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  1. KorbenDallas's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Because I wanted one. I suppose passion/interest as it is music related. 'Oh please' is a weak argument.
  2. RunningHam's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Personally, I'd never have one, but for some people it means a great deal. And if they want to, they should every right to.
  3. JohnC2211's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    .... and don't bore me with "pictures speak louder than words"

    Seriously, if you have a tattoo, why?

    Memories/tributes- I don't agree with that justification
    Passion/Interest- oh please

    Did your bf/gf make you get one? If so, your stupid.
    Because you really like the design? Get real. Buy a picture.
    You want something "permanent"? :facepalm2:

    An increasing amount of people in my year are getting tattoos and posting them on BB, facebook and just bragging about it. They give me the lols

    Even JB has got one of Jesus :rolleyes:

    Oh the irony.
  4. Pink Gravy's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by sii217)
    Fortunately people don't need to justify what they do with their own bodies to you.
    :rolleyes:

    And 40 years down the line, you make it regret it.
    What you do about your body is up to you,fine, but at least have a good reason.
  5. Pink Gravy's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by JohnC2211)
    Oh the irony.
    Oh look? Another thick person who can't do a simple instruction?

    :rolleyes:
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Infallible)
    We don't abide by the law of whoever you are. Focus on your own life.

    (I don't actually have one, but I will do as I please.)
    Your sig :lol:
  7. Salu.'s Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Tattoos aren't that bad but people with piercings are just morons.
  8. JohnC2211's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    Oh look? Another thick person who can't do a simple instruction?

    :rolleyes:

    Why should I take instructions from you, exactly? Your entire argument against tattoos boils down to "Oh please."
  9. Greenlaner's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Why does there have to be a reason?

    I have two tattoos myself. Get over it. I dont need to justify it you or anybody else.
  10. kirisatha96's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    Oh ffs! I'm talking about tattoos, don't bring pericings/dying your hair into it.

    Forget about the logic and answer the simple question in this thread.
    Wow, I love fiesty girls.:cool:
  11. nohomo's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Other people getting tattoos could work to your advantage in a small way. They'll have less money to spend on the stuff that you want, making it cheaper and easier for you to get that stuff. Also, it'll reduce your competition in finding a partner who is like you. It could also reduce your competition for the job you want.
    Last edited by nohomo; 07-01-2012 at 18:47.
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    .... and don't bore me with "you'll regret it when you're older."

    Seriously, if you don't have a tattoo, why?

    The pain?- I don't agree with that justification
    Not interested/lack of imagination- oh please

    Did your bf/gf not let you get one? If so, you're stupid.
    Because you can't find a design? Get real. Find a picture.
    You don't want something "permanent"? :facepalm2:
    It can work both ways, dear.
  13. nohomo's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by kirisatha96)
    Wow, I love fiesty girls.:cool:
    Why? Are you hungry?
  14. diving_queen's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by JohnC2211)
    Oh the irony.
    Haha! Brilliant.

    OP, really?
    People get tattoos for so many reasons. So what ifs merely because they find them beautiful? It is their body. They can do what they want to it!

    You don't agree with 'memories/tributes'...have you ever lost a loved one? If so you know the pain that causes. Some people want to declare their love eternally in their skin for that person. And you know what, I think that's really quite beautiful.

    Passion/interest- oh please Well I guess that makes me an idiot then. I got mine purely for that reason. Passion and interest. My tattoo is to keep me on the right path. The path that has become my meaning in life. If I have even a second of doubt I only have to look at my tat and it reminds me how much passion I had the day I got it. I don't really care if people think thats a stupid reason. Its better than getting one 'just because'.

    I doubt many people got one because their other half told them too...yes that is stupid.

    Liking the design...you know a lot of people who are serious about getting a tattoo spend hours pouring over photos/paintings, drawing and designed and reading into the meanings behind certain pictures. Tattoo'ing is simply a permanent artform. Why shouldn't they be allowed to see it every day on their skin?

    I personally think there is only one type of tattoo idiot. And that is the people that get tattoo's 'Just to have one'. They pick a crappy design off the sheet in the flick-through-folders. It has no meaning, its not even aesthetically nice. They then regret it before it had stopped bleeding...ridiculous.
    Last edited by diving_queen; 07-01-2012 at 18:47.
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    Oh look? Another thick person who can't do a simple instruction?

    :rolleyes:

    Woah, internet badass over here....
  16. Salu.'s Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Bubbles*de*Milo)
    How did you work that out? :curious:
    A picture on your arm vs piece of metal stuck on your nose? What would you prefer? :eek:
  17. kirisatha96's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Salu.)
    A picture on your arm vs piece of metal stuck on your nose? What would you prefer? :eek:
    You've got a point there.
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by Pink Gravy)
    :rolleyes:

    And 40 years down the line, you make it regret it.
    What you do about your body is up to you,fine, but at least have a good reason.
    Do you enjoy the smell of your own rectum? I heard keeping your head in there too long is bad for your health.
  19. kirisatha96's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    (Original post by nohomo)
    Why? Are you hungry?
    Nooo?!
  20. Currrrtisssss's Avatar
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    Re: Getting a tattoo is stupid.
    Why do people get their ears pierced? I mean, it doesn't have any meaning. There's definitely no passion or interest involved? People just do it? :rolleyes:
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