why do people turn to public forums and their friends to ask "what tattoo should I get, and where?"

If you have too ask that question then you obviously don't want a tattoo, you just want too look cool.

What are your thoughts fabbers? Do you have tatts, and what is the story behind them? "

Gav here.

I have two deeply personal tattoos. I'd spent the majority of my life considering the design of one and the other came to me in a dream (yes, really!) They're so unique that the artist had never seen anything like them before and they don't appear at all when googled. That's because the artist and I sat down together to design them. Although they're familiar imagery they're a unique design based around the style of the artist and my preferences.

As far as I'm concerned, the ever increasing trend of "Oh, I'm getting a tattoo! I want to be cool and fashionable!" will leave a lot of people with cheap, hideous 'art' in years to come. There's nothing worse to me than going into a tattoo studio, picking some flash art, and then walking out twenty minutes later with something generic and utterly meaningless.

Tattoos, if done properly and with a deep personal meaning behind them, are a beautiful form of art.

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

I wanted a tattoo for years but I didn't just want anything and I didn't want something that everyone else had I didn't want to regret it years down the line either so I have my daughters name which I'll never regret.

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

Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"So I have tattoos, along with a huge number of others out there and mine are deeply personal. It's become more socially acceptable and obviously a current trend.

The artists and their work has somewhat improved over the years and any decent artist wants to show off the work in the best way possible.

So why, oh why do people turn to public forums and their friends to ask "what tattoo should I get, and where?"

If you have too ask that question then you obviously don't want a tattoo, you just want too look cool.

What are your thoughts fabbers? Do you have tatts, and what is the story behind them?

Gav here.

I have two deeply personal tattoos. I'd spent the majority of my life considering the design of one and the other came to me in a dream (yes, really!) They're so unique that the artist had never seen anything like them before and they don't appear at all when googled. That's because the artist and I sat down together to design them. Although they're familiar imagery they're a unique design based around the style of the artist and my preferences.

As far as I'm concerned, the ever increasing trend of "Oh, I'm getting a tattoo! I want to be cool and fashionable!" will leave a lot of people with cheap, hideous 'art' in years to come. There's nothing worse to me than going into a tattoo studio, picking some flash art, and then walking out twenty minutes later with something generic and utterly meaningless.

Tattoos, if done properly and with a deep personal meaning behind them, are a beautiful form of art."

That and an expression of the person wearing them.

Those flash art tattoos you refer too are the "Primark" equivalent of tattoos.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?"

How long ago did you have them done? As I said, artists and their work has improved over the last few years.

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By *heaspieswingerMan
over a year ago

Peak District


"Tattoos should have a story behind them and be thought about for a minimum of 12 months before getting them to ensure you really want them. And never ask anyone else their opinion. Only qualified tattoo artists can advise on tattoos or designs. I'd never pick my own design, that's just a disaster waiting to happen. If Mr Tattoo Guy says I'd suit a skull on my neck then I have to get one. "

I thought about my first tattoo for about 3 minutes (and for half of that I was asleep!) but it is something that is just right. You know?

The second one (of only two), which I got a couple of months after the first, had been swirling around my head in some form or another since I was 5 years old!

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By *heaspieswingerMan
over a year ago

Peak District


"That and an expression of the person wearing them.

Those flash art tattoos you refer too are the "Primark" equivalent of tattoos. "

Haha! Primark tattoos! Brilliant!

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By *aturisteve69Man
over a year ago

Frodsham

My personal view, and I have my sleeves done, is that I don't necessarily think they make people look cool, but I do get annoyed by that question as it just shows you simply aren't ready to have a tattoo, people have them for all sorts of reasons however as it will be on your skin for the rest of your life, only your opinion should matter

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


"Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?

How long ago did you have them done? As I said, artists and their work has improved over the last few years. "

2 years ago.

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By *urchoicenowCouple
over a year ago

Ashford

I feel I need to but in. Sensualminx and I were paired in a status swap game and I thought it would get a lot of responses to tell her to ask for tattoo suggestions, which it did.

Her suggestion for mine didn't get any response however

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


"Tattoos should have a story behind them and be thought about for a minimum of 12 months before getting them to ensure you really want them. And never ask anyone else their opinion. Only qualified tattoo artists can advise on tattoos or designs. I'd never pick my own design, that's just a disaster waiting to happen. If Mr Tattoo Guy says I'd suit a skull on my neck then I have to get one.

I thought about my first tattoo for about 3 minutes (and for half of that I was asleep!) but it is something that is just right. You know?

The second one (of only two), which I got a couple of months after the first, had been swirling around my head in some form or another since I was 5 years old! "

Aww that's so cool. 5 years old really?!

I know when I've made the right decision when I want it done right then. If I'm happy to wait then I know it's not right.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester

It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

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


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

"

But i wasnt asking for advice .. it was a forum game lol

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I feel I need to but in. Sensualminx and I were paired in a status swap game and I thought it would get a lot of responses to tell her to ask for tattoo suggestions, which it did.

Her suggestion for mine didn't get any response however "

Haha no it's fine, but this is something I feel passionate about anyway. I think it's a good topic to discuss regardless.

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

jeez.. i thought you got what i meant OP but you dont appear to have

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

But i wasnt asking for advice .. it was a forum game lol"

Yes I get that, but I see lots of people genuinely asking the same question.

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


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

But i wasnt asking for advice .. it was a forum game lol

Yes I get that, but I see lots of people genuinely asking the same question. "

Ah .. i thought you meant in response to my status.

I guess so but there is nothing wrong in asking for advice .. but youre right to point out that is something they need to decide as its pretty permenant. x

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

But i wasnt asking for advice .. it was a forum game lol

Yes I get that, but I see lots of people genuinely asking the same question.

Ah .. i thought you meant in response to my status.

I guess so but there is nothing wrong in asking for advice .. but youre right to point out that is something they need to decide as its pretty permenant. x"

I should have stated, this thread wasn't aimed at anyone in particular. I wanted to hear what others thought about this.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen


"I have 3 tattoos and none of them have any meaning to me, I just thought they were pretty "

Mine were not done on a whim, I was 18 when I got my 1st one. I was having a midlife crisis at 34 when I had my 2nd one designed for me, and my 3rd one when I was 39 and thought for months what to get and where and I still love them

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


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

"

Some would. I've seen loads of people with the same tattoo designs.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?

How long ago did you have them done? As I said, artists and their work has improved over the last few years.

2 years ago."

Why do they look that way though? I know for some people they just can't be tattooed. They bleed out or the body just tries to reject the ink.

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

I knew I would have them when I was about 12, when you never saw a woman with them unless she was in a freakshow! Wasn't much better when I started getting them at 18 either. Some I have because they mean something, some just because I liked the design,although all bar one have been tweaked to be individual to me. I would never ask for suggestions, if anything I try to avoid stuff I know others have, I hate fashion and the drones it creates, you can't be individuals if you are all the same! Even though I have alot of tattoos, like alot of other people these days, mine are still very unique, I think.

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By *orum TrollWoman
over a year ago

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i'm heavily tattooed and most of mine have no meaning to them, i just really liked the picture and could fit it onto my skin.

love how the TV/mainstream media culture of 'my tattoo means something' has squeezed itself into actual tattoo culture. not. it just produces a lot of snobbery in a world where rebels and people not giving a shit about others opinions of themselves doesn't even fit, your snobbery makes no fucking sense. same for people wanting flash being slagged off, even flash is a style of tattoo that someone might like and choose just that.

tattoos are for anyone who wants one, anyone who loves art, who loves skin being covered in designs. if you start slagging off others choices then you don't even like tattoos and probably have no place getting them. my opinion.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

Some would. I've seen loads of people with the same tattoo designs. "

That's because they chose them from a book of flash art tattoos. Nothing wrong with this of course, each to their own. For me I like to have a story to tell, rather than "I just liked it"

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I have 3 tattoos and none of them have any meaning to me, I just thought they were pretty

Mine were not done on a whim, I was 18 when I got my 1st one. I was having a midlife crisis at 34 when I had my 2nd one designed for me, and my 3rd one when I was 39 and thought for months what to get and where and I still love them "

If you thought about it then really they do all have some sort of meaning too them.

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

All my tattoos are personal to me.They tell a story about the chapter of my life when I had each one of them.Some I still love and some I'm currently in the process of having removed.Tattoos are not like a poster that you can just simply remove when your tastes change.So never take advise off others on what tatt to have as it always should be something that means a lot to you x

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"i'm heavily tattooed and most of mine have no meaning to them, i just really liked the picture and could fit it onto my skin.

love how the TV/mainstream media culture of 'my tattoo means something' has squeezed itself into actual tattoo culture. not. it just produces a lot of snobbery in a world where rebels and people not giving a shit about others opinions of themselves doesn't even fit, your snobbery makes no fucking sense. same for people wanting flash being slagged off, even flash is a style of tattoo that someone might like and choose just that.

tattoos are for anyone who wants one, anyone who loves art, who loves skin being covered in designs. if you start slagging off others choices then you don't even like tattoos and probably have no place getting them. my opinion.

"

I'm not slagging anyone off for what tattoos they have. I'm merely saying it's more advisable to ask for tattoo advice from a professional.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"All my tattoos are personal to me.They tell a story about the chapter of my life when I had each one of them.Some I still love and some I'm currently in the process of having removed.Tattoos are not like a poster that you can just simply remove when your tastes change.So never take advise off others on what tatt to have as it always should be something that means a lot to you x "

Totally agree, and exactly why I started this thread.

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


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

Some would. I've seen loads of people with the same tattoo designs.

That's because they chose them from a book of flash art tattoos. Nothing wrong with this of course, each to their own. For me I like to have a story to tell, rather than "I just liked it""

But so many people are telling the same story so what is the difference? I haven't seen anyone look throught the flash art for a long time now, they all come in asking for the same stuff for almost exactly the same reasons...it saddens me more than a little

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


"All my tattoos are personal to me.They tell a story about the chapter of my life when I had each one of them.Some I still love and some I'm currently in the process of having removed.Tattoos are not like a poster that you can just simply remove when your tastes change.So never take advise off others on what tatt to have as it always should be something that means a lot to you x

Totally agree, and exactly why I started this thread. "

It might sound silly but do you ever hear a song on the radio and it takes you back to the time when you first heard it?.Well that's your personal feelings and tattoos should be the same.They should mean something personal to you only x

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"It's like asking your neighbour "what colour should I paint my lounge?"

And if someone suggested you get the words "I'm a fab fucker" on your forehead, you wouldn't go and get it done would you?

Some would. I've seen loads of people with the same tattoo designs.

That's because they chose them from a book of flash art tattoos. Nothing wrong with this of course, each to their own. For me I like to have a story to tell, rather than "I just liked it"

But so many people are telling the same story so what is the difference? I haven't seen anyone look throught the flash art for a long time now, they all come in asking for the same stuff for almost exactly the same reasons...it saddens me more than a little "

Again, it's down to the individual to have done what they want and for whatever the reason. I didn't start this thread too slate anyone's choices.

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By *heaspieswingerMan
over a year ago

Peak District


"Aww that's so cool. 5 years old really?!

I know when I've made the right decision when I want it done right then. If I'm happy to wait then I know it's not right. "

Yep, 5! First saw a tattoo when I was about 4 1/2, a scary (to me at that time) guy with tattoos everywhere and I though "I want one of those!" Then something came into my life when I was five and I knew then I wanted a tattoo to represent that

It took almost the next 30 years to finalise the design I liked and find enough balls to have it done. And you know something? I can't help but smile broadly every time I look at it.

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


"Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?

How long ago did you have them done? As I said, artists and their work has improved over the last few years.

2 years ago.

Why do they look that way though? I know for some people they just can't be tattooed. They bleed out or the body just tries to reject the ink. "

Because a 6 year old drew them specially for me.

People turn their noses up at them. I just smile.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"All my tattoos are personal to me.They tell a story about the chapter of my life when I had each one of them.Some I still love and some I'm currently in the process of having removed.Tattoos are not like a poster that you can just simply remove when your tastes change.So never take advise off others on what tatt to have as it always should be something that means a lot to you x

Totally agree, and exactly why I started this thread.

It might sound silly but do you ever hear a song on the radio and it takes you back to the time when you first heard it?.Well that's your personal feelings and tattoos should be the same.They should mean something personal to you only x "

Of course, the same can be said about certain smells and the taste of different foods. Songs on the radio and even TV programmes take you back. I look at my tattoos and each of them makes me feel a certain way. They bring back feelings and emotions that nothing else could.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Some of mine look like a 6 year old drew them. What do you think of that?

How long ago did you have them done? As I said, artists and their work has improved over the last few years.

2 years ago.

Why do they look that way though? I know for some people they just can't be tattooed. They bleed out or the body just tries to reject the ink.

Because a 6 year old drew them specially for me.

People turn their noses up at them. I just smile. "

Haha well that's different. They are then personal and unique too you. Just how they should be

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


"Aww that's so cool. 5 years old really?!

I know when I've made the right decision when I want it done right then. If I'm happy to wait then I know it's not right.

Yep, 5! First saw a tattoo when I was about 4 1/2, a scary (to me at that time) guy with tattoos everywhere and I though "I want one of those!" Then something came into my life when I was five and I knew then I wanted a tattoo to represent that

It took almost the next 30 years to finalise the design I liked and find enough balls to have it done. And you know something? I can't help but smile broadly every time I look at it. "

I frickin' love that. Thank you for sharing.

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

I have a new big Phoenix tattoo on my forearm, it has meaning to me and I waited 3 years before getting it. I downloaded a picture off the internet for it and the tattoo man altered it to fit. The last meet I had lifted up my arm, ran his fingers over it and said "you got that a long time ago?" Clearly disapproving of it.

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

I have 1 tattoo. Extremely personal to me as its the infinity symbol with my kids initials. I now want a crown on my back to celebrate my divorce.

I love looking at other people's tattoos x

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Aww that's so cool. 5 years old really?!

I know when I've made the right decision when I want it done right then. If I'm happy to wait then I know it's not right.

Yep, 5! First saw a tattoo when I was about 4 1/2, a scary (to me at that time) guy with tattoos everywhere and I though "I want one of those!" Then something came into my life when I was five and I knew then I wanted a tattoo to represent that

It took almost the next 30 years to finalise the design I liked and find enough balls to have it done. And you know something? I can't help but smile broadly every time I look at it. "

Great story and yes, thanks for sharing. I do like to hear what peoples inspiration for their body art is

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I have a new big Phoenix tattoo on my forearm, it has meaning to me and I waited 3 years before getting it. I downloaded a picture off the internet for it and the tattoo man altered it to fit. The last meet I had lifted up my arm, ran his fingers over it and said "you got that a long time ago?" Clearly disapproving of it. "

But you didn't have it done for anyone other than yourself did you? So screw him haha.

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I have 1 tattoo. Extremely personal to me as its the infinity symbol with my kids initials. I now want a crown on my back to celebrate my divorce.

I love looking at other people's tattoos x"

And luckily most people like to show them off, that's the whole point of having them for me. On display for all too see.

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

Some folk do stuff because they believe others will like them more for it OP. Some just like to talk and see what others think.

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


"I have 1 tattoo. Extremely personal to me as its the infinity symbol with my kids initials. I now want a crown on my back to celebrate my divorce.

I love looking at other people's tattoos x

And luckily most people like to show them off, that's the whole point of having them for me. On display for all too see. "

I find it's a great conversation starter if someone's got tattoos I ask about them x

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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Get a nice 90s tribal design.

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By *orum TrollWoman
over a year ago

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"i'm heavily tattooed and most of mine have no meaning to them, i just really liked the picture and could fit it onto my skin.

love how the TV/mainstream media culture of 'my tattoo means something' has squeezed itself into actual tattoo culture. not. it just produces a lot of snobbery in a world where rebels and people not giving a shit about others opinions of themselves doesn't even fit, your snobbery makes no fucking sense. same for people wanting flash being slagged off, even flash is a style of tattoo that someone might like and choose just that.

tattoos are for anyone who wants one, anyone who loves art, who loves skin being covered in designs. if you start slagging off others choices then you don't even like tattoos and probably have no place getting them. my opinion.

I'm not slagging anyone off for what tattoos they have. I'm merely saying it's more advisable to ask for tattoo advice from a professional. "

my comment was aimed at anyone who does that.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Some arenas are full of discerning, stylish people who are obviously a cut above the average Joe

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By *ex LutherMan
over a year ago

Closer than you think

I'm looking to get my first tattoos done which will be pocket watches with the times of my kids births I just need to find the right artist

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I have 1 tattoo. Extremely personal to me as its the infinity symbol with my kids initials. I now want a crown on my back to celebrate my divorce.

I love looking at other people's tattoos x

And luckily most people like to show them off, that's the whole point of having them for me. On display for all too see.

I find it's a great conversation starter if someone's got tattoos I ask about them x"

It certainly does break the ice!

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By *aucycouple85Couple
over a year ago

Coalville

because people want to go to somewhere reputable... you wouldn't want to go somewhere crap... we have a whole bunch of tattoos between us and they through through word of mouth... no regrets here...

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Get a nice 90s tribal design. "

Haha great advice!

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"I'm looking to get my first tattoos done which will be pocket watches with the times of my kids births I just need to find the right artist "

Sounds like an awesome idea for a design.

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over a year ago


"So I have tattoos, along with a huge number of others out there and mine are deeply personal. It's become more socially acceptable and obviously a current trend.

The artists and their work has somewhat improved over the years and any decent artist wants to show off the work in the best way possible.

So why, oh why do people turn to public forums and their friends to ask "what tattoo should I get, and where?"

If you have too ask that question then you obviously don't want a tattoo, you just want too look cool.

What are your thoughts fabbers? Do you have tatts, and what is the story behind them? "

If you've never had ink before you may not know who else to ask. I would always advise to research the tattooist and designs then discuss placemen and design with your chosen artist.

And remember they're permanent

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over a year ago


"i'm heavily tattooed and most of mine have no meaning to them, i just really liked the picture and could fit it onto my skin.

love how the TV/mainstream media culture of 'my tattoo means something' has squeezed itself into actual tattoo culture. not. it just produces a lot of snobbery in a world where rebels and people not giving a shit about others opinions of themselves doesn't even fit, your snobbery makes no fucking sense. same for people wanting flash being slagged off, even flash is a style of tattoo that someone might like and choose just that.

tattoos are for anyone who wants one, anyone who loves art, who loves skin being covered in designs. if you start slagging off others choices then you don't even like tattoos and probably have no place getting them. my opinion.

"

This is very true, many years ago when tattoos were only seen on a certain type of person, I don't think for a minute big burly Dave thought for a year about what tattoo he wanted, he just got inked up in whatever took his fancy, now its mainstream their is a snobbery around tattoos, and people saying that they have to have a meaning, they don't, I have 3 and they are not fantastic pieces of art but they are mine and I like them and I have fantastic memories about getting them done. Life's too short for regrets, but if your only regret in life is a tattoo on your arm then you really are winning at life.

Ginger

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By *ex LutherMan
over a year ago

Closer than you think


"I'm looking to get my first tattoos done which will be pocket watches with the times of my kids births I just need to find the right artist

Sounds like an awesome idea for a design. "

Cheers!! many people seem to like that, I also like the whole steampunk get up which fits too

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By *uperunknown1 OP   Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"So I have tattoos, along with a huge number of others out there and mine are deeply personal. It's become more socially acceptable and obviously a current trend.

The artists and their work has somewhat improved over the years and any decent artist wants to show off the work in the best way possible.

So why, oh why do people turn to public forums and their friends to ask "what tattoo should I get, and where?"

If you have too ask that question then you obviously don't want a tattoo, you just want too look cool.

What are your thoughts fabbers? Do you have tatts, and what is the story behind them?

If you've never had ink before you may not know who else to ask. I would always advise to research the tattooist and designs then discuss placemen and design with your chosen artist.

And remember they're permanent "

this.

Totally agree.

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