Tattoo advice sought

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tell her that i think ankle tats look tackie

sorry to any female rats that might have them there, but i hate them on the ankle

[MJZiggy]

Do I need to post the pictures I took of my father's tattoos so she can see how glamorous they look after 60 years? I don't know that she'll like what she sees. Also have her look into tattoo removal services and wonder why they're so popular...and expensive.

[GoPackGo]

Do I need to post the pictures I took of my father's tattoos so she can see how glamorous they look after 60 years? I don't know that she'll like what she sees. Also have her look into tattoo removal services and wonder why they're so popular...and expensive.

I think its safe to assume that the tat's your dad got 60 years ago were done with inferior equipment and ink.

[MJZiggy]

I knew you were going to say something like that. Sadly, I've seen much more recent ones that are fading in what appears to be a hauntingly familiar pattern...

[GoPackGo]

I knew you were going to say something like that. Sadly, I've seen much more recent ones that are fading in what appears to be a hauntingly familiar pattern...

In my first post on this thread, I stressed the importance of getting the best artist you can find to do your tattoos. There are alot of hack tattoo artists out there.
As I mentioned I have large tattoos. Some of them are going on ten years and they still look good. Tattoos will fade(fact of life) Quality tattoos will age well

[MJZiggy]

Tattoos fade, fact of life, and OPF Jr. should know what that looks like. Some age well, some don't but how's a 20-year-old kid supposed to know the difference?

[GoPackGo]

Thats why the tattoo experience is all about getting the best artist you can find. They know what they are doing so you don't have to.

[twoseven]

It's a personal decision. I got nine different tattoos between age 18-26. Very recently (the last ten weeks) I have had seven different tribal pieces worked and attached to become one solid piece that covers a large portion of my upper body (basically both shoulders and upper arms, entire chest and entire upper and mid back (well, what space was left around an existing one). (to anyone that viewed those pics i posted in april on flickr--there have been a few changes)

It all started with one lone tattoo 18 years ago, 'i'm just gonna get the one and that's it'. Tell her that.

Go pack go is right. The artist makes all the difference. As for the old age and how they'll look issue that most people will bring up..I respect that, but if ANYTHING on me is looking hot at 60+, look out Hasselhoff. I'm hardly concerned how they'll look when sitting on my own balls is a real and scary possibility. But, I do have my work in areas that are not known to allow for too much sag.

My artist won't even agree to put a tattoo in certain places on certain people because of work issues.

[twoseven]

Re: Tattoo advice sought

We also talked about some employers who still may not hire prospective employees wearing tattoos. That did not carry much validity with her as she cited examples of many young women sporting tattoos these days.

Depends. When I was a senior in college and finishing up some summer classes, I ended up going to my adviosr in a tank top as it was summer and hot. This is a guy who I had for tons of health courses, needless to say I was a very good student and got good grades in his classes and the guy liked me. That all changed instantly when he saw that I had a few visible tattoos on my arms and chest. This is a guy that for four years treated me like one of his kids, after he saw my evil artwork he treated me like dirt. The guy was and old man ready to retire and tattoos beyond the sailor stuff were beyond his understanding. But my point is you never know what kind of reaction you'll get. She should not be so quick to write you off when you express concern.

There's always laser treatments. Tattos are NOT permanent anymore.

[GBRulz]

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.

Where I work, it's a policy to keep them covered up, so I guess that would be my only recommendation is to get them someplace where that isn't a problem.

[Deputy Nutz]

Re: Tattoo advice sought

Do any of you have advice? Madtown, I don't want to hear any wild stories from you about tattoos you have hidden on your...well... we don't need to go there.

The only tats that Mad knows anything about are the ones you get in prison.

[MadtownPacker]

You gaijins just dont get it do you? I am not talking about how the tat will look but the fact that it aint coming off unless you are down to have lots of $$ treatments. Unless you are putting it on your back you are going to see it everyday. Will you get tire of it? Unless it is some kinda memorial of family but what about the big weed leaf you might have with your last name on it? Or maybe the neck ring like a dog collar?

I know those are extremes but regardless it is a long term commitment and people need to think it out. If Skinbasket does it the way he said that is way more than enough patience. Thing is I dont know anybody else that does that.

For those who have tats I could ask your thoughts now but I really want to know the ones in 20, 30, even 40 years.

[BallHawk]

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

PackerRats has turned into bizarro world.

[BallHawk]

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.

[bobblehead]

I don't have any tats, but I don't really look down on anyone who does and I'm almost 40. In all honesty though, if someone was a lookin for a job and had tatoos that were visible in normal clothing I would question their judgement. Not to say they could't overcome that, but they would be starting behind the line. Is it fair, maybe not, but life isn't and you gotta learn to live in the real world. I would ask her to wait another year and make a long list of the pros and cons of getting a tatoo and read it every day. If she needs help on the cons, help her, if you can't come up with any, well, guess you shouldn't be against it.