ph90702 Posted July 13, 2024 Posted July 13, 2024 What is the infatuation with them? I’m 34, don’t have any, and have no intention of ever getting one. It seems like it’s the thing nowadays. 1 Quote
StealthLobo Posted July 13, 2024 Posted July 13, 2024 To each their own. I've learned not to judge others for their personal decisions especially if it has no effect on my life whatsoever 3 1 Quote
I went to san jose state Posted July 13, 2024 Posted July 13, 2024 I can’t commit. I thought maybe getting my kids names but what if one of them turns out to be a serial killer or something? Be embarrassing 3 Quote
Chile_Ute Posted July 13, 2024 Posted July 13, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 10:20 AM, I went to san jose state said: I can’t commit. I thought maybe getting my kids names but what if one of them turns out to be a serial killer or something? Be embarrassing Draw a line through it….or add “dead to me” after the name. True story I have a patient with that on his arm (ex wife). He said he kept her name there to remind him to never do that again. Quote
Cowboy Up Posted July 13, 2024 Posted July 13, 2024 My oldest son had a math teacher and coach who he thought the world of. He passed away from cancer at about age 64. He got a tat on his chest in remembrance of said coach. Youngest son got one over his heart that says family over everything. They both have some significant meaning so I was ok with it(not that I had any choice). I don’t have any tats however. Quote
Jack Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 In my time...tats were for sailors and highway patrol ( my dad was WW2 Navy) for some reason. I never thought of getting one. much to their moms relief..both sons got thru college athletics without any. We always told them that they are a very personal thing and tats were forever...their decision. Let's see your tats...they interest me, just not for me. 2 Quote
StealthLobo Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 6:01 PM, Jack said: In my time...tats were for sailors and highway patrol ( my dad was WW2 Navy) for some reason. I never thought of getting one. much to their moms relief..both sons got thru college athletics without any. We always told them that they are a very personal thing and tats were forever...their decision. Let's see your tats...they interest me, just not for me. Simple. My only one. 1 Quote
halfmanhalfbronco Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 6:01 PM, Jack said: In my time...tats were for sailors and highway patrol ( my dad was WW2 Navy) for some reason. I never thought of getting one. much to their moms relief..both sons got thru college athletics without any. We always told them that they are a very personal thing and tats were forever...their decision. Let's see your tats...they interest me, just not for me. When your local kindergarten teacher has a full arm sleave....tats have lost their edge lol 1 2 3 Quote
sean327 Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 I have 4. Two Marine Corps tattoos, the first one I got was at a shop on Court Street in Jacksonville NC outside of Camp Lejuene in 1985. The second one was done at a shop in Twentynine Palms CA in 1986. My third tattoo says Mom, that one was also done in Twentynine Palms 2987. My last one, my wife's name, was done in Phuket Thailand in 1993. 4 Quote
tailingpermit Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 2:40 PM, Cowboy Up said: My oldest son had a math teacher and coach who he thought the world of. He passed away from cancer at about age 64. He got a tat on his chest in remembrance of said coach. Youngest son got one over his heart that says family over everything. They both have some significant meaning so I was ok with it(not that I had any choice). I don’t have any tats however. Only have one. “you’re, your, yer.” 2 Quote
Hashbrowns Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/12/2024 at 8:34 PM, ph90702 said: It seems like it’s the thing nowadays. Otzi the iceman had 61 tattoos (over 5000 years ago). I also don’t have any though. Too expensive, and too trendy (90s tribal and tramp stamps, lol. Quote
ph90702 Posted July 14, 2024 Author Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 11:09 PM, Hashbrowns said: Otzi the iceman had 61 tattoos (over 5000 years ago). I also don’t have any though. Too expensive, and too trendy (90s tribal and tramp stamps, lol. An arm sleeve, for example, is probably $3,000. Quote
I am Ram Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/13/2024 at 7:43 PM, halfmanhalfbronco said: When your local kindergarten teacher has a full arm sleave....tats have lost their edge lol This. I asked my 8-year-old daughter if I should get one, and she said no. I asked her why, and she said everyone has them, so not having any makes me unique. Boom! Who's the cool dad now? 1 1 1 Quote
Chile_Ute Posted July 14, 2024 Posted July 14, 2024 On 7/14/2024 at 3:04 PM, I am Ram said: This. I asked my 8-year-old daughter if I should get one, and she said no. I asked her why, and she said everyone has them, so not having any makes me unique. Boom! Who's the cool dad now? Relish that now….give it about 3-5 years. 1 1 Quote
Nevada Convert Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 On 7/12/2024 at 8:34 PM, ph90702 said: What is the infatuation with them? I’m 34, don’t have any, and have no intention of ever getting one. It seems like it’s the thing nowadays. They’ve never appealed to me, but I’m a live and let live person regarding adults. 1 Quote
happycamper Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 They're kinda like fashion, in that they're an avenue for self-expression, but unlike fashion you can opt out. So... you're going to have amazing self expression, terrible self expression, expression that isn't for you but you can certainly appreciate, and then most of it is going to be mid. Quote
Slapdad Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 I have one...a large Spanish cross on my upper back. My youngest son was in the NICU for two months when he was born and it didn't look like we'd ever take him home. Sitting there with him, I got the idea of a cross with angel wings should he not make it. He did a 180 and we took him home...and he's starting college in a few weeks. A few years later in Barcelona, I found myself eating at a café in Barcelona with a tattoo parlor above it and I could see a drawing of a Spanish cross through the window and walked through the door. Getting another would lessen the meaning for me. Full sleeves are commonplace in the fire service and some of them look cool, but it's not for me. Quote
The San Diegan Posted July 21, 2024 Posted July 21, 2024 Back when I reveled against anything, my grandma told me, "Freedom of expression is a poor substitute for freedom of thought." I still chew on that from time to time. Quote
Aslowhiteguy Posted July 21, 2024 Posted July 21, 2024 When do we start investing in tattoo removal technology? Quote
The San Diegan Posted July 22, 2024 Posted July 22, 2024 Given my Spanish Colonial heritage, I've often thought about getting, "No me saques sin razón, no me envaines sin honor" inked on my right forearm. Or my dick. 🤔 Quote
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