Ideas for a Tattoo
 

My wife-to-be wants to get a tattoo sometime in the next few months, she knows exactly what she wants. A tattoo is something I think could be cool, so I was thinking I'd get one with her, but I have no idea what to go with. I'm looking for some ideas/advice, general or specific. And I know the obvious... make sure the tattoo shop is clean and reputable before going there.

One idea that I think would be cool but probably not a good idea would be the "Death from Above" tattoo from Starship Troopers... since I'm not exactly part of the Air Force, it doesn't seem fitting. I think a heart that said "mom" would be funnier than hell (my mom disapproves of tattoos), but the humor would wear off before too long, and I'd be left with a lame tattoo.

I know it's a hard question to ask since you don't all know me very well, but any general suggestions are still valuable. I also know that tattoos aren't for everybody, and I know some people will say how foolish it is... I respect that opinion but have no intention or sharing it.

Later,

I would say that if you don't know what you should get, you shouldn't be getting one. But that's just my opinion.

And THAT, my friend, is the point of asking for suggestions. If I haven't found something I really like by the time she gets hers, I'll wait.

Well, in that case, I would recomment a giant bouncing Tigger. You'll definitely want to have that when you're 70.

For once, Dave is using that noodle of his.

I always think about the tattoos that I want, but I'm still not sure...and this has been 5 years now.

Well, it may be 20 years before I get one, I'm just askin what people think. Just making conversation.

Besides the obvious "it looks good now but it will look like shit in 10 years" comment how about one of those around-the-upper-arm "tribal" tatoos?

Those look pretty killer, but I think a guy has to have bulkier upper arms and shoulders for this to look good. My arms have decent tone from using a punching bag frequently, but they aren't really that muscular looking.

One idea I have been considering for years is a logo I designed for my web design business LONG ago... it's a simple blue planet with red rings... there's a small version of it on this photo. I thought it would be cool on the back of the shoulder, minus my name, obviously.

What NOT to do.
 

Not risque, but possibly NSFW.

I wonder why the cops stopped hitting him?

Alan, maybe you should contact Pepsi and see if you can get a long term advertising contract.

Whats your ethnic background? That might give us direction.

Probably when they realized they couldn't beat the ugly off of this dude, it was a futile effort. He is a vile looking character though, ain't he? Damn.

I don't think they could afford it, my hide is valuable real estate. Hmm. Let's just pretend I never said that.

I'm just a boring old caucasian. The link above is an old picture of me, this one is slightly more recent. Neither is very good for our purposes though, sorry. There are few normal photographs of me. And no, I am not angry person. Damnit.

I've always thought that a bar code on the back of the neck, discretely placed where it can be covered by a shirt collar, if desired, would make an excellent personal accessory. I've mentioned this to 99 on several occasions but, inasmuch as her senses of irony and humor are not as highly developed as my own, she continues to express her disapproval.

Bar Code Mill is an excellent site to visit for those who wish to design something special for their own necks.

If you wait until you think of one that will be cool forever, you'll never get one or you'll be wrong. Life is change if nothing else.
Get one that you think is cool now and it will always remind you of where you "were at" when you got it and the circumstances that prompted it. That works, as long as it's not a swastika on your forehead or something stupid like that. Getting something that's in a place that's covered when you're in a suit for job interviews and funerals, can't hurt.
You'll probably discover the difference between people with tattoos and people without tattoos. People with tattoos, don't care that people without tattoos don't have one. ;)

Heh. Bar code, or a serial number on the arm, right?

Biohazard symbol.

Think about it...

I actually thought of the barcode idea awhile back after I saw a sci-fi movie that had them (I forget what the movie was), but I didn't want it on my neck and I couldn't decide if it would still be cool elsewhere. UT's biohazard idea is damn nifty, but it's not quite what I'm looking for for myself.

I completely agree with your philosophy, Bruce. Very well put.

Dude I used to work with had a tat of a Band-aid on his elbow (a place you'd expect to see a Band-aid).

How about getting the bar code above the hairline on the back of your neck? That way when they shave your head when you're imprisoned for your bad thoughts, they'll know they got the right guy.

I'm partial to the celtic knot around the ankle but I still haven't done it. It just seems like there are too many skin decorations out there for it to seem special, so I wouldn't go there unless it was really important to me.

I agree with what a comic said once ,
" whats up with all these young beautiful people putting all this perminent ink on their bodys ??? Why not wait untill you have something to cover up . Hell get monkeys tatooed on swinging from your viracose veins , or when your skin on your arm gets loose get a tat that looks like one thing loose , then another when you streach out the skin ." Now that is a practical use for a tat !!!
I have heard of lady who have had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery getting nipples tatooed on their breasts. Again a constructive use for tats !!!
Every thing else is just a cry for attention !!!

Just my opinion , for what it is worth .

Does your bride-to-be like to shop?

If so, get a 100 dollar bill tattooed on your penis. Then, when she's eyeing that expensive dress in the Macy's store window, say "baby, if you really want to blow a hundred bucks, we don't have to leave the house!"

Thank you for talking about my penis.

Wait till the wedding day, they'll all be.:D

I suggest the USDA Prime symbol.

On yer butt.

I would do this in a hot second if

1) I had a decent butt
2) My husband wouldn't divorce me over it (he's a conservative kind of guy).

A friend of mine did the barcode thing recently, but with a slight twist. He took your typical barcode, and then added <a href="http://www.grybs.com/temp/upcbars.gif ">hands holding the bars</a>, ala the "jail inmate" cliche. About 2x3", between the shoulder blades, I believe.

That's a cool design, Skunks. It's also showed up in graffiti.:D

I think I found JUST the thing ...
 

(actually, this is posted on the basis of it's total absurdity. I cannot truly conceive of someone doing this. Or of someone consenting to conceive with the bearer.)

Hopefully, it'll keep him from reproducing.:eek:

No way would I let someone tattoo my balls.

It's worse than that ...

I'm told that in order for the work to be done on Mr. Happy, he has to be ummm ... happy throughout the process.

Of course I'm reminded of the midget in the whorehouse joke ...

Re: Ideas for a Tattoo
 

my advice: when your 13 year old girl child asks you about your tattoo, make sure it's something you can explain.... =)

Tattoo?

It's his WIFE, you fucking idiots!
 

This is what you want...

Go back and read the post and then you can come back and apologize, Net.:shotgun:

Why read when jumping into the volcano head first or ass first, it doesn't matter.

Nay, nay. I'm a lover not a fighter. Isn't that what all the pussies say?:D