If you’re happy, I’m happy! I like the colors.

You assume the majority of people know who Guy Fawkes is and don’t just call it “the 4Chan mask.”

There’s a certain level of brainwashing that comes with patriotism. I think you can reject current ideology of the government and be passionately devoted to the founding beliefs of something, if that makes sense.

If this was my leg:

1) I’d wear long pants for a year and sock away as much cash as I could. Maybe get a second job and save all of that money.

2) Go to the best licensed tattoo artist in your area who specializes in cover-ups.

3) Ask THEM how much lasering it would require. Go ahead and give them a deposit knowing full well it will be…[Read more]

@Sam-I-Am 131627 wrote:

I have been known to shave more than rollers.

As have I. Nothing worse than being pale with dark hair. Should have invested stock in Gilette.

@Sam-I-Am 131625 wrote:

WWI, WWII, Korea Yes! All the way. Viet Nam? not so much. Iraq I, yes. Iraq II, Afghanistan? Not so much. How do you decide which are worth fighting for?

Vietnam, I2, and Afghanistan were not about defending, but more about attacking things we don’t like. I can understand a patriotic person dodging a draft in those…[Read more]

@Sam-I-Am 131623 wrote:

I’ll have to take a picture of it. It is real small and it will only hold what I put into it. I thought I may have to shave the roller some.

You’re shaving rollers? This is dedication beyond anything I’ve ever known.

Also I know the tiny rollers you’re talking about.

Dying for an idea is one of those things that sounds absolutely nuts when you say it. It’s not the physical land; it’s the concepts we’re rooted in. We lose our grasp on those every day, however, as Sampointed out with Vietnam.

I think it’s just put into you from birth if you’re American to “do the right thing.” It’s hard to live with yourself…[Read more]

@ArniVidar 131611 wrote:

And no small wonder, really. It is truly amazing to witness (whether it be in the media or the movies) the patriotism and sense of right that makes normal Americans decide to up and join the Army/Marines/Airforce to serve their country… and perhaps even die for their country. I can tell you right now.. not a single…

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Admittedly, I have a love affair with reality TV. When I worked nights, I watched loads of it. RuPaul’s Drag Race, Intervention, Hoarders… I love it. But there’s got to be a certain amount of screaming and crying to keep my attention going.

Makes you wonder who the target audience is, if they’re missing the mark so far with people who have an active interest in tattooing.

They do look similar. Both have really well-executed anatomy. I think I like the one on the right a little better, and I think because of the greater contrast, it will age better.

@Sam-I-Am 131559 wrote:

I checked two years ago and not a chance. I get by 99% so I’m cool with it.

That sucks. I know that has to be physically painful. 🙁

@Joggem 131601 wrote:

And when he finaly did, all he said was “schedule a session and we’ll talk”. Got me so upset at the time…
Anyway, I’m now glad he did it, I ended up with a really good and friendly artist (although a bit busy at times), well worth the distance.

I’m glad you didn’t go with the other artist. I understand being busy, but…[Read more]

@ArniVidar 131599 wrote:

d with The Brave and The Strong.

How lucky. I’m jealous I don’t get to revel in the tales of how wonderful and special my people are.

@ArniVidar 131596 wrote:

Apologies, but I do not take kindly to people in here shitting on other people’s lifestyle choices. The tattoo and piercing society is, by it’s very nature, still very much an “outsider” society. If people can’t be “outsiders” in peace among other “outsiders”, then where can they?

Things may be changing for the better, but…

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You’re Norwegian. Arguably, there’s a lot more progress in terms of equality. Not that women can’t hold certain jobs or we’re treated like cattf le in the US, obviously, but there’s certain remaining social nuances that remain. There are still things in conservative society that ladies do and do not do. If you’re hanging with a liberal arts…[Read more]

@poxphobia 131560 wrote:

I know a lot of people think the industry needs more customer service, but after having worked in a shop and knowing several artists who are fed up with getting calls, texts to their personal phones/facebooks etc at ALL hours of the day, I strongly disagree. You don’t freakin call your artists on a Saturday night unless…

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@Sam-I-Am 131589 wrote:

A carousel horse would be more appropriate.

It would be more appropriate for the inevitable circle that’s being ridden.

I appreciate his quick return to answer my question. You know, most people who leave forever aren’t courteous enough to step back in and answer a paltry question about a horse. I really think the…[Read more]

I have a Tengwar tattoo, so this is very exciting to me. 😉

If I did my Tengwar tattoo over, I’d probably encourage the artist to do something more imaginative. You can get a pretty cool tattoo with the Elvish or Dwarvish texts, but not simply as text – A page in a book, a scroll, etc. (Ask someone with artistic talent for a better idea than…[Read more]

@Wardy 131585 wrote:

I’ll take the real high one you are always on, stuck up silly tart.

Oh, Wardy, you know I was always a little in love with you, too. I’ll miss you.