Possibly penned a quote in my favourite font, which is Garamond.
But - most likely - it would have found its way to illuminate Apple publishing material, rather than feature as some form of what some describe as body art.
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Do you think it would be tacky or lame to get a Steve Jobs quote as a tattoo?
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Possibly penned a quote in my favourite font, which is Garamond.
But - most likely - it would have found its way to illuminate Apple publishing material, rather than feature as some form of what some describe as body art.
Those types of tats can be viewed as a bit trite and some of those people who get those types of tattoos may be viewed as shallow (not that they are but perception wise), not really the response perhaps they were looking for. That's my take on it at least.
I usually visit Ugliest Tattoos and that keeps me grounded, and kills off any temptation of picking something that I might regret later.
I cringe at tacky tattoos and this would probably be as worst as it can get. Let the dude rest in peace.
He was a great salesman and a corporate dictator. Don't get me wrong, I like what he did, but I wouldn't think of inking him on me. Maybe that's just me.
He was a great salesman and a corporate dictator. Don't get me wrong, I like what he did, but I wouldn't think of inking him on me. Maybe that's just me.
Each to their own.
I wonder if this person still thinks it is a relevant tattoo?
Certinly a conversation starter!
That certainly can be a timeless tattoo and something that I think can age well. On the other hand, this doesn't imo
If you want this quote as an inspiration to yourself, you should have it placed high on your chest, in mirrored image so that you can read it every time you look in the mirror. If you think it will inspire others who see it, you're going to spend a lot of time showing it to strangers who can't see the whole thing.
I say this as someone with ink. A full chest of ink, that only I can see. It covers my mastectomy scares and allows me to look in the mirror without crying.
Tattoos are art. Slogans are not. I will happily make you a vinyl decal of that quote to put on your car or your Mac.
I say this as someone with ink. A full chest of ink, that only I can see. It covers my mastectomy scares and allows me to look in the mirror without crying.
Tattoos are art. Slogans are not. I will happily make you a vinyl decal of that quote to put on your car or your Mac.
If you google just about any subject with the word tattoo at the end, it's amazing what people have had done.
Each to their own.
Seems like now we'll get some wacky quotes for tatoo's:
"If I don't believe it, it's not right"
Tatoo's seem ok,, but its not for me . FYI. don't use that quote it's mine.
Just as long as its not some biker with as many tatoo's as u can get,,,, not a problem
"If I don't believe it, it's not right"
Tatoo's seem ok,, but its not for me . FYI. don't use that quote
it's mine.Just as long as its not some biker with as many tatoo's as u can get,,,, not a problem
this can be the downside to wordy tats.
But if an idea...I'd opt for a short phrase. Long ones can be tacky. In that its hard to make a good themed tat from them imo anyway. Maybe its my military time but the only real wordy tats that made sense where what we called meat tags. Your dog tag info inked on your say ribs. can look decent. But also has the side (and morbid) reason in a worst case it could be how your team may identify your body when things go really bad.
Besides that tacky rules can be to taste. Like location. Highly visible or not visible one of them. My tats are like on biceps, ankle. Short or socks can cover up. While I can appreciate really good say forearm ink...not all can. And well...I have seen some crap work done in these areas. this hard to recover from...usually more ink to cover/conceal the usual way. Adds cost. And well...there you are on your way potentially to some kind of sleeve action, whether you wanted it or not lol.
And while not asked...avoid asian language tattoos unless you really know the language. My only real tacky rule besides the well known don't get your other half's name done....most likely you will separate at some point the taboo there. Kids names....they will always be your kids, have at it there
Unless you are in asia, you know the artist can read/write the language and you have a verified known good translator of the say Japanese Kanji just don't do it. Funny story. Walking down he hallway with my half japanese friend in the barracks long ago when I served. Sees a guy walk by and he being friendly says hey whats up tiger to a complete stranger. Stranger goes "why did you call me tiger?".
Its what your tat says.
No...its says dragon he goes.
My friends goes um...no it says tiger. I can show a dictionary if you'd like dude...you got got bro.
And for those who don't know much about Japanese....foreign words are written in katakana only. If a tattoo parlor is offering to do your name in kanji or hiragana...and you aren't japanese...run away. they are about to do something very bad and stupid...and you have it for life lol.
I have no such issues, in fact I can get along with tattooed people just as easily as non-tattooed people. In fact I find that people act the same (for better or worse) regardless of the ink on their skin. I feel its your loss that you cannot get past someone else's decision on how to care for their body.
But by the same token, that man can be one of the most caring and gentle men there is. Why judge him because of his outward appearance? Isn't what is on the insides more important then what may be on the outside?
This argument is best for things out of people's control skin color, handicap, disease etc. but it gets grey for things that people are in control of hygiene, appearance, actions etc.
How we look to the world is always making a statement. Some of it we can control, some of it we can't.
If you get a tattoo that is readily visible, you are making a statement to people, and should expect to be judged for that statement.
this is an interesting argument, one that i personally don't do (like i don't judge people if i see visible tatoos unless its like that one guy who you posted which was gross), but you definitely have to expect random people you see will judge you since thats human nature.
i have longish sideburns and i expect some people to judge me for it, but personally i don't care about it. definitely something to consider though. also sideburns can be easily removed if necessary, tatoos not so much
Some people get upset over the silliest things...
If you were a dad in the 70s, you were cool.
And, yes, groovy; now, that is a word I haven't heard in an age.
Oh you know, "it's not professional" or "who do you think you are? Elvis?" or "girls will think it looks bad" or "you look messy and unkempt"
The fact is I like experimenting with my facial hair so I try different looks. The only thing I don't like is facial hair on my chin and neck.