Do you have a tattoo?

I have 3, which I forget I even have most of the time, except when my daughter says, “Butterflies!” when she sees my ribs, or when someone asks what the meaning is behind the stars on my wrist.

I want another one, but I can’t come up with a design or decide where to put it.

My girlfriend says my kanji symbols for sun and moon look together like a ladderback chair. You’re lucky. :slight_smile:

I have one on my ankle that I’ve had for about 5 years. It’s a picture of a cat that I designed myself, but the tattoo artist made it pretty. The only thing I don’t like about it is that I can’t see it very well, so I have an appointment for the end of the month to get another one on my left forearm.

I’m female, 49.

Two so far. Both of them text. I’d like to get a third one that’s a pretty picture of…something. I haven’t decided yet.

Yes one on my upper arm, family coat of arms. Looking to get a second,just have to find the right artist.

I turn 27 on the 28th of this month. So, yes, 27ish. :smiley:

Ask around before you go, ask to see their autoclave, ask about the precautions they take to keep everything sterile, etc. A good tattoo shop *will not be offended *that you’re asking.

Yeah, I often forget about mine, in a general sort of way, since I can’t see it except in mirrors or photos. Pretty sure a friend has a picture somewhere of the last shot of my neck without a tattoo. :smiley: (A couple folks decided to come to the tattoo parlor with me.)

Nope. I have sensitive skin that scars easily and I get rashes. I figure that getting tattoos would be playing with matches for me.

I do enjoy many of the colorful tattoos I see on others though.

I have 3. Working on getting a 4th in the next few weeks, and having the current stuff completely redone.

None. I’m 35, for the record. I’m the only guy at or near my age that I know of that doesn’t have one, or at least doesn’t have at least one garishly visible tattoo. I’ve noticed my younger students are either foregoing tattoos, or are being more discreet about them.

The last few girls I’ve dated (several tattooed, and the ex-fiance had a full body work) were pleasantly surprised that I didn’t have any, and were all vehement that I should stay ink-free.

No. My son has enough for the entire family, plus. He has 3/4 sleeves on both arms, his entire back and part of his chest covered. I choose to find it. . .eccentric.

One tat, family crest, on my right shoulder.

I have 5 so far. You might have guessed what one of them might be.

I’m female, 39.

I’m 36, and don’t have any either.

I have around 35 or so.

Not at all. I just don’t get the attraction, whether sporting one oneself or viewing them on other people.

My wife, however, has at least 4, at least one of which she’s gotten since we’ve been married. She really likes them, and that’s what matters to me.

I don’t have any, but I really like them. (Well, not all of them, but you know.)

3 tattoos, rose on right wrist, dragonfly on left calf, and the best one: no smoking sign on right ankle. (Medical people love it) 56 year old female

I have one on my right shoulder. When I got it, I promised myself that I would wait 5 years before I got another to keep myself from running out and getting something impulsive. It’s been 14 years and I still haven’t figured out what I want the next one to be.

As others have said, I forget mine is there. Sometimes when I catch a glimpse of it in a mirror, I think it’s a huge bug and try to swat it off.

I want to get one as well. Still trying to nail down the design though. But you really think tattoos will become passé in the next few months?

Max, of Sam and Max: Freelance Police. Would like to get more, but can’t figure out a design.