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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 12:22:51 GMT
Some of these are stunning! I can't ever imagine committing to some of the huge designs but some of them are delicate and absolutely lovely Bored Panda
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Post by ddly on Jul 27, 2020 13:39:56 GMT
That's beautiful. I can't not stare at people who have the neck tattoos that take up their whole neck front. It's part trying to see the tattoo and part trying to imagine what they would look like without it.
I do love a good tattoo, I just don't think I like neck ones.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 13:41:36 GMT
I just don't think I like neck ones. Did you look at the others? Some of them are very heavy.
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Post by elaine on Jul 27, 2020 13:42:33 GMT
Some are beautiful and some are delightfully whimsical, and others are downright creepy. Hard to imagine wanting a tattoo of a hanging woman carrying a longsword on the front of one’s neck (#25), for example.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 13:44:41 GMT
others are downright creepy The one with a tunnel/train track is horrible!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 27, 2020 13:49:17 GMT
They're not my cup of tea, as I'd imagine it would hurt terribly to get one done.
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Post by Mel on Jul 27, 2020 13:51:30 GMT
Some of those are really cool! I'm a tattoo looker but NO way I could do it!! LOL My DD has one behind her ear of musical notes.
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Post by elaine on Jul 27, 2020 14:03:49 GMT
others are downright creepy The one with a tunnel/train track is horrible! Yes. I will admit to being old and out-of-touch, but I had a hard time with this last season of American Idol with the country singer - who was really talented - because of his neck and chest tattoo. It was very distracting to me, and made it hard for me to just focus on the music.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 14:18:00 GMT
The one with a tunnel/train track is horrible! Yes. I will admit to being old and out-of-touch, but I had a hard time with this last season of American Idol with the country singer - who was really talented - because of his neck and chest tattoo. It was very distracting to me, and made it hard for me to just focus on the music. I don't watch that but I do find myself studying large tattoos sometimes!
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Post by jloubier on Jul 27, 2020 14:42:27 GMT
I have a love/hate thing about tattoos. I can certainly appreciate the art form. Some tattoos are unbelievable pieces of art, and from that aspect, I love them. That is, if you could take that one piece of art and put it on a canvas, not a person. There is nothing more distracting than a woman who is wearing, let's say, a beautiful floral dress with a full sleeve tattoo. You can't appreciate the tattoos. You can't appreciate the beautiful dress. Same with a man dressed in a suit with a full neck tattoo. It only looks dirty to me. Like a child who scribbles all over himself in markers. You want to tell him to go wash it off. So yeah, love them but hate them as well.
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Post by artsyk on Jul 27, 2020 15:32:48 GMT
I could totally get one on the back of my neck or behind my ear, but not on the front. Some of them are cool and others are just weird to me, but that is what makes tattoos what they are. They have meaning to the person who got them.
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Post by purplebee on Jul 27, 2020 15:37:53 GMT
Not a fan of neck tattoos, but some of these are beautifully rendered. But OMG THE SPIDER! Holy moly....
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Post by sam9 on Jul 27, 2020 15:45:14 GMT
Some of them really are beautiful. I notice that all the people are young and good looking. Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me. And I’ve been tempted many times.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 15:50:20 GMT
Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me But if you enjoyed having it for 50, 60 whatever years before then...? By the age of 85 I hope I'll be happy in my skin whatever it looks like
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Post by sam9 on Jul 27, 2020 15:53:36 GMT
Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me But if you enjoyed having it for 50, 60 whatever years before then...? By the age of 85 I hope I'll be happy in my skin whatever it looks like Nope, not for me. I probably would only enjoy it for a much shorter time than 50 or 60 years, LOL. I've met some incredible tattoo artists but just not something I'm willing to commit to.
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Post by shevy on Jul 27, 2020 16:00:03 GMT
Some of them really are beautiful. I notice that all the people are young and good looking. Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me. And I’ve been tempted many times. While I appreciate the positive comments I get on my chest/mastectomy tattoo, I got it for myself. I mark a big moment in my life, my feelings during the journey and those who supported me. It's my art on my body. It covers scars and marks and unequal fake boobs made of other parts of my body. It's my story. And that's all I'm concerned about. I really disliked tattoos on people until I met my husband, who is tattood up all over. He explained that they're not just pictures on his body, they mark a story in his life a particular moment. And after that I realized that they tell the journeys he's been through as a German, as a father, as a son, as an Army brat, as an immigrant to the US...
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Post by sam9 on Jul 27, 2020 16:07:07 GMT
Some of them really are beautiful. I notice that all the people are young and good looking. Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me. And I’ve been tempted many times. While I appreciate the positive comments I get on my chest/mastectomy tattoo, I got it for myself. I mark a big moment in my life, my feelings during the journey and those who supported me. It's my art on my body. It covers scars and marks and unequal fake boobs made of other parts of my body. It's my story. And that's all I'm concerned about. I really disliked tattoos on people until I met my husband, who is tattood up all over. He explained that they're not just pictures on his body, they mark a story in his life a particular moment. And after that I realized that they tell the journeys he's been through as a German, as a father, as a son, as an Army brat, as an immigrant to the US... I'm totally fine with that. I love looking at tattoos. I just could never commit. I'll continue telling my story through my journals.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jul 27, 2020 16:07:32 GMT
I fully appreciate and respect the decision to have a tattoo. (Not my body, not my choice, but no judgement from me) With that said, I also really do not like tattoos. It’s really popular around here for a woman with long hair to have a large (usually black) tattoo on the nap of their neck. When they wear their hair up is the only time it can be seen. May I ask a question (with no snark at all!). What is the point of having a tattoo where you can never see it. I don’t mean one that’s hidden by long pants, a skirt long sleeves, or socks. I talking about large statement tattoos on the back, neck, shoulder - places like that. The person that’s been tattooed can never see it, but everyone else can. What am I missing since this seems to be very popular. Please enlighten this non-tattooed person.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 27, 2020 16:59:06 GMT
Until your own gets one on the neck and you become a tiger mom and yet can’t say anything about it.🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
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Post by Zee on Jul 27, 2020 17:11:45 GMT
Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me But if you enjoyed having it for 50, 60 whatever years before then...? By the age of 85 I hope I'll be happy in my skin whatever it looks like Yes, I've never understood the "but what about when you're old" comments. So what? Did i enjoy it? Is my body at 85 going to look noticeably better without that tattoo? Who cares. We'll all get old eventually, if we're that lucky. I've seen wartime tattoos on old men and never thought they looked bad even though they're faded, etc. I just like to hear the stories if they want to share. Also had a couple old ladies who must have been rather saucy back in the day, seeing as how different opinions on tattoos on women were back then. I enjoy seeing those too. I do admit, though, that when i see someone's neck tattooed with a name on it, especially in Old English letters, i think it looks bad.
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Post by Zee on Jul 27, 2020 17:16:26 GMT
Some of them really are beautiful. I notice that all the people are young and good looking. Put that same tattoo on an 85 year old body and almost any tattoo becomes a no for me. And I’ve been tempted many times. While I appreciate the positive comments I get on my chest/mastectomy tattoo, I got it for myself. I mark a big moment in my life, my feelings during the journey and those who supported me. It's my art on my body. It covers scars and marks and unequal fake boobs made of other parts of my body. It's my story. And that's all I'm concerned about. I really disliked tattoos on people until I met my husband, who is tattood up all over. He explained that they're not just pictures on his body, they mark a story in his life a particular moment. And after that I realized that they tell the journeys he's been through as a German, as a father, as a son, as an Army brat, as an immigrant to the US... I really wish I could find something I like but i can't commit so I still just have Barbie boobs, round and smooth fake. I don't mind them at all, they're perfect under tank tops and I never need a bra, but I keep feeling that I should cover up the scars. I don't know why I feel that way. I guess I'm torn.
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Post by Zee on Jul 27, 2020 17:18:14 GMT
I fully appreciate and respect the decision to have a tattoo. (Not my body, not my choice, but no judgement from me) With that said, I also really do not like tattoos. It’s really popular around here for a woman with long hair to have a large (usually black) tattoo on the nap of their neck. When they wear their hair up is the only time it can be seen. May I ask a question (with no snark at all!). What is the point of having a tattoo where you can never see it. I don’t mean one that’s hidden by long pants, a skirt long sleeves, or socks. I talking about large statement tattoos on the back, neck, shoulder - places like that. The person that’s been tattooed can never see it, but everyone else can. What am I missing since this seems to be very popular. Please enlighten this non-tattooed person. My body, my choice who sees it? 🤷
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 17:21:44 GMT
But if you enjoyed having it for 50, 60 whatever years before then...? By the age of 85 I hope I'll be happy in my skin whatever it looks like Yes, I've never understood the "but what about when you're old" comments. So what? Did i enjoy it? Is my body at 85 going to look noticeably better without that tattoo? Who cares. We'll all get old eventually, if we're that lucky. I've seen wartime tattoos on old men and never thought they looked bad even though they're faded, etc. I just like to hear the stories if they want to share. Also had a couple old ladies who must have been rather saucy back in the day, seeing as how different opinions on tattoos on women were back then. I enjoy seeing those too. I do admit, though, that when i see someone's neck tattooed with a name on it, especially in Old English letters, i think it looks bad. My Dad has some wonderful tattoos from his time in the Royal navy, before his dementia got so bad he could tell you about each and every one of them right down to how sober or not he was at the time! They may not look all that great now at 84 but they're a big part of his story.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 17:22:28 GMT
I fully appreciate and respect the decision to have a tattoo. (Not my body, not my choice, but no judgement from me) With that said, I also really do not like tattoos. It’s really popular around here for a woman with long hair to have a large (usually black) tattoo on the nap of their neck. When they wear their hair up is the only time it can be seen. May I ask a question (with no snark at all!). What is the point of having a tattoo where you can never see it. I don’t mean one that’s hidden by long pants, a skirt long sleeves, or socks. I talking about large statement tattoos on the back, neck, shoulder - places like that. The person that’s been tattooed can never see it, but everyone else can. What am I missing since this seems to be very popular. Please enlighten this non-tattooed person. My body, my choice who sees it? 🤷 I think maybe Restless Spirit meant how do you get enjoyment from it when you can't see it yourself? Do you just like knowing it's there?
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Post by paget on Jul 27, 2020 17:24:09 GMT
I fully appreciate and respect the decision to have a tattoo. (Not my body, not my choice, but no judgement from me) With that said, I also really do not like tattoos. It’s really popular around here for a woman with long hair to have a large (usually black) tattoo on the nap of their neck. When they wear their hair up is the only time it can be seen. May I ask a question (with no snark at all!). What is the point of having a tattoo where you can never see it. I don’t mean one that’s hidden by long pants, a skirt long sleeves, or socks. I talking about large statement tattoos on the back, neck, shoulder - places like that. The person that’s been tattooed can never see it, but everyone else can. What am I missing since this seems to be very popular. Please enlighten this non-tattooed person. Well, using this reasoning, why bother brushing the back of your hair or caring what your butt looks like (do these jeans make my butt look big)? 😂 It’s just a style/statement/personal choice.
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Post by Zee on Jul 27, 2020 17:25:14 GMT
My body, my choice who sees it? 🤷 I think maybe Restless Spirit meant how do you get enjoyment from it when you can't see it yourself? Do you just like knowing it's there? I know what she meant but that's my answer. Only those close to me, or my doctors lol, can see my tattoo on my back. You know it's there and you can look at it in a mirror if you want to, just like your hair or your earrings or whatever you can't normally see on yourself.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 27, 2020 17:27:22 GMT
I am not personally a fan, but each to his or her own. And some are really beautiful.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 27, 2020 17:31:19 GMT
My dad got tattoos during WWII, and often said he really regretted it. They had blurred to the point you couldn’t begin to see what they were. During the 50s to 70s tattoos weren’t popular, he mostly wore long sleeve shirts to keep them covered.
I think the artists and techniques are so much better today, I do believe Tattoos will stay looking good a lot longer.
I don’t have any, and don’t think I ever will, but never say never. For me placement is a huge issue. A design in the middle of a large space looks awkward to me. It needs to be grounded somehow. Just my quirk.
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Post by gar on Jul 27, 2020 17:32:08 GMT
I think maybe Restless Spirit meant how do you get enjoyment from it when you can't see it yourself? Do you just like knowing it's there? I know what she meant but that's my answer. Only those close to me, or my doctors lol, can see my tattoo on my back. You know it's there and you can look at it in a mirror if you want to, just like your hair or your earrings or whatever you can't normally see on yourself. Oh ok, I wasn't sure that's all I think if I'd endured the pain of a tattoo I'd want to see it all the time
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 17:59:12 GMT
I fully appreciate and respect the decision to have a tattoo. (Not my body, not my choice, but no judgement from me) With that said, I also really do not like tattoos. It’s really popular around here for a woman with long hair to have a large (usually black) tattoo on the nap of their neck. When they wear their hair up is the only time it can be seen. May I ask a question (with no snark at all!). What is the point of having a tattoo where you can never see it. I don’t mean one that’s hidden by long pants, a skirt long sleeves, or socks. I talking about large statement tattoos on the back, neck, shoulder - places like that. The person that’s been tattooed can never see it, but everyone else can. What am I missing since this seems to be very popular. Please enlighten this non-tattooed person. I have a few on my back. They're for me. I got them because I wanted them, not to show them off. I enjoy warmer weather where I can wear tank tops or sundresses that reveal them but mostly, they're for me to enjoy and DH. That said, I have a partial sleeve and a small music note with a line through it behind my ear. (I have a hearing loss from a childhood accident in that ear)
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