What do you guys think of Tattoos?

I was contemplating on whether or not i should possibly get a tattoo. I have been thinking about it for a while, but it would be just on my arm and nothing (too) big. Don't really have an idea on what sort of design.
 
I know that some people would regret getting one when they are older, as they tend to be a bit hideous or start to dis-colour. I am a bit apprehensive.
 
Does any one in the Community already have one (and what is the design), or think they would be worth getting? Or would it be something you might regret in years to come.
 
Thanks! : )

Not a fan.
 
Look like shit when you're older.

" Not a fan.  Look like shit when you're older. "

HIV

I have several, and they're brilliant fun. Also, who cares about what they look like when you're older? You're only going to die anyway.
 
@natetodamax said:

" HIV "

" I have several, and they're brilliant fun. Also, who cares about what they look like when you're older? You're only going to die anyway.
 
@natetodamax said:

" HIV "

What? "

Lots of them are really good,
But others.... not so much 
Of course it's all a matter of taste

" HIV "

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner. "

" @Fallen189 said:

" I have several, and they're brilliant fun. Also, who cares about what they look like when you're older? You're only going to die anyway.
 
@natetodamax said:

" HIV "

What? "

dirty/used needles can spread HIV right? "

I have three, and two of them are large and difficult to cover up. I got them because I was being purely impulsive and selfish. Tattoos are an idiotic low class trend, and laser removal clinics are going to make a fortune in a couple of decades. Do this: Watch a marathon of Miami Ink and you'll realize that every one, literally every one is getting tattoos. It's just a trend only a very expensive one to take back. Not to mention nearly every one gets the same tattoos. Ask yourself why you want one, and if you can come up with a serious intellectual justification, and one that goes beyond just "I want this because I think the idea is cool at the moment", and decide how it can better your life then consider it, but you won't because there is no valid justification. 
 
If you have to say to yourself "Well I can always get them removed" Then there was no reason to get one in the first place, and you're an idiot (I'm not saying that you are I'm just saying in general). If that doesn't do it then read this very carefully because this is the worst part about having tattoos (especially having ones that are different from what people typically get like mine): You will be constantly approached by strangers who want to ask you about your tattoo. There will be no end to the tattoo conversations and it gets tedious very quickly.
 
And if you say to yourself "Well I just get one on my chest or arm or other place where people can't see" then you're five times the idiot because what was the point in the first place? Again not saying you're dumb. A lot of people want them and I fell for it so I'm no better, but take it from some one who has three: Do not do it! It's just a trend like Kid and Plays backwards pants only these pants you can never turn the right way.

For a tattoo to remain relevant in the future, it's important to get ones that really mean something to you. My first was a family crest. I've got 6 more since then and never regretted for a day getting any of them. And I've had mine for 18 years. They just become part of who you are. I strongly advise not to get one for the sake of getting one. Although special inks can be used these days that dissolve out of the skin quite easily as compared to the old days.

Bowser on a surfboard with a double neck guitar.

" @Fallen189: Thanks for the insight man. Were the ones you got fairly expensive? On your arms I'm assuming? "

I like em, not that I would cover my body in them, but I can appreciate the art  and meaning of a good tattoo.

I don't care much for them.

I love tacos.

I don't

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner by the guy with the wonky eye, grills on only half of his teeth and smells like tomato basil apple sauce. "

They're alright, but it really depends on what they are. Some are just stupid but some actually have meaning to them. I fine with them as long as they're small and easily concealed by
clothing.

" Tattoos look ugly and they attract attention.  If you have to have one, don't put it on your neck or face.  "

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner by the guy with the wonky eye, grills on only half of his teeth and smells like tomato basil apple sauce. "

Ewww.....where'd the basil come from?  As for tattoos, they look ridiculous on white guys, sorry. "

I already have one tattoo. I have a pic of it on my profile, im going to get some more when i get the time and plenty of extra cash. Im just saving up a lil bit right now.

Stupid and Gross? Yeah, that's it.  
 
If I see a girl with a tatoo... fuck no! Same goes for piercings, other than belly button ones.

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner by the guy with the wonky eye, grills on only half of his teeth and smells like tomato basil apple sauce. "

Ewww.....where'd the basil come from?  As for tattoos, they look ridiculous on white guys, sorry. "

" Bowser on a surfboard with a double neck guitar. "

I plan to get my whole upper body done...

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner by the guy with the wonky eye, grills on only half of his teeth and smells like tomato basil apple sauce. "

" Not a fan.  Look like shit when you're older. "

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" @natetodamax said:

" HIV "

You are not making any sense.  Unless you're talking about getting tattooed in the back alley behind the bowling alley and Joe's Diner by the guy with the wonky eye, grills on only half of his teeth and smells like tomato basil apple sauce. "

you got a tattoo from old ned too? "

" @therabidfrog: Thanks for the reply. Very good insight into all of this. I see very much where you are coming from.  Did you follow the trend because others were also getting them yourself? Or was it out of pure interest. I don't know if i would call it selfishness, but impulsive a bit, surely haha. That's what i am a bit. I'm a bit stuck in the middle here, and my mind is weighing out all the pro's and con's! "

@Coombs

" @Disengage said:

" Bowser on a surfboard with a double neck guitar. "

"

Tattoos look good on good looking people.  
 
Tattoo on old biker dude = no.  
Tattoo on Kat von D = yes. 

"I love tacos. "

" I have three, and two of them are large and difficult to cover up. I got them because I was being purely impulsive and selfish. Tattoos are an idiotic low class trend, and laser removal clinics are going to make a fortune in a couple of decades. Do this: Watch a marathon of Miami Ink and you'll realize that every one, literally every one is getting tattoos. It's just a trend only a very expensive one to take back. Not to mention nearly every one gets the same tattoos. Ask yourself why you want one, and if you can come up with a serious intellectual justification, and one that goes beyond just "I want this because I think the idea is cool at the moment", and decide how it can better your life then consider it, but you won't because there is no valid justification.   If you have to say to yourself "Well I can always get them removed" Then there was no reason to get one in the first place, and you're an idiot (I'm not saying that you are I'm just saying in general). If that doesn't do it then read this very carefully because this is the worst part about having tattoos (especially having ones that are different from what people typically get like mine): You will be constantly approached by strangers who want to ask you about your tattoo. There will be no end to the tattoo conversations and it gets tedious very quickly.  And if you say to yourself "Well I just get one on my chest or arm or other place where people can't see" then you're five times the idiot because what was the point in the first place? Again not saying you're dumb. A lot of people want them and I fell for it so I'm no better, but take it from some one who has three: Do not do it! It's just a trend like Kid and Plays backwards pants only these pants you can never turn the right way. "

I've never been a fan of them.

Actually, there are plenty of justifiable reasons beyond the "because I think it would look good" argument. You could use your own example of Miami Ink to prove this -- many go in to get a piece of a lost loved one, such as portrait of a brother or child carved into their skin as a physical representation of a memory. Others have similar deep reasons for getting tattoo,s such as a certain symbol or image having special meaning to them.  And "low class trend"? As if only trailer trash get tattoos? People of all walks of life get them for plenty of different reasons and it has nothing to do with one's income level or lifestyle. Perhaps you did it out of impulse, but many have done it only after thinking long and hard about it. Your advice is sound though -- it's best to think long and hard about why one wants to get a tattoo before ending up regretting it, but not everyone does it just because it's the current trend. I do like the "Then you're an idiot. But I'm not saying you're dumb" argument. That was funny. "

" The guy that started the thread isn't some amazonian tribesman getting a tattoo to celebrate becoming a warrior. "

And may I add that I defend my statement that it is low class. A rich kid can take a dump in the middle of the road, but the fact that he's rich doesn't elevate it beyond a dump in the road.

" HIV "

I occasionally see a really well done tattoo, but the vast majority look terrible. Not a fan.

" I have several, and they're brilliant fun. Also, who cares about what they look like when you're older? You're only going to die anyway.
 
@natetodamax said:

" HIV "

What? "

" I occasionally see a really well done tattoo, but the vast majority look terrible. Not a fan. "

" @Symphony said:

Actually, there are plenty of justifiable reasons beyond the "because I think it would look good" argument. You could use your own example of Miami Ink to prove this -- many go in to get a piece of a lost loved one, such as portrait of a brother or child carved into their skin as a physical representation of a memory. Others have similar deep reasons for getting tattoo,s such as a certain symbol or image having special meaning to them.  And "low class trend"? As if only trailer trash get tattoos? People of all walks of life get them for plenty of different reasons and it has nothing to do with one's income level or lifestyle. Perhaps you did it out of impulse, but many have done it only after thinking long and hard about it. Your advice is sound though -- it's best to think long and hard about why one wants to get a tattoo before ending up regretting it, but not everyone does it just because it's the current trend. I do like the "Then you're an idiot. But I'm not saying you're dumb" argument. That was funny. "

I do not consider commemorating friends or families in tattoo form valid in any way. It's shallow. Commemorating events and family in tattoo form are what people do instead of actively celebrating life. For instance in and episode of Miami Ink a guy gets a tattoo of his daughter punching a cancer cell in the face after she survived cancer. Why not just love your daughter and make every day with her precious? What does the tattoo add? How does it make your daughter surviving a terminal illness more important or meaningful? It doesn't. Yes not every one gets tattoos for trend reasons, but lets just say that not too many people in the western world get them for any other reason. Not a valid argument. The guy that started the thread isn't some amazonian tribesman getting a tattoo to celebrate becoming a warrior. He's just a dude wanting to make an impulsive decision and I just don't want to see him do something I believe he will regret. If we're going to debate the subject then we need to talk about what is mostly likely and not the fringe examples. Like I said buy a guitar or an instrument you love. Learn to paint or write. Express yourself in productive ways and you'll have a gift that will last you a life time. "