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Thread ID: 58727	2005-06-10 07:27:00	Very OT: Where should I put this tattoo?	mister harbies (5607)	PC World Chat

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362666	2005-06-10 07:27:00	Hi fellow F1ers, Im planning to get a tattoo, but I don't know where to put it. What I am getting is the 'Made in New Zealand' triangle kiwi logo in blue and red. I'm basically branding myself as born in New Zealand... so where should I put this? I've tried finding reasons for a tattoo to be placed on a certain part of ther body with its meaning i.e. tattoos on the ankle is supposed to represent rebellion, but I can't find any others... maybe you guys could help? Please make your vote, and would be great to have feedback. Oh, and I am male... if that helps	mister harbies (5607)
362667	2005-06-10 07:31:00	Forehead. And get it surounded by skulls and flames.	Metla (12)
362668	2005-06-10 07:33:00	I vote forehead also	Edward (31)
362669	2005-06-10 07:38:00	Left breast (you are a male right?)	sam m (517)
362670	2005-06-10 08:43:00	Hi there. This lot copied from some wierd site... Just remember that down the track a little it will cost you a fortune to get the damn thing removed - unless you are in the pokie and the government offer to do it free as part of your reinstatement in to society..... Subject: WHERE ON MY BODY SHOULD I GET A TATTOO? This may seem VERY trivial, since the answer can be "anywhere you please!" The ONLY places you cannot technically get permanent tattoos are your hair, teeth and nails (even the cornea used to be tattooed years ago for medical purposes). Interestingly, women and men tend to get tattoos in different locations. This, according to sociologist Clinton Sanders, is because men and women get tattoos for different reasons. Men, he says, get them to show others, while women get them for the sake of decorating their body--and often place them where they can't normally be seen, so that it doesn't prompt comments about her "reputation." However for the sake of this FAQ, the following is a short list of areas to get inked. I am included the statistics from Clinton Sanders' study on the body location of the first tattoo for men and women as well (there were 111 men in his survey group and 52 women). Head: The "head" here refers mostly to the area where your hair grows. You'll need to shave the area for the tat to be most visible. If you need to hide your tat, you can grow your hair out. Areas more commonly inked are the sides of the head (above the ears), and above the nape of the neck in the back. There are people who have their entire heads inked. I am told that the tattooing process vibrates your skull! Sides of neck (nape). Back of neck: I've seen some tribal pieces, and bats done on the back of the neck. You'll need to keep your hair short or tied up to keep it visible. Face: Various areas possible. Facial tattoos could fall into the cosmetic or standard categories. Cosmetic would include darkening of eyebrows, eyelining, liplining, etc. Getting a tat on the face is serious business and crosses a portal because people will never look at you the same way. Upper chest: One of the standard areas for tattoos for both men and women. Allows lots of flat area in which to get a fairly large piece. One of the areas where you can choose to get symmetrically inked on both sides. (Men: 5%, women: 35%--chest & breast combined) Breasts (women): Used to be trendy to get a tiny tat on the breast. Women (particularly larger breasted ones) need to be careful about eventual sagging of the skin in the area. Don't get a tat that will look silly when it starts to stretch (like a round smiley face that'll turn into an oblong frown). Nipples: Usually the artist leaves the nipples alone--the omission of ink tends not to be so noticeable. There HAS been work done with tattooing a facsimile of a nipple onto a breast in reconstructive surgery for those who have lost their nipples, tho--for aesthetic and self-esteem purposes. Rib cage: Can be rather painful because of all the ribs you work over. However it offers a fairly large area, and can be incorporated into a major back piece, wrapping around toward the front. Stomach/Abdomen: Some people choose not to get work done on their stomachs for a couple of reasons. Area is difficult to work on because there's no solid backing to hold the skin down. It is a sensitive area that may feel uncomfortable. The tat may look horrible after your metabolism slows down and you develop a - er-- "beer gut." (Men: Less than 5%, women: 14% Women concerned about the effect of pregnancy on a stomach tattoo can read the section specifically devoted to this in the Tattoo FAQ section 7. Genitals: Yes, some people do get inked in their genital area. The idea may sound very painful, but it's really not all that bad. However, do consider that, due the to the stretchiness of the skin and the amount of movement the area experiences, it's not really possible to do anything with a lot of fine detail. And no, the penis does not have to be erect during tattooing, although a tattoo artist I know who has done several penis tattoos said that he did have one customer who had a full erection the whole time. The only female genital tattoo I've seen (inner labia, I think) was in _Modern Primitives_, and it looked rather blurry. Note: Some artists refuse to do genitals. (Men: 0%; women: 5 %) Thighs/hips: A popular area for women to get larger pieces (often extending from the hip area). Shows well with a bathing suit but easily concealable in modest shorts. The entire area of skin around your thighs is bigger than your back, so you can get quite a bit of work done. (Men: 3%; women: 10%) Calves: Nice area to get a standard size (2" x 2"). However if you have very hairy legs, it may cut down on the visibility somewhat. (Men: 7%; women: 8%. Category simply listed as leg/foot) Ankles: Currently trendy. I think you have to have an ankle tat before you can go to the Eileen Ford Agency with your modeling portfolio. :) You can either get a spot piece on the inner or outer ankle, or get something that goes around in a band. Vines and other vegetation seem popular (pumpkins, anyone?) Feet: I've seen some incredible footwork (pun intended) in some of the tat magazines. Concealable with shoes. Probably don't have as much wear and tear as hands so you might get less blurring and color loss. This however, is the TOPS of your feet. You will have trouble retaining a tattoo on the bottom of your feet. Armpits: Usually reserved for those who want to get full coverage around the arm and chest area, & need the armpits filled. Probably not strongly recommended for the highly ticklish. Upper arms: One of the most common areas for men, although I have seen some nice work on women as well. If you decide to get a piece done on your upper arm, consider how much sun it's going to get. Will you be able to put sunblock on it regularly? Otherwise, expect some color loss and blurring. If you want some serious work done and you wanna show it off, you may want to consider getting a "half sleeve"--full tat coverage throughout your upper arm. (Men: 70%; women: 18%. Category simply states arm/hand) Inner arms: A more unusual location than the outer upper arm area, this area is often not easily visible. Be careful if your genes are prone to "bat wing" flab, however. Forearms: Popeye sported his anchor on his forearm. Probably not as popular as the upper arm but common just the same. You can have your upper arm "sleeve" extend down for a full sleeve. For an example, check out the heavy metal veejay on MTV (who has a nose pierce, BTW). Wrists: Janis Joplin had a dainty tat on her wrist...easily concealable with a watch. Hands (fingers and palms): RAB receives frequent queries about fingers, palms and hands in general. Some artists don't do hands because the ink will have a tendency to blur or fade easily. Consider that you probably move your hands the most out of your entire body. A friend of mine had a multi-colored tat on his finger by Ed Hardy (who cringed upon hearing about where my friend wanted it), that is only several years old and is now barely noticeable. Some people want to substitute their wedding bands with tat bands. Your palm doesn't retain ink well--if you can find an artist who will do it, you can expect it to be a rather basic line, and that it will not last too long. Perhaps just matching tats someplace else would be okay? There *IS* a photo of a tattoo on a palm in Sandi Feldman's book on Japanese tattooing. This seems to be an exception. Shoulder blades: The back shoulder blade area is another popular spot for women, who can show off the work with a bathing suit or tank top, but cover it up with regular clothes. If this is the case, be particularly careful with sun because you're not gonna be wearing that unless it's warm & sunny. It's a "safe" place--but may get in the way if you decide to commit yourself to a large back piece. (Men: 15%, women: 15%. Category listed as backs/shoulder) Back: You can get any part of your back done, or find yourself an artist you really like, and save your money for a "back piece" that encompasses your entire back. Expect to pay several thousand dollars for a full back piece (not to mention many tat sessions). --Buttocks: Again, beware of potential sagging in the area. :cool:	Scouse (83)
362671	2005-06-10 10:54:00	Upper arm if you must.	E|im (87)
362672	2005-06-10 12:05:00	Thats a longish article for someone who seems to know nothing on the subject, reminds me of the computer tips colomn i saw in a womens weekly. Anyhow. There are 2 types of people who get tatts (and this applies to male and female) Those that get tatts because they like them,and those that get tatts because they want to be seen to be tattoo'd. The latter type is a hopeless strumbag. There is no signifcene as to the where the artwork is placed in our culture (this is ignoring other cultures,but thats beyond my realm) Placement is decided on where the owner feels it will fit best, The strumbag who just wants to be seen will go for the fore-arm to start with,or an upper arm piece and then start to wear singlets year-round. Tatts will of course age with the owner, this is to be expected, if your going to pick a small piece that is mainly colour then it will probally bleed over the course of a few years and look crap, and any small writing tends to fade out over time.Think bold lines so it will still have some shape futher down the line. Going back to placement, Take into consideration if its going to be a one off or if you may want to get more work added in the future. Don't start think of how hard will it be to show off (as the article pasted above seems to concentrate on) tatts are a part of your body,not a slogan on a T-shirt. A freind of mine Got the Map of NZ done on his lower leg,solid black apart from Lake Taupo which was left bare but took the shape of a Kiwi, It worked pretty well.	Metla (12)
362673	2005-06-10 14:06:00	Hmm - I think you should have the tattoo done on the day before you die... body "enhancements" are repulsive.	Greg (193)
362674	2005-06-10 15:11:00	I've tried finding reasons for a tattoo to be placed on a certain part of ther body with its meaning i . e . tattoos on the ankle is supposed to represent rebellion, but I can't find any others . . . maybe you guys could help? Stuff any theries about tattoo placement having meaning other than a display of taste, or the lack of . A moko is the only tattoo that doesnt look crap on the face . I have 2 small tatts, one on my arm, and one on my back . Such location is good for when i have to play "Mr respectable" for work reasons . A friend of mine got an amazing dragon tattooed around her ankle that climbs up around her leg . Women do tend to put more thought into thier tatts than men IMHO . If your tattoo was intended as sarcasm, i'd say put it on your butt, but as it isn't i'd say back, chest, arm, or lower leg . In the end it is your decision, your body, and you that has to live and die with the result!	personthingy (1670)
362675	2005-06-10 15:30:00	I have another friend who wears long sleeves all year to hide some excellant celtic tatts on much of her forearm. She has outgrown them. Ive known her a long time. They suited her once, but people change, tatts dont (much) The subject matter seems a wise choice. You will always be "Made in NZ", where as a picture of a chicks head, as tattoed on my arm may not appeal 20 years later, as mine doesn't. Mine is now due for modification, the eyes will be redone, the hair will be lenthened and recolored rainbow, and hopefully i'll still like her that way in another 20 years. ;)	personthingy (1670)
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