Then the obvious thing to do would be to ask that in the form of a question, rather than by telling me that they don't like it.mastiles_fanylionProbably because, on the flip side, they wonder why you decided to have a tattoo?
If someone comes up to me and asks me questions on my tattoos with genuine interest, then I am more likely to answer them with all the information that I can, with no questioning as to their intent, opinions, etc.
If someone comes up to me and gives me their negative opinion (as happened in @IanMunro's post), and then asks why I've got what I've got, or anything of that ilk, well that's not questioning the art, it's questioning the act and becomes a pointless exercise to discuss.
I've had people with tattoos come up to me and discuss my tattoos, some like them, some don't. That's fine. It seems some people who have tattoos feel like there is a "group" or "community" of people who have tattoos, but even from this group you can get negative responses if your tattoo isn't in the same style as they've got, or that they like.
Base point, if you walk up to me and start off with "I don't like (or don't agree with) tattoos", unless your next word is "but" then anything you're going to say is going to be politely listened to by me, and then ignored. That being said, if you want to ask me questions about my tattoos, or choice of tattoos then feel free to. I'm going to be in the pub from 3 this afternoon (work, unfortunately) so come on in, have a pint and ask away.
have you got a link to the artist tangoman...?
I like that.. I like seeing any artform getting pushed in a new direction..
Tradition has a time and place but progression is most definitely is where life's at for me..
@yunki, I can't place that particular one, but if you do like that style of tattooing then a couple of good places to look are[url= http://www.saketattoo.com/?page_id=104 ]Sake Tattoo Crew[/url] and [url= http://www.buenavistatattooclub.de/ ]The Buena Vista Tattoo club[/url] (check out the realistic_trash_polka link). They win awards and pretty much any expo they go to.
Do it. I'm covered in them - all japanese stuff, got my calf done too; least painful place I've had tattooed.
Whether or not I've got them isn't the point though is it? You can't just *not* do stuff all your life - step into the abyss...
Then the obvious thing to do would be to ask that in the form of a question, rather than by telling me that they don't like it.
That's just some people isn't it - the same as some people's reaction to Emos and Goths that I mentioned in the same post. You can't expect everyone to behave in the same way you would behave, no matter how rude you think they are - it's just them.
@mastiles_fanylion, I suppose so, you have to accept the human factor into this i guess. That's a fair point.
You can't just *not* do stuff all your life - step into the abyss...
Next up Morris Dancing 😀
That's a fair point.
Dont say that, you'll break the internet. 😉
For me - I couldn't imagine ever going up to someone and telling them that their tattoos were gopping. Well not since I told that skinhead that the 'F*CK' and 'OFF' tattooed on his eyelids were gopping anyway. 12 weeks in traction gives you plenty of thinking time.
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Yunki,
Have a look here mate [url= http://journal.tattoo.com/blog/unique-tattoo-art-s%C3%A1ndor-pongor ]Linky[/url] and here [url= http://thevandallist.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandor-pongortattoo-artist.html ]more stuff[/url]
Been a while since I saw a tattoo that blew me away, this one did it
[url= http://www.pstattoo.hu/index.php?oldal=tetkok&nyelv=eng ]Sandor Pongor[/url]
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Sometimes I think about getting a tattoo, but then
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I have one smallish tattoo on my arm, took me 33 years to get round to it. Planning on having another soon. Mine arn't visible until I remove my top thou. I like the art of good tattoos, but personally draw the line at neck and head.
What amazes me is how people feel they can judge you as you have a tattoo, and the old "just think what it will look like when your 70". You just have to look down the street to see most of the population are over weight and would look pretty shocking naked now, not to mention at 70. If that's the only regret I have in life at 70, then I'll be a happy man.
It's certainly seems to cause debate...
Though going back to the OP's the question was -I need cyclists opinions...
Jeez,what have i started here?!
ive been thinking about having this tattoo for years, hitting 40 was just an excuse to finally do it. although i am happy in my own mind,no doubts at all about getting it done, if 90% of the STW massive said dont have it on your leg you'll look a right tw*t then you'd have to be a bit arrogant to ignore that even though its obviously my decision
Ive got an award winning tattooist, with nearly 30 years experience doing the tattoo, plus ive seen his work first hand on some work mates, what can go wrong? lol
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yunki but tattooed people seem to care that non-tattooed people care?
My 2p for tattoos;
Non visible when wearing 'normal clotthes' ones are like having a terraced house and doing interesting things to the inside of it - people can see what your taste is if you invite them to but it's done mainly for your pleasure and enjoyment.
Face/neck/hand type ones are this;
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it's all a bit 'I'm mad me!' for me to believe it's only about what they want.
it's all a bit 'I'm mad me!' for me to believe it's only about what they want.
erm.. why can't folk have tattoos that are trying to portray a bit of 'I'm mad me'..?
surely the very act of permanently marking yourself for all to see is an expression of that anyway at it's basest level..
I know a lot of 'straight' logical types are into getting tat's these days too for any number of well thought out reasons that you find sensible and proper and easy to want to believe..
but what about the good old impulsive slightly wild and capricious types that are driven by other motives.. are they not allowed to carry a mark that is intended to remind people that their life experience and value system is not the same as yours..?
is there no place in this neat and tidy society for the good old **** You tattoo..? or the drunk tattoo..? or the I was young, dumb and full of cum and thought it would make me look tough tattoo..?
Ive got an award winning tattooist, with nearly 30 years experience doing the tattoo, plus ive seen his work first hand on some work mates, what can go wrong?
good on you. JFDI.
Was discussing my fourth with a potential tattooist on Friday, and thinking ahead to my fifth.
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my alternative "chainring body mod"
ouch!
everytime i consider a tatt, i end up with a scar. so have given up for now. do like the idea though...