Stupid tattoos

[widebody911]

Import Grrl had a rose tatooed on her ankled, and she was pretty far up there competing for Worst Lay Ever.

Originally posted by Adam Chaplin
I used to date this one girl (who was from Canada) with an Aztec sun logo on her ankle. Your theory is sound...

[FastAggie]

dang. that's kinda harsh!

[Eric Coffey]

Originally posted by mikez
Chicks dig scars.....

I have 6 major scars.....not on purpose, but they do get a conversation going.....

Totally agree. I good scar has to be worth at least 3 or 4 tatoos on the scale of chick-digability. I have a few from riding motorcycles, skydiving, and general idiocy that have worked to my favor on a few occasions.

[Rob McKibbon]

At 19 I had a playboy bunny on my left forearm, costs $15
At 37 it cost me $800 to have it removed by lazer

Couldn't really give a rip what people thought or if it was stupid.
I got rid of it because it conflicted with some of my business plans later in life..... "Yes Ingrid, you're husband and I will be out of town for a few days and you can trust him with me. Can't you?"

Girls with tasteful tatoos are definately sexy! Just as long as they're not one of my 4 daughters? Hee hee.

[911SC Pilot]

Somebody was talking about this Tat.

[ronin]

now that one I like

[FastAggie]

that's rad! LOL

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by 911SC Pilot
Somebody was talking about this Tat.

I'm the somebody...and that's the one! Another one I liked...baby robins, mouths open, begging for food..of course, sitting in the "nest"... You wouldn't happen to have that one on file, would you?

[Adam]

Originally posted by widebody911:
Import Grrl had a rose tatooed on her ankled, and she was pretty far up there competing for Worst Lay Ever.

You're kidding!

[DonDavis]

That reminds me. I need to borrow my neighbors hedge trimmer. My, uh, bushes, are getting out of control.

[RickM]

Here in New Jersey 75% of the 14-25 year old females have the following....

- Scroll work tatoo on the small of their back
- Belly piercing
- tongue post (maybe 45% on this one)

Optional are Nose post and Eyebrow piercing. Is this the cool thing to do all over?

My idiot, lazy, loser brother-in-law just let his daughter get a tongue post at 13 !!! Is it me or is this beyond belief?

[kbrown]

you might want to tell him, the ball on the under side of the post wears off the enamel on the back of the lower teeth set, ruining them. Or tell him to grow some gonads and tell her it makes people look sleezy, even if she doesnt think it's sexual, anyone looking at her will...and not allow it, that's what I did anyway.

[DA_MUTT]

I don't think having a tattoo says anything good or bad about a person - that's revealed in their personality.

I have 3 that I feel are tasteful:

1. A broken indian warrior feather w/beeds on my right shoulder with my husband's name next to it

2. A hummingbird with flowers on my stomach (that may just turn into a bald eagle if I ever have kids)

3. And my police badge on my lower right calf

My husband has 9 diff tatts, they all signify events and memories in our lives and I don't regret any of them at age 35. I waited till I was 30 before getting my first one because I wanted to make sure it was something significant to me.

I have stepsons and I'm not ashamed of what they may think of me for having tattoos, they were raised better than that, nor will I be afraid of what my grandkids will think of them. If you don't want to get to know me because I have tatts, chances are you aren't the type of person I would want to know anyway because I don't mend well with closed minded people.

Some may say that tattoos are mutilating or deforming to the human body, so are some diseases and scars, doesn't keep me from wanting to get to know the person who may have them.

To clarify, my definition of a closed minded person is someone who judges a book by its cover, and if they don't take time to look at the pages they just may be missing out on a good story...

Just my .02

[FastAggie]

Originally posted by kbrown
you might want to tell him, the ball on the under side of the post wears off the enamel on the back of the lower teeth set, ruining them. Or tell him to grow some gonads and tell her it makes people look sleezy, even if she doesnt think it's sexual, anyone looking at her will...and not allow it, that's what I did anyway.

Funny how we're willing to tolerate broad stereotypes about those among us with body modification, yet most other stereotypes are labeled as bigotry or racism or whatever-ism and subsequently banned in our PC world.

I wore a 10ga barbell in my tongue for years and never lost a bit of enamel. Nor was I ever subjected to lewd or lascivious comments about "What can you do with that thing, heh heh." The question I was always asked was, "Does it hurt?"

Just because the first thing YOU think when you see a tongue piercing is sexual, doesn't mean that everyone else feels the same way. Most people with half a brain understand that a tongue piercing does not equal "cheap and easy" or "sleazy."

Instead of freaking out about the piercing, why not ask your kid WHY she wants it? Is she trying to be different, or does everyone in her crowd already have one? There are two big reasons that a lot of people get mods -- either they want to fit in and have some sort of tribal identity, or they are trying NOT to fit in.

My experience has been that the more you put your foot down and say NO, the more they'll want to do it. If you get her to talk about why she wants to do it, she'll probably come to the conclusion on her own that it's not the best idea. Be frank with her -- find out the risks and explain them to her in a non-confrontational way. Tell her about the gross parts -- how food gets stuck around it, how she'll have to clean it every day or else have horrendous breath, how she won't be able to talk properly for at least a week, how she'll probably lisp even after it heals (I didn't, but most people I know who have 'em do, at least a little bit). There are a ton of good websites about piercing (check out www.tribalectic.com).

I agree that 13 is too young for a piercing, and any reputable shop would refuse to work on her, even with a parent's permission. The thing is, even if you tell her "No," she's going to find a way to do it, with or without you. Wouldn't you rather be with her so that you can keep her safe?

Just my humble opinion.

[Schrup]

I have a 2 guage stud in my tongue & I can say from experience that the whole sexual angle is over emphasized. That is not why I got it done. I got it done when I was trying to quit smoking to have something to occupy my mouth. That was about 4 years ago. It didn't work too well. I quit about a year ago after witinessing a guy at work rot away till his death from smoking related cancer. I told my daughter she can get a piercing on her 16th birthday except her tongue. I have chipped three teeth badly & she just got her braces off. I told her she'll have to wait till she's 18 for any tats. I enjoy diversity, ignorance is not bliss.

[kbrown]

fastaggie, I believe at 13 our job as a parent is to show some guidance for the child. I asked my daughter why she wanted to do it (she was 16 then) and she said she thought they were cool. I told her what I thought would be the perception of a lot of people, she didnt care, on her next dentist appointment we talked to the dentist about the possible health effects, she didnt care about that either, she still wanted one. Thats when I had to "put my foot down" and tell her she couldnt have one, as a parent I thought it was my duty to try to protect her. That's what I told her...I may be wrong, god knows I've made plenty of mistakes as a parent through the years...just my opinion

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by kbrown
fastaggie, I believe at 13 our job as a parent is to show some guidance for the child. I asked my daughter why she wanted to do it (she was 16 then) and she said she thought they were cool. I told her what I thought would be the perception of a lot of people, she didnt care, on her next dentist appointment we talked to the dentist about the possible health effects, she didnt care about that either, she still wanted one. Thats when I had to "put my foot down" and tell her she couldnt have one, as a parent I thought it was my duty to try to protect her. That's what I told her...I may be wrong, god knows I've made plenty of mistakes as a parent through the years...just my opinion

I agree with you Kurt. I mean, would it be "safer" if you were with your 13 year old daughter when she decided to smoke a little pot? Shoot a little smack? Spend a little bedroom time with someone of either sex? Nope. Kids love to test parents, love to see if they can push the line. Let them push it a little bit, they'll push it some more. Guaranteed! When they are adults, out on their own? If they choose to screw up their lives? It's sad, but it's their choice. When they are under your care? You may need to make some calls that the child disagrees with, and it is your responsibility. Bottom line? I often wonder why I ever thought being a parent might be a good thing to do. But, "the beat goes on". Children are constantly being created by volunteer, and for the most part, unskilled labor.

[pbs911]

Great post.

Personally, I have about 16 tats. Almost quarter sleeves, upper back and lower left leg and ankle. No I was never in the military. Most are taken from my research of ancient Hawaii.
One tat I just found the origin the other day, even though I have had it for years. A guy at my gym taught ancient warfair of the Hawaiian islands at UH and informed me after asking me specifically about my one tat. You see, in the 1400-1500 a boy who wished to become a warrier had to pass a series of tests. One is heboy was and taken to the Na pali coast. From there, he had to make his way back across the mountains blindfolded. This often took months. This was a test of his knowledge of the land. Another was the next test was one of warfare. If, after passing the Na pali coast test, and before he reached the age of 17, he killed an enemy male in war he would be awarded a tat to show his courage. The mask is used to hide his identity.

Some people judge me by my appearance. No one guesses I'm an attorney.

[47silver]

to each their own, no, though i dont like the concept of permanent markings.
gary

[FastAggie]

Originally posted by pwd72s
I agree with you Kurt. I mean, would it be "safer" if you were with your 13 year old daughter when she decided to smoke a little pot? Shoot a little smack? Spend a little bedroom time with someone of either sex

putting body modification and sex on the same level as illegal drug use is absolutely ridiculous.

the point of my post was to suggest using your child's interest in body mod to learn more about them and *god forbid* have a reasonable dialog with them rather than just "putting [your] foot down." you put your foot down hard enough, and you'll crush her underneath it.

having said that, i do think you pursued the right track with your daughter...show her the options, the side effects, question her reasoning.

don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to criticize anyone's parenting. they're your kids, do what you will with them. i just hate to see kids become alienated from their parents...i didn't talk to my parents for years b/c of how they "put their feet down" with me.

there are a lot of kids i see at shows and things who have no feedback from their parents at all -- positive or negative. kids like that, with completely uninvolved parents, end up wandering around until they glom onto something. unfortunately, it's usually something far more dreadful than a tongue piercing.

anyway...this thread is about stupid tattoos, not parenting, right? sooooo i will step down off my little flaming liberal soap box and shut up.

cheers!