Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
Facial tattoos.
xnewyawka:
As a tattoo fan and having much ink myself, I have to add to this one.
I'm not a big fan of facial tattooing, and I don't really care for them anywhere above the neck.
It's one thing if you're a Maori chief or warrior, it's a tribal rite and part of their culture.
Sorry to say this, but it doesn't work for the pasty Starbucks employee.
And the teardrop, well that either means you've been in jail, or you're headed there. No disrespect meant J.
JDog:
--- Quote from: xnewyawka on June 17, 2008, 11:15:34 PM ---As a tattoo fan and having much ink myself, I have to add to this one.
And the teardrop, well that either means you've been in jail, or you're headed there. No disrespect meant J.
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No disrespect taken Joe, I value your opinion regarding tattoos very highly.
I would get an instant divorce if I ever got a tattoo above the neck so I am just pipe dreaming.
I'm booked in for 10 more hours in August, I'm getting the half-sleeve extended to a 3/4 with a hope of a full by next year.
xnewyawka:
--- Quote from: JDog on June 18, 2008, 03:05:28 AM ---
--- Quote from: xnewyawka on June 17, 2008, 11:15:34 PM ---As a tattoo fan and having much ink myself, I have to add to this one.
And the teardrop, well that either means you've been in jail, or you're headed there. No disrespect meant J.
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No disrespect taken Joe, I value your opinion regarding tattoos very highly.
I would get an instant divorce if I ever got a tattoo above the neck so I am just pipe dreaming.
I'm booked in for 10 more hours in August, I'm getting the half-sleeve extended to a 3/4 with a hope of a full by next year.
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J, thanks for not taking the comment the wrong way, I know you feel strongly about the Hispanic heritage being part of your upbringing.
I don't want to ramble here, but as I said in previous posts, I was getting my tats when they were still considered taboo, so to speak. And I don't like when people are opinionated about them and they make judgements on a person without knowing them.
I don't care for people who make judgements solely on a persons outward appearance.
But that's for another thread.
It's funny how things have changed, and I'm amazed when at work I now see so many females that have full sleeves.
You must be psyched to be getting some new work. Be sure to post up a pic of your new ink when you get the chance.
I can't wait to get some done myself, but as you know the money has to be freed up.
My wife's new piece will come first though.
Pshrynk:
--- Quote from: xnewyawka on June 17, 2008, 11:15:34 PM ---
And the teardrop, well that either means you've been in jail, or you're headed there. No disrespect meant J.
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In North America the teardrop tattoo was originally a marker that you had killed at least one person in prison. It is also used to signify that you lost a loved one while you were in prison or if on the outside that you lost someone in prison.
In Australia, the teardrop has an entirely different meaning. It is forcibly marked on convicts who are child molesters. This mark is then used as a justification for the beatings and abuse of the wearer. The teardrop in this case, represents the tears that the convict will cry, eternally as they are beaten and maybe even killed.
http://www.inkedblog.com/archives/tats_101/index.html
http://www.gangink.com/index.php?pr=GANG_INK_STORY
IMHO teardrop is a bad idea.
Alexander215:
--- Quote from: JDog on April 25, 2008, 09:27:36 PM ---
--- Quote from: warhawk on April 25, 2008, 09:23:35 PM ---jdog: when i saw your topic/post on the facial tattoos... the only one that i know that has a tattoo on their face is probably the former heavyweight champ "iron" mike tyson.
WARHAWK O0
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Warhawk I remember when Iron Mike got that facial tatto. He actually caused quite a bit of controversy with it as it is a traditional Maori tribal tattoo that only High Chiefs will get.
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Actually his tattoo is a little tiny tribal style tattoo, Maori are full face and usually symetrical and are handed down from generation to generation
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