Tattoo's

This topic was created in the Pisces forum by BJ on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 and has 31 replies.

Understanding the Appeal and Meaning of Tattoos

Tattoos can be meaningful art or self-expression, often representing personal stories or passions. Proper placement and design are key to making tattoos look attractive and timeless. While some love tattoos for their significance, others dislike them for aesthetic or cultural reasons. Whether you love, hate, or are curious about tattoos, understanding their personal significance enhances appreciation.

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@BJ
21 YearsPisces

Some people can't get enough of them, while others hate them so much you'd think one escaped away from it's keeper and slaughtered their whole family.

I'm no redneck, thrash head, gothic or NBA player but I love tattoos. I'm not sure if it's from my art loving nature or what it is, I just love'em. I got my first when I was 17 after a friend of mine died, after that I was hooked. I've added to them over the years, some of my drawings and a lot of free style stuff but don't want to get to the point where it just looks stupid. Done properly and on the right person, they can look fcuking sexy. But some people have no idea and just wind up looking trashy.

So if you hate tattoo's tell me why.

If you have Tattoos and they've got special meaning, let us hear about that.

If you just plain like em

Or if you're curious, maybe thinking about getting one, story please.

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@Tiamat
21 Years1,000+ PostsScorpio

Haven't found anything to give me the urge yet for myself to get one.Two people close to me who are tattoo artist and have to let them do it if I do ever get one though.Im not a hater or anything either,kinda just a whatever view on them.Is still considered an art form as well as it takes alot of patience and skill for the one behind the needle by me.

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@haffo
21 Years5,000+ Posts

I think it will be good for women to place a tatoo in the ass with a text "Jack was here" or smthng like that.

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@haffo
21 Years5,000+ Posts

Or strings indicating how many people was here. Like fighter pilots draw do on their planes every time they make a kill.

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@haffo
21 Years5,000+ Posts

Or eyes on the ass that makes the whole ass look like a face. Blowjob and ass f**ck at the same time.

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@cancerlady
21 Years1,000+ Posts

Haffo,

You are kinda nasty to be a virgin...are you sure you aren't lying to us?

Mike...

I have four and they all have special meanings

1. Laugh Now/Cry Later faces...says "Dramatic Blu" (Sorority nickname in college)
Right Shoulder- Pain = minimal
2. Three Ladybugs on a Leaf...father used to call me Ladybug when I was little
Left Foot- Pain = If you don't have a good artist, WHOA! but me, medium to high
3. Sun...my mother used to say my smile was like sunshine
The back of my neck just below collar- Pain = YEEEEEOOOOOOWWWWWW! High, High, High!
4. TW initials...DUH my name!
Lower abdomen right side Pain- minimal

I guess you can say I love them, but they can get tacky. Like when women get tatoo's on their chests...I HATE THAT! Well except this one woman who had her breasts turned into puppy dogs in this one mag. I saw. It was HOT!

CL

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@seizeTheDay
21 Years1,000+ Posts

I don't have any tattoos, but I thought about get one because I think they're attractive. Fear of the pain has been the only thing holding me back... not to mention I'm having committment issues. Getting a tattoo is like a marriage.... till death do you part ...or painful separation.

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@BJ
21 YearsPisces

Cancerlady,

I'm sure Mike's very happy for you but this is my topic OK!! "just jokes"
I kinda guessed you might have tatts, you wild thing you. I have tattoos on my chest that run through my nipples, Fcuking painful!! Probably my worse pain so far apart from ribs. I know a guy who has eyes on the back of his head, apparently very painful. Arms and back would be the least painful for me though. The puppy dog one's a great idea but I'll never get over a mag that I saw where a chick tattooed a cats face on her front bum. It was the ugliest pussy I ever saw!!

STD

Where you been girl? you been a bit quiet around here lately.

Haffo,

You really need to be placed under 24 hour surveillance!

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@Tiamat
21 Years1,000+ PostsScorpio

Cancerladys suggestion would be interesting bj.Some of the more original art work tattoos do tend to be alot better.The one artist I know pretty much only does original stuff.

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@BJ
21 YearsPisces

I would love to show you but I don't have a digital camera or a scanner, living in the dark ages. Besides, tattoo's are like fingerprints and I'm not sure I want to be showing too much of myself around here.

I'll show you my soul but the rest I'll have to think about.

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@cancerlady
21 Years1,000+ Posts

Me & the babies are fine...I am looking for a new job in Indiana (something more career focused instead of being a stupid glorified secretary.

Mr. Pisces is on the way out...when I move I'm leaving him alone. I think it is best.

Thanks for asking!

CL

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@BJ
21 YearsPisces

Take it all!

Commonwealth Bank;
BSB 500 987 6542 6278
Account No. 5420 09 0876
Name; Benson Jollywinkles

But your still not seeing my Tattoos!!!

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@lizard_scorpio
21 Years1,000+ PostsScorpio

CL, glad you've made a decision where your life's going to! clarity is always good. better than on and of relationships...
so what career you got in mind?

BJ

LOL... can i call you Jollywinkles or just Jolly from now on? nevermind, 'bj' is just shorter!

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@venusasapenis
21 Years

"Commonwealth Bank;"
didn't they get bought out by citizens? 😛
i'm prison tattooed on my left thigh-- small crucifix about the size of a quarter... holy hell that hurt
it's ugly and faded a bit now, but i suppose the meaning is obvious and still remains
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"3. Sun...my mother used to say my smile was like sunshine
The back of my neck just below collar- Pain = YEEEEEOOOOOOWWWWWW! High, High, High!"

i've wanted to encode my natal chart in upc bar code and have it done on the bottom of my neck, but is it really that painful cl? 😢

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@cancerlady
21 Years1,000+ Posts

VENUS...

You just don't know...I have a high tolerance for pain and I was still like...Give me something to read to keep my mind off this PAIN!

LizardScorp...I was trying to get into corporate event planning...I really liked event planning when I was doing it, so that is my next step.

CL

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@lizard_scorpio
21 Years1,000+ PostsScorpio

"corporate event planning" sounds good. what is it exactly, is it planning trade shows, conventions and congresses, xmas-parties for companies—
you seem to be fit for that job, i.e. creative, outgoing and outspoken, confident... and if you really liked planning already... looks promising.
but your babies come first, or are you going to start your career asap.? and then have a break for the kids? whatever you do, wish you all the best! just don't forget about music. are you gigging? do you sing in a band?

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@cancerlady
21 Years1,000+ Posts

Of course my babies come first which is why I am even doing the whole "corporate America" thing...Personally I hate office politics and the whole bureacracy of it but I have others to think about.

My brother still does music in Indiana, so I won't have to stop doing music, however I might put more focus into film as I already have a few stories written and my love for acting and creative writing is far greater than my love for music. Maybe film school in a few years when the babies get a wee bit older. But for now I have to stop bucking against the system because I am really tired of being a freaking secretary...I didn't have to go to college for that, let alone all the studying abroad & internships I did.

The only problem is, I fell through the cracks...graduating in December 2001, (2 months after Sept. 11th) there were NO positions for entry level and everyone was struggling just to make ends meet, let alone find a decent career. These peanuts have given me back focus whereas before I was kinda just floating along.

Thanks for input...I think Corporate event planning is best for me also precisely for the reasons you mentioned so wish me luck!