Does it HAVE to be a memorial tattoo?

After watching LA Ink for the last couple of weeks, and having watched
Miami Ink, I'm wondering if people can just get a tattoo just to get a
tattoo?

Kat Von D is hot. And I can't tell if I want to smack the crap out of
Pixie or do her in the picture booth.

But Jesus Christ on a Pogo Stick -- I am tired of almost every single
person coming into the shop getting a tattoo to commemorate a death,
or a divorce or just in case my kids die I've always got a tattoo of
them on my arm.

I'd even settle for a penis mushroom tattoo at this point.

Kavin

On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:52:17 -0000, "KavinTaylor@gmail.com"
<KavinTaylor@gmail.com> wrote:

>I'd even settle for a penis mushroom tattoo at this point.

I'll start off the paypal contributions with ten bucks.


nj"go get the estimate"m


--
"I do not rhyme to that dull elf
Who cannot imagine to himself..."

> But Jesus Christ on a Pogo Stick -- I am tired of almost every single
> person coming into the shop getting a tattoo to commemorate a death,
> or a divorce or just in case my kids die I've always got a tattoo of
> them on my arm.


I know what you mean, can't people just get something because they
want it? Half the time people need a reason to get something done as
it makes it easier, ye know?

I have four tattoo's and only one of them means something, the rest
are just because i wanted them. Oh an i totally agree, Kat Von D is
most definatly hot =] an i shall also add to the paypal for the penis
mushroom tattoo ;]

>
> I know what you mean, can't people just get something because they
> want it?


I whole agree most people can't concive of a tattoo just for yourself
and just for fun. btw I will tattoo a penis mushroom on you for free
just come to austin.

jack

On Sep 17, 2:01 am, jack.notn...@gmail.com wrote:
JN>btw I will tattoo a penis mushroom on you for free
JN> just come to austin.

Of all the reasons to go to Austin, that's not one.

Thanks anyway.

Kavin

rayne wrote:
> I know what you mean, can't people just get something because they
> want it? Half the time people need a reason to get something done as
> it makes it easier, ye know?
>

But you have to understand--the general public frowns on tattoos.

"It's going to be with you for the rest of your life. When you're 60,
you'll regret it. Make it worth it," they say.

Because of this, the producers of these shows have to "justify" tattoos
to the general public. So, if we listen to the shows, this means that
the only reason to ever get a tattoo is to mark something important in
one's life. I don't think this is a bad reason to get a tattoo, but I
definitely DON'T think it's the ONLY reason to get one.

I agree with you completely, but, unfortunately, the rest of the world
doesn't. Oh well.

On Sep 17, 11:01 pm, John Atrice <n...@void.com> wrote:

JA> But you have to understand--the general public frowns on tattoos.

JA> Because of this, the producers of these shows have to "justify"
tattoos
JA> to the general public.

You're assuming the general public watches the program. Maybe a
curious few, but no, not the general public that frowns on tattoos.
And I don't think the producers are trying to convert people. In
fact, the only reason this show can exist is the opposite of you're
theory -- it's safe.


JA> So, if we listen to the shows, this means that
JA> the only reason to ever get a tattoo is to mark something
important in
JA> one's life. I don't think this is a bad reason to get a tattoo,
but I
JA> definitely DON'T think it's the ONLY reason to get one.

Do you realize that the admonition against getting a tattoo is because
you should not mark the body as a sign of grief?

The show has to be interesting or else no one will watch. I suspect
they believe the story behind the tattoo has to be interesting or else
the show would be truly boring -- and let's face it, it would be. But
I think someone who is easy on the eyes just getting a tattoo while
just shooting the shit with their tattoo artist would be a nice way to
pass a few minutes.

Kavin

<KavinTaylor@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sep 17, 11:01 pm, John Atrice <n...@void.com> wrote:


> And I don't think the producers are trying to convert people. In
> fact, the only reason this show can exist is the opposite of you're
> theory -- it's safe.
>

actually the ONLY REASON the show exists is so the producers, stars, and
distribution systems can make some money. They are not doing so for any
other reason. Not an opinion folks, just another pair of facts. Two of the
three "tattoo" shows were my clients.

>
> Do you realize that the admonition against getting a tattoo is because
> you should not mark the body as a sign of grief?
>
>
"make no cut nor mark upon your body for the dead"
not an exact quote, but don't want to get up and get out a bible. I still
love to get in that discussion with the fanatic fringe, then tell them all
about the kokopelli/cliff dwelling on my calf. Of course that is the one
with Jack's ashes<G>

Did you know I am going to hell, I've been told so by many people.

Ray

Ray Pearson <r.pearson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
RP> Did you know I am going to hell, I've been told so by many people.

i'm well aware. :D

lish "how sad it is for other people
crank@got.net that they cannot appreciate our genius." -hc
43.9% / 30 RANA 128 / 70

On Sep 19, 4:45 pm, "Ray Pearson" <r.pear...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
RP> actually the ONLY REASON the show exists is so the producers,
stars, and
RP> distribution systems can make some money.

OH. MY. GAHD! Do you mean tattoo "artists" are just plying their
trade to make money? It's not because it is cool?

You are a mean, evil, old bastard.

Kavin

On Sep 19, 4:45 pm, "Ray Pearson" <r.pear...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
RP> "make no cut nor mark upon your body for the dead"
RP> not an exact quote, but don't want to get up and get out a bible.
I still
RP> love to get in that discussion with the fanatic fringe, then tell
them all
RP> about the kokopelli/cliff dwelling on my calf. Of course that is
the one
RP> with Jack's ashes<G>

And I'll match you with my niece's hand-print with my sister's ashes.

Shit, Hell will be interesting.

Kavin

"i'll teach you to turn away." <crank@got.net> wrote in message
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> Ray Pearson <r.pearson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> RP> Did you know I am going to hell, I've been told so by many people.
>
> i'm well aware. :D
pbbbtttt or how ever you type a raspberry

love you to pieces

R

<KavinTaylor@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sep 19, 4:45 pm, "Ray Pearson" <r.pear...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> RP> actually the ONLY REASON the show exists is so the producers,
> stars, and
> RP> distribution systems can make some money.
>
> OH. MY. GAHD! Do you mean tattoo "artists" are just plying their
> trade to make money? It's not because it is cool?
>
> You are a mean, evil, old bastard.


from you, that just makes the piss dribble right down my leg, and gives me
that warm feeling I so desperately crave.

love you to pieces as well,,, give us a kiss then.

R

Ray Pearson wrote:

> from you, that just makes the piss dribble right down my leg, and gives
> me that warm feeling I so desperately crave.
>
> love you to pieces as well,,, give us a kiss then.

Hey. This is rab! Don't ruin the mood by getting all warm and fuzzy on
people.

Fucker.

Nina
--
C'est les microbes qui auront le dernier mot.
Louis Pasteur
http://www.chaotropic.net

On Sep 20, 4:56 pm, Nina Baltes <chaotro...@gmx.de> wrote:
> Ray Pearson wrote:
> > from you, that just makes the piss dribble right down my leg, and gives
> > me that warm feeling I so desperately crave.
>
> > love you to pieces as well,,, give us a kiss then.
>
> Hey. This is rab! Don't ruin the mood by getting all warm and fuzzy on
> people.
>
> Fucker.
>
> Nina

Fyi: Reports of RAB's demise are apparently greatly exaggerated.

--
Curt