Do you regret any of your tattoos?

[RicemanX 20]

I've been strongly contemplating a tattoo for a few years now, I know exactly what I want and where I want it (TWSS), but I just wonder...

did any of you get a tattoo when you were younger, and then 10-15-20 years later regret that you got that tattoo?

[Recliner Pilot 61]

Yer coming in on the tail end of a fad, kid.

[MDC 7,883]

Never should've gotten a tattoo of a cruise ship on my ass with "The Love Butt" beneath it.

 

[420allstars 13]

I've been strongly contemplating a tattoo for a few years now, I know exactly what I want and where I want it (TWSS), but I just wonder...

did any of you get a tattoo when you were younger, and then 10-15-20 years later regret that you got that tattoo?

 

I have several Tattoos and cant say I regret any of them.. One thing I will say is dont try to keep it small, I have a few from my late teens that I thought I would keep small for whatever reason. maybe pain/money/hiden/??

 

They have over the years lost alot of detail and for that I do have regrets.. more just wished they looked better because I feel I have waisted a peice of skin that may have been perfect for a larger/better tattoo...

 

does that make sense to anyone else??

[nikki2200 4]

I have my ex-boyfriends name on my left boob. Now every time I'm with someone else I have to cover it with my hand. gets awkward.

[Frank M 181]

I have my ex-boyfriends name on my left boob. Now every time I'm with someone else I have to cover it with my hand. gets awkward.

 

I'm afraid we're going to have to have a pic to verify the authenticity of this story.

[Riddlen 1]

90% of tattoos are gross and stupid. if you dont regret them, you should

[MDC 7,883]

Seriously, I have "sleeves" on both arms (shoulder to elbow), and multiple large tattoos on my back. I've never regretted any of them, and I work in a pretty buttoned up business atmosphere.

 

It's only skin.

[Yer mom 2]

I've got a ripped rebel flag on my right forearm with a Faith conji inside of it, totally custom to what I wanted based on my life path. The only bummer is the occasional person who thinks im for the Conferderates, i just esplain. I like it, and can cover it with long sleeve shirts for business purposes.

 

I would sugget getting it in a place that is covered most of the time though, then you can only regret it nekkid

[Phurfur 70]

I never was a tattoo guy so I figured I'd jump in when tattoos were associated with intelligence.

 

The way I remember it is that the tattoo/piecing fad was started by Dennis Rodman.

[nikki2200 4]

Seriously, I have "sleeves" on both arms (shoulder to elbow), and multiple large tattoos on my back. I've never regretted any of them, and I work in a pretty buttoned up business atmosphere.

 

It's only skin.

 

Shocking.

[MDC 7,883]

Shocking.

 

I'd rather have tattoos than herpes.

[nikki2200 4]

I'd rather have tattoos than herpes.

 

White trash is a permanent affliction too.

[MDC 7,883]

White trash is a permanent affliction too.

 

Wrong again! I'm 100% hipster dooshbag, baby.

[nikki2200 4]

Wrong again! I'm 100% hipster dooshbag, baby.

 

I know you are. That's why I said shocking. :-)

[MDC 7,883]

I know you are. That's why I said shocking. :-)

 

I've got the skinny jeans, black framed glasses, full complement of Apple products, and the smug sense of superiority. I'm working on my super-obnoxious facial hair.

 

[RicemanX 20]

I've got the skinny jeans, black framed glasses, full complement of Apple products, and the smug sense of superiority. I'm working on my super-obnoxious facial hair.

 

 

Playing Fleet foxes on vinyl right now?

[MDC 7,883]

Playing Fleet foxes on vinyl right now?

 

Way too mainstream. I'm listening to this guy from New Guinea who makes songs out of old Atari noises and records albums on a Fisher Price 4-track.

[nikki2200 4]

I've got the skinny jeans, black framed glasses, full complement of Apple products, and the smug sense of superiority. I'm working on my super-obnoxious facial hair.

 

 

The chances of us not having mutual friends is slim to none.

[mobb_deep 920]

Seriously, I have "sleeves" on both arms (shoulder to elbow), and multiple large tattoos on my back. I've never regretted any of them, and I work in a pretty buttoned up business atmosphere.

 

It's only skin.

 

+1

 

I have an ugly tattoo on my shoulder that I got almost 20 years ago. It's all faded and crappy looking, but I still don't regret it. The tat sucks, but it reminds me of a really fun time of my life. I can't imagine ever hating a tattoo. I'd personally stay away from my lower arms/legs and neck, but that's just to please my mom.

 

I'm actually getting my latest tat finished Easter Sunday. It's a half sleeve that wraps around my shoulder too. Been working on it for almost 2 years now.

 

I work for a pretty conservative company in the most conservative County, west of Texas. Lots of the senior executives have tattoo's, so it's really a non-issue these days.

 

I've got the skinny jeans, black framed glasses, full complement of Apple products, and the smug sense of superiority. I'm working on my super-obnoxious facial hair.

 

 

Haha, you're like my brother from another mother.

 

PS. Drobeski is never going to shut up about your jeans. He's a jealous old fatty!

 

Way too mainstream. I'm listening to this guy from New Guinea who makes songs out of old Atari noises and records albums on a Fisher Price 4-track.

 

is his name Sense? Maybe he's from Australia. Released records on Neo Ouija, Merck, etc.

 

Can't tell if you're joking, because there really are people who do that!

[cbfalcon 827]

I've got 2 (both on my left arm well above the sleeve), and am planning on getting a 3rd (right side of chest) here in the next few months. Maybe tattoos as a whole will be seen as a fad one day and I'll regret it, but no regrets thus far.

 

2 things I didn't want to do:

 

1. I wanted them to be hidden because I always want to be able to wear short sleeves, yet still look professional.

2. And more importantly, one thing I was careful not to do is to get a "fad tattoo". That being barbed wire, chinese writing, tribal, or anything that lots of people have.

 

Just get something personal and make it original. As long as you aren't faking or being phony with whatever the tattoos motivation/inspiration is, then there shouldn't be much to regret.

[MDC 7,883]

The chances of us not having mutual friends is slim to none.

 

I'd be really surprised if we did, since I'm 10+ years older than you and spend most of my time in Fishtown or South Philly. I guess stranger things have happened though. We were at Johnny Brenda's on the same day a few weeks back.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,598]

I have my ex-boyfriends name on my left boob. Now every time I'm with someone else I have to cover it with my hand. gets awkward.

 

 

I thought you were white?

[penultimatestraw 473]

I'd rather have tattoos than herpes.

In Nikki's defense, about 20% of the US population has antibodies to the virus that causes genital herpes (indicating they've been exposed, this % is higher in females than males). Just most are asymptomatic, so they don't know they have it

 

And, spare yourself the tattoo; they are a passing fad that will just hide incipient skin cancers.

[OldMaid 2,135]

I have a fleur-de-lis tattoo on my ankle and have had only a couple of occasions when I wish it wasn't there. Thankfully I don't work in an environment where I have to wear a skirt or dress everyday. I also have a Celtic knot on my back shoulder but it has never been a problem since unless I'm wearing a tank top or something strapless, you can't see it.

[Yer mom 2]

Just get something personal and make it original. As long as you aren't faking or being phony with whatever the tattoos motivation/inspiration is, then there shouldn't be much to regret.

 

This. Thats the reason I only have 1, and maybe will only ever have 1.

[footballpowers 0]

90% of tattoos are gross and stupid. if you dont regret them, you should

 

Yep I've had mine for almost 20 years and have regreted it 17 of those years......

[BunnysBastatrds 2,598]

I have a fleur-de-lis tattoo on my ankle and have had only a couple of occasions when I wish it wasn't there. Thankfully I don't work in an environment where I have to wear a skirt or dress everyday. I also have a Celtic knot on my back shoulder but it has never been a problem since unless I'm wearing a tank top or something strapless, you can't see it.

 

 

What inspired you to get a fleur-de-lis?

[nikki2200 4]

I'd be really surprised if we did, since I'm 10+ years older than you and spend most of my time in Fishtown or South Philly. I guess stranger things have happened though. We were at Johnny Brenda's on the same day a few weeks back.

 

Still think I'm 23 :-) Trust me... I can almost guarantee we know some of the same people. Being at Johnny Brenda's wasn't a fluke. My guy friends all hang out in fishtown/northern libs.

[Franknbeans 46]

just the one of...

 

 

 

 

 

 

your mom

[OldMaid 2,135]

What inspired you to get a fleur-de-lis?

Because my first name means lily.

[MDC 7,883]

Still think I'm 23 :-) Trust me... I can almost guarantee we know some of the same people. Being at Johnny Brenda's wasn't a fluke. My guy friends all hang out in fishtown/northern libs.

 

I thought you were 23 for some reason. I'm 36, married, and honestly don't spend a lot of time hanging out at bars. Unless you know a lot of architects or writers I probably wouldn't know your crowd. The only reason I'm at JB's on a regular basis is it's on my commute home so I stop in for a beer maybe once a week. I'm the dork with the book.

[Franknbeans 46]

Because my first name means lily.

Is that you Zsa Zsa?

[hdaddy 18]

I have my initials going down my upper right arm. I could do with or without. If I had the money I would definitely have more tattoos but only in areas that could be covered.

[OldMaid 2,135]

Is that you Zsa Zsa?

 

Try a different version...

[nospk 230]

It's funny to me that you have to hide your tatoos so that you look professional.

But no regrets, just can't let people see them. hahaha

[cbfalcon 827]

It's funny to me that you have to hide your tatoos so that you look professional.

But no regrets, just can't let people see them. hahaha

 

I also bang my wife often, but I hide it from view of my colleagues because doing it in front of them would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

 

Sometimes I get really drunk, but I hide it from view of my colleagues because doing it in front of them would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

 

Sometimes I yell curse words, but I don't do it at work because it would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

[The Next Generation 11]

Nope, since I never got any.

 

Went to get one once at a Van-in (huge gathering of vans on a fairground for the weekend...much debauchery) back in the day when I was like 18 or something. The guy was doing them out of the back of his van and I was trashed, but totally ready to get one. When I got there he was cleaning-up for the night and said, "come back in the morning and if you still want one, I'll give you one then." I was bummed, but re-thought it the next day and didn't go back. Never felt then urge to get one after that.

[nospk 230]

I also bang my wife often, but I hide it from view of my colleagues because doing it in front of them would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

 

Sometimes I get really drunk, but I hide it from view of my colleagues because doing it in front of them would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

 

Sometimes I yell curse words, but I don't do it at work because it would look unprofessional. And I do it with no regrets.

So the only time your tatoos are visible is when you are not wearing a shirt, right?

Then I am assuming you are only getting them for your own personal viewing pleasure

and not to make some sort of a statement to others. It seems to me like a somewhat

of a contradiction. But don't get me wrong, I have no problem with it at all. It just seems

strange to me. That and I don't get why people get tatoos on their back. Can't even see them yourself.

[kutulu 1,703]

That and I don't get why people get tatoos on their back. Can't even see them yourself.

 

 

I like my wife's tramp stamp....yeah, I know you guys do, too.