Jag's New Tat (Pic Inside)

[Holly Goodhead]

its hot

 

[Captain_Obvious]

My wife loves 'em.

jag

you two were meant for each other, cute

 

[X-Ray]

damn!

really looks like it's hanging onto ur skin ...

 

[Charley Chalk]

The guy who did it is a great tatoo artist. Unfortunatley you'll regret having a huge orange blur on your back within two weeks.

 

[Master Chief]

The guy who did it is a great tatoo artist. Unfortunatley you'll regret having a huge orange blur on your back within two weeks.

It's been over two months and it still looks the same.

 

[Charley Chalk]

It's been over two months and it still looks the same.

That is a mystery isn't it

 

[jaguarr]

That is a mystery isn't it

Uhhhh....yeah. When most people's tattoo's turn to a big glob of color on their skin after two weeks, it's just totally amazing that mine is still intact after six months. It must be a miracle like those statues of Jesus that bleed from the eyes and stuff.

jag

 

[Fray Ok]

Now you can find yourself a nice husband,the next time you go to jail.

 

[Draw4u]

The guy who did it is a great tatoo artist. Unfortunatley you'll regret having a huge orange blur on your back within two weeks.

you really have no clue what you're talkign about do you?

 

[Draw4u]

Now you can find yourself a nice husband,the next time you go to jail.

Yes, cause only jailbirds have tattoos.

 

[jaguarr]

Yes, cause only jailbirds have tattoos.

When I see statements like the one you commented on, Draw4u, I have to wonder what sort of limited life experience would lead someone to such a narrow-minded viewpoint. Tattooing and even piercing have been part of countless cultures throughout history, some very modern and some very primitive for their times. They fell out of favor with many religious groups, particularly the Christians and the Puritans, because those groups do not believe in modification of the body, which is why modern American society has some negative perceptions of tattoos and body piercing to this day. When I hear someone say that they hate tattoos, I also hear them telling me that they hate art in general. Whether a person projects their own personal value sets on someone who has tattoos with a negative or positive perception or not, one has to admire the artistry that goes into many of them (especially in this day and age). Just like all art, there are some amazing pieces of artwork out there, and there are some absolutely terrible ones. Just because a person cannot fathom the idea of having something permanently embedded in their skin does not make the decision of another to do so any less valid. Many people who have such artwork on their bodies have made very careful, focused and often very spiritual decisions to do so. I've met very few people with tattoos that don't have some very special meaning for each of the pieces of art they wear proudly. Frivolity isn't a word I use very often in association with the people who have tats, and the vast majority of them that I have encountered are very grounded, centered, down to earth folks who have taken the time to get to know themselves very well. If anything, one has to admire the time they've spent enduring sometimes many hours of pain to bring their art to life. It's interesting to see how our culture has become more accepting of body art these days, for the most part. The boundary pushers in our culture over the last fifty years have opened up a lot of doors for personal freedom and expression, and I'm glad that I live in a country where we still have the ability to make choices and decisions about what we want to do with our own bodies.

jag

 

[JLBats]

Cool tat, Jag.

 

[jaguarr]

Cool tat, Jag.

Thanks, Bats. The one that Charlie reposted above is the one I had done in December. If you scroll back a page, you'll see the new one I had done this past weekend, which is why this thread got resurrected (wasn't sure if you'd seen the new one, based on your post).

Cheers!
jag

 

[Master Chief]

You should update the first post in size 8 font saying you got a new one.

 

[jaguarr]

You should update the first post in size 8 font saying you got a new one.

Not a bad idea, MC. Thanks. Done deal.

jag

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Awesome tattoos jag. Your tattoo artist is obviously very skilled because those look incredible. I'm a big fan of the big cats, and the little ones too. Almost got a tattoo of a lion a while back, but decided against because I'm deathly afraid of needles...

 

[Riggs15382]

thats a huge zit on your back. Not to mention that thats a washable.

 

[jaguarr]

Awesome tattoos jag. Your tattoo artist is obviously very skilled because those look incredible. I'm a big fan of the big cats, and the little ones too. Almost got a tattoo of a lion a while back, but decided against because I'm deathly afraid of needles...

Thanks, Hulk. If you can get past the thought of the needles and just look at it as a little bit of pain (which it quickly becomes once the endorphins start kicking in and your skin goes a bit numb) it's really not that bad. Gotta love the cats, big and small!

jag

 

[jaguarr]

thats a huge zit on your back. Not to mention that thats a washable.

It's extremely washable. I can wash it over and over and it will never come off.

jag

 

[Fray Ok]

When I see statements like the one you commented on, Draw4u, I have to wonder what sort of limited life experience would lead someone to such a narrow-minded viewpoint. Tattooing and even piercing have been part of countless cultures throughout history, some very modern and some very primitive for their times. They fell out of favor with many religious groups, particularly the Christians and the Puritans, because those groups do not believe in modification of the body, which is why modern American society has some negative perceptions of tattoos and body piercing to this day. When I hear someone say that they hate tattoos, I also hear them telling me that they hate art in general. Whether a person projects their own personal value sets on someone who has tattoos with a negative or positive perception or not, one has to admire the artistry that goes into many of them (especially in this day and age). Just like all art, there are some amazing pieces of artwork out there, and there are some absolutely terrible ones. Just because a person cannot fathom the idea of having something permanently embedded in their skin does not make the decision of another to do so any less valid. Many people who have such artwork on their bodies have made very careful, focused and often very spiritual decisions to do so. I've met very few people with tattoos that don't have some very special meaning for each of the pieces of art they wear proudly. Frivolity isn't a word I use very often in association with the people who have tats, and the vast majority of them that I have encountered are very grounded, centered, down to earth folks who have taken the time to get to know themselves very well. If anything, one has to admire the time they've spent enduring sometimes many hours of pain to bring their art to life. It's interesting to see how our culture has become more accepting of body art these days, for the most part. The boundary pushers in our culture over the last fifty years have opened up a lot of doors for personal freedom and expression, and I'm glad that I live in a country where we still have the ability to make choices and decisions about what we want to do with our own bodies.

jag

I was just teasing.I have friends who have tats.I would'nt do it myself,but its nice to look at it.

 

[jaguarr]

I was just teasing.I have friends who have tats.I would'nt do it myself,but its nice to look at it.

Ahhh...sarcasm and joking does not always translate well on the internet. Thanks for the clarification. At least I got to go off on a rant about it.

jag

 

[Fray Ok]

Ahhh...sarcasm and joking does not always translate well on the internet. Thanks for the clarification. At least I got to go off on a rant about it.

jag

So I've noticed.At least you didn't get all belligerent like some others do.Dry humor usually leads to controversy, on the internet.Hope the rant was worth it.

 

[jaguarr]

So I've noticed.At least you didn't get all belligerent like some others do.Dry humor usually leads to controversy, on the internet.Hope the rant was worth it.

Yes, I feel much better, now, thank you.

jag

 

[Fray Ok]

Yes, I feel much better, now, thank you.

jag

You are very welcome.

 

[jaguarr]

Since they're whacking inactive threads, I feel compelled...nay...OBLIGATED...to bump this beautiful gem.

jag