I got mine done because I love the sensation of excruciating pain

I didn't really think mine hurt that much either. I have three at the moment, but I want some more. I designed all of mine to a certain extent, so each of them mean something to me. I have one of the 'Tramp Stamps' or whatever you would like to call them. It is a Claddagh design with clovers coming off in a tribal design. I also have the three of swords tarot on my left calf. I also designed a simple one that was my zodiac sign and element symbol and got it on the back of my neck. I fell asleep during all of mine so it isn't some strange sadomasochism that had me get mine...more like a desire to be slightly unique. I love tattoos and I plan on getting some more. I have some designed, but they are expensive to get!

got mine done about 10 years ago its a shamrock with the village in ireland where i come from under it ,i was in the pub with a few pals that were going to have a tatto done the next day and they all got me to draw them some thing for them on beer mats so they could bring it with them and get that done, i ended up doing 1 for my self ,well the next day came and i was still drunk from the night before and my friend called round with the beer mats and asked me if i was comming with him so i did and that how i got mine im glad i didnt draw some thing daft as i might have still got that done

Early ones on each forearm were done when I was 18 and in the Army. A mouse which was my nickname and an ace of hearts with my own name in because everyone said I wore my heart on my sleeve. I would never have a wife or girlfriends name.

Later, I got another on the back of my shoulder of a Chinese dragon and in Malta a few years later, I got one on the top of each arm. A Wyvern which is my favourite Dragon and two hearts with mum and dad in them and "in loving memory" in memory of my parents who have passed.

Life Style for me Metal, Bikes, Tattoos first one's (I had 2 at once was mid 80's had quite a few since and some faded on's re-colours

I can't believe this thread hasn't got any pictures up of tattoos as well as discussing them. Come on, I'd love to see some I don't have any myself but I still like to see them on other people

I would put one of mine on here but the glare from the flash off my white skin would be blinding!

tattoos are class man, i still need to get some tribal stuff filled in. cant wait, woop woop x

Got my first one when i was 18 and pissed in skegness. My mates told the bloke i wanted vengaboys on it! luckily he asked first! Ended up with a heart and a dagger with a rose and bon jovi scrolled over the front. Bit 80's cliche but i like it. Got a few more since but nothing massive next i want a big ass celtic cross on the inside of my arm.
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my tattoo is a large chinese fighting dragon down my back and blue flames right over my shoulder. never had one before that..the thing is you got to stop the inpulse to get more.. as they say "less is more" i dont know how to put a pic on any help and you can have a look...i was going to add another dragon fighting it and its tail going down to my backside.. but never got round to it ..
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SLEEP IS FOR WIMPS..who let the tom out! woof de woof woof!

I've got a beautiful tribal horse on my lower back, i got it because the horse means a lot to me as they are a part of my life and the horse has many symbolic meanings power, endurance, freedom and so on, i think to get a tat it should mean something to you so that in later life years later you can look at it and it will still means something