Tattoo advice sought

[bobblehead]

And this is a question for all of those that have a cross or any other religion-themed tattoo on their body. This is simply a question and nothing more.

Why do you feel the need to have a symbol of your faith inked onto your skin? Do you not feel that going to church, being a good person, following the Ten Commandments, etc. is not enough? I'm just curious to know because it seems a bit strange to me. You see people with cross necklaces all the time, that is accepted and normal. So why go the extra mile and get it permanently tattooed onto your skin. Is the permanent aspect of the tattoo appealing as though it symbolizes a lifelong devotion to your faith? I just don't get it.

I'm not religous, but I would guess those who are feel strongly about their faith, just like someone might get a tatoo of chinese letters for faith and honor...they feel strongly about it. Why get any tatoo??

[BallHawk]

Well I'd say that there's a good portion of tattoo enthusiasts who get tattoos because they feel it's an art form and a beautiful way of expressing themselves. Those are the type who get them all over their body and go with bright, fancy colors and everything like that.

Then you have fraternity tattoos, gang tattoos, military tattoos, etc.

Then the remaining people would be just your average joes.

[3irty1]

I know a girl who had Favre sign her hip and immediately had it tattooed over.

[BallHawk]

I know a girl who had Favre sign her hip and immediately had it tattooed over.

Now that is something that you can be proud of when you're 70.

[bobblehead]

I know a girl who had Favre sign her hip and immediately had it tattooed over.

Now that is something that you can be proud of when you're 70.

To bad he retired, it ruined a perfectly good joke about pointing to the tatoo as he extends his record to 11476 consecutive games.

[twoseven]

And this is a question for all of those that have a cross or any other religion-themed tattoo on their body. This is simply a question and nothing more.

Why do you feel the need to have a symbol of your faith inked onto your skin? Do you not feel that going to church, being a good person, following the Ten Commandments, etc. is not enough? I'm just curious to know because it seems a bit strange to me. You see people with cross necklaces all the time, that is accepted and normal. So why go the extra mile and get it permanently tattooed onto your skin. Is the permanent aspect of the tattoo appealing as though it symbolizes a lifelong devotion to your faith? I just don't get it.

Questioning why someone gets a cross tattooed on them? Why does anyone get anything tattooed on them? Placing something permanent on your body to me seems a greater sign of commitment than a necklace that you can take off, a church you can stop attending. Just for discussion, I would pose the opposite question..why NOT show that level of committment? Is there some form of shame involved that cannot be undone by taking off the necklace or stopping your attendance of a certain church? Just wondering.

People let their bodies go to hell everyday by overeating and not taking care of themselves, while others spend a lifetme in the gym trying to sculpt a look that was not left to them naturally. They'll spend an entire lifteime looking different as years pass, and their changes will not be hidden underneath a shirt or pants in most cases. Understandibly, in my life plenty of people have asked me 'why' in reagrds to my artwork. I wonder the same thing if they have allowed themselves to gain 30-40 pounds of additonal bodyweight. Reality is, my tattoo is not going to shorten my life unlike the negative physical change they have allowed themselves to endure if they have neglected their health. Is a tattoo really that big of a deal when NONE of us will look the same and will constantly be sporting a different looking face/body/hair/teeth as we go from 18-80? Just wondering.

Employement and hiring..for every older person that grew up in a generation in which tatoos were either on military persons or WEIRDOS and would look down on a younger person with one..I offer this, what about the thirty/40 something boss that has a tatoo(s) and is hiring? A fair question, I think.

I think it's, like most things, a generational subject and a personal decision that is NOT right for EVERYONE. As time passes and more and more people are sporting them, the taboo element will continue to fade away. Thirty years ago only a few select people were sporting them, now they are very common. 30 years ago a man with a pierced ear was not so normal, nowadays??

By the way, for all of the square footage of work I have under my clothes, I have yet to let anything slip below the t-shirt sleeves, though i want very badly to start crawlin designs towards my forearms..why? Employment. I get it, and I am still cautious.

I say don't get the first unless you are prepared to get the tenth. It may happen.

[MJZiggy]

I still say you gotta listen to what Mad's saying. My dad used to wear long sleeve shirts in 90 degree heat not because he even had a boss, but because he didn't want his clients seeing them and it wasn't because he was worried about whether they'd give him their business because of them. He hated those things and when I told him I wanted a picture of them so I could show it to my son if he ever considered getting one, he gladly stuck his arm out to have them photographed. (now it appears I just have about 10 years to find it again...)

[GBRulz]

And this is a question for all of those that have a cross or any other religion-themed tattoo on their body. This is simply a question and nothing more.

Why do you feel the need to have a symbol of your faith inked onto your skin? Do you not feel that going to church, being a good person, following the Ten Commandments, etc. is not enough? I'm just curious to know because it seems a bit strange to me. You see people with cross necklaces all the time, that is accepted and normal. So why go the extra mile and get it permanently tattooed onto your skin. Is the permanent aspect of the tattoo appealing as though it symbolizes a lifelong devotion to your faith? I just don't get it.

I will answer this because I feel it was partially directed at me. Yes, I have a tat with a heart, a cross and a red rose wrapped around it all. It has nothing to do with my faith. It has to do with that I was 19 years old, saw an incredibly beautiful design and I wanted it. That's it.

Now, please save your church talk and how those people with crosses think it can replace going to church, not following the ten commandments, etc. If you didn't mean it to come across that way, I apologize but coming from someone on here who can't even be honest about something so simple as his age....you sound very hypocritical.

[BallHawk]

Now, please save your church talk and how those people with crosses think it can replace going to church, not following the ten commandments, etc. If you didn't mean it to come across that way, I apologize

It wasn't supposed to come across that way.

but coming from someone on here who can't even be honest about something so simple as his age....you sound very hypocritical.

Is that a serious remark?

[Scott Campbell]

I have a tattoo of Harlan on my ass.

[MadtownPacker]

The Mexican is the one lecturing about the negatives of tattoos?

PackerRats has turned into bizarro world.

I aint lecturing you. Get a swastika on your forehead like manson for all I give a fuck.

I agree with those that say it is more common nowadays and that it isnt considered so bad like before. Im just saying for whoever is getting a tat or is seriously thinking about it better be sure that is what you want for the long term. I laugh when I see trendy Mfers getting covered from head to toe. Shit aint the ones you get out the Cracka Jack box.

[MadtownPacker]

I have a cross, with a heart in the middle and a red rose wrapped around it all. It's about 15 years old and the only thing I regret is not getting more of them! I asked around before I had mine done. Has mine faded? the white has, but the rest of the colors still look great and since it's on my shoulder/back, it sees alot of sun.

How the hell do you tattoo white on a white gurl?? Pendeja!

[Zool]

I have a cross, with a heart in the middle and a red rose wrapped around it all. It's about 15 years old and the only thing I regret is not getting more of them! I asked around before I had mine done. Has mine faded? the white has, but the rest of the colors still look great and since it's on my shoulder/back, it sees alot of sun.

How the hell do you tattoo white on a white gurl?? Pendeja!

Cause we're not stark white. Well most of us.

Shouldn't you be off getting a B in Spanish class somewhere?

[MadtownPacker]

Shouldn't you be off getting a B in Spanish class somewhere?

Why dont you go get a "W" tattoo on each ass cheek.

Then when you bend over it can say "WoW".

[Zool]

Shouldn't you be off getting a B in Spanish class somewhere?

Why dont you go get a "W" tattoo on each ass cheek.

Then when you bend over it can say "WoW".

Or MoM when I stand on my head. Thats fucking genius. I'm totally doing that.