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Title: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 07:44:55 PM
Julia and I disagree on this.  If you think they are sexy, why?  I don't understand it.  How did you get to thinking they are sexy?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Sam Gunn (since nobody got Admiral Naismith) on June 20, 2007, 07:50:17 PM
They can be sometimes, but not always.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 07:52:34 PM
I don't think they are blanket sexy.  A well-done tattoo can accentuate the body, as well as saying something interesting about the character of its owner.  A craptastic tattoo can mar a body like a Calvin pissing sticker on a Lamborghini.  Unfortunately, tattoos can also serve as status symbols-- a jackass can sell his car and get a full-back tiger design from some prominent artist and still be a jackass.  Fortunately, such things are easy to determine pretty quickly. 

Likewise, piercings completely depend on placement and owner.  A nipple ring done with a piercing gun on a teenager can say "poser," while ear plugs on a 36 year old anthropologist can say "worldly." 

It's like clothing, really, but more permanent.  Just like any other bodily adornment, piercings and tattoos can say vastly different things about the people they adorn. 

.....so that would be why no answer provided in your poll is appropriate for me (or a lot of people, I'm guessing). 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 07:55:32 PM
I can't fucking stand tattoos.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 08:00:34 PM
I dig chicks with tattoos because it shows they can withstand a certain amount of rough stuff.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 08:01:28 PM
I can't fucking stand tattoos.

I dig chicks with tattoos because it shows they can withstand a certain amount of rough stuff.

Umm, pick one?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on June 20, 2007, 08:06:31 PM
I can't fucking stand tattoos.
dude, you have a tat on your neck
and what Rill said
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 08:26:47 PM
Not a sexy tattoo:

(http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/coolicefront-725676-756924.jpeg)
(http://www.facesofme.com/images/september/mrCoolIce.jpg)


Also not so sexy
 (http://www.bmeink.com/A70430/high/bmepb513231.jpg)

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 20, 2007, 08:28:21 PM
Not only aren't they sexy...as a rule, I find them unattractive.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 08:34:07 PM
I can't fucking stand tattoos.

I dig chicks with tattoos because it shows they can withstand a certain amount of rough stuff.

Umm, pick one?

Sarcasm is hard to see on a message board I imagine.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Puke on June 20, 2007, 08:41:57 PM
Certain tattoos can be sexy.
I wouldn't like a chick covered in them though.

Piercings are the same, like earrings and maybe a navel ring.

I have one tattoo for a joke.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 08:47:06 PM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 08:55:08 PM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...

Is that "Dr" Drew?
Thats probably incorrect, I wasn't abused.
As for the sexiness, I think that there's a small element of danger about tattoos, maybe, and that is sexy to people. Tattoos serve to make (or used to) people stick out from the crowd, to piss off the establishment, and that type of "Fuck you" attitude, along with the individuality, is sexy, to me at least.

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 09:02:13 PM
When I say "into" I mean those who can't get enough of them.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:04:13 PM
When I say "into" I mean those who can't get enough of them.

Still, its tough to say though, there are tattoos everywhere nowadays.
You may be onto something, though, that puzzle piece guy was probably raped and beaten into submission as a kid.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 09:08:56 PM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...

Why is anything sexy?  Why are big breasts and big pecs sexy?  Why are round asses sexy?  If we're biologically inclined to think that something is sexy, does that mean we should think so? 

If I recall correctly, the guy on Loveline saying that people into tattoos and piercings were abused as kids was Dr. Drew.  Sorry, but Dr. Drew was a moron in that regard.  Anything abnormal he ascribed to psychosis.  It is manifestly not true that appreciation of tattoos or piercings or even more extreme forms of body modification cannot be attributed to prior abuse. 

If you don't find something sexy, fine.  Just don't try to blame it on childhood abuse or insanity.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 09:09:48 PM
You may be onto something, though, that puzzle piece guy was probably raped and beaten into submission as a kid.

And your basis for believing this is......what?  I don't know about the Enigma (the "puzzle piece guy"), but that description doesn't apply to the Lizardman in the least. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:15:10 PM
You may be onto something, though, that puzzle piece guy was probably raped and beaten into submission as a kid.

And your basis for believing this is......what?  I don't know about the Enigma (the "puzzle piece guy"), but that description doesn't apply to the Lizardman in the least. 

You sound as if you're just trying to pick a fight. I was trying to make the same point as you.
Who the fuck is the lizardman?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 09:29:03 PM
You may be onto something, though, that puzzle piece guy was probably raped and beaten into submission as a kid.

And your basis for believing this is......what?  I don't know about the Enigma (the "puzzle piece guy"), but that description doesn't apply to the Lizardman in the least. 

You sound as if you're just trying to pick a fight. I was trying to make the same point as you.
Who the fuck is the lizardman?

You assert that somebody was probably beaten and raped as a child while producing no evidence whatsoever, and I'm  trying to pick a fight for asking what support you have for such a claim?  Sorry, I don't see that you're trying to make the same point as I am. 

The Lizardman (http://www.thelizardman.com/ (http://www.thelizardman.com/)) is a performer who has been tattooed from head to toe with green scales, like the Enigma has been with blue puzzle pieces.  To my knowledge neither was abused as a child, and I'd appreciate seeing some evidence of such before you make such speculations.  Or are you unable to comprehend how insulting it is to claim that somebody has made the life choices they have because of abuse?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:37:02 PM
You may be onto something, though, that puzzle piece guy was probably raped and beaten into submission as a kid.

And your basis for believing this is......what?  I don't know about the Enigma (the "puzzle piece guy"), but that description doesn't apply to the Lizardman in the least. 

You sound as if you're just trying to pick a fight. I was trying to make the same point as you.
Who the fuck is the lizardman?

You assert that somebody was probably beaten and raped as a child while producing no evidence whatsoever, and I'm  trying to pick a fight for asking what support you have for such a claim?  Sorry, I don't see that you're trying to make the same point as I am. 

The Lizardman (http://www.thelizardman.com/ (http://www.thelizardman.com/)) is a performer who has been tattooed from head to toe with green scales, like the Enigma has been with blue puzzle pieces.  To my knowledge neither was abused as a child, and I'd appreciate seeing some evidence of such before you make such speculations.  Or are you unable to comprehend how insulting it is to claim that somebody has made the life choices they have because of abuse?

I actually didn't make that claim in a serious manner, in fact, I said to the previous poster that it was likely untrue, as i am covered in tats, and I was never abused.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: freeAgent on June 20, 2007, 09:38:24 PM
I generally don't think they're sexy.  Sometimes they can be alright, but I usually prefer no tattoos and no piercings.  Some ear piercing (not the crazy stuff) and some tattoos can look good though.  I don't like navel piercings and stuff like that because they look weird (and bad) when the metal piece or whatever is taken out.  Also, aging does not usually treat tattoos nicely.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 09:41:22 PM
I actually didn't make that claim in a serious manner, in fact, I said to the previous poster that it was likely untrue, as i am covered in tats, and I was never abused.

Well, your sarcasm apparently doesn't carry.  Please stop saying things you don't mean. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:43:36 PM
I generally don't think they're sexy.  Sometimes they can be alright, but I usually prefer no tattoos and no piercings.  Some ear piercing (not the crazy stuff) and some tattoos can look good though.  I don't like navel piercings and stuff like that because they look weird (and bad) when the metal piece or whatever is taken out.  Also, aging does not usually treat tattoos nicely.

Yeah piercings are cool if they're not these massive things that make your fuckin' ears droop.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:45:37 PM
I actually didn't make that claim in a serious manner, in fact, I said to the previous poster that it was likely untrue, as i am covered in tats, and I was never abused.

Well, your sarcasm apparently doesn't carry.  Please stop saying things you don't mean. 

Um, no?
If you have issues with the assertion, attack the asserter, not me.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 09:51:08 PM
I actually didn't make that claim in a serious manner, in fact, I said to the previous poster that it was likely untrue, as i am covered in tats, and I was never abused.

Well, your sarcasm apparently doesn't carry.  Please stop saying things you don't mean. 

Um, no?
If you have issues with the assertion, attack the asserter, not me.

Um, hello?  You're the asserter.  Saying "I was just being sarcastic" just means you're wasting my and other people's time, because your statements aren't funny and they're not obviously sarcastic.  So you're the person I'm going to take issue with.  If you don't like being misunderstood, then don't say things you don't mean.

There's an easy, easy way of conveying that you're being sarcastic on this forum-- it's called the smiley.  Use it, or don't bitch about the reactions you receive.  Remember,  nobody here knows the expression on your face when you're posting.  Nobody knows who you really are.  Don't assume that people are stupid or inferior for taking you at your word.   
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 09:53:43 PM
(http://)
I generally don't think they're sexy.  Sometimes they can be alright, but I usually prefer no tattoos and no piercings.  Some ear piercing (not the crazy stuff) and some tattoos can look good though.  I don't like navel piercings and stuff like that because they look weird (and bad) when the metal piece or whatever is taken out.  Also, aging does not usually treat tattoos nicely.

Yeah piercings are cool if they're not these massive things that make your fuckin' ears droop.

Those are funny.  I can't imagine what those guys are gonna look like in fifty years. 

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/apocalypto-face-thumb.JPG)

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: InvictusMc on June 20, 2007, 10:13:09 PM
Personally I find both tatts and piercing sexy because even though it has become mainstream there still is a bit of rebellion associated with that form of modification. I know I'm weird but I look at it as if girl has tattoos and piercings she's not afraid to be barbaric and primitive. As long as she can back up the ink with a good story and reason behind it and not just "all my friends thought it'd be to get when we were down in wildwood".
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 10:16:11 PM
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/apocalypto-face-thumb.JPG)

I bet he has nice breath.   :shock:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 10:21:53 PM
This is starting to make more sense.   Tattoos and piercings are presumed to be indicators of rebelliousness, which many find sexy.  Unless the tattoos and piercings are instead a result of a desire to fit in, in which case they are not sexy.

Or, for those who are into rough sex, body modification is an indicator of possible similar interests.

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 10:24:44 PM
This is starting to make more sense.   Tattoos and piercings are presumed to be indicators of rebelliousness, which many find sexy.  Unless the tattoos and piercings are instead a result of a desire to fit in, in which case they are not sexy.

Or, for those who are into rough sex, body modification is an indicator of possible similar interests.



I'd say thats a decent summation of how it is.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 20, 2007, 10:26:45 PM
This is starting to make more sense.   Tattoos and piercings are presumed to be indicators of rebelliousness, which many find sexy.  Unless the tattoos and piercings are instead a result of a desire to fit in, in which case they are not sexy.

Or, for those who are into rough sex, body modification is an indicator of possible similar interests.

Or, you know, they can be indicators of none of the above, but just a private interest to express something about oneself in a particular way, in which case they could be sexy or not sexy according to what kind of people you're actually interested in.  Believe it or not, "conformity" or "non-conformity" is not an accurate summarization. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 10:30:23 PM
Or, you know, they can be indicators of none of the above, but just a private interest to express something about oneself in a particular way

I don't care about what the modified individual's internal reasons are; I'm interested in knowing why some people find it sexy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Richard_III on June 20, 2007, 10:32:55 PM
Or, you know, they can be indicators of none of the above, but just a private interest to express something about oneself in a particular way

I don't care about what the modified individual's internal reasons are; I'm interested in knowing why some people find it sexy.

There is no good answer to that question.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 10:45:06 PM
Or, you know, they can be indicators of none of the above, but just a private interest to express something about oneself in a particular way

I don't care about what the modified individual's internal reasons are; I'm interested in knowing why some people find it sexy.

There is no good answer to that question.

There was no question there.   :?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Travis on June 20, 2007, 11:03:20 PM

Among other things, Tribal status. Fucking a tribal chief likely resulted in a better life. Same reason people are attracted to strength and money.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Evenstar on June 20, 2007, 11:04:00 PM
I agree with Rillion completely about sexiness of either depending on the individual "wearing" them.

I have thought about and planned for YEARS to get two tatoos.  Both would have very significant meaning for me.  Neither has been started or even "commissioned" yet, though.  I'd need to find just the right artist and be sure their art was exactly what I was looking for.

I have my ears pierced.  Each lobe is pierced twice.  I did that because I wear my hair long and with just one hole I couldn't wear tiny studs without them dissappearing in my hair.  With two holes, i can wear a larger "dangly" earring in the bottom hole, a stud in the top hole, and still look very respectable.

I agree Ian in not understanding a lot of the obsession with what I would consider excessive piercings and/or tatoos, though.  Still, I'd be interested to hear the reason behind the choice for each of them, if I were to become acquainted with someone with more than a few.  "Just because" seems to be a very stupid reason for doing something as permanant as either of these.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Richard_III on June 20, 2007, 11:07:25 PM
Or, you know, they can be indicators of none of the above, but just a private interest to express something about oneself in a particular way

I don't care about what the modified individual's internal reasons are; I'm interested in knowing why some people find it sexy.

There is no good answer to that question.

There was no question there.   :?

What i mean is that they don't know why they like it...they just do.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 20, 2007, 11:30:56 PM
Looks like its boiling down to rebelliousness and self expression.  Good traits for people who are a little wilder to seek out. 

I know I prefer those traits, although ink isn't mandatory to fit.  Its like a signal:  "Hey, I'm one, too." 

Yay, yer neat.  Lets go do it. 

Well said.

I certainly understand the various reasons why people get tattoos.  I was just curious as to what people find sexy about them.  Now I know.   8)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on June 20, 2007, 11:37:38 PM
I don't really care for either. I admire humans as humans, and consider mutilation for the purpose of decoration a form of desecration. Much to my wife's chagrin, this includes the piercing of ears.

It's just a short jump from that to tongue-splitting and inserting dinner platers into the lips.   :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 20, 2007, 11:41:14 PM
I don't really care for either. I admire humans as humans, and consider mutilation for the purpose of decoration a form of desecration. Much to my wife's chagrin, this includes the piercing of ears.

It's just a short jump from that to tongue-splitting and inserting dinner platers into the lips.   :lol:

Tattoos are more art than desecration.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 20, 2007, 11:44:54 PM
I don't find either sexy.  With that said, I also don't find them unattractive unless they are in excess.  It doesn't really affect me either way, I guess. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Evil Muppet on June 20, 2007, 11:50:50 PM
depends on how many, the type and where they are located. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on June 21, 2007, 12:08:07 AM
I think that tattoos and/or piercings can be very sexy, depending on what they are, location, quality, and quantity. I don't personally find excessive body modifications to be attractive, but that's just me. Besides the ears, I had my navel pierced and I liked it, but took it out for a few reasons. I've thought about getting a small tattoo for a while, even more so lately. A robot of some sort. I'm still in the thinking process though, I'm not sure what I want the robot to look like, or where exactly I should put it, so I probably won't get one for a while.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Travis on June 21, 2007, 12:09:53 AM

[img width= height=]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/jennicide415/tats001.jpg[/img]
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on June 21, 2007, 12:14:07 AM
Tattoos carry a STAMP of sexy. They are for the obvious.

Think about it, it is a permanent mark of decoration. One is committing oneself to an act of design or redesign upon one's flesh. Any sort of personal decoration is intertwined with one's sexuality.

To those that like them, they see this act as bold - which it is. It's like they call them on some - "tramp stamps" It is a pretty recognizable and irreversible expression of ones personality, and when visible, WILL cause others to judge one about it immediately, and quite often negatively (which is also probably part of the reason why getting one is seen as "rebellious". http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=407

To some, this is something that is GARISH, and unprofessional.

I personally like them only when the piercing or tattoo is not on a person that has a corresponding stereotypical personality.
In fact, when I typically see a tattoo I can usually assume "loudmouthed dumb fuck". (I guess that makes me a statistical part of the Harris poll) The person may be a NICE loudmouthed dumb fuck, but the assumption is usually a fairly safe bet. I like it when a person has a tattoo but breaks that stereotype. Henry Rollins comes to mind. 
Intelligent people with tattoos are cool...

as far as the tattoo being sexy... I think the only reason tattoos are confused with being sexy, is because often they are on exposed skin. If the same skin was exposed, but blank... That would probably be sexy too.

Heh, I just looked at a couple of lists of celebs with tattoos... and I had no idea that some of the hottest female celebrities, IMHO, had tattoos...

Barrymore, Jolie, Gellar (think vampires), Alba, Longoria, Jolie (well, I knew she had one, but could never remember it), Theissen, Witherspoon, Milano, Barry, Anderson, Hudson, Patrick (think nascar), Theron, McGowan, Applegate, Richards...

I bet half of you guys could fill in the first names on this list... Most of these ladies have been on a top10 list of most beautiful women in the US at some point or another.

Some people just need Turlington's.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1550019528



lastly...Ok, that live free tattoo... That's pretty sexy... crazy... but sexy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Richard_III on June 21, 2007, 12:20:09 AM
I'd only get a tattoo if I found myself in jail or if I joined the military. I do not plan on enlisting, and I hope I will never find myself in jail.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: burnthebeautiful on June 21, 2007, 04:04:15 AM
I'm an old grumpy man when it comes to piercings, I just don't understand at all why people put pieces of metal into their body. It makes no sense to me at all. It serves no purpose. I just don't get why someone wants a piece of metal hanging through their nose or ear or wherever else. I guess if genital piercings somehow enhance sex then I understand those, because they're serving a purpose.

When it comes to tattoo's, I only understand them if the image that's tattooed on the person represents something very important to the person. If you needed a kidney transplant and a guy called Joe gave you his kidney, I understand tattooing the name Joe on your body. I understand having one of your parents names tatooed. I understand tattoo's that actually mean something. I have absolutely no understanding for people who like tattoo's in and of themselves. People deciding they want a tattoo first, and picking out a design second makes no sense to me at all. It should be the other way around; A given design is so damn important to you that you're wiling to  have it inked into your body.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Sam Gunn (since nobody got Admiral Naismith) on June 21, 2007, 05:19:53 AM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...
There's the "tramp target" that girls get on their lower back right above their ass.  It's hot, but it also lets you know that's a girl you could never get more serious than a weekend fling with...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: voodoo on June 21, 2007, 07:09:40 AM
I voted no because it's a slippery slope:

(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2007/6/jun20gal40.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: freeAgent on June 21, 2007, 08:02:26 AM
I voted no because it's a slippery slope:
(disturbing image here)

That's just disgusting.  How does that guy wash his face and shave?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: FTL_Ian on June 21, 2007, 10:05:08 AM
Perhaps he had his hair lasered off?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 21, 2007, 12:02:24 PM
(http://)
I generally don't think they're sexy.  Sometimes they can be alright, but I usually prefer no tattoos and no piercings.  Some ear piercing (not the crazy stuff) and some tattoos can look good though.  I don't like navel piercings and stuff like that because they look weird (and bad) when the metal piece or whatever is taken out.  Also, aging does not usually treat tattoos nicely.

Yeah piercings are cool if they're not these massive things that make your fuckin' ears droop.

Those are funny.  I can't imagine what those guys are gonna look like in fifty years. 

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/apocalypto-face-thumb.JPG)



One word: devolution.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 21, 2007, 12:05:18 PM
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I generally don't think they're sexy.  Sometimes they can be alright, but I usually prefer no tattoos and no piercings.  Some ear piercing (not the crazy stuff) and some tattoos can look good though.  I don't like navel piercings and stuff like that because they look weird (and bad) when the metal piece or whatever is taken out.  Also, aging does not usually treat tattoos nicely.

Yeah piercings are cool if they're not these massive things that make your fuckin' ears droop.

Those are funny.  I can't imagine what those guys are gonna look like in fifty years. 

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/apocalypto-face-thumb.JPG)



One word: devolution.

Im fairly sure this mofo never evolved properly in the first place. Gibson had no trouble looking for people who looked like ancient Mayans for this flick.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Osborne on June 21, 2007, 01:02:18 PM
I don't deny the possibility that I might find a particular tattoo or piercing sexy. I cannot think of any I have seen, though.

There as a girl at work who has a tiny diamond pierced onto her nose. I think it is cute and suits her, but I probably wouldn't call it sexy.

I kind of like the idea of using tattoos as a way of indicating to others and reminding yourself who you are. I have an an-cap symbol and a supply and demand graph on my arm. It's not sexy, but it's cool to me because it's what I am all about. I think if I met a nice looking lady who had something like that, it would be kind of hot. It wouldn't be like, "Your tattoo makes me want to do you" or anything, but it would make me think that this is a pretty cool chick.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 21, 2007, 01:06:06 PM
Not a sexy tattoo:

(http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/coolicefront-725676-756924.jpeg)
(http://www.facesofme.com/images/september/mrCoolIce.jpg)


Also not so sexy
 (http://www.bmeink.com/A70430/high/bmepb513231.jpg)



BWAHAHAHA!!!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 21, 2007, 01:23:51 PM
I don't care.  Unequivocally.

Spirit and mind are my deal breakers.  If that's there, I can revel in whatever body it happens to be housed.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 21, 2007, 01:38:44 PM
I don't care.  Unequivocally.

Spirit and mind are my deal breakers.  If that's there, I can revel in whatever body it happens to be housed.

Oh, please. Everyone's shallow on some level.

Go please yourself, dude.  I know whom I've dated.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 21, 2007, 02:06:52 PM
I don't care.  Unequivocally.

Spirit and mind are my deal breakers.  If that's there, I can revel in whatever body it happens to be housed.

Oh, please. Everyone's shallow on some level.

Speak for yourself.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 21, 2007, 03:16:54 PM
I don't care.  Unequivocally.

Spirit and mind are my deal breakers.  If that's there, I can revel in whatever body it happens to be housed.

Oh, please. Everyone's shallow on some level.

Go please yourself, dude.  I know whom I've dated.

This guy?

(http://c-avolio.com/uploaded_images/fat_guy.jpg)

Awww... you had to go and remind me!!!!   :cry:  ...And I just ordered our favorite from Papa John's: meat-lover and chicken-spinach alfredo pizzas.  *sob*  I'll burn some of my extra spicy buffalo wings on a pyre in memoriam...  *sniffle*
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 21, 2007, 03:31:50 PM
To those that like them, they see this act as bold - which it is. It's like they call them on some - "tramp stamps"

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as far as the tattoo being sexy... I think the only reason tattoos are confused with being sexy, is because often they are on exposed skin. If the same skin was exposed, but blank... That would probably be sexy too.

It's confirmation bias.  So-called "tramp stamps" are tattoos on the place that women who want to advertise generally leave bare.  So if women leave their midriff bare, and there happens to be a tattoo there, then the tattoo becomes associated with sluttiness.  If women who wanted to advertise generally showed off the bottoms of their feet, then bottom-of-the-foot tattoos would be called "tramp stamps."

What this leaves out, of course, is how many women there are with "tramp stamps" who rarely or never show off their midriffs.  Does the word "tramp stamp" still apply to their tattoos?  If it's really the location which bestows the name, then why aren't tattoos place slightly above the pubic area the "tramp stamps"?

The lower back is one of the few places where it's possible to have a symmetrical tattoo which bisects the body (and yet can be easily hidden).....that would be why I got one there.  I never show it in public unless wearing a swimsuit, except for one time shopping when I leaned over to look at something and a woman actually pulled up the back of my shirt to get a better look.  One bitch about having tattoos is that people tend to assume that your body is somehow public access.  It's hard to deal with such people politely. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 21, 2007, 03:37:02 PM
I have absolutely no understanding for people who like tattoo's in and of themselves. People deciding they want a tattoo first, and picking out a design second makes no sense to me at all. It should be the other way around; A given design is so damn important to you that you're wiling to  have it inked into your body.

There are three dimensions to a tattoo: aesthetic, meaning, and placement.  You could have the most meaningful tattoo in the world, but if it's badly done and badly placed then people are going to look at you (and you're going to look at yourself) and think "Gross.  Why did he/she/I do that?"  Nobody goes around with a typed synopsis of the meanings of their tattoos stapled to their shirt, so you have to take into account the "looks cool" factor as well.  There are some ugly, ugly memorial tattoos out there.

I agree with you that people shouldn't put just anything on their body for the sake of having a tattoo, but I also don't think there's anything wrong with having tattoos on varying degrees on the scale between "damn meaningful" and "damn badass looking."  If it's something you're prepared to live with for the duration, then go for it. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 21, 2007, 05:32:32 PM
I never show it in public unless wearing a swimsuit, except for one time shopping when I leaned over to look at something and a woman actually pulled up the back of my shirt to get a better look.  One bitch about having tattoos is that people tend to assume that your body is somehow public access.

In addition to the actual art, a tattoo also says "read me."  I would not take it as an invitation to touch, but beware that it's an invitation to look.  The same goes for pendants with clever lettering, low-cut tops and tops with lettering on the chest.  I don't know why women who advertise don't pick up on this.  Just so you know.

In fact, before I married, I was surprised at how many women acted nasty about getting the attention they were obviously advertising to receive.  My quip was usually something like "Maybe you're only advertising to Leo Dicaprio, but he's not here, and he's not interested."
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 21, 2007, 05:44:10 PM
I never show it in public unless wearing a swimsuit, except for one time shopping when I leaned over to look at something and a woman actually pulled up the back of my shirt to get a better look.  One bitch about having tattoos is that people tend to assume that your body is somehow public access.

In addition to the actual art, a tattoo also says "read me."  I would not take it as an invitation to touch, but beware that it's an invitation to look.  The same goes for pendants with clever lettering, low-cut tops and tops with lettering on the chest.  I don't know why women who advertise don't pick up on this.  Just so you know.

In fact, before I married, I was surprised at how many women acted nasty about getting the attention they were obviously advertising to receive.  My quip was usually something like "Maybe you're only advertising to Leo Dicaprio, but he's not here, and he's not interested."

I agree.  My cousin wears that kind of stuff and then says angrily, "I can't stand it when guys stare at me."  Shit, if I don't want to be looked at, I put on some cargo pants, an angry political t-shirt, and my boat hat -  not a fucking camo-mini and four-inch wedges.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 21, 2007, 06:04:44 PM
I never show it in public unless wearing a swimsuit, except for one time shopping when I leaned over to look at something and a woman actually pulled up the back of my shirt to get a better look.  One bitch about having tattoos is that people tend to assume that your body is somehow public access.

In addition to the actual art, a tattoo also says "read me."  I would not take it as an invitation to touch, but beware that it's an invitation to look.  The same goes for pendants with clever lettering, low-cut tops and tops with lettering on the chest.  I don't know why women who advertise don't pick up on this.  Just so you know.

In fact, before I married, I was surprised at how many women acted nasty about getting the attention they were obviously advertising to receive.  My quip was usually something like "Maybe you're only advertising to Leo Dicaprio, but he's not here, and he's not interested."

I agree.  My cousin wears that kind of stuff and then says angrily, "I can't stand it when guys stare at me."  Shit, if I don't want to be looked at, I put on some cargo pants, an angry political t-shirt, and my boat hat -  not a fucking camo-mini and four-inch wedges.

 :lol:  My wife purposefully dresses down to go out (really, she has to in order to avoid attention. :)  She owned a chain of yoga studios in Taipei until a couple years ago, after she moved here, and did a TV show.)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 21, 2007, 06:20:36 PM
In addition to the actual art, a tattoo also says "read me."  I would not take it as an invitation to touch, but beware that it's an invitation to look.  The same goes for pendants with clever lettering, low-cut tops and tops with lettering on the chest.  I don't know why women who advertise don't pick up on this.  Just so you know.

Oh, I know that well.  Look all you want, but touch and you may well get the slap you deserve.  Just so you know.   :)

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In fact, before I married, I was surprised at how many women acted nasty about getting the attention they were obviously advertising to receive.  My quip was usually something like "Maybe you're only advertising to Leo Dicaprio, but he's not here, and he's not interested."

Without knowing what exactly you mean by "attention," I can't really comment on that.  There's nothing a woman can do about a guy who stares, but that guy would do well to recognize that it's probably not going to win any points in his favor if he does so incessantly and creepily, and that goes double for any comments he makes.  If you're being a lech to a woman, then generally speaking you're by definition not the guy she's advertising for.   Bear in mind that a woman's attire is not an instigation, but being sleazy to her is. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 21, 2007, 06:27:39 PM
In addition to the actual art, a tattoo also says "read me."  I would not take it as an invitation to touch, but beware that it's an invitation to look.  The same goes for pendants with clever lettering, low-cut tops and tops with lettering on the chest.  I don't know why women who advertise don't pick up on this.  Just so you know.

Oh, I know that well.  Look all you want, but touch and you may well get the slap you deserve.  Just so you know.   :)

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In fact, before I married, I was surprised at how many women acted nasty about getting the attention they were obviously advertising to receive.  My quip was usually something like "Maybe you're only advertising to Leo Dicaprio, but he's not here, and he's not interested."

Without knowing what exactly you mean by "attention," I can't really comment on that.  There's nothing a woman can do about a guy who stares, but that guy would do well to recognize that it's probably not going to win any points in his favor if he does so incessantly and creepily, and that goes double for any comments he makes.  If you're being a lech to a woman, then generally speaking you're by definition not the guy she's advertising for.   Bear in mind that a woman's attire is not an instigation, but being sleazy to her is. 

Just to be clear, it didn't mean touching (I thought I was clear about that) and it didn't mean comments.  It also didn't mean "being a lech" or "being sleazy" any more than it meant she was "being a hooker."  The advertising might be confusing, though.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 21, 2007, 06:35:25 PM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...
There's the "tramp target" that girls get on their lower back right above their ass.  It's hot, but it also lets you know that's a girl you could never get more serious than a weekend fling with...

-1

fuck it, -5

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 21, 2007, 06:38:00 PM
What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...
There's the "tramp target" that girls get on their lower back right above their ass.  It's hot, but it also lets you know that's a girl you could never get more serious than a weekend fling with...

-1

fuck it, -5



This is like a previous poster, a member of the FTL "creative" team who said he typically see someone with tattoos and assumes "loud mouthed dumb fuck". Its hard responding to people like that on a message board without proving them right. And I don't start fights with people who aren't within arms length.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 21, 2007, 06:43:44 PM
Just to be clear, it didn't mean touching (I thought I was clear about that) and it didn't mean comments.  It also didn't mean "being a lech" or "being sleazy" any more than it meant she was "being a hooker."  The advertising might be confusing, though.

Understood.....it's just that unfortunately, too many men seem to misunderstand exactly what women might be "advertising" for.  Glad to hear you're not one of them.  You are absolutely right that a person-- male or female-- who dresses or is tattooed in a way which draws looks should expect to get looks, and it's silly to throw a fit about that.  I'm a rather private person, and do sometimes wonder how people who are tattooed from head to toe, or covered with piercings, make it through the day. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 21, 2007, 06:51:46 PM

What about why they are sexy?   Surely we aren't born liking them, so how does it develop?  Is it anything tangible?  On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...
There's the "tramp target" that girls get on their lower back right above their ass.  It's hot, but it also lets you know that's a girl you could never get more serious than a weekend fling with...

-1

fuck it, -5



This is like a previous poster, a member of the FTL "creative" team who said he typically see someone with tattoos and assumes "loud mouthed dumb fuck". Its hard responding to people like that on a message board without proving them right. And I don't start fights with people who aren't within arms length.



I'm not even gonna bother with that fool this time, JC.  Just showing my disapproval.  



The smacks were just for show, I don't bother with that shit either.  

He thinks like that, it's his loss.  No skin off my back. 

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Brent on June 22, 2007, 01:30:42 AM
I find something immensely sexy about the attitude that causes a woman to modify part of her body to look the way she desires rather than leaving it however it happened to look before.  That being said, while that attitude is attractive to me, I tend to gravitate towards women who not only have that attitude, but also have a taste in expressing it which I find aesthetically pleasing. 

I take umbrage at the idea that it's foolish to decide to get a tattoo first, then decide what.  It depends on what the tattoo is for.  Some people get a tattoo to remind them of some important event or person or idea in their life.  That's fine.  Some people, however simply want to commission a piece of art from an artist.  I think a woman who has the taste to recognize the talent of an excellent tattoo artist and the stones to pay that artist to use some portion of her body as a canvas for creating whatever the artist desires is sexy.  I've seen many tattoos that have obviously been done by a person with real artistic talent.  In some cases, the talent only came through because the artist was allowed to express himself however he wanted.  I think there's something admirable in allowing that to take place. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Charles on June 22, 2007, 01:36:30 AM
I don't really find them all that attractive.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: dmgov on June 22, 2007, 02:32:17 AM
piercings can be very sexy. Tattoos *shrug*
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: John Shaw on June 22, 2007, 02:41:23 AM
I have a dollar sign tattoo. Tasteful, no frills. Just $ with two lines, all black. About an inch high on my chest, over my heart.

The wife has an Elvish number nine.

I don't do piercings because I have a pathological fear of needles. (The tattoo was horrible enough to go through.)

The wife does earrings, but nothing else pierced. 

I'm not much into either as a fashion statement and I don't find them sexy.

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 22, 2007, 02:48:08 AM
I have a booger on my finger, but its not a tattoo.

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: John Shaw on June 22, 2007, 02:50:41 AM
I have a booger on my finger, but its not a tattoo.



But is it a sexy booger?
Now I have to listen to "Gotta Boogy" by Weird Al. Thanks for that. I was listening to Free Domain Radio.
Good juxtaposition.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 22, 2007, 04:52:32 AM
I have a booger on my finger, but its not a tattoo.



But is it a sexy booger?


Haha, ya.  It was hot.  I gave it oral.  I touched my tongue on it, and it got wet. 


Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Free_Marketeer on June 22, 2007, 10:18:40 AM
[...]  I've seen many tattoos that have obviously been done by a person with real artistic talent.  In some cases, the talent only came through because the artist was allowed to express himself however he wanted.  I think there's something admirable in allowing that to take place. 

Needled.com. (http://needled.com/)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 22, 2007, 11:58:28 AM
And I don't start fights with people who aren't within arms length.

Wanna fight?   :P
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 22, 2007, 02:44:32 PM
And I don't start fights with people who aren't within arms length.

Wanna fight?   :P

I can make exceptions...SEXY exceptions.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 22, 2007, 02:52:52 PM
I think he just told me no.   :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 22, 2007, 03:22:42 PM
And I don't start fights with people who aren't within arms length.

Wanna fight?   :P

I can make exceptions...SEXY exceptions.

Back off drunky, or at least share.  :lol:

Define share.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bad_cab on June 22, 2007, 05:39:52 PM
piercings and tattoos on a woman are like cloths, they should be kept to a minimum
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on June 22, 2007, 11:48:32 PM
piercings and tattoos on a woman are like cloths, they should be kept to a minimum

Exactly! You can't strip off tattoos. If I want to look at pictures, I'll go to a museum.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Alex Libman on June 23, 2007, 03:02:52 AM
100.000000% of piercings are stupid.

99.9999999% of tattoos are stupid.

For you and your militia buddies -- after training together for a long time and sharing countless pitchers of beer and every whore in the state and maybe seeing a few tax standoffs turn bad -- a LIVE FREE OR DIE tattoo might be called for.  Comradery and commitment and honor, not trying to impress a girl or the fad bullshit most people tattoo nowadays.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 23, 2007, 02:23:57 PM
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6046/tattoowj4.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 02:29:44 PM
99.9999999% of tattoos are stupid.

You care to be specific, or are you comfortable making sweeping generalizations?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 23, 2007, 07:38:30 PM
I don't even have my ears pierced.  I'd like to wear earrings, but I'll need to be under the influence of some sort of chemical that makes it so I can't feel my ears.  I don't like very many kinds of pain. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 08:42:42 PM
I don't like very many kinds of pain. 

I so don't believe you.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 23, 2007, 09:26:13 PM
I don't like very many kinds of pain. 

I so don't believe you.

It implies that there are a few kinds of pain that I do enjoy.  I will not list them, of course...that would be TMI.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 09:29:08 PM
I disagree.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 23, 2007, 09:30:19 PM
Well, needles and other sharp instrument-like objects are not on the list. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 09:31:38 PM
Well, needles and other sharp instrument-like objects are not on the list. 

What is?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 23, 2007, 09:33:05 PM
Things.  Mainly of the sexual sort.  Nothing severe or terribly interesting. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 23, 2007, 09:47:27 PM
How about one of those little wheels that looks like a pizza cutter but has sharp little spikes on it?

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 09:51:33 PM
Things.  Mainly of the sexual sort.  Nothing severe or terribly interesting. 

You know you can't say "sexual" and "nothing...terribly interesting" in the same breath.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: zebraflood on June 23, 2007, 09:53:42 PM
I always liked getting piercings. Cheap thrills.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 23, 2007, 10:11:12 PM
Things.  Mainly of the sexual sort.  Nothing severe or terribly interesting. 

You know you can't say "sexual" and "nothing...terribly interesting" in the same breath.

I'll PM you. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 23, 2007, 10:32:14 PM
Things.  Mainly of the sexual sort.  Nothing severe or terribly interesting. 

You know you can't say "sexual" and "nothing...terribly interesting" in the same breath.

I'll PM you. 

Good. Was that so hard?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 23, 2007, 11:09:39 PM
11:10  Saturday night.  Let the cheap thrills begin. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 24, 2007, 12:30:15 AM
The crazy lady broke out the champagne to toast my new car...and we drank the whole bottle...and more.  Unfortunately for jckeyser I was willing to share...things. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 24, 2007, 12:31:46 AM
The crazy lady broke out the champagne to toast my new car...and we drank the whole bottle...and more.  Unfortunately for jckeyser I was willing to share...things. 

I wasn't feeling any less fortunate.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 24, 2007, 12:33:50 AM
The crazy lady broke out the champagne to toast my new car...and we drank the whole bottle...and more.  Unfortunately for jckeyser I was willing to share...things. 

I wasn't feeling any less fortunate.

Silly man.  Consider yourself lucky I'm still relatively coherent and the buzz has partially worn off.   :P
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: lapafrax on June 25, 2007, 05:33:31 AM
Julia and I disagree on this.  If you think they are sexy, why?  I don't understand it.  How did you get to thinking they are sexy?

Piercings, meh I couldn't care less.

Tattoos can be sexy sometimes. I used to find that lower back tattoo on women sexy but now I reckon women who get it are just sheep.  :)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: lapafrax on June 25, 2007, 06:56:24 AM
Cos so many young women have it now.  It's hardly original.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: lapafrax on June 25, 2007, 08:17:22 AM
Yes cos they're hopping on the bandwagon.  Fashion blows really.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on June 25, 2007, 10:55:45 AM
Many people wish to demonstrate their individuality. Unfortunately, most it the same way.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Stobrawa on June 25, 2007, 01:08:33 PM
I think it's rather entertaining when you run into people that are uber-nonconformists. You know the kind. They'll pay very close attention to everything popular or trendy, more-so than the 'followers' do, just so that they can systematically do the exact opposite.

True individuals, much like how they're not afraid to buck the trends, are not afraid to partake in a trend. They're the ones that, it seems to me, are the trend setters. They're the ones who truly don't care what you think.

... just my little 'this has nothing to do with anything' rant for the day.

Oh .. and speaking as a total 'follower' I'd say the piercings are sexier because they can heal much easier than a tattoo. So, you now, when the piercing trend is over you can go follow the non-piercing trend. When the 'storm trooper body armer tattoo' trend is over you're hosed. Setting one's self up for eventual embarrassing failure is unsexy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Laetitia on June 25, 2007, 05:06:39 PM
I had my nose pierced when I was 25, back when it was still considered "odd" (at least in the Bible Belt, that is). It was part of reclaiming my identity after my divorce. I've always stuck with small gem studs. The rings just get caught on things, which is definitely not sexy.

Over the last decade, it's become mainstream enough that I no longer even bother with switching out to my clear plastic "place holder" for work. I can see that it can still be a problem when job hunting, but my clients have known me & my work for long enough that it doesn't affect my credibility. There were a couple who were suprised the first time they saw me with a brighter color stone in, as they had never even noticed.

I don't think it was ever the piercing itself that was sexy. It was the self-confidence that it represented. I was comfortable enough in my own skin to do something just because I thought it was pretty, no matter what the official standards were at that time.

Tattoos are the same, unless you're just getting the tattoo because your entire group of friends and favorite celebs have them. That's the opposite of confidence.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on June 26, 2007, 02:10:54 PM
Many people wish to demonstrate their individuality. Unfortunately, most it the same way.

Well, there only ARE so many ways....when it comes to one's physical appearance, that is.  You can change your clothes, change your hair, change your skin-- what's on it or under it.  That's about it. 

It's interesting that tattoos and piercings seem to be a symbol of non-conformity most, by far, to the people who don't have them. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on June 26, 2007, 07:12:58 PM
Judging by your reply jckeyser, you stopped reading my post to this thread right at about those words - "loudmouthed dumbfuck"  - and didn't read the rest of the reply... Instead, shooting back some bullshit about starting fights.

That's not exactly the way to break from stereotype - maybe if you had read the rest of the post, you'd not have made the reply you did. (I might be wrong)

At any rate... If you don't like message board posts, you definitely won't like me when I'm back on the air...
and you REALLY won't like the fact that a listener is in fact TATOOING some of my art onto their body.

Maybe you might want to reread what I wrote -  and actually consider it a bit before replying to it. 

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 26, 2007, 08:34:50 PM
(http://www.blogonline.ru/php/media/pictures/thumbs_big/4e5877aa633e5068eb8b0d08bc35dca2525-armpit-tattoo.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on June 26, 2007, 08:36:00 PM
was that the best pussy you ever had?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 26, 2007, 08:42:13 PM
His armpit wasn't sweaty enough.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on June 26, 2007, 08:51:07 PM
KY
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on June 26, 2007, 08:53:06 PM
That tattoo is at least clever, though I doubt it'll get him many dates.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 26, 2007, 08:55:40 PM
(http://www.blogonline.ru/php/media/pictures/thumbs_big/4e5877aa633e5068eb8b0d08bc35dca2525-armpit-tattoo.jpg)

At first I thought to myself "The asshole is missing" Then it occoured to me it is, in fact, not. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on June 28, 2007, 10:24:58 AM
Judging by your reply jckeyser, you stopped reading my post to this thread right at about those words - "loudmouthed dumbfuck"  - and didn't read the rest of the reply... Instead, shooting back some bullshit about starting fights.

That's not exactly the way to break from stereotype - maybe if you had read the rest of the post, you'd not have made the reply you did. (I might be wrong)

At any rate... If you don't like message board posts, you definitely won't like me when I'm back on the air...
and you REALLY won't like the fact that a listener is in fact TATOOING some of my art onto their body.

Maybe you might want to reread what I wrote -  and actually consider it a bit before replying to it. 



Hey fair enough.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: she_d_marxistfan on June 28, 2007, 06:49:53 PM
i guess it just depends but piercings just seem to stand out on people and get me to notice them more. im not saying i like what i see all the time but it gets my attention and it goes on from there.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 06:58:46 PM
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Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:15:19 PM
Most of them would be pretty hot without all the ink and hardware.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:17:49 PM
Most of them would be pretty hot without all the ink and hardware.

You suck.

Aw, come on shithead.  You can do better than that.  If you're gonna make it personal, try harder.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on June 28, 2007, 07:26:18 PM
Did you just make my Cyro cry??  :x  :P
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:26:51 PM
Most of them would be pretty hot without all the ink and hardware.

You suck.

Aw, come on shithead.  You can do better than that.  If you're gonna make it personal, try harder.

:( It was just an opinion man, try not to take the Board so seriously, it wasn't a personl attack. Well, I guess it was, but it wasn't serious.

"You suck" is an opinion?  Guess it is.  So was my post about the ink and hardware.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 07:30:15 PM
Oh well. They're Suicide Girls. That's their style. I think it adds to their beauty, and it probably makes them feel more attractive too.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:31:52 PM
Most of them would be pretty hot without all the ink and hardware.

You suck.

Aw, come on shithead.  You can do better than that.  If you're gonna make it personal, try harder.

:( It was just an opinion man, try not to take the Board so seriously, it wasn't a personl attack. Well, I guess it was, but it wasn't serious.

"You suck" is an opinion?  Guess it is.  So was my post about the ink and hardware.

So it's all opinion, I don't deny you it, but I can't attempt to disagree. At least the best I can right now, haha.

Opinions are fine, including yours.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on June 28, 2007, 07:33:46 PM
I wish we could all just get drunk together right now. I'm sure WTFK can loosen up and get wild with a few drinks in him..
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 07:36:10 PM
I wish we could all just get drunk together right now. I'm sure WTFK can loosen up and get wild with a few drinks in him..

Think it would work for MD too?

Have you ever seen MD smoke weed?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on June 28, 2007, 07:36:15 PM
I wish we could all just get drunk together right now. I'm sure WTFK can loosen up and get wild with a few drinks in him..

Think it would work for MD too?

Can't hurt to try can it?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:36:20 PM
Did you just make my Cyro cry??  :x  :P

Is that the reason he complains about not getting laid?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on June 28, 2007, 07:37:00 PM
Is that the reason he complains about not getting laid?

One among many.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:37:14 PM
Most of them would be pretty hot without all the ink and hardware.

You suck.

Aw, come on shithead.  You can do better than that.  If you're gonna make it personal, try harder.

:( It was just an opinion man, try not to take the Board so seriously, it wasn't a personl attack. Well, I guess it was, but it wasn't serious.

"You suck" is an opinion?  Guess it is.  So was my post about the ink and hardware.

So it's all opinion, I don't deny you it, but I can't attempt to disagree. At least the best I can right now, haha.

Opinions are fine, including yours.

+1

Aw, shucks...back at you.

I wish we could all just get drunk together right now. I'm sure WTFK can loosen up and get wild with a few drinks in him..

I rarely drink.  Occasionally a margarita or wine with dinner.  Less than one drink a month, I think.  The wife's allergic to alcohol, and I more or less gave up beer 20 years ago.  Funny thing is, she likes it, so she drinks about three ounces and gets plastered, and I drink the rest.  There.  I opened up and I didn't even drink.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:37:50 PM
Aw, shucks...back at you.

I bet you go through a shitload of tissues.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:39:02 PM
I rarely drink.  Occasionally a margarita or wine with dinner.  Less than one drink a month, I think.  The wife's allergic to alcohol, and I more or less gave up beer 20 years ago.  Funny thing is, she likes it, so she drinks about three ounces and gets plastered, and I drink the rest.  There.  I opened up and I didn't even drink.

Shut the fuck up. Nobody wants to hear your life story or how much your wife hates you.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:40:55 PM
I rarely drink.  Occasionally a margarita or wine with dinner.  Less than one drink a month, I think.  The wife's allergic to alcohol, and I more or less gave up beer 20 years ago.  Funny thing is, she likes it, so she drinks about three ounces and gets plastered, and I drink the rest.  There.  I opened up and I didn't even drink.

Shut the fuck up. Nobody wants to hear your life story or how much your wife hates you.

Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:44:36 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:48:55 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:49:31 PM
Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

Trolled again, god I'm good at this.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:53:51 PM
Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

Trolled again, god I'm good at this.

(http://www.thetirelesshand.com/TirelessHand/TH1.gif)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:56:04 PM
Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

Trolled again, god I'm good at this.

(http://www.thetirelesshand.com/TirelessHand/TH1.gif)


What does your wife think about that?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 07:58:05 PM
She agrees you're a loser.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 07:58:48 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)

Yeah, he's trolling you. That doesn't mean that he's a 'troll', which is generally someone who trolls an entire BBS. Save the insults, because I'm not insulting you. Of course you'll come back with a quip like 'little girl' or a picture of a baby crying, but that just shows the level of maturity you can conduct yourself with on this BBS.

Oh yeah, last word. :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 07:59:05 PM
She agrees you're a loser.

Do you fuck over AIM?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 08:00:50 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)

Yeah, he's trolling you. That doesn't mean that he's a 'troll', which is generally someone who trolls an entire BBS.

He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 08:01:01 PM
She agrees you're a loser.

Someone who cares so much about their karma (created automated bots, 3 or 4 alt accounts, spends practically all day on the BBS) versus someone who has money flowing out the ass, travels whenever he wants, and basically does whatever he wants, cannot sit there at his computer and call the other guy a loser. It just has no merit.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 08:01:22 PM
He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.

I've been trolling you since you started whining.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 08:01:50 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)

Yeah, he's trolling you. That doesn't mean that he's a 'troll', which is generally someone who trolls an entire BBS.

He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.

So? Saying stupid shit is trollish behavior? Last time I checked, being a troll meant causing chaos within a community.

Where's the chaos?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 08:02:30 PM
He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.

I've been trolling you since you started whining.

Like this?

http://bbs.freetalklive.com/index.php?topic=14594.msg262252#msg262252 (http://bbs.freetalklive.com/index.php?topic=14594.msg262252#msg262252)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bonerjoe on June 28, 2007, 08:03:22 PM
Like this?

http://bbs.freetalklive.com/index.php?topic=14594.msg262252#msg262252 (http://bbs.freetalklive.com/index.php?topic=14594.msg262252#msg262252)

Wow, how creative.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 08:03:45 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)

Yeah, he's trolling you. That doesn't mean that he's a 'troll', which is generally someone who trolls an entire BBS.

He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.

So? Saying stupid shit is trollish behavior? Last time I checked, being a troll meant causing chaos within a community.

Where's the chaos?

"meant"
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on June 28, 2007, 08:09:59 PM
Listen, fatass.  Trolls like you should have labels on your foreheads so we know to let you die or lose weight the next time you get stuck in a doorway instead of helping you through.

Gotcha again. LOL.

Last I checked, you trolled about something you know nothing about, and I smacked you down with something that's obvious.  Claim victory.

He isn't a troll. Just because someone is your enemy on a BBS doesn't mean they're a troll.

Oops, dipshit.

Urban Dictionary: Troll (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll)

Yeah, he's trolling you. That doesn't mean that he's a 'troll', which is generally someone who trolls an entire BBS.

He doesn't always troll a single person.  Sometimes he just says stupid shit, like you.

So? Saying stupid shit is trollish behavior? Last time I checked, being a troll meant causing chaos within a community.

Where's the chaos?

"meant"

Look, the definition doesn't matter. I could pull urbandictionary definitions out of my ass all day long, and it wouldn't amount to a hill of beans because anyone can add those definitions randomly. You've been a sleazy waste of bandwith ever since you registered, and so far you haven't done anything to get that reputation away from you except create a bunch of alt accounts and applaud yourself everytime someone bitchslaps you.

I don't know why either. My theory is that you want your karma higher so various people on the BBS think more of you. Kind of like the rich kid at school who's constantly bragging about how rich his parents are so the other kids will think he's something. You've failed. Miserably.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 08:15:16 PM
Look, the definition doesn't matter.

Don't say something like "he's not a troll, because that would mean..." then come back around and say "the definition doesn't matter."
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 28, 2007, 10:29:51 PM
Okay, so I'm flippin through some hotties with ink, thinking nice, nice, eh not bad, nice...  (on topic, btw)

Then along comes Kenny with a picture of some dude stroking his midget-sized pecker, and goddammit, the guy has no ink. 

Fail.   
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 10:55:30 PM
Okay, so I'm flippin through some hotties with ink, thinking nice, nice, eh not bad, nice...  (on topic, btw)

Then along comes Kenny with a picture of some dude stroking his midget-sized pecker, and goddammit, the guy has no ink. 

Fail.   

No.  The failure was, surprise, BJ trolling, which is what it was a response to.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 28, 2007, 10:57:53 PM
A few random silly comments versus a picture of a man stroking his penis. 

My mind is made up. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 28, 2007, 10:59:27 PM
A few random silly comments versus a picture of a man stroking his penis. 

My mind is made up. 

(http://slantmouth.com/articles/fugeddabaddit/images/cryingMan.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: UziGuzi on June 28, 2007, 11:56:33 PM
I am starting to think that by the time I am 30 years old; 5 years from now, I will be the only one that age that does not have any tattoos or piercings.  People will probably think I am the freak guy that doesn't have any tattoos or piercings, ha.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on June 29, 2007, 12:08:42 AM
A few random silly comments versus a picture of a man stroking his penis. 

My mind is made up. 

(http://slantmouth.com/articles/fugeddabaddit/images/cryingMan.jpg)

Why don't you create a thread of all your favorite penis photos?  That would be one of your more memorable valuable contributions. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: wtfk on June 29, 2007, 03:34:00 AM
A few random silly comments versus a picture of a man stroking his penis. 

My mind is made up. 

Why don't you create a thread of all your favorite penis photos?  That would be one of your more memorable valuable contributions. 

For someone who likes to bitch about others having the last word, you're being quite the bitch.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on June 29, 2007, 10:54:53 AM
I am starting to think that by the time I am 30 years old; 5 years from now, I will be the only one that age that does not have any tattoos or piercings.  People will probably think I am the freak guy that doesn't have any tattoos or piercings, ha.

I can easily join you in that club.  I won't be 30 in five years, but I still probably won't get any tattoos or piercings. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Elitist Bitch on June 29, 2007, 11:25:55 AM
I have two tattoos, but one of them is on my shoulder and I forget it's there a lot of the time.  There's one more I kind of want, but I don't know if I want to get another one--they kind of hurt after all.  I guess I don't think that either tattoos or piercings are sexy, nor do I think that they aren't.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: timmysoboy on July 02, 2007, 04:00:30 AM
Well, I'm not gunna bother reading pages 2-12 on this one due to lack of time, so sorry about all the repeats.

I personally think piercings are killer.  Get a chick with a nose ring (and literally a ring, none of that stud bull shit) a couple lips a few eye brows and more ears than i'm worth, that's a perfect ten.

Tats are different, however.  If you can pull off tattoos, then go for it, but if not, then don't.  Unfortunately the only way I can tell the difference is if you get a tat.

Now, personally, I'd like all of this stuff myself (so it's not just pain I want chicks to go through) however employers really aren't into it, so I can't.

I really don't think there are any good reasons why people like tattoos or piercings.  I just like them, it's been like that forever.  I remember the first time I saw a mohawk, I fell in love.  Corse, at the time I thought it was a weird birth defect, so my wishes were a bit mislead.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: bignasty022 on July 03, 2007, 05:51:48 PM
Terrible choices on this poll.  Some tattoos are sexy, some piercings are sexy.

Neither are sexy if over-done. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on July 04, 2007, 12:44:17 PM
Terrible choices on this poll.  Some tattoos are sexy, some piercings are sexy.

Neither are sexy if over-done. 

Exactly.  To me, it's like asking if clothes are sexy.  It kind of matters whether it's a bikini or a muumuu, and who's wearing it, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Porcupine_in_MA on July 04, 2007, 01:05:43 PM
That's right Rillion so we'll need to see pictures of you in a bikini...I'd post pictures of me in a bikini but somehow I doubt they would be as sexy..  :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on August 10, 2007, 09:05:28 PM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/JENNIFER0130/847662309_1a30199a93.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on August 10, 2007, 09:07:53 PM
I really don't find her to be attractive.  The tattoos are too much.  I have no problem with tattoos in general, but I don't find that many sexy on a woman.  Or a man, for that matter.  Plus, a huge chunk of the reason she annoys me is that she sounds like a retard when she speaks.  She's a beautiful woman though. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on August 10, 2007, 09:09:10 PM
sometimes I see her and I think she's hot and other times...not so much
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on August 10, 2007, 09:10:11 PM
sometimes I see her and I think she's hot and other times...not so much

Yeah.  I watched the show the other night on TV, and I was just astounded at how much of a turn-off all the tattoos were.  Beautifully done artwork and all, but I think it just distracts from the woman. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: freeAgent on August 11, 2007, 08:55:12 AM
sometimes I see her and I think she's hot and other times...not so much

Yeah.  I watched the show the other night on TV, and I was just astounded at how much of a turn-off all the tattoos were.  Beautifully done artwork and all, but I think it just distracts from the woman. 

I'm with you there.  Covering yourself in tattoos seems to me to be similar to never being able to fully undress yourself.  They're too distracting to me.  I don't mind smaller, less conspicuous tattoos but I rarely find them attractive.  I think the LA Ink woman would be much more attractive with fewer tattoos but something about her face looks screwed up in that picture (too much makeup and scary eyebrows maybe).  I haven't watched the show.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 11, 2007, 10:40:07 AM
Yeah, I definitely only want one tattoo. Something small and robotic in the center of my shoulder blades I think.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on August 11, 2007, 10:40:50 AM
Yeah, I definitely only want one tattoo. Something small and robotic in the center of my shoulder blades I think.

It always starts with, "I'm just getting one..."
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 11, 2007, 10:54:10 AM
Haha, I sort of know you mean. I got my belly button pierced after I turned 18, and I did sort of want another one after that, but I resisted and I'm glad I did. I ended up taking it out anyway about a year ago, because stuff got caught on it, and it just got annoying. I feel pretty strongly about the one tattoo though. I take tattoos very seriously and I've given this years of thought, and I honestly can't think of anything else I'd like permanently on my skin.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on August 11, 2007, 10:58:06 AM
Haha, I sort of know you mean. I got my belly button pierced after I turned 18, and I did sort of want another one after that, but I resisted and I'm glad I did. I ended up taking it out anyway about a year ago, because stuff got caught on it, and it just got annoying. I feel pretty strongly about the one tattoo though. I take tattoos very seriously and I've given this years of thought, and I honestly can't think of anything else I'd like permanently on my skin.

Well, thats cool.
The shit ends up getting really pricey unless you know people. I got one when I was eighteen, now im more or less covered.
But I like everything I have.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: ladyattis on August 11, 2007, 03:53:09 PM
Yeah, I definitely only want one tattoo. Something small and robotic in the center of my shoulder blades I think.

Not quite on the shoulder blades, but it's worth a mention. :3

(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/104/010105nlu9.jpg)

-- Brede
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 11, 2007, 05:29:41 PM
Cool. I'm definitely debating a decepticon symbol.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mark_mnc1 on September 01, 2007, 02:55:26 AM
Ill have to admit theres been a lot of girls that suggest that i get a tribal tattoo on my arm or a dragon on my shoulder.  They might be cool on guys (if a guy has muscles to show em off) however as guys get older Im sure tattoos wouldnt look so great over wrinkled skin.  Plus tattoos on girls give them a proclivity to be seen as sluts.  Ankle tattoos for girls are normally innocent and cute but there is a reason tattoos on the lower back are known as "tramp stamps."  If you see that on a girl GO FOR THEM!! You have nothing to lose! (by the way i suppose a girl or guy could go after a girl with one.)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Ed on September 01, 2007, 06:20:50 AM
Dude it would look like shit on you...trust me.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on September 01, 2007, 06:26:43 AM
Ankle tattoos for girls are normally innocent and cute but there is a reason tattoos on the lower back are known as "tramp stamps."  If you see that on a girl GO FOR THEM!! You have nothing to lose! (by the way i suppose a girl or guy could go after a girl with one.)

You have the same thing to lose as you do with every other girl.  The reason tramp stamps are known as tramp stamps is because girls who show off their body tend to wear midriff tops, which show off their lower back.  There could be (and probably are) a million girls running around with tattoos in the exact same place who are not  tramps, but you'd never know it because you can't see them. 

When no women had tattoos, a woman with a tattoo was a "tramp."  Now that many women have tattoos, a woman with tattoo on her lower back is a "tramp." When many women have lower back tattoos, people will have to rely on some other signal to stupidly assume that a girl will sleep with anyone.  Sigh.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on September 01, 2007, 04:20:14 PM
Do I HAVE to fuck a girl with a tattoo?  No. 

Do I want to?  Yes. 

The thing is, it is a number of things, self expression, fashionable, cultural, whatever.  Tattoos are like a bookmark in a certain time in your life, like when you underline a really good phrase in a book because it was just so poignant.


So, then fifteen years later you find that book, riffle through the pages and see the highlighted paragraph and read it, and say "Yeah, no shit.  That wasn't so great."

But at the same time, its still meaningful, its not a total piece of shit, well - hopefully its not...  But I digress. 

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on September 02, 2007, 04:55:55 AM
The thing is, it is a number of things, self expression, fashionable, cultural, whatever.  Tattoos are like a bookmark in a certain time in your life, like when you underline a really good phrase in a book because it was just so poignant.

So, then fifteen years later you find that book, riffle through the pages and see the highlighted paragraph and read it, and say "Yeah, no shit.  That wasn't so great."

Honestly, I consider that part of the appeal.  I love people who can point at tattoos they got a long time ago and say "Yes, I got this to mark blah blah when I thought blah blah was important," and smile. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on September 02, 2007, 12:51:31 PM
Yea, thats not to discredit that moment.  Perspective does help, though.  When I thought blah blah blah is exactly right. 

Nothing wrong with that.  I'm in the Pro_Tat camp anyhow.  So thats not a jab at the guy with the praying hands of Jesu with the date of some event scripted under it, or the Notre Dame Irish dude on his ankle, for that matter.

Given the chance I think more than a few would reconsider.  Its just part of the way these things work.  Wouldn't mean as much if it didn't have its imperfections and permanence.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: jckeyser on September 02, 2007, 01:25:22 PM
Yea, thats not to discredit that moment.  Perspective does help, though.  When I thought blah blah blah is exactly right. 

Nothing wrong with that.  I'm in the Pro_Tat camp anyhow.  So thats not a jab at the guy with the praying hands of Jesu with the date of some event scripted under it, or the Notre Dame Irish dude on his ankle, for that matter.

Given the chance I think more than a few would reconsider.  Its just part of the way these things work.  Wouldn't mean as much if it didn't have its imperfections and permanence.

I think the imperfection aspect is my favorite part.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on September 02, 2007, 02:30:26 PM
If it wasn't for imperfections, I would be perfect, and thats just retarded.


Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Puke on September 02, 2007, 05:07:44 PM
Cool. I'm definitely debating a decepticon symbol.

My buddy in the Army has a Deciptocon and Autobot symbol tattooed on bother arms.
He is also bat-shit crazy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Andy on September 02, 2007, 10:33:40 PM
Ankle tattoos for girls are normally innocent and cute but there is a reason tattoos on the lower back are known as "tramp stamps."  If you see that on a girl GO FOR THEM!! You have nothing to lose! (by the way i suppose a girl or guy could go after a girl with one.)

When no women had tattoos, a woman with a tattoo was a "tramp."  Now that many women have tattoos, a woman with tattoo on her lower back is a "tramp." When many women have lower back tattoos, people will have to rely on some other signal to stupidly assume that a girl will sleep with anyone.  Sigh.

Life is harsh.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: timmysoboy on September 03, 2007, 02:57:06 AM
When I thought blah blah blah is exactly right.

Yeah, i want sleeves, but that's the exact reason why i can't.  I haven't lived through enough to sleeve it up.  That and my biceps are about the size of most men's wrists.

I'm thinking of getting a lion (represents my family) on my left bicept, and a porcupine on my right.  then i wanna brand a TA kinda symbol on my right shoulder blade.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: JKMP on November 27, 2007, 01:58:16 AM
I usually date chicks who dont have tattoos, that said, I find a chick with a sleave sexy as hell.
I think my tattoos are cool, I think most chick dig em
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: dry_ice on November 28, 2007, 11:06:33 PM
Well, I think we all know about the "tramp stamp."  I worked with a girl that had one. She was cute. At our Christmas party some years ago she kept telling me how glad she was that I came to the party, and then she grabbed my balls. I could have sooo fucked her that night, but I had to leave early to take my daughter somewhere. Now I'm wishing I would have (fucked her). That is probably my last chance at someone 23 years old. (I was in my 40's, would have been interesting) Oh well, at least I'm still married, and haven't caught a venereal disease.  :shock:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on November 29, 2007, 02:01:38 AM
i have tats and piercings- some home made, some pro, all sexah!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on November 30, 2007, 08:42:30 PM
I'm not a fan of either.

I was waiting in line in the music department at Borders today. The clerk, a young guy in is mid-twenties, was waiting on a woman in her forties. She looked like a school teacher or an accountant or something. She asked about the stud in his eyelid. "How do you get that in and out?" He told her, and she responded by telling him how cool it looked. She then added, "I have a piercing of my own, but I can't show it to you. I've also got a tat, but can't show that, either."

It just goes to show how mainstream this trend has become. I suppose that, just to keep ahead of the curve, those wishing to been perceived as "daring" will take to popping out eyeballs and clipping off ears. I've already seen ear-notching and tongue-slicing.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on November 30, 2007, 09:10:53 PM
It just goes to show how mainstream this trend has become. I suppose that, just to keep ahead of the curve, those wishing to been perceived as "daring" will take to popping out eyeballs and clipping off ears. I've already seen ear-notching and tongue-slicing.

No body modification has become mainstream that inhibits the functioning of a body part, and there's no reason to believe that that will change.   People who are uncomfortable with body mods keep insisting that it will happen, and it keeps on not happening.  Young people, generally speaking, are not stupid....much as the older generation, each generation, assumes they are. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on November 30, 2007, 09:19:10 PM
the mods that approach extremism are certainly wounds, but not quite handicaps. there are those who have handicapped themselves, but honestly- if they werent doing that i think the next step for them would be suicide. ive seen some of the extreme stuff and havent been compelled to compete with that sort of thing.

i tattooed and pierced myself and friends long before you could get it done in the mall, long before NIN sang sad songs, etc.

aside from the punk scene, you can credit this guy for causing the popularity:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Flanagan
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: upperdeck on December 03, 2007, 08:15:12 PM
I like the human form as it is...with the exception of body hair...It took me 2 years to convice my wife that landing strips were sexy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: JimInNY on December 03, 2007, 11:13:15 PM
Nothing says "do me" more than a pierced navel and a tasteful tribal back piece on a good looking lady. YEOW!!!!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 04, 2007, 05:10:22 PM
Nothing says "do me" more than a pierced navel and a tasteful tribal back piece on a good looking lady. YEOW!!!!

Or, you know...a chick who will climb on top of you and say "do me".   :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 04, 2007, 05:25:30 PM
How did I miss this post?  :lol:

I love tattoos. I think it's a really great way to show your "uniqueness" as a person.

I have 4 tattoos and a labret in my lip. I love them; people are always asking me lame ass questions though like did it hurt? DUH bitch whatchu thinkin?

I want to get more tattoos and peircings, I don’t like looking like everyone else...unless you think that having a tattoo is mainstream and I'm just following the leader.

I did get my first tattoo when I was 14, so I think that makes me cooler somehow?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 06:11:54 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 06:14:42 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

I've always wanted to get with a dude who had that done. I bet it would feel good.

DO IT! :D
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 05, 2007, 06:16:13 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Make sure they put you out, man.  Ow. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 07:39:05 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

I've always wanted to get with a dude who had that done. I bet it would feel good.

DO IT! :D

Theres one more step towards convinced.  How many bars, do you think?  I'm thinking maybe four.  I should look into the price.  I'm guessing its probably 40 or 50 per bar. 



Make sure they put you out, man.  Ow. 

No wai.  If I'm spazzin out, I'll just wait a week for the next one.  Its just skin.  *pop* done. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 07:41:53 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

I've always wanted to get with a dude who had that done. I bet it would feel good.

DO IT! :D

Theres one more step towards convinced.  How many bars, do you think?  I'm thinking maybe four.  I should look into the price.  I'm guessing its probably 40 or 50 per bar. 



Make sure they put you out, man.  Ow. 

No wai.  If I'm spazzin out, I'll just wait a week for the next one.  Its just skin.  *pop* done. 

I don't see a reason why you shouldn't...it's totally hot. The pain will go away...

I think it's pobably around 30-40 per bar... my one labret was $25...I guess it depends where you go.

If you go I will need pics.  :)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 08:23:41 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

I've always wanted to get with a dude who had that done. I bet it would feel good.

DO IT! :D

Theres one more step towards convinced.  How many bars, do you think?  I'm thinking maybe four.  I should look into the price.  I'm guessing its probably 40 or 50 per bar. 



Make sure they put you out, man.  Ow. 

No wai.  If I'm spazzin out, I'll just wait a week for the next one.  Its just skin.  *pop* done. 

I don't see a reason why you shouldn't...it's totally hot. The pain will go away...

I think it's pobably around 30-40 per bar... my one labret was $25...I guess it depends where you go.

If you go I will need pics.  :)

K.   I'd send, I'm not shy.  So, four bars?  I think that sounds right.  I'm interested in the feedback because I don't screw dudes, ya know?  Five or more sounds a little much.  Three would probably be okay, but you've gotta space em out and have a plan in mind. 

I think the first and last one, then decide on filling the middle with either one or two. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 05, 2007, 08:28:21 PM
Just...fuckin' ow. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 08:28:29 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

I've always wanted to get with a dude who had that done. I bet it would feel good.

DO IT! :D

Theres one more step towards convinced.  How many bars, do you think?  I'm thinking maybe four.  I should look into the price.  I'm guessing its probably 40 or 50 per bar. 



Make sure they put you out, man.  Ow. 

No wai.  If I'm spazzin out, I'll just wait a week for the next one.  Its just skin.  *pop* done. 

I don't see a reason why you shouldn't...it's totally hot. The pain will go away...

I think it's pobably around 30-40 per bar... my one labret was $25...I guess it depends where you go.

If you go I will need pics.  :)

K.   I'd send, I'm not shy.  So, four bars?  I think that sounds right.  I'm interested in the feedback because I don't screw dudes, ya know?  Five or more sounds a little much.  Three would probably be okay, but you've gotta space em out and have a plan in mind. 

I think the first and last one, then decide on filling the middle with either one or two. 

shy = lame.

I think 4 is good, unless you are John Holmes or comparable, then you might need a few more. If they are spaced just right, I can only imagine how awesome that would be.

I like your plan, sounds good to me...to bad I can't virtually feel "it."

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 08:31:58 PM
shy = lame.

I think 4 is good, unless you are John Holmes or comparable, then you might need a few more. If they are spaced just right, I can only imagine how awesome that would be.

I like your plan, sounds good to me...to bad I can't virtually feel "it."

Judge for yourself, you saw the dick thread. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 05, 2007, 08:34:45 PM
My curiosity has been piqued.  I'm prolly gonna die from a brain explosion. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 08:35:26 PM
shy = lame.

I think 4 is good, unless you are John Holmes or comparable, then you might need a few more. If they are spaced just right, I can only imagine how awesome that would be.

I like your plan, sounds good to me...to bad I can't virtually feel "it."

Judge for yourself, you saw the dick thread. 

fuck! was that you for real?

um like i said before...yes pls.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 05, 2007, 08:36:26 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Umm....are you pierced anywhere else?  Just seems like you might want to try something a little less, err, invasive first. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 08:37:42 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Umm....are you pierced anywhere else?  Just seems like you might want to try something a little less, err, invasive first. 


hmmm....youre always the voice of reason.  :)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 05, 2007, 08:40:42 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Umm....are you pierced anywhere else?  Just seems like you might want to try something a little less, err, invasive first. 


hmmm....youre always the voice of reason.  :)

HEY!  I SAID OW.  That's as good as anything, missy.   :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 08:41:45 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Umm....are you pierced anywhere else?  Just seems like you might want to try something a little less, err, invasive first. 

Nah, none others.  I've been contemplating it a while.  When you just bust out a few comments I guess it sounds a little perverse and/or intense, but its just skin.  Probably a LOT less sensitive than a nipple.  If you pinch a little fold between your fingers, it's actually quite un-sensitive.  I'd never do the pee-hole, thats something that looks very painful. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 05, 2007, 08:45:14 PM

fuck! was that you for real?

um like i said before...yes pls.

 :lol:

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 10:33:53 PM

fuck! was that you for real?

um like i said before...yes pls.

 :lol:



I guess im a sucker for huge wangs.  :P
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 10:34:45 PM
I'm almost convinced to get a ladder.  I've been feeling frisky. 

Umm....are you pierced anywhere else?  Just seems like you might want to try something a little less, err, invasive first. 


hmmm....youre always the voice of reason.  :)

HEY!  I SAID OW.  That's as good as anything, missy.   :lol:


Linds, "Ow" wouldnt talk me out of it...plus Rillion always sounds like a concerned mommy. which is cute.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 05, 2007, 10:38:07 PM
Linds, "Ow" wouldnt talk me out of it...plus Rillion always sounds like a concerned mommy. which is cute.

What can I say, I care about the well-being of people's genitalia.   :)

I only go maternal on adults, for some reason. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 05, 2007, 10:40:12 PM
Linds, "Ow" wouldnt talk me out of it...plus Rillion always sounds like a concerned mommy. which is cute.

What can I say, I care about the well-being of people's genitalia.   :)

I only go maternal on adults, for some reason. 


I'm reckless when it comes to other people's genitalia I guess :P

I like being mommied sometimes!!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mikehz on December 06, 2007, 01:18:08 AM
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The weirder you are going to behave, the more normal you should look. It works in reverse, too. When I see a kid with three or four rings in his nose, I know there is absolutely nothing extraordinary about that person. -- P. J. O'Rourke

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 06, 2007, 11:13:40 AM
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The weirder you are going to behave, the more normal you should look. It works in reverse, too. When I see a kid with three or four rings in his nose, I know there is absolutely nothing extraordinary about that person. -- P. J. O'Rourke

Sadly, most normal looking people have nothing extraordinary about them either.  What makes me happy is a kid with rings and tattoos and PhD in physics or neuroscience.  I love brilliant people who like to look freakish as well. 

Also, P.J. O'Rourke is old.  Bet you ten bucks that when he was a kid he did something to his appearance that annoyed his parents and other old people, and now he has become them. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 06, 2007, 01:36:18 PM
I like tattoos but refuse to get them on visible parts of my body.  Right now, I only have one anyways, but thats beside the point.  From a financial standpoint, I'd rather be considered in employment situations for my abilities, and not have the prospective boss make his decision based on some ink.  Lots of people will say "Oh, thats uncommon nowadays" but I disagree.  They'd probably be okay with some silly little piece of ink on your forearm if you were Navy or some such crap, maybe one of those tribal bands around the bicep (old hat), but full sleeves, no way.  You'd have to be miles ahead of the rest of the applicants for that to be accepted.  In most cases. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 06, 2007, 09:11:46 PM
brasky - shop around for a good piercer. the pink hanger is known to have many, many blood vessels that your dont want to pop.

and it will pinch! i gave myself a frenum and didnt hit anything, but a friend of mine pointed out my luck..

nipples hurt worse. i pierced mine with safety pins and ice, (did the frenum with a hollow needle). piercing the ol sack doesnt hurt much.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 06, 2007, 09:25:53 PM
brasky - shop around for a good piercer. the pink hanger is known to have many, many blood vessels that your dont want to pop.

and it will pinch! i gave myself a frenum and didnt hit anything, but a friend of mine pointed out my luck..

nipples hurt worse. i pierced mine with safety pins and ice, (did the frenum with a hollow needle). piercing the ol sack doesnt hurt much.

I'll keep that in mind.  The place I'm going has been in business for a few years now, and they do lots of promotions with radio stations and "beer pong" night, shit like that.  They're out there, they advertise.  Every year they have a "ink'n the valley" festival where a number of local shops show their flash, and theres all sorts of choppers on display, all that.  They're there regularly.  They import celebrity artists from the bigger cities once in a while, guys who's ink is featured in tat mags. 

The reason I'm going to this place, specifically, is I have a gift certificate.  So, I'll browse around in there a bit, chat them up, and get one bar done, telling them that if I like it, I plan on probably three more.  Plus I have an ink design in my head for a big back piece, and I want to see if they have any flash thats close to the design in my head.  If they have a close enough piece of flash, I'll have them tweak it a little.   (they don't steal other peoples art, its all original)

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 06, 2007, 09:31:35 PM
Plus I have an ink design in my head for a big back piece, and I want to see if they have any flash thats close to the design in my head.  If they have a close enough piece of flash, I'll have them tweak it a little.   (they don't steal other peoples art, its all original)

Don't pay any attention to their flash-- just because they have it on their wall or in a book doesn't necessarily mean they can do it, and do it well...not to mention, tweak it into what you want.  Find out if they're actually good artists, and can translate a design from an idea to a tattoo.  If they can't make your idea into what you have in your head (or a more workable form of it), go somewhere else.   If you're thinking of a big back piece, it deserves to be done well.   
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 06, 2007, 09:45:17 PM
Plus I have an ink design in my head for a big back piece, and I want to see if they have any flash thats close to the design in my head.  If they have a close enough piece of flash, I'll have them tweak it a little.   (they don't steal other peoples art, its all original)

Don't pay any attention to their flash-- just because they have it on their wall or in a book doesn't necessarily mean they can do it, and do it well...not to mention, tweak it into what you want.  Find out if they're actually good artists, and can translate a design from an idea to a tattoo.  If they can't make your idea into what you have in your head (or a more workable form of it), go somewhere else.   If you're thinking of a big back piece, it deserves to be done well.   

The flash is only so I can point at it and say "something like that".  I expect the artist will have his or her own portfolio.  If the shit in the book isnt drawn by the hand of the inker, I don't want it. 

Heres the owners MySpace, BTW.  I still gotta eyeball the place, but here they are.  Their actual website is down, very ominous...  http://www.myspace.com/geenarusso
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 06, 2007, 10:18:18 PM
The flash is only so I can point at it and say "something like that".  I expect the artist will have his or her own portfolio.  If the shit in the book isnt drawn by the hand of the inker, I don't want it. 

If you mean their portfolio book.....well, it might or might not be, or it might be some combination.  But if it's a tattoo they've actually done, then I don't think it makes that big of a difference.  I do hope you ask them to actually draw out the entire tattoo for you beforehand, and modify it if you're not happy.

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Heres the owners MySpace, BTW.  I still gotta eyeball the place, but here they are.  Their actual website is down, very ominous...  http://www.myspace.com/geenarusso

Well yeah, if it means they've gone out of business.  Otherwise, not necessarily a bad sign.   :)

Russo looks pretty good.  You can't really tell from photos how good they are at translating an idea into an image, but I guess you'll find out when you ask them to draw something up for you.  And if they balk at all  about doing that, RUN!   A good artist should enjoy doing original work. 

(Sorry, not trying to condescend....just want you to get a good tattoo)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 07, 2007, 10:23:32 AM

[...]

(Sorry, not trying to condescend....just want you to get a good tattoo)

Not at all, Rill, its cool.  I appreciate any input, and just enjoy kicking the subject around.  Based on some of your previous opinions, lizardman, etc., you seem to have an avid interest.  With that in mind, I think the last thing you'd do is dispense anything other than sound advice. 

The tatt is a long term goal, I'm in no hurry.  The piercing is coming from a slightly different level, influenced by erotica in part.  I consider it a healthy expression of the psyche if you don't leap into things without some rational sober thoughts.  (double negs in there, but you get it). 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 10:57:34 AM
On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...

I resemble that remark
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 07, 2007, 10:59:56 AM
On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...

I resemble that remark

Yeah, Dr. Drew was a douche on that. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 07, 2007, 11:01:02 AM
On Loveline they used to say people who are into tattoos and piercings were likely abused as kids...

I resemble that remark

Ditto.  :?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:01:12 AM

Or, for those who are into rough sex, body modification is an indicator of possible similar interests.


This
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:09:45 AM
I voted no because it's a slippery slope:

(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2007/6/jun20gal40.jpg)

That can't be real, can it?

Holy freaking cow...  how can he sleep?  Unless he's in the body mod business or in a rock band, how can he hold down a job?

This is what I call going overboard, losing perspective on reality, just plain ridiculous. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:14:56 AM
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6046/tattoowj4.jpg)

+1

I love this tattoo.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 07, 2007, 11:18:38 AM
This is what I call going overboard, losing perspective on reality, just plain ridiculous. 

(http://robroy.dyndns.info/tsavo/images/p234.jpg)
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/07/21/Masai_060721095203806_wideweb__300x375.jpg)
(http://www.afripics.com/images/stockart/WAZ/Z2_595.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/216/467180785_924fdb0c3b.jpg)
(http://photoshopnews.com/stories/images/ancient-marks/mursi-woman.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:22:24 AM
Well, needles and other sharp instrument-like objects are not on the list. 

For simple ear piercings most places just use the Earring with a gun...  It's the other piercings that use needles...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:26:13 AM
(http://www.blogonline.ru/php/media/pictures/thumbs_big/4e5877aa633e5068eb8b0d08bc35dca2525-armpit-tattoo.jpg)

+1
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 07, 2007, 11:28:47 AM
Well, needles and other sharp instrument-like objects are not on the list. 

For simple ear piercings most places just use the Earring with a gun...  It's the other piercings that use needles...

True, but that's actually not as good.  A gun just displaces the flesh (pushes it aside), whereas a hollow needle actually removes it.   Which apparently makes the healing process easier. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 11:36:16 AM

nipples hurt worse. i pierced mine with safety pins and ice, (did the frenum with a hollow needle). piercing the ol sack doesnt hurt much.

I disagree, Piercing my Nostril hurt a hell of a lot more than my Nipple Piercings....
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Keels on December 07, 2007, 02:40:38 PM

nipples hurt worse. i pierced mine with safety pins and ice, (did the frenum with a hollow needle). piercing the ol sack doesnt hurt much.

I disagree, Piercing my Nostril hurt a hell of a lot more than my Nipple Piercings....

I heard the septum is the most painful...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on December 07, 2007, 04:57:53 PM

nipples hurt worse. i pierced mine with safety pins and ice, (did the frenum with a hollow needle). piercing the ol sack doesnt hurt much.

I disagree, Piercing my Nostril hurt a hell of a lot more than my Nipple Piercings....

I heard the septum is the most painful...

that's what i hear, but to me, those look like door knockers...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 07, 2007, 09:31:40 PM
I was told today the piercing I want is $85 for the first bar, and $20 for each additional - which covers the jewelry. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 07, 2007, 09:55:07 PM
I was told today the piercing I want is $85 for the first bar, and $20 for each additional - which covers the jewelry. 

So it's like a 1-900 number?   :)

It's been a decade since I got my last piercing, so I don't know if that's good or not.  Do pay attention to whether they autoclave their stuff or not, though.  And get some Epson salts that you can use for nice hot baths afterward.  Mmm, salty baths....
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 07, 2007, 10:18:18 PM
sounds like a deal, especially if the bars are included.

i dunno- my nostril was the first thing i ever pierced- more than pain i just remember having to push kinda hard through the cartilage.


(PS- how do you know if you are on someones ignore list? Rillion.. are you ignoring me? )
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 07, 2007, 10:27:00 PM
(PS- how do you know if you are on someones ignore list? Rillion.. are you ignoring me? )

No, and you find out by going into your profile and clicking "Ignore user options" under "Modify profile" on the left side. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 07, 2007, 10:29:09 PM
thanks, i reckon.. ?  :)  :? ?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 09, 2007, 03:23:46 AM
I was told today the piercing I want is $85 for the first bar, and $20 for each additional - which covers the jewelry. 

So it's like a 1-900 number?   :)

It's been a decade since I got my last piercing, so I don't know if that's good or not.  Do pay attention to whether they autoclave their stuff or not, though.  And get some Epson salts that you can use for nice hot baths afterward.  Mmm, salty baths....

Exactly the same.  You call them up and they drill a bolt through your dong. 

I think after todays fiasco I'm gonna take a bath with some valium and a toaster. 

Yeah, the $85+20 seems a little steep.  I've got another place to check.  This was #2 by the way, those 570 douches don't have a piercer on staff currently.  Ink only. 

The inker at the $85 place told me he estimates two full day sessions for my back piece, which are $550 a day.  I'd go insane sitting there that long getting inked, I think I'll go for an hour at a time or something like that, every couple weeks.  He had a portfolio of his own flash he drew himself, plus photo albums a-plenty of his other stuff he's done on actual skin.  He's willing to take a rough sketch of my own, a few photos off the net for stylistic concept*, and draw it out and submit it to me for approval.  He's good.  Nice young guy, full sleeves, clean cut, clear eyes.  I'm keeping this whole thing ont he back burner, but so far, so good.  I think I'd be pleased with his work. 

* I'm into the Japanese modernist stuff, bold colors, cartooney, very splashy looking.  Like this:

(http://tattoo.about.com/library/graphics/snowleoparddrag.jpg)

And he had a few examples of that, he's pretty good at it.  He had a full battle regalia Samurai with the ornamental freako-masks they wore, looked like devils, very cool.  (Random factoid, those masks are called Mempo)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 09, 2007, 03:29:09 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: rabidfurby on December 09, 2007, 03:36:11 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

Harleys (and sport bikes, for that matter) = compensating.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 09, 2007, 03:39:09 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

Harleys (and sport bikes, for that matter) = compensating.

I don't think I've ever had an attraction to a man because of a motorcycle.  It just went with the cliche.  Eat me. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 09, 2007, 03:46:38 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

I actually do want a bike.  I don't necessarily care if its a Harley, but they're nice.  I'm not big on trendy stuff, I'd take a nicely done Kawasaki.  I'm thinking winter of '08 on that one. 

Theres no flocking chicks.   

None of this stuff will be visible clothed.  I'm pretty low key in person. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: mrapplecastle on December 09, 2007, 03:49:46 AM
harleys are fail
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 09, 2007, 03:52:53 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

Harleys (and sport bikes, for that matter) = compensating.

Ummm,  noooo...  They're vehicles, for recreation.  You fire them up and they go Blammo!  And then you go for a nice ride, stop and have a slice of pizza, park and have a smoke somewhere, and take it home.  A nice way to spend a few hours out in the air.  Like a boat, or skiing, or target shooting, or sitting at the beach, or throwing a frizbee with your dog.  Its pointlessness is its own explanation.  Passengers do get a thrill, though. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on December 09, 2007, 03:56:16 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

I actually do want a bike.  I don't necessarily care if its a Harley, but they're nice.  I'm not big on trendy stuff, I'd take a nicely done Kawasaki.  I'm thinking winter of '08 on that one. 

Theres no flocking chicks.   

None of this stuff will be visible clothed.  I'm pretty low key in person. 

I think it's time to go to bed.  I read that as "I'm pretty low key in prison."

Fail. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: rabidfurby on December 09, 2007, 06:15:05 AM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

Harleys (and sport bikes, for that matter) = compensating.

Ummm,  noooo...  They're vehicles, for recreation.  You fire them up and they go Blammo!  And then you go for a nice ride, stop and have a slice of pizza, park and have a smoke somewhere, and take it home.  A nice way to spend a few hours out in the air.  Like a boat, or skiing, or target shooting, or sitting at the beach, or throwing a frizbee with your dog.  Its pointlessness is its own explanation.  Passengers do get a thrill, though. 

Don't get me wrong, I love motorcycles. I have an '86 BMW K75C (http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/k75c.jpg) that I bought a year and a half ago down in the garage, hibernating. Before that, I had an Aprilia Scarabeo 150 (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2001-aprilia-scarabeo-150-14760.htm) that was my only transportation for my senior year of high school and freshman year of college.

I just hate Harleys and sportbikes, because they're impractical. Harleys because you're spending a shitload more than you would for a different brand of bike, just for the name and the Harley "image", and the people who blow money on shit like that annoy me to no end.

Same with sportbikes - buying a 600 or 1000cc race-replica sportbike is stupid (I'm not counting little Ninja 500s etc. in my definition of 'sportbike' - those are practical and useful). These are finely-crafted, beautifully fast machines. Unless you're taking them to the actual track and racing with them, it's a waste of technology - to get them anywhere near the speed they're designed for, you have to ride like an idiot on public roads and endanger others (or, you just hang out in some parking lot and show off how shiny yours is). Another case of someone spending a bunch of money to buy something whose only advantage over something else that's less expensive is that it makes you look cool (at least in theory).
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 09, 2007, 11:13:30 AM
harleys are fail

This. 

My bike of choice:

(http://powersports.honda.com/assets/images/model/model_hero_shot/motorcycles/2007/large/Shadow_VLX_Deluxe.jpg)

Honda Shadow VLX 600
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 09, 2007, 01:46:05 PM
Piercings, tattoos...now all you need is a Harley.  The women will flock to you.  You know, even more than they already do. 

Harleys (and sport bikes, for that matter) = compensating.

Ummm,  noooo...  They're vehicles, for recreation.  You fire them up and they go Blammo!  And then you go for a nice ride, stop and have a slice of pizza, park and have a smoke somewhere, and take it home.  A nice way to spend a few hours out in the air.  Like a boat, or skiing, or target shooting, or sitting at the beach, or throwing a frizbee with your dog.  Its pointlessness is its own explanation.  Passengers do get a thrill, though. 

Don't get me wrong, I love motorcycles.  [...]

I just hate Harleys and sportbikes, because they're impractical.

Sportbikes, not my thing.  Fad, just like the hogs were in the last decade.  I prefer the classically styled, and Harleys by design, as far as that goes.  No different than the model Rillion shows above.  If its the Sportster (but a tad bigger than the 883) thats fine, or could be the Kawa, Yamaha, I don't really care.  I wouldn't turn down an affordably priced Harley, if its as good a deal as some of the imports.  But you won't find one. 

People do pay too much for the Harleys.  Because the new ones are expensive, that leads all the normal Joes to think their piece of shit is worth $7,000 - fifteen years old with 60k on it.  Like hell it is, when I could get a brand new Yamaha for the same price, with a warranty. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 09, 2007, 02:56:52 PM
The inker at the $85 place told me he estimates two full day sessions for my back piece, which are $550 a day.  I'd go insane sitting there that long getting inked, I think I'll go for an hour at a time or something like that, every couple weeks. 

Yeah, I think the longest I'd be able to put up with would be about two hours.  And the tattooer would need to be a damn good conversationalist. 

Quote
* I'm into the Japanese modernist stuff, bold colors, cartooney, very splashy looking.  Like this:

(http://tattoo.about.com/library/graphics/snowleoparddrag.jpg)

Pretty.  Very pretty.  I dig it.   Love the attention to detail, especially the color variation on the face and scales. 

I'm fantasizing about doing a vaguely Japanese-style, colorful version of my leafy sea dragon (see avatar), probably on the right shoulder.  But it's going to take some savings first.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 09, 2007, 04:09:15 PM
I guess judging from that example of style, you could probably discern that I'm not into all the badass skulls and bones stuff.  Or the tired old chick-with-rack, hot-ass-and-stiletto-heels.  Some love it, I'm ambivalent... but for me personally on my body, it's fail.  There still needs to be some kinda kick-ass male imagery, for mine I mean...  but with some class, you know?

Yeah, two hours is plenty.  My only experience was about 2 hours, and it was on meat.  Shoulder muscle, no rattling the needles across bone.  The back is different as you know, the shoulderblade is gonna be under a large chunk and thats gonna hurt.   

The leafy dragon would rock, personal meanings always FTW.  Without trying to wrap the comment in warm and fuzzy, I'd wonder how that would translate to skin.  I looked at that thing for close to a year and had absolutely no clue what it was.  Its kinda amusing, for the longest time, I thought it was an areal shot of some mountain region, like an island in the Japanese chain, something like that.  In my defense, it was ignorance on my part, I've never heard of one and the photo is small.  However, there are options, it could be cartooney, photographic, symbolistic (the shape in a bold line, like a zodiac symbol).  And for the most part, other peoples observations don't matter much anyway, except that the whole concept of an image is for humans to view with their eyeballs and extract some meaning from it.  I guess I'm saying most peoples observations don't matter, only the ones you have some sort of personal relationship with, platonic or otherwise. 

I think I'm gonna have to GIS that creature, see if Natn'l Geographic or Discovery has some aquatic close-ups. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 09, 2007, 04:54:54 PM
The leafy dragon would rock, personal meanings always FTW.  Without trying to wrap the comment in warm and fuzzy, I'd wonder how that would translate to skin.

I think it would work if I weren't trying for photo realism (which I don't want anyway) and went for something a little more fairy-tale dragon-esque, something that looks more like a sketch, like so:
(http://wildlife-artworks.com/drawings/ocean_animals/images/leafy_sea_dragon.jpg)
...but with plenty of artistic license.  I think it would look quite nice water-color style, more orangey than yellowy though so as to stand out against my white-ass skin.   But I like the idea of a real creature that looks so fantastical.  Especially since it looks that way for a very mundane reason-- blending into the surrounding seaweed.  I think they're a very pretty testament to the powers of evolution.  Saw them for the first time at the Dallas World Aquarium, and they took my breath away.  Unfortunately, they're also endangered.  In southern Australia there's a leafy sea dragon festival every year, since that's (I believe) the only place they live.

Compare this:
(http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/845/20237745.JPG)
to a Chinese dragon:
(http://images.elfwood.com/art/j/i/jimmyj/chinese_dragon.jpg.rZd.128097.jpg)

...and you can kind of get an idea of what could be done with it.   I've designed the other tattoos I have, but don't trust my skill enough for this one. 

Quote
I looked at that thing for close to a year and had absolutely no clue what it was.  Its kinda amusing, for the longest time, I thought it was an areal shot of some mountain region, like an island in the Japanese chain, something like that.  In my defense, it was ignorance on my part, I've never heard of one and the photo is small. 

Yeah, unfortunately a lot of detail is lost in the picture.  Maybe I should change it.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 09, 2007, 09:36:37 PM
for tattoos- when the fund are available- i like graffiti and plan on getting some of that mixed in with klimt, scheile- and some drawings my kids make.

for a bike- stuff like this (check his site, not very well designed, but the bikes are right up my alley: http://www.motocustomzinc.com/)

(http://www.motocustomzinc.com/M.G.%20Cafe%20Racer%20Machine.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 11, 2007, 03:36:03 AM
sport bikes are a fad????  :lol:

stunt riding is a fad,  sport bikes have been going strong since the 70's if not prior.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_bike

Nobody said anything about stunt riding, and you're off by about a decade.  Modern sport bikes aka crotch rockets were first introduced in the US around '86, and gained popularity from there. 

Noun   1.   fad - an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"
craze, furor, furore, cult, rage
fashion - the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior


As opposed to "classic"

clas·sic  (klsk)

n.
1. An artist, author, or work generally considered to be of the highest rank or excellence, especially one of enduring significance.
2. A work recognized as definitive in its field.

c. One that is of the highest rank or class: The car was a classic of automotive design.
4. A typical or traditional example.




And by the way, john, you're displaying some of that old obsessive behavior again.  It just proves that you're still Bala.  I saw right through it, then and now.  I took a load of shit by saying you weren't Bala nine months ago, that you were some deranged fanboi, and I was right.  And I'm right this time, too.  You simply can't keep it in check. 

You can say whateverrrrr you want about me, all it does is repeatedly show how fucked up you are. 

Its funny as hell that I can go to work for one day and all you can do is obsess about me.  And people like yourself, arguing is pointless, you're incapable of seeing anything except for a returned volly, and you get all lightheaded from the attention and throw another retarded comment back. 

Go out on the web, type tattoo into google, 30 million hits.  Its a hell of a lot more studied that your passion for riding bicycles is.  People have been marking their skin since the dawn of time.  Probably 20% or more of the people here have ink.  So, go ahead, lets hear more. 

I am seriously thinking about it, thats what you're supposed to do with permanent things.  The cost is a factor, just like in any purchase.  I have other shops to check into.  I might travel, but I'd rather not.  No different than a wide-screen TV, a car.  I knew of a girl from a few years back who drove a couple hundred miles to have a chest piece done by a guy she wanted to do the work, had to get a hotel for a few days.  The set her back probably two grand by the time she was done, between the gas, the hotel, and paying the guy to do the ink. 

P.S.   You're a dick. 


Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 11, 2007, 03:45:27 AM
The leafy dragon would rock, personal meanings always FTW.  Without trying to wrap the comment in warm and fuzzy, I'd wonder how that would translate to skin.

I think it would work if I weren't trying for photo realism (which I don't want anyway) and went for something a little more fairy-tale dragon-esque, something that looks more like a sketch, like so:
(http://wildlife-artworks.com/drawings/ocean_animals/images/leafy_sea_dragon.jpg)
...but with plenty of artistic license.  I think it would look quite nice water-color style, more orangey than yellowy though so as to stand out against my white-ass skin.   But I like the idea of a real creature that looks so fantastical.  Especially since it looks that way for a very mundane reason-- blending into the surrounding seaweed.  I think they're a very pretty testament to the powers of evolution.  Saw them for the first time at the Dallas World Aquarium, and they took my breath away.  Unfortunately, they're also endangered.  In southern Australia there's a leafy sea dragon festival every year, since that's (I believe) the only place they live.

Compare this:
(http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/845/20237745.JPG)
to a Chinese dragon:
(http://images.elfwood.com/art/j/i/jimmyj/chinese_dragon.jpg.rZd.128097.jpg)

...and you can kind of get an idea of what could be done with it.   I've designed the other tattoos I have, but don't trust my skill enough for this one. 


I goog'ed it after last time, they're pretty neat.  I'm on wiki, reading, cool, cool, and the fuckin things can get up to 18'' long! 

Definitely an interesting animal.  I'd be curious to see how you finally make the transition from the photo to the piece, thats a tough one.  For a change, I'm stumped. 

Don't change the avatar, thats you after this long. 

The dragon sorta looks like the one I already have.  Water dragon, no rear legs, serpentine. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Bill Brasky on December 11, 2007, 09:25:15 PM
Brasky,

The yamaha RD 350 was one of, it not the very first sport bike ... 1975 or 1976.

as for you and your piercings/ tattoos .... sure they are popular, and they are trendy

what I call into question is a 35 year old man dribbling on and on about getting it done.

your a dork brasky, you know it, I know it, and your tattoo artist will know it..

.

This, you mean?  Really?   

1974  I probably have one of these fuckin pieces of shit buried in my parents attic, I think they gave them away at the dentist with a tooth cleaning.  LOL, look at the rear springs on this thing.  They never actually meant for you to drive these things.  You're supposed to hang it off a branch on your Christmas tree. 
(http://www.strappe.com/rd4.jpg)

1954   Heres a sport bike, 20 years earlier.  Stuff like this was rare.  *This* is the origin of sport bikes, but there was little or no market for these kinds of bikes.  Bikers liked big, solid bikes, in the 50's 60's and 70's.  Motorcycling began from soldiers returning from WW2 and Korea in the mainstream American culture.  They learned on big heavy Indians.  Euro bikes just didn't come here. 
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/NortonManx%2CBj.1954.jpg)

1954  170 MPH  Moto Guzzi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi      (Pic's huge, go look unless you're lame and ignorant.)

And then I guess you'll try to tell me if you put a faring on this, it'll be a "sport bike" too, right?  Wow, 1965!  (But you'd be wrong, its only a 305cc, The '74 up top is a 350cc.  Neither qualify.  Generally speaking, modern sport bikes begin at 500cc )
(http://zamm.home.att.net/CB77_1.jpg)


They'd been working on improving sport handling and reducing weight/drag for years.  Thats nothing new.  I can tell you didn't read a damn thing in the sport bike link, which defines modern sport from the old school, which were based on post-war models.  The classics such as Harley and Indian retained their "classic" styling in the post-war, and upped engine size as opposed to reducing body weight, allowing them to maintain the classic body style and not worry about weight.  Move your retard face along with the words, "Modern Sport Bikes Were Not Introduced And Popularly Accepted On US Soil Until The Mid Eighties." 

You are pointless.  Again.  Reverse engineering an argument is another sign.  The 70's models of those Jap bikes were all loosely based on European evolution from -again- post war models.  The same thing happened with cars.  American cars got bigger with more horsepower, Euro cars got smaller and more economical, due to fuel problems, I guess.  The bikes lost weight, and therefor became more fuel efficient.  As engine technology improved, speed increased -or- engine displacement shrunk to conserve fuel and weight. 

And the result was...  Those goofy little putterboxes like the Honda Pup, and upwards from there.  Those ridiculous little piles of Jap junk weren't sport bikes, they were death sleds.  They weighed nine pounds and went fast because there was nothing to 'em  IF you got the bigger engines that came as options.  They cost like $30.  Thats not sport, thats fuckin retarded. 

Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 11, 2007, 10:24:33 PM
ill take any of those brit bikes- and the guzzi too!

brasky- i had a 70-something Harley/AMF when i was 17. -buuut, never got to ride it cause i could never find any parts for it. ended up getting stolen by some biker.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 12, 2007, 02:04:26 AM
had no idea that the bowling AMF was the same company...

not much into harleys- too flashy for me.

a good in between would be the bikes from Exile- you know of them?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on December 12, 2007, 02:14:54 AM
exile cycles- think he had a stint on a bike building show on discovery or something.

http://www.exilecycles.com/index.php?section=22

that bike is about a close as it gets between cafe racers and crusers..

hes been credited to having been the first to popularize using fat rear tires up front.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Travis on December 16, 2007, 04:27:03 AM
(http://www.foulmouthshirts.com/sticker-titties/IMG_7381.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 16, 2007, 02:21:42 PM
(http://www.foulmouthshirts.com/sticker-titties/IMG_7381.jpg)

Very nice body.  Very cliche tattoos.  I'm sick of the stars and the cookie cutter flowers that every tattooer learns as an apprentice (see: chest, left arm). 

Would love to get a parody tattoo, something like a panther riding a motorcycle away from a flaming skull with a pinup mermaid sitting on top of it, chased by a dragon.  But I'd be afraid people would take it seriously. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Dr Killgreedy on December 16, 2007, 02:30:24 PM
 :shock:
(http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/fat_chick_tattoo.jpg)


this is nice, but looks drawn on
(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/pbhomepage/tattoos/tattoo-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Rillion on December 16, 2007, 02:47:39 PM
:shock:
(http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/fat_chick_tattoo.jpg)

Ha!  That lady is committed to her fatness.  Good for her, I guess. 

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this is nice, but looks drawn on
(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/pbhomepage/tattoos/tattoo-3.jpg)

Actually, it's entirely possible to do cherry blossoms in that watercolory-looking style.  I think it requires using a smaller needle, not sure.  The trunk looks a bit weird to me, though. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: alkanen on December 20, 2007, 04:25:51 PM
this is nice, but looks drawn on
(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/pbhomepage/tattoos/tattoo-3.jpg)

That one's actually kinda sexy, but the fact that the blossoms that are right in the flash are glittering makes me agree with you and seriously doubt it's a real tattoo
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: timmysoboy on February 04, 2008, 07:21:08 PM
this is nice, but looks drawn on
(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/pbhomepage/tattoos/tattoo-3.jpg)

That's just art + smoking hot chick.  what's not to love.  As long as it's not just something to look bad ass, I'd go for it.  Stories are required in my mind to impel (at least me) to get tatoos.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Blackie on February 04, 2008, 07:32:38 PM
I don't like color tats. I'm a black and grey kinda guy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 25, 2008, 03:45:18 PM
I think that tattoos and/or piercings can be very sexy, depending on what they are, location, quality, and quantity. I don't personally find excessive body modifications to be attractive, but that's just me. Besides the ears, I had my navel pierced and I liked it, but took it out for a few reasons. I've thought about getting a small tattoo for a while, even more so lately. A robot of some sort. I'm still in the thinking process though, I'm not sure what I want the robot to look like, or where exactly I should put it, so I probably won't get one for a while.

So I finally got my tattoo last week:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/Hoppapotamus/DSCF01091.jpg)

Ignore the ugly red mark from my strapless bra...

Here's a close up:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/Hoppapotamus/DSCF01001.jpg)

And since I know someone will ask, it's a bio-mechanical style tattoo that I designed to show my robotic underneath. Yes, those are Lost numbers. They were going to be random numbers, and just last minute I decided to change them to a set of numbers that has a small significance to me. No, it is not a Lost tattoo, it's a robot tattoo.

I like it very much.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Laetitia on August 25, 2008, 06:43:04 PM
I like it. Nice touch for you to be the robot, instead of having had a robot drawn.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Russell Griswold on August 25, 2008, 07:17:37 PM
That tattoo is bad-ass!  :D
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 25, 2008, 07:19:01 PM
Thank you. I'm very happy with the way it came out.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Taors on August 25, 2008, 07:20:31 PM
Julia's tattoo is sexy.

The opposite of sexy:

(http://photos.ivillage.com/images/photos/resize/gurl_Body%20Art_1167188338038_278907D.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: BonerJoe on August 25, 2008, 08:30:26 PM
The opposite of sexy:

Bullshit. I wanna see her and you naked and then you refuse to let her put her warm, juicy pussy on your cock. That's when I'll believe it.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Lindsey on August 25, 2008, 09:53:10 PM
Thank you. I'm very happy with the way it came out.

Very interesting.  So...let's talk about pain level.  How badly did it hurt? 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 25, 2008, 10:37:49 PM
It didn't hurt nearly as bad as I thought it would. I was very mentally prepared for it though. It kind of felt like a burn. 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: miamiballoonguy on August 25, 2008, 11:11:23 PM
Julia's tattoo is sexy.

The opposite of sexy:

(http://photos.ivillage.com/images/photos/resize/gurl_Body%20Art_1167188338038_278907D.jpg)

actually, both are sexy...  each in there own ways....  but then I like suicide girls....  if a woman is too prudish to not pierce or tattoo (either or) then I am not interested...  I've got 6 piercings, and I want to get 3 to 4 more plus a few tattoos.

I love the eyeliner.... 
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on August 25, 2008, 11:43:39 PM
I actually found that it hurt more the further away from the spine it got.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on August 26, 2008, 01:04:17 AM
Ugly marks... did someone say ugly marks...?

What ugly marks...?

(http://cst153.libertyminded.com/images/hoppopotamus.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on August 26, 2008, 01:05:11 AM
Although I tend to agree with Ian...

(http://cst153.libertyminded.com/images/hairyback.jpg)
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: freeAgent on August 26, 2008, 09:51:35 AM
You have no idea how happy I am that I don't have a hairy back.  I'm still debating the Amagi Cuneiform tattoo, but I don't know where I would put it.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Taors on August 26, 2008, 11:37:47 AM
The opposite of sexy:

Bullshit. I wanna see her and you naked and then you refuse to let her put her warm, juicy pussy on your cock. That's when I'll believe it.

Alright. She'd have to pay me $50 though.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: BonerJoe on August 26, 2008, 11:40:41 AM
The opposite of sexy:

Bullshit. I wanna see her and you naked and then you refuse to let her put her warm, juicy pussy on your cock. That's when I'll believe it.

Alright. She'd have to pay me $50 though.

Classy.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Russell Griswold on August 26, 2008, 11:43:18 AM
I wonder if I can shave out a circuit out of my back hair.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on August 26, 2008, 01:57:52 PM
sure just mix in a litte nair and do a henna tattoo...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Russell Griswold on August 26, 2008, 03:20:11 PM
sure just mix in a litte nair and do a henna tattoo...

 :lol:
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on August 26, 2008, 06:00:23 PM
sure just mix in a litte nair and do a henna tattoo...

The henna reminded me of what we used to use back in the 80s doing the home made tat stuff, which was India Ink.. the same stuff sold in art supply stores for Rapidiograph pens.

That, a small motor, 9v battery, bic pen, bent spoon, some tape, a screw & a sharp guitar string and we were set!

Soundwave has a good looking tattoo- I especially like the fact that she came up with her own concept and design.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Soundwave on October 24, 2008, 05:54:24 PM
I just got this done a few days ago...

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b129/Hoppapotamus/DSCF02471.jpg)

... and I LOVE it! I decided I wanted one several years ago, but the boyfriend at the time didn't want me to have it. Good thing I don't have that boyfriend anymore...
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Taors on October 24, 2008, 06:58:28 PM
Amazing hair.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Russell Griswold on October 24, 2008, 08:14:42 PM
Moar pics are demandits!!!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Sam Gunn (since nobody got Admiral Naismith) on October 24, 2008, 08:24:48 PM
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/06/SuicideGirls_060405123720138_wideweb__300x200.jpg)
Yes?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: hellbilly on October 25, 2008, 11:17:39 PM
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/06/SuicideGirls_060405123720138_wideweb__300x200.jpg)
Yes?

..on all accounts!
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on October 25, 2008, 11:24:06 PM
moar pics
http://suicidegirls.com/join/gallery/


shoulda had 103 take out the multigadget... that would have been WAAAAAY better.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: BonerJoe on October 25, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
moar pics
http://suicidegirls.com/join/gallery/

Reported for offending my gay side.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on October 25, 2008, 11:31:43 PM
moar pics
http://suicidegirls.com/join/gallery/

Reported for offending my gay side.

You have another side?
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: BonerJoe on October 25, 2008, 11:32:50 PM
moar pics
http://suicidegirls.com/join/gallery/

Reported for offending my gay side.

You have another side?

For the purposes of my lawsuit, no.
Title: Re: Sexiness of Piercings and Tattoos
Post by: Johnson on October 25, 2008, 11:42:49 PM
:D