The annual Magic Tattoo Festival in Thailand

November 6th, 2009

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A devotee in a state of trance mimics the creatures which are tattooed on his body during the annual Magic Tattoo Festival at Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Prathom province, about 80 km (50 miles) from Bangkok March 7, 2009. Thousands of believers from across Thailand travel to the monastery to attend the annual tattoo festival to have their bodies adorned with tattoos and to pay their respects to the temple’s master tattooist. They believe the tattoos have mystical powers which ward off bad luck and protect them from harm.

Tattoo artist of China

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Tattoo artist Ren Liang (L) works on a tattoo on customer Chen Huang’s back in his shop in central Beijing September 28, 2009. The small tattoo parlour has had an influx of requests for tattoos which symbolise the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

I have 3 tattoos.

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I have 3 tattoos. All of them represent something important in my life and I love them each dearly. One of them is my current gf’s name in Chinese (NOT tacky - it’s the most beautiful and very well done!!) and I was delighted when we were in Kuala Lumpar recently and it was translated correctly.

As has been said, people are always asking about them in summer when they are on full show and it’s great.

If you’re not 100% sure get one done on your wrist underneath where your watch would be - it’s small discrete and can be covered up very easily (by your watch).

Go to a reputable tattooists and they’ll do a great job. I’m having trouble with my latest one as I wanted it in the plam of my hand (and it fades there so has to be “topped up” regularly so the tattooist didn’t recommend it). I went away and then decided I wanted a white tattoo on my forearm - the tattooist didn’t want to do it as white doesn’t always take. So I’ve gone back to the tattooist that did the best one I’ve got so far and they will do white so I’m going in to discuss it with them.

A good tattooist will discuss with you you want, spend time with you and make sure you’re 100% happy with what they’re going to do.

I love my tattoos

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I love my tattoos. I have two. Got them done at 25 because I always said if I still wanted them by then, I must really want them. They are beautiful, tasteful but in places that are not visible to everyone.One on my lower back, rarely visible.One on back of my neck. I have long hair so only visible when I want it to be.Both of them mean something very special to me.

I dont think you should do it though. I think your reason is silly and you have too many reservations, not to mention a ridiculous stereotypical view of people with tattoos. Yes you are being too judgemental, but if thats your feelings then I dont think you can do much about it.

Also, since when did being a Oxford grad and having a PHD mean you should not get a tattoo? That remark is pure snobbery and an insult to all us common, uneducated thickos with tattoos.

Anyway, must dash… Im away to rob an old lady and plan my next bank robbery. :)

Please think very carefully about tattoo

November 6th, 2009

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Please please please think very carefully about this. I had tattoo’s when I was in my late teens. I was heavily into the punk scene and I did it without thinking. I am now almost 40 and have spent the last 4 years getting them removed by laser. It not only costs a fortune but it is excruiciatingly painful. I have never ever been able to wear anything that hasnt got long sleeves as I had them on my arms. I have done some stupid stuff in my time but I have never regretted anything as much as I regret getting tattoo’s.

If you do decide to go ahead and have one or more done, then make sure you go to a reputable tattoo studio, have a real good look but dont have one done straight away. Come away and think about the one you have picked then go back later and have it done if you are completely sure. I have known lots of people myself included who have come out of a tattoo studio with a ‘great tattoo’ then a few days later wished they/I had gotten a different one.

I have a tattoo on my lower back

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i am a woman and i have a tattoo on my lower back and im certainly not a criminal lol.

 

i think that if you do decide to have a tattoo maybe have it in a place were if you do regret having it done its not so obviously shown if you no wat i mean.

 

maybe on your back or your shoulder blade then if you really regret it then u can cover it up with a t shirt.

 

i was really worried about getting my tattoo i had it weni was 16 and although it was a big mistake then i dont regret it at all because i think it looks fantastic. and wen im all old a wrinkly i dont hink i will be showing my lower back of to much do u

Should I get a Tattoo? Can you help me?

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I’ve often thought about it, and felt that a part of me thinks “Yea, great do it”, but the rest of me thinks “You’ll regret it later in life”
To be honest, I never really had a good enough reason to get one, but this weekend I was lucky enough to be picked for the Oxford Isis Boat � in the reserves boat race. We did lose, but I feel so proud of the achievement of just getting picked anyway (let alone the last 8 months of nightmare training)
So the question is do I get a tattoo to commemorate it or not? Or will I regret it in later life? Also, as I have a PHD, would it still be cool in the future when life gets serious? To me as well (as I come from a very good country family) I only associate tattoos with criminals etc,  Am I just being too judgmental?

I have an ankle tattoo

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I dont have a foot tattoo but have an ankle one and it has faded to the extent that it almost looks like a home-mader.I dont like coloured tattoos so when I went a couple of months ago to get my two babies initials discreetly on my wrist the guy told me I would have to have it done again (on my ankle).I have been told by two very reputable tatooists (not the ankle one) they would absolutely never tattoo on the face.I think that is really the only place a good one would never do it (saw a guy once with the Union Jack on his face - what an erse!!)

Preston had cute tattoos on each toe on Celeb BB.

I actually fancy one on my ring finger or a climbing one up my thumb.Like you the pain doesnt bother me at all.

In fact a cute foot one would be nice - same pain as ankle cos no flesh.Wrist was a walk in the park.

I had a tattoo done on my ankle

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I had a tattoo done on my ankle on Saturday, so it’s nice and scabby! Unfortunatley, I’ve been bitten by a midge or a flea or something right on the edge of the tattoo, and it’s driving me mad!

 

Will it affect the healing at all? Should I be even more careful than normal about keeping it clean?

 

How the heck can I stop it itching!!

 

Thanks everyone

Robbie Williams and tattoo

November 6th, 2009
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Robbie Williams (born Robert Peter Williams on 13 February 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent) is a Grammy Award-nominated and multi BRIT Award-winning British singer-songwriter. His career started as a dancer and singer of the pop band Take That in 1990, which he left in 1995 to launch his solo career.

Robbie Williams as a solo artist has sold more albums in the United Kingdom than any other British solo artist in history and has won more BRIT Awards than any other artist to date. His album sales stands at over 55 million worldwide.

Williams entered in the The Guinness Book of World Records when he announced his World Tour for 2006, selling 1.6 million tickets in one single day. He has been the recipient of many awards, including ten BRIT and six ECHO awards. In 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, after being voted as the Greatest artist of the 1990s.

what is the tattoo saying on robbie williams chest?

it says chacun a son gout which is french for each one to his own im nearly positive of that mate dmc..