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I've been waiting to jump on them for a few reasons, but the more I think about it the more I like the idea. One of the big counterpoints is that visible tattoos are not allowed at the places I work, which kind of fucks things up for me. I can't easily get a new job, either. The one I have now schedules around my class schedule, and I don't know many businesses that would be willing to do that.Jet Grind Radio! said:
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
I can understand about the one on the forearm, but what about one on your back? Unless you are a lifeguard I don't see a problem.Crunched said:
As for me getting a tattoo, I think I might get one IF I move to Seattle in January like I'm hoping to do.
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
Well, what do you do? You can just wear sweaters/long sleeve shirts. Of course, I say that but I wouldn't get a forearm one for that very same reason.Crunched said:
JumpJeff84
Member
I specifically went with a half sleeve for that very reason. I can still find some short sleeved shirts that will cover it, but just barely. Mostly at work I end up wearing long sleeve shirts with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows. Works pretty well. I've been getting this tattoo done over the past six months, and practically no one at my office knows I even have it. It's kind of neat, actually.
MagicJackBauer
Banned
whitehawk said:
Fixed
Maxwell House
Member
Tattoos of anime just look so damn awful IMO. Just a horribly bad idea in general. :lol
They almost always come out looking ridiculous and ugly.
They almost always come out looking ridiculous and ugly.
Buckethead
Banned
Glad this thread popped back up. Getting a couple soon. Bookmarked.
Count Dookkake
Member
Brobzoid said:
Don't let the haters get under your skin.
Maxwell House
Member
Dude, a tattoo on the small of your back? I thought those were only for sorority girls. :lolLiquidus said:Yes. It's during the time when they weren't called tramp stamps... unless they were always considered tramp stamps. It's all a work in progress.
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Count Dookkake
Member
Wingwright said:
Opinions are like assholes.
Some of them stink.
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
Only picture I have from my old shitty cell phone and that was 2 years ago. It's a bit faded now. I was going to post the source image, but I can't find it anymore.
Tattoos were taboo for a long time in modern society. They have gotten popular over the last 15 years which isn't long of a time.Brobzoid said:
Again I don't hate tattoos. Just saying that when people start hitting middle age there will be money to make. There are people getting tattoos because they think its cool. The fad hoppers will get them removed once they get older.
MarkMclovin
Member
I want the tat of the spidersuit under the skin which is being torn off.
Haven't got the balls though.
Haven't got the balls though.
OJdaKiller
Member
What do mean by safe?
Um... probably not what you're thinking! Moreso in that I work in a fairly professional (IT) environment that pretty much requires business shirts and slacks. On the other hand, I reckon I could be okay because on the same wrist I do manage to wear an all-black embossed inspiration band that says "harden the fuck up".
If I decide against it for the reason that it may be frowned upon at work, then I wouldn't get it anywhere. After all, what's the point of having an inspirational-type tatt that you can't see? I've seen some other Don't Panic ones in other areas, like one on the back of someone's neck. Really?!?
If I decide against it for the reason that it may be frowned upon at work, then I wouldn't get it anywhere. After all, what's the point of having an inspirational-type tatt that you can't see? I've seen some other Don't Panic ones in other areas, like one on the back of someone's neck. Really?!?
OJdaKiller
Member
Well considering your situation, I'd probably check my employee handbook to see what the "official" policy is regarding visible tattoos. In a strict environment that's probably your best bet.
If there isn't anything in there, then I'd say you're making a pretty safe bet. Granted, that area won't always be covered completely up with a shirt, but you could opt to wear a watch, etc...
If you do get it, I highly recommend Aquaphor healing ointment for the healing period of your tattoo. I've had plenty of work done and healed it with more traditional methods (wait a few days of applying nothing, then apply nonscented lotion for a couple of weeks until it peels/heals). A recent piece I used Aquaphor. The Aquaphor is head and shoulders so much better than anything I've ever tried. No scabbing, next to no color loss, and has cut the healing time in half.
If there isn't anything in there, then I'd say you're making a pretty safe bet. Granted, that area won't always be covered completely up with a shirt, but you could opt to wear a watch, etc...
If you do get it, I highly recommend Aquaphor healing ointment for the healing period of your tattoo. I've had plenty of work done and healed it with more traditional methods (wait a few days of applying nothing, then apply nonscented lotion for a couple of weeks until it peels/heals). A recent piece I used Aquaphor. The Aquaphor is head and shoulders so much better than anything I've ever tried. No scabbing, next to no color loss, and has cut the healing time in half.
djcatskratch
Member
Yes, Aquaphor is GREAT. I used that to heal all my tattoos. My wife had a really nice chest piece done (I'll post pics if anyone wants to see it) and it healed up in like 2 weeks with Aquaphor. Here's a tattoo I have on the backs of my legs of Fuujin and Raijin.
My wife did this one on me of a Fuu Dog.
I have a lot more but this'll do for now
My wife did this one on me of a Fuu Dog.
I have a lot more but this'll do for now
Milk Lizard
Banned
I decided to get this without the colours ( I can always add that later). Still not sure where, but has to be somewhere where i can hide it when i get old and tired of it.
However it is not going to be on my back, got this there some months ago.
However it is not going to be on my back, got this there some months ago.
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
It sucks that lower back tattoos have such a bad rap, as it's really a great spot for wide/long tattoos. But I wouldn't get one there unless my back was otherwise filled-up.Maxwell House said:
Milk Lizard
Banned
Thought it would be pretty clear but the last one was a joke.
adamsappel
Member
Surprising for GAF, but I think nobody wanted to be disrespectful.Milk Lizard said:
Was thinking of getting this tattoo on my upper left arm/shoulder area andf getting a "tribal" like theme/pattern to cover the whole left arm. I just don't know what kind of pattern would go along the Shadaloo skull to go with and its mindfucking me to think of one. Any suggestions?
UNDERSTAR said:
Was thinking of getting this tattoo on my upper left arm/shoulder area andf getting a "tribal" like theme/pattern to cover the whole left arm. I just don't know what kind of pattern would go along the Shadaloo skull to go with and its mindfucking me to think of one. Any suggestions?
Barbwire, a Koi fish and the Japanese symbol for winner.