Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

This might end up being retarded, but it's a slow day for me so let's see how it goes. I'm in Costa Rica and tattooing here is really cheap. One of my friends here had a tattoo done in a shop in the mall here and the tattoo artist had skills. I've wanted a tattoo for a while, but am always indecisive of what to get. Now with the oppurtunity to get some skilled work done at 10% of the US cost, I am ready.

I'm not looking to start a discussion on the pros/cons of tattoos and the permanence/image etc. While all those points are valid, I have made up my mind on how I feel about tattoos so please don't hijack the thread.

The problem I'm having is coming up with a solid idea. I have a couple that I like, but I think I may be missing some better things. There is a girl here who has funny tattoos. I like this idea, having a tattoo that makes people laugh. I don't really want to get all serious and have to tell someone "Oh, this is my grandma's middle name who passed away" or something like that. For example, Johnny Knoxville has a portrait on his arm of Leon Sphinx after getting his teeth knocked out by Ali. I think that's rad.

So, I need your guys help. I will give you some information about things I like, and you guys come up with tattoo ideas. If I get a winning idea from this thread, I'll go get it and post a trip report. I'm thinking of the forearm or chest area. I'm open to other areas if your idea needs a specific spot. No dick tattoos though.

I like the look of lettering tattoos (Olde English, cursive, blackletter) so word ideas are good too.

Things about me:
My name is Shant.
I was born and raised and still live in Los Angeles.
I was born in 1980 so I grew up with a lot of the same toys/cartoons/video games as some of you if that helps.
I like hip hop culture.
I'm a designer by trade.

If you need more let me know. OK, ideas please. People who know me in real life feel free to chime in and call me retarded or add ideas. Thanks.

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

Get hammered. Then decide.

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

The only cool tat I've ever seen (except those on pirates) is that huge one Clooney had in From Dusk till Dawn.

And, all together:

Now he's getting a tattoo
He's gettin' ink done
He asked for a '13', but they drew a '31'

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

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Get hammered. Then decide.

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This might end up with getting the Jack Daniels logo tattooed on me.

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This might end up with getting the Jack Daniels logo tattooed on my cock.

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fyp

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

Okay, not really suggestions, but funny/interesting choices...

http://www.tao-of-tattoos.com/images..._on_tongue.jpg
http://home.indy.rr.com/helraizr13/P...ttoo%20Guy.jpg
http://boboblogger.mu.nu/archives/oddypics/tattoo.jpg

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

did you like Transformers? (you know, robots in disguise)


get your favorite one.

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

http://www.geekforum.com/forum/uploads/SUPERMAN.jpg

the S definatley works with your name

This is the 1st tattoo I got...other than that I recommend you go with something that means something to you
examples

Superman - Goes with my last name (right arm)
Giant Bear - Im gigantic (left shoulder)
Atlas - The world is on my shoulders (right upper back)
Japanese Writing of Love - for the ladies (chest)

All mean something to me in some way as that I will never get sick of them, I even have a portion of my back saved for portraits of my kids if I should ever find a girl drunk enought to procreate with.

So I definantley would need to more likes/dislikes to give a reasonable opinion

Re: Help me choose a tattoo idea
 

Seriously dude, wouldn't you rather wish you had a tattoo than wish you didn't have a tattoo?

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I was born in 1980 so I grew up with a lot of the same toys/cartoons/video games as some of you

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This leaves one ultra-cool, ultra-timeless option:

http://www.garmentdistrict.com/store...rmers-1-sm.gif

Do it.