Are tattoos cool?

Also, I'll pass on getting a "troll" or "flame" tattoo on my forehead.

They are a waste of time and money, and a possible health risk as well if the tattoist is dodgy. Have never seen the purpose of them myself. Still, if some people feel compelled to get themselves tatts then that's their choice.

+2. I think tattoos are pointless.

The Jews have it right: no tats.

Though once I was running behind some dude in Prospect Park who had the best I've seen: a really well executed line drawing of a biplane extending across the entirety of his upper back. If you just gotta get some ink, that guy did it right.

Tatoos are the ultimate sign of insecurity. Its an expression of 'individuality' only when mimicking every mall-rat in Peoria is original.

i have 5 tattoo's, all on the torso region. i don't really like tattoo's that are visible and don't get me started on tribal tatt's. as far as girls, my gf has a chest piece and i find it quite enjoyable. but i don't think every girl can pull that off.

People with tats resemble the wall of a public restroom.

Out.

I have two, but they took me years to decide that I wanted to have them on my body forever. A tattoo can be a good thing in that, if it means something to someone, like extremely deep, then kudos to them.

Then there are the random four leaf clover, unicorn, dragon, tribal band, eight ball, snake, other mythical creature that people just get, because it "looks cool."

Oh yes, any for of oriental writing is retarded.

But a lot of people who have tattoos will agree, once you get one, it's hard to stop.

The only tattoos I would consider getting are:

1) a small winged foot, somewhere on the lower leg

2) a small simple version of the rod of asclepius, I think it is called (the snake around the rod - Medical symbol). I am planning on going to medical school, so once I become a Dr. I think something little and simple might be cool.

These are the only two things (running and being a Dr.) I would consider permanent enough to get a tattoo of. Even then, probably could never decide for sure if I really wanted them.

In general though, I think most tattoos, on male or female, are kinda gross.

You might want to become a Dr. first, then tatt it up.

You could say the same thing about earrings IF you wear them all the time.

I haven't got one and wouldn't get one, but I don't think they're horrible. Like most other things, it depends on how tastefully it's done. My favourite is a woman who got her child's stick/colour drawing done.

If you insist on corporal desecration, then don't plan on being a fugitive from the law like this guy. He wouldn't even blend in at a tattoo convention:

Generally I think they are a sign of immaturity. It's usually youth who lack the perspective to realize that even though they really REALLY love Pokemon right now, in a few years they will move on and regret the Pokeball on their ankle. Maybe too stubborn to admit it for a few more years after that.

BUT, if I made the Olympics or went to Kona for the Ironman or climbed Everest or something like that I wouldn't rule out memorializing that sort of accomplishment.

depends where you have them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMXIxIQmPw

What about the Olympic rings if you make the Olympic team?

I think they are pretty special and know a lot of athletes get them.

i have a tattoo of a huge naval aircraft carrier on my chest, and an anchor in my arm

Back in 97 a good buddy of mine got a tattoo of a stick man running on his lower leg. A week later, he shattered his ankle trying to get into Swangard Stadium to run a naked 400m. The scar from where they put the plate in split the tattoo in half.

I have two myself. One I like and will always like and one that I deeply regret. The one that I regret is a symbol placed on my right forearm, I don't mind the symbol (Chinese character for courage...or so I was led to believe), but it's how it got there that pisses me off. My girlfriend at the time and her mom were going to get tattoos and asked me to come along for support. I got caught up in the moment and in trying to impress them with my manliness and decided to get another tattoo. I took about 30 seconds to choose a character, even less time to think about whether this was a good idea. Within minutes it was over and the moment the needle stopped, I felt like puking. What a freaking idiot...

Now I have a daily reminder to "look before I leap."

Eric

Tattoos are a great way to memorialize a lost loved one or display art. It's a form of self expression. Never get a tatoo that someone may already have.

Eric Langhjelm wrote:

My girlfriend at the time and her mom were going to get tattoos and asked me to come along for support.

Eric

You should have married in to that family. It sounds VERY classy.