For those of you with tattoos, what is going on in your mind when you get them?

[quote]What are the Polynesian tattoos mean?

Oh, DEAR.

OP, go to bed.

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The tattoo artist, a seasoned veteran of the needle and ink, had seen it all. From nervous laughter to silent stoicism, every customer brought their own unique brand of anxiety to the chair. But this one, with his muscle shirt straining at the seams and a misspelled inspirational quote snaking across his bicep, was something else entirely. He kept asking if the ink would "effect" his skin and if the needles were "sterile", pronouncing it like "stir-rile". The artist fought back a sigh, wondering if the man's understanding of hygiene was as shaky as his vocabulary.

Leaning in to examine the design, the customer squinted at the intricate lines. "This is gonna be 'perminant', right?" he drawled, his voice thick with doubt. The artist, unable to resist the jab, replied dryly, "Only as 'perminant' as your inability to use a dictionary." The man, completely missing the sarcasm, simply grinned and said, "Cool. Just making sure it ain't gonna rub off." The artist shook their head, realizing that some folks were destined to wear their ignorance, both on their skin and in their minds.

It's truly fascinating that someone with such a tenuous grasp on the English language is so concerned with the inner workings of tattooed minds. Perhaps, instead of pondering the meaning behind Polynesian tattoos, your time would be better spent deciphering the difference between "there", "their", and "they're". And no, my dear grammarian-in-the-making, tattoos aren't a mnemonic device to remember how to breathe, a concept I'm sure you've mastered despite your apparent struggle with sentence structure.

As for your burning question about sexual attractiveness, well, let's just say that a confident command of the written word is far more alluring than any ink. So, before you go judging the motivations of the tattooed masses, might I suggest a little introspection and perhaps a remedial grammar course? Who knows, you might even find yourself irresistibly drawn to the seductive power of a well-placed semicolon.

Curiousity about how it would feel. I got it in the early 2000’s. Everyone was getting them. I would like to have it removed now.

I was 21 and sad about a break up. No, I didn't get their name tattooed on me.

I was sad, not stupid.

It's my body, I see no reason why I cannot decorate it in a way that pleases me. It's for Me, OP, not YOU. You may be stunned to learn that people make decisions in their lives without first consulting you and the Prisspots of DL, but that's the hard truth of it.

I study medieval history as a hobby and have several tattoo pieces adapted from medieval art. And one in memorial of my favorite (deceased) cat. I could give two shits if you like them.

Trash doesn’t usually think all that much.

I wonder if working in tattoo laser removal is rewarding. I think I might like it. It's like power washing for mistakes, regrets and mental illness.

I don’t really remember what I was thinking. I probably regarded it as going on an adventure. I’m glad I didn’t have them done when I was young.

[quote] Everyone was getting them

R6 answered your question, op.

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[bold]I yam not STUPIT!!!!!

"How could this be happening in a human world?"

I was drunk, 23, and in Hong Kong with two Marines and an Australian Navy guy named Trevor.

Or to steal the title of Bruce Villanch's upcoming book, "It seemed like a bad idea at the time."

Whatever is going through their mind, it really should be a professional counselor who sorts through it as part of long-term treatment.