Poll: Do you find Tattoos to be cool?

[Frank_Sinatra_]

I approve of them and actually I'm currently saving up to get two. (Geeking out for a second) Since I'm (literally) one of the biggest gamers in my city I'm getting
http://media.photobucket.com/image/zelda%20triforce/xcalibur2004/triforce.jpg
http://www.file-extensions.org/imgs/app-picture/2029/sony-playstation.jpg
Any thoughts?
They do have meaning. PS symbol; Favorite console, and 1st one I officially paid for. Triforce, Zelda is one of the best series I've ever played however its up in the air with
http://media.photobucket.com/image/foxhound/JetBlackNY1203/Foxhound.jpg Since I love MGS just as much. (First Mature rated game I owned)
Foxhound could take down the PS symbol.

 

[SteakPhish]

I have "eros" and "thanatos" (in greek) tattooed to my wrists. Thought about getting them for years and finally did last April. No regrets. I want more. Just make sure they're in a spot you can cover up for work or whatever.

 

[nathan-dts]

No. In fact I think they make the person look worse and just think about when the persons older and there skin is saggy.

 

[s0denone]

I approve of them and actually I'm currently saving up to get two. (Geeking out for a second) Since I'm (literally) one of the biggest gamers in my city I'm getting
http://media.photobucket.com/image/zelda%20triforce/xcalibur2004/triforce.jpg
http://www.file-extensions.org/imgs/app-picture/2029/sony-playstation.jpg
any thoughts?

First one *could* look really cool, and would get you high-fives from gamers noticing, and should hand you an approving glance from others, as it *could* look cool.

The second one: No, just no.

Instead, if you for instance get the logo only, the P S, it would be better; But still no.

 

[new_age_reject]

Fuck yeah, I love tattoos.
As long as it isn't your stereo-typical Chinese lettering or tribal shapes.
I want "Οὖτις ἐμοί γ' ὄνομα" tattooed somewhere on me. It's a line from The Odyssey.
I would also like the story of The Odyssey over my back in pictures.

 

[Nivag the Owl]

I love my tattoo I have a celtic Thor's Hammer on the top of my left arm. It's ace.

 

[Blair Bennett]

I like them generally but there are plenty of ways to ruin tattoos like
a)getting tribal tattoos despite not coming from an islander or similar background. You just look like a tosser

I like them as long as they aren't completely excessive or unnecessary. I quoted this because I'd like you to help me out here. I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a Maori symbol, and, though I wasn't born in NZ myself, my mother was. Do you think I could avoid appearing like a tosser because of the fact that, though I'm not directly involved with the culture, it is still a large part of my heritage? Also, it's not just something I'm getting plastered onto my body for shits and giggles, it's a significant symbol to me. For those unfamiliar with the Koru, it symbolizes symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace, and is the Maori name given to new born fern leaves, which are still unfurling.

I plan on getting this, and, possibly, if I don't nearly piss myself during the first one, as well as some others, but I'm still yet to decide on whether or not I really want them.

Bububuwha? Someone listened to me?! Good Lord.

But in all seriousness, no you wouldn't look like a tosser. If your heritage plays a major role in your life then go for gold.

WhawhahwhawhawhaWOAH!! Surprising isn't it (hyuk)!? But yeah, it's something that's really a part of my life, and I plan on spending a few years there post secondary in order to learn more about it.

That is THE ONLY CASE tribal symbols make sense, if it's a part of who you are, roll with it. For all I care a red mailbox on your forehead could be cool, if it meant something to you, and you could tell me when I asked you.

How in the Hell did you know about the mailbox!?

 

[MONTGOMERYWOODRUFF69]

Saying this as a tattoo artist, I would say yes tattoo are cool. That being said getting a tattoo of someone's name is just plain stupid, and I tell people that every day. If you are going to get a tattoo it should have a deeper meaning, also make sure you really want to see it every day.

 

[s0denone]

I like them generally but there are plenty of ways to ruin tattoos like
a)getting tribal tattoos despite not coming from an islander or similar background. You just look like a tosser

I like them as long as they aren't completely excessive or unnecessary. I quoted this because I'd like you to help me out here. I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a Maori symbol, and, though I wasn't born in NZ myself, my mother was. Do you think I could avoid appearing like a tosser because of the fact that, though I'm not directly involved with the culture, it is still a large part of my heritage? Also, it's not just something I'm getting plastered onto my body for shits and giggles, it's a significant symbol to me. For those unfamiliar with the Koru, it symbolizes symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace, and is the Maori name given to new born fern leaves, which are still unfurling.

I plan on getting this, and, possibly, if I don't nearly piss myself during the first one, as well as some others, but I'm still yet to decide on whether or not I really want them.

Bububuwha? Someone listened to me?! Good Lord.

But in all seriousness, no you wouldn't look like a tosser. If your heritage plays a major role in your life then go for gold.

WhawhahwhawhawhaWOAH!! Surprising isn't it (hyuk)!? But yeah, it's something that's really a part of my life, and I plan on spending a few years there post secondary in order to learn more about it.

That is THE ONLY CASE tribal symbols make sense, if it's a part of who you are, roll with it. For all I care a red mailbox on your forehead could be cool, if it meant something to you, and you could tell me when I asked you.

How in the Hell did you know about the mailbox!?

Hahahahha

 

[VoleurdeThym]

No tattoos yet, but planning a few.
The first I'll get done (when I can afford it) is the inscription of the one ring, from Lord of the Rings in elvish. One couplet a wrist. "One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them;" (left), "One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them." (right)

Also trying to think of something Cyrano de Bergerac related.

 

[Monkfish Acc.]

I want to get a few tattoos, but as of yet, nothing I can think of would hold any meaning for me. I mean, I could get a celtic symbol to signify my heritage, like my mum did, but everyone gets them, and I don't want to appear to be following a trend.

By the way, does getting a meaningless but humorous tattoo make you a tosser? A monkey face on my belly, with the bellybutton as the mouth would be pretty sweet. I'd probably never do it, but still.

 

[Outlaw Torn]

Cool tattoos are cool, crappy or unoriginal tattoos aren't. I don't like tribal tattoos that people get to be trendy, they might look okay but usually make people look like right tossers. Maori tattoos are impressive but only on people who practise the culture. And getting a playboy bunny tattoo'ed onto your arse doesn't suddenly make you stunningly attractive.

I also think that if you get more than one tattoo then unless they are in completely different areas then they should at least complement each other. Having some gnarly flaming-skull-snake-rose combo just below a nice bowl of fruit on your ball-sack just looks silly.

I'm actually going to check out a tattoo place later today to see about getting my first one. Not sure what to get though but it will probably be a lower-arm job. Maybe a flaming tribal playboy bunny if you are lucky.

 

[Viewtiful SNAkE]

Yeaaa, tattoo's are sweet.

 

[Mythbhavd]

They're more of a personal preference. They neither add to nor detract from coolness. I never got one, but I've never wanted to be the guy who ages to have tattoos sagging down to his knees.

 

[astaldodhol]

I like them, I currently have 2, both on my back, just yesterday I realized that I hate the one on my lower back, but meh I'll get over it.

 

[Noamuth]

I like how some tattoos look, but I like them even more when there is some thoughtfulness or meaning behind them. Doesn't have to be something grand, but a little story behind them apart from "I thought it would look badass/hot" is interesting.

 

[nolongerhere]

Something small and significant could be cool. But be really carefull about what and where. I know a lass who got angel wings on her lower back in black, and her arse now appears to have a tache.

 

[Blacksun Imports]

Got one on my neck and planning a couple more ... a friend is halfway doing her whole back which looks dead hot