Comments on: Bad Tattoos – Tattoo Mistakes

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:37:42 +0000

Tattoos aren’t for everyone. I find that the people that spend the most time ‘researching the tattoo’, by that I mean finding the right shop, artist, design, location, etc., etc. tend to be the happiest with the final product. A rushed or impulsive tattoo is usually regretted. I recommend people go to shoulditattoo.com for their research before they get a tattoo. After all, it only matters what you think in the end, not everyone else!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:23:40 +0000

No one is going to change their minds because of some poorly written post on a website, but I would like to cast my two cents (can’t hurt). I can only speak from my personal experience on the subject. I’m really happy I have my tattoo. It has a personal meaning for me and that is all that matters. It’s on my foot so no one has to see it if I don’t want them to. For the most part it is covered and that’s fine. I didn’t get it for attention but I understand that when it is visible people will stare at it. I’m not bothered and I don’t care how you feel about it. I didn’t get it for you.
I understand that many people still think of tattoos as something only sailors and carnies get and that’s their right. Honestly, I do understand many of the arguments against tattoos and I can sympathize with that point of view. All of these things are points that I considered for years before getting inked. It’s certainly not for everyone and there is really nothing wrong with either view. We all have our own choices to make so lets just accept that and play nice, okay?

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:12:32 +0000

To Richard & Jeffo. I fully agree with you both. F nd TATTOOS extremely disgusting and repulsive. WALKING BILLBOARDS!! If I want memories, have a DIARY, and photographs. Oh yes, a locket with a photograph. I also see it as looking very dirty. It destroys the human body. Also, those chemicals that is being used, could be extremely dangerous. Imagine a BALLERINA with tattoos all over her, how disgusting that would be. Also, you are entitled to express your opinions. It seems they want everyone to approve their TATTOOS, yet can’t take it when someone else expresses their feelings about TATTOOS. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

By: jeffo

jeffo — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:39:21 +0000

oh please, dont give me the BS arguments that you got that silly tat because you wanted to ‘express yourself’…expressing yourself= wanting attention. you’re weak-minded.

generalizations WORK, because you tattoo people ARE GENERAL. the only ‘work-around’ is to proclaim youre ‘different’ or that your dumb, trendy tattoo has ‘meaning’.,…a meaning most people could give a shit less about. stop trying to act as if you’re ‘original’ or that there was some higher aspect for getting cartoons all over your damn self lol you people crack me up.

errrrrrrrone here with a tat has said the same shit, “MINE HAS DEEP MEANING I CAN REFLECT ON!!

—you need a picture to remind you? was it REALLY that important of a time or incident? lol as if youre the ONLY person in the world to have such a mind blowing experience lolol ill save you the suspense…youre not. get over yourself.

“I WANT TO EXPRESS MYSELF!!!”

—what a narcissistic point of view. this just screams “mememememememe omg lookz at me!!! im expressing myself!!!” why do you want to express yourself? to stand out? do you need attention little baby? you want the focus on you, admit it. if i want someone to know anything about me, id rather have them take a natural interest and spark up a conversation…

fun fact= nobody can tell what the grey/black collages are all over ur body unless we’re 3 ft in front of you. you look bruised, oily/dirty in need of a bath.

fun fact #2= most people dont have time to figure out what ‘meaning’ your comic strip has, usually it’s something about what you did when you were younger….when we all did the same silly ass shit. it’s boring already.

stop dreaming up and trying to justify your actions, youll only give yourself a headache at the end of the day. just admit you fucked yourself and itll feel a shitload better. oh and im LOVING how the tattoo people are trying to represent themselves as an oppressed type of person because of their body “art”. as if we shouldnt discriminate.

damn right i discriminate, discrimination isnt always a bad thing. feel free to label and discriminate me all youd like, i dont sit in a corner and cry about it, or get a tattoo over it. im 100% FINE with being labeled. i know myself and what im capable of doing and handling…i dont need a drawing of mickey mouse to prove that.

and i slept with your mom last night, so there.

By: Fuckin' Richard. Douchebag

Fuckin' Richard. Douchebag — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:44:19 +0000

Richard, if your mother had a choice of two things that would last the rest of her life – you or a tattoo – I bet she’d take the tattoo over something as idiotic and the better definition of a mistake of the two, as yourself.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:13:07 +0000

Just one little quip to add here–it seems to me that just about every anti-tattoo commenter on here keeps making broad generalizations about those of us who choose to have them. Thought I’d return the favor! Perhaps you all are simply afraid of commitment and have mommy/daddy issues of your own. You don’t want to “limit” yourselves to the things you love or are passionate about because you don’t want to regret it later? Please. I consider myself just about as evolved as anyone here, and do not feel limited by my tat choices. I do not have self-esteem issues or pressure from anyone. Just a deep passion for the people and things in my life.

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:33:26 +0000

For those people who think that people who get tattoos because of low self esteem or peer pressure. Remember if you want to make large generalizations there is the generalization that people seek professions in psychology to help them work out their own psychological problems.

By: Caltron

Caltron — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:58:54 +0000

Might as well get a tattoo, you’ll be ugly and dead soon anyway

By: nicole

nicole — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:09:14 +0000

htis it the worst tat ive have ever seen fyi never get a tat when the artist is drunk or high or did he just get that at his friends house in the dark.dude major mess up you better hope that fades

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:27:20 +0000

Someone in the comments said people get tattoos because of peer pressure and low self esteem. I have two tattoos and I didn’t feel pressured into either one of them. Also, I don’t have low self esteem either. In fact, I’m quite confident in myself and with my body despite also having a huge scar down my chest from heart surgery. That being said, I’m not about to get a lovers name tattooed on myself because even when you think it’s true love anything can happen and you may end up regretting that kind of tattoo. I also don’t think younger people should get tattoos. They barely know what they want to do with their future, let alone what they want to live with on their bodies for the rest of their lives. I also put them in places where I can show them if I want but can also cover them up easily, because let’s face it, tattoos don’t look very professional if toy work in an office and what not.

I put a lot of thought into my tattoos and picked things that really represent who I am. Someone else commented that they wouldn’t get one because of how their tastes keep changing. Something they might like at one point in their life, they might not like ten years from now. It’s good to change and evolve, but it’s been mostly my values and personality that has evolved over the years and not my likes and dislikes. When I pick something I like I tend to stick with it whether it’s something that’s popular or not popular at the time, though there are a few exceptions. I am and will always have an Irish heritage and that played a part in my first tattoo. I will never regret that because it’s a part of who I am. I won’t get into my other tattoo, but I don’t regret either tattoo and seeing as they are both related to things that have always been a part of my life and have always represented who I am, I don’t think I will ever regret them.