I want a tattoo

I've always wanted a tattoo, but could never decide on anything, and I doubt I will ever be able to. My rule in order to eliminate any risk of getting something I will regret, is to wait six months to a year after I find a design I like, an if I still want it after that time, I get it. Obviously the problem is by the time 6 months is up I decide that I don't like it anymore. Hence, I haven't been inked yet. I see too many people walking around with so called tribal armbands etc, every other schmuck has one. It's hard to find something original and meaningful. I don't understand how people can settle for something as permanent as a tattoo, and just get a tribal design that nearly every other person has.

For those of you who have one, or many, what inspired your design? Do you feel that it is original? Do you regret getting it done?

Just wanted to hear some stories, I know similar threads exist, but i want an up to date response from people.

I have a magical mushroom on the back of my neck. I have long hair so it doesn't interfere in anything I do. To this point, I don't regret it.

I'm quite possibly going to get 'Still Ill', in my handwriting on my forearm.

I want a tramp stamp that says "Póg mo thóin!"

What does that translate to?

you should pick something that's important to you, something that helps connect you to a part of yourself.

If I ever got a tattoo, it would be a four-leaf clover, because I connect very strongly with my Irish heritage.

Although I have a friend who had the awesome idea of tattooing "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" on his feet.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I'm quite possibly going to get 'Still Ill', in my handwriting on my forearm.

Originally posted by Kosta
I've always wanted a tattoo, but could never decide on anything, and I doubt I will ever be able to. My rule in order to eliminate any risk of getting something I will regret, is to wait six months to a year after I find a design I like, an if I still want it after that time, I get it. Obviously the problem is by the time 6 months is up I decide that I don't like it anymore. Hence, I haven't been inked yet. I see too many people walking around with so called tribal armbands etc, every other schmuck has one. It's hard to find something original and meaningful. I don't understand how people can settle for something as permanent as a tattoo, and just get a tribal design that nearly every other person has.

For those of you who have one, or many, what inspired your design? Do you feel that it is original? Do you regret getting it done?

Just wanted to hear some stories, I know similar threads exist, but i want an up to date response from people.

Get the monkey from your avatar sly

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
Suits you.

Why?

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Why?

Yeah, I also often threaten to spit in people's eyes.

I have 12 tattoos now, most of them are tribal design, the only one I dont like anymore is the one on my hand, its a butterfly and a peace sign, it was a spur of the moment decision.

I think tribal tattoos look rather shit.

Originally posted by gefallen_engel
I have 12 tattoos now, most of them are tribal design, the only one I dont like anymore is the one on my hand, its a butterfly and a peace sign, it was a spur of the moment decision.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I think tribal tattoos look rather shit.

agreed, but only the ones that like 90% of males get.

No tattoo is worse than a band of barbed wire around a guys arm.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
No tattoo is worse than a band of barbed wire around a guys arm.

After Pam Anderson got it, it's become a girl tattoo in my mind.

Originally posted by Phucked Up
After Pam Anderson got it, it's become a girl tattoo in my mind.

I want a Koi fish tattoo, japanesy awehuh

It's probably cliche or whatever by now, but I want a Valkyrie wing somewhere on my body. I'm thinking wrapped around my hip onto my back.
People have interpreted it in different ways, like there's the Max Payne one that I like, protection. Then there's also victory and the inevitability of death, all important.