And I thought my tattoo forever branded me a deviant… without a doubt 7yler has me beat in that department with his recently Tijuana donkey show tattoo by El Kike at Pinz and Needlez in Edgewood, MD. He’s going to hell for sure, or at least should expect to one day have someone use his tattoo against him in court.
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214 responses to “No more wearing shorts for Tyler!”
This is so stupid…
Tyler has a silly tattoo and so what if it is graphic and gross.
Lots of people have silly tattoo’s
I don’t care for the content but it’s not going to make me dislike the man or think that he is harmful to society..
If you want to bitch and moan about harmful to society then you should be focusing your energy on catching the real abuses out there, not a man that tattoo’s for a living and focuses his energy on art and being happy.
Why is it that no matter what the post people on here so many have to be so negative.
I don’t add pics that I submit to BME anymore because when I did one got posted and people made fun of me for being fit.. saying my back looked like a mans, and makign fun of my tattoo that was unfinished ( unfinished due to $$ but now finally has been finished)
I worked hard to get in shape and was proud of my body.. I never deserved to be shot down for it.. Nor does Tyler or anyone else who is posting their stuff because they love it enough to share it.
OK I’m done.
This is so stupid…
Tyler has a silly tattoo and so what if it is graphic and gross.
Lots of people have silly tattoo’s
I don’t care for the content but it’s not going to make me dislike the man or think that he is harmful to society..
If you want to bitch and moan about harmful to society then you should be focusing your energy on catching the real abuses out there, not a man that tattoo’s for a living and focuses his energy on art and being happy.
Why is it that no matter what the post people on here so many have to be so negative.
I don’t add pics that I submit to BME anymore because when I did one got posted and people made fun of me for being fit.. saying my back looked like a mans, and makign fun of my tattoo that was unfinished ( unfinished due to $$ but now finally has been finished)
I worked hard to get in shape and was proud of my body.. I never deserved to be shot down for it.. Nor does Tyler or anyone else who is posting their stuff because they love it enough to share it.
OK I’m done.
Amy. Don’t take what other people say to heart. If you have worked that long and hard to get in shape then no one has the right to shoot you down. Changing your body mass is the most extreme form of body modification, and takes the most dedication.
Truthfully, I don’t care if the pope were to come on here and diss my tattoo. None of this effects me. I still wake up every morning, see it in the shower, and laugh. That’s why I love this tattoo so much, it makes me laugh. The tattoo artist and I were laughing the whole way through it, even when it was wrapped and finished. Everywhere I go and everyone that has seen it has laughed. Even if they might be disgusted inside they still laugh because of the fact that someone actually got this tattooed on them.
Amy. Don’t take what other people say to heart. If you have worked that long and hard to get in shape then no one has the right to shoot you down. Changing your body mass is the most extreme form of body modification, and takes the most dedication.
Truthfully, I don’t care if the pope were to come on here and diss my tattoo. None of this effects me. I still wake up every morning, see it in the shower, and laugh. That’s why I love this tattoo so much, it makes me laugh. The tattoo artist and I were laughing the whole way through it, even when it was wrapped and finished. Everywhere I go and everyone that has seen it has laughed. Even if they might be disgusted inside they still laugh because of the fact that someone actually got this tattooed on them.
Phro – I totally agree that art in the right context has a duty to be shocking although it does depend on the context, therefore the metonymy of the art itself is equally important i.e. we see it as shocking in relation to the convention.
However I truly doubt that those producing shocking and graphic tattoo art consider the messages involved and how their audience will interpret them. Equally I would argue that many of those hide behind the veil of article 19 to avoid responsibility for their art.
Good graphic and shocking art truly challenges conventional perceptions (COUM Transmissions etc) but always has narrative to elevate it above simple shocks.
As for the idea regarding attitudes towards children and cultural relativism you are right however I can only speak from the perspective of a westerner in an ‘advanced’ society (hate that term) so my attitudes towards exposing children to graphic images of sex and violence is born totally from this perspective. Comparing child for child across different societies never truly works due to the huge structured differences in those societies. Graphic images often show situations that for most children will be completely alien to them, perhaps also involving situations they will not have any cultural perspective on. They may involve the use of sexual organs that children simply don’t use in ways they are completely unfamiliar with. Other images may show distressing scenes for which they do not understand or have the complex emotion to deal with. For this part it is highly likely that the images will stay with them as they attempt to understand what they have seen.
I myself saw an image at around 8 of a man lying across a train track with his head off, I can still see the image today despite the barrage of other imagery I have been subject to.
Phro – I totally agree that art in the right context has a duty to be shocking although it does depend on the context, therefore the metonymy of the art itself is equally important i.e. we see it as shocking in relation to the convention.
However I truly doubt that those producing shocking and graphic tattoo art consider the messages involved and how their audience will interpret them. Equally I would argue that many of those hide behind the veil of article 19 to avoid responsibility for their art.
Good graphic and shocking art truly challenges conventional perceptions (COUM Transmissions etc) but always has narrative to elevate it above simple shocks.
As for the idea regarding attitudes towards children and cultural relativism you are right however I can only speak from the perspective of a westerner in an ‘advanced’ society (hate that term) so my attitudes towards exposing children to graphic images of sex and violence is born totally from this perspective. Comparing child for child across different societies never truly works due to the huge structured differences in those societies. Graphic images often show situations that for most children will be completely alien to them, perhaps also involving situations they will not have any cultural perspective on. They may involve the use of sexual organs that children simply don’t use in ways they are completely unfamiliar with. Other images may show distressing scenes for which they do not understand or have the complex emotion to deal with. For this part it is highly likely that the images will stay with them as they attempt to understand what they have seen.
I myself saw an image at around 8 of a man lying across a train track with his head off, I can still see the image today despite the barrage of other imagery I have been subject to.
This has gone WAY to far.
This has gone WAY to far.
Tyler, I’m not absolutely in love with your tattoo, but I totally agree — this argument is getting ridiculous. I’m an English professor, and even I think that when you start discussing “the metonymy of the art” in relation to a frickin’ DONKEY SHOW TATTOO, it’s time to sit down and take a deep breath — possibly from a bong.
Giles, while you are making some interesting and valid points, the way and context in which you’re doing it is just getting bizarre. “Other images MAY” etc. — yes, but this is one image. As revolting as some may find this tattoo, this appears to be a consensual act. The woman isn’t screaming or bound; she does look a little distant, but so would I if I had to support a banner with my head. (Also note that said head is not severed.)
In short, please stop making those of us who are both modified and overeducated look, collectively, like… it had to be said… an ass.
Tyler, I’m not absolutely in love with your tattoo, but I totally agree — this argument is getting ridiculous. I’m an English professor, and even I think that when you start discussing “the metonymy of the art” in relation to a frickin’ DONKEY SHOW TATTOO, it’s time to sit down and take a deep breath — possibly from a bong.
Giles, while you are making some interesting and valid points, the way and context in which you’re doing it is just getting bizarre. “Other images MAY” etc. — yes, but this is one image. As revolting as some may find this tattoo, this appears to be a consensual act. The woman isn’t screaming or bound; she does look a little distant, but so would I if I had to support a banner with my head. (Also note that said head is not severed.)
In short, please stop making those of us who are both modified and overeducated look, collectively, like… it had to be said… an ass.
penis goes WHERE!!!!1!!1!!!
penis goes WHERE!!!!1!!1!!!
bwaa haa, that’s great. offensive and nicely done. certainly not dull.
bwaa haa, that’s great. offensive and nicely done. certainly not dull.
Giles- So basically we lock up our children? That would eliminate the problem as well as the problem of free thought since they’ll never grow to think for themselves..Better yet! Lets just ram our views down their little impressionable throats, or just your views…But then wouldnt that make you as bad as the wearer of the tattoo your complaining about in the first place?
Giles- So basically we lock up our children? That would eliminate the problem as well as the problem of free thought since they’ll never grow to think for themselves..Better yet! Lets just ram our views down their little impressionable throats, or just your views…But then wouldnt that make you as bad as the wearer of the tattoo your complaining about in the first place?
This is the biggest problem I have with most people who have tattoos and piercings. They tend to be extremely self-absorbed. Who gives a shit about the fact that yes, you as an individual have a right to display porngraphic images in public on your body? Wouldn’t you want to shelter what innocence there is in the world by protecting children from it? So it’s the parents’ job to protect their kids, right? Are they supposed to walk them across the street when they see you coming at them in a pair of shorts? Can’t you guys just leave the rights of the tattooed person and the desires of the parent and who’s right and who’s wrong out of it for five seconds? There are children in the world and they have eyes and minds. Just try and get over yourself and how bitchin’ your hilarious tat is and see just how disgusting and irresponsible it is to make the world see that sort of thing. “Look away”? Don’t I have to see it first to know I wanna look away? Maybe I don’t want the split second to be seared into my retinas forever. Selfish prick.
This is the biggest problem I have with most people who have tattoos and piercings. They tend to be extremely self-absorbed. Who gives a shit about the fact that yes, you as an individual have a right to display porngraphic images in public on your body? Wouldn’t you want to shelter what innocence there is in the world by protecting children from it? So it’s the parents’ job to protect their kids, right? Are they supposed to walk them across the street when they see you coming at them in a pair of shorts? Can’t you guys just leave the rights of the tattooed person and the desires of the parent and who’s right and who’s wrong out of it for five seconds? There are children in the world and they have eyes and minds. Just try and get over yourself and how bitchin’ your hilarious tat is and see just how disgusting and irresponsible it is to make the world see that sort of thing. “Look away”? Don’t I have to see it first to know I wanna look away? Maybe I don’t want the split second to be seared into my retinas forever. Selfish prick.
You’re on the wrong website buddy. Bye!
You’re on the wrong website buddy. Bye!
My.. goodness. o_o
As for pornography, being on the calf of his leg makes it a rather hard one to see clearly – it’s not as though it’s all over his back like a pornographic billboard. Unless he’s standing still and someone’s pretty darn close I do think it’d be hard to see detail in (although of course the general gist of the drawing would still be clear!). Maybe like Crystal’s husband, most would see it from a distance and just note the pretty colours and pretty girl.. and not immediately the pretty horrendous donkeykong schlong!
My.. goodness. o_o
As for pornography, being on the calf of his leg makes it a rather hard one to see clearly – it’s not as though it’s all over his back like a pornographic billboard. Unless he’s standing still and someone’s pretty darn close I do think it’d be hard to see detail in (although of course the general gist of the drawing would still be clear!). Maybe like Crystal’s husband, most would see it from a distance and just note the pretty colours and pretty girl.. and not immediately the pretty horrendous donkeykong schlong!
#85- “Don’t I have to see it first to know I wanna look away? Maybe I don’t want the split second to be seared into my retinas forever.”
Well, If you didn’t want to see it in the first place, Can I please know why you took the time through to click through and then comment? If it severed your retinas as you say wouldnt you just stop reading and leave your nonsensical rant to someone who cares?
#85- “Don’t I have to see it first to know I wanna look away? Maybe I don’t want the split second to be seared into my retinas forever.”
Well, If you didn’t want to see it in the first place, Can I please know why you took the time through to click through and then comment? If it severed your retinas as you say wouldnt you just stop reading and leave your nonsensical rant to someone who cares?
Damn, I thought of getting a tattoo like this a few weeks ago. Even though the donkey looks like it’s missing a leg I still think it’s pretty awesome.
And to the person that mentioned her holding up a banner with her head, I believe it’s supposed to be her hat.
Damn, I thought of getting a tattoo like this a few weeks ago. Even though the donkey looks like it’s missing a leg I still think it’s pretty awesome.
And to the person that mentioned her holding up a banner with her head, I believe it’s supposed to be her hat.
So I, like others, don’t see the humor in it…
But people have seen my tattoos and have snubbed them off for being too “evil” or too religious. If you’re happy with it, and seeing as you’re not really around kids or anything, go for it. I’m not big on exposing kids to stuff, but it doesn’t sound like this one is on public display all too often, just like mine. As I said, mine are NOTHING like this, but for different people, anything can and will offend. I have a cross with a skull over it and the words “nothing left” around it. When people first see it, most don’t understand it. I’ve even been told it’s too masculine to ever be on a girl.
So yeah. Enjoy the tat Tyler!
So I, like others, don’t see the humor in it…
But people have seen my tattoos and have snubbed them off for being too “evil” or too religious. If you’re happy with it, and seeing as you’re not really around kids or anything, go for it. I’m not big on exposing kids to stuff, but it doesn’t sound like this one is on public display all too often, just like mine. As I said, mine are NOTHING like this, but for different people, anything can and will offend. I have a cross with a skull over it and the words “nothing left” around it. When people first see it, most don’t understand it. I’ve even been told it’s too masculine to ever be on a girl.
So yeah. Enjoy the tat Tyler!
Let me clarify: I like seeing this stuff. I’m allowed to be annoyed and still enjoy seeing cool tattoos. And for the record, I think this is a cool tattoo, but not to have uncovered in public. On a butt-cheek would have been better in my opinion. I visit this site because I am not offended by such images, but I still understand that not everybody agrees.What I’m talking about kids and the easily-offended. Nobody is obligated to loosen up. Also, I suppose I should have said “One would have to look first” as opposed to “I”. My point is, we’re trying to have a society here. It’s a very selfish mentality that says “I’m gonna do what I wanna do, even if it means subjecting strangers just going about their business to my idea of a joke.” People get tattoos so that other will see it and think how cool it is. Obviously one knows and desires for people to notice. It’s like a chick with gigantic breast implants wearing a t-shirt that says “don’t stare at my tits.” Children are everybody’s responsibility. If you saw a kid getting abducted in a public place, would you sit idly by and say to yourself “Not my problem, the parents should have kept a closer watch”? Clearly, this is not the same thing and I am using hyperbole, but the point is the same.
Let me clarify: I like seeing this stuff. I’m allowed to be annoyed and still enjoy seeing cool tattoos. And for the record, I think this is a cool tattoo, but not to have uncovered in public. On a butt-cheek would have been better in my opinion. I visit this site because I am not offended by such images, but I still understand that not everybody agrees.What I’m talking about kids and the easily-offended. Nobody is obligated to loosen up. Also, I suppose I should have said “One would have to look first” as opposed to “I”. My point is, we’re trying to have a society here. It’s a very selfish mentality that says “I’m gonna do what I wanna do, even if it means subjecting strangers just going about their business to my idea of a joke.” People get tattoos so that other will see it and think how cool it is. Obviously one knows and desires for people to notice. It’s like a chick with gigantic breast implants wearing a t-shirt that says “don’t stare at my tits.” Children are everybody’s responsibility. If you saw a kid getting abducted in a public place, would you sit idly by and say to yourself “Not my problem, the parents should have kept a closer watch”? Clearly, this is not the same thing and I am using hyperbole, but the point is the same.
71: This is opening up a giant can of worms, but are you saying beastiality is harmless or are you saying the depiction of it is?
Because some people (I’m one) believe the actual act (as opposed to the image) isn’t. I think that it can’t count as consensual enough, because a human’s consent involves understanding what one is getting into; an animal’s consent is just a momentary instinctual thing. Therefore I feel that humans should stick to fucking other humans.
I don’t really want this to turn into an ethics related flamewar, however. I’m not aiming to convince anyone. I’m just saying that even if we’re not actually correct on this, it’s not at all *obvious* that beastiality is harmless.
As far as the image goes: sure, make whatever images you want. Hell, have whatever fantasies you want. Plenty exists in the mind that wouldn’t even work logistically, much less morally, in the real world.
Personally I think this should be covered around kids, but I am not sure it really would scar them for life. I was much more scarred by scary movies and books as a child, things adults around me thought I would be able to handle.
71: This is opening up a giant can of worms, but are you saying beastiality is harmless or are you saying the depiction of it is?
Because some people (I’m one) believe the actual act (as opposed to the image) isn’t. I think that it can’t count as consensual enough, because a human’s consent involves understanding what one is getting into; an animal’s consent is just a momentary instinctual thing. Therefore I feel that humans should stick to fucking other humans.
I don’t really want this to turn into an ethics related flamewar, however. I’m not aiming to convince anyone. I’m just saying that even if we’re not actually correct on this, it’s not at all *obvious* that beastiality is harmless.
As far as the image goes: sure, make whatever images you want. Hell, have whatever fantasies you want. Plenty exists in the mind that wouldn’t even work logistically, much less morally, in the real world.
Personally I think this should be covered around kids, but I am not sure it really would scar them for life. I was much more scarred by scary movies and books as a child, things adults around me thought I would be able to handle.
This is the biggest problem I have with most people who have tattoos and piercings. They tend to be extremely self-absorbed. – not true. case in point shannon who created this website with very selfLESS intent as well as the rest of this community who puts their work on display for others to relate to.
People get tattoos so that other will see it and think how cool it is. Obviously one knows and desires for people to notice.- Again not true, Many people get tattoos for personal value and/or effect.
What I seem to be reading in your posts, and correct me if I’m wrong is that you feel that this “society” as you put it should censor itself to adhere to your views which by some bizarre coalation will end up saving the worlds children from curruption, and that a majority of tattooed and pierced individuals are arrogant idiots who dont understand that children can view and be affected by their work and are in effect selfish. I feel myself that you are actually the selfish individual. Tyler has the right to get what ever he wants where ever he wants on his body. It is not up to you or anyone else to take that away from him. If a child sees it and is affected by it I agree that is a problem. However, I dont think it is the result of selfishness on tyler’s or the rest of the “society’s” part.
This is the biggest problem I have with most people who have tattoos and piercings. They tend to be extremely self-absorbed. – not true. case in point shannon who created this website with very selfLESS intent as well as the rest of this community who puts their work on display for others to relate to.
People get tattoos so that other will see it and think how cool it is. Obviously one knows and desires for people to notice.- Again not true, Many people get tattoos for personal value and/or effect.
What I seem to be reading in your posts, and correct me if I’m wrong is that you feel that this “society” as you put it should censor itself to adhere to your views which by some bizarre coalation will end up saving the worlds children from curruption, and that a majority of tattooed and pierced individuals are arrogant idiots who dont understand that children can view and be affected by their work and are in effect selfish. I feel myself that you are actually the selfish individual. Tyler has the right to get what ever he wants where ever he wants on his body. It is not up to you or anyone else to take that away from him. If a child sees it and is affected by it I agree that is a problem. However, I dont think it is the result of selfishness on tyler’s or the rest of the “society’s” part.
–What I’m talking about kids and the easily-offended. Nobody is obligated to loosen up.–
But why should he be obligated to cover it? Realistically offense can be found in almost anything. You can’t censor everything in life. I agree that it’s not exactly ‘child-appropriate’ but at the same time it isn’t his job to police other people’s children. Parenting involves majorative effort from the actual parent(s).
And to say he’s selfish? Because he has a tattoo he loves and refuses to cover? Because he’s not trying to think about every Tom, Dick and Harry that might have a problem with his tattoo? If so then doesn’t he hold that right to be selfish? This is something adorning HIS body. Something that holds meaning for him, serious or not. Why be so concerned about others if that’s the case? At what point does it stop being consideration and become appeasement?
–What I’m talking about kids and the easily-offended. Nobody is obligated to loosen up.–
But why should he be obligated to cover it? Realistically offense can be found in almost anything. You can’t censor everything in life. I agree that it’s not exactly ‘child-appropriate’ but at the same time it isn’t his job to police other people’s children. Parenting involves majorative effort from the actual parent(s).
And to say he’s selfish? Because he has a tattoo he loves and refuses to cover? Because he’s not trying to think about every Tom, Dick and Harry that might have a problem with his tattoo? If so then doesn’t he hold that right to be selfish? This is something adorning HIS body. Something that holds meaning for him, serious or not. Why be so concerned about others if that’s the case? At what point does it stop being consideration and become appeasement?
Dash: I get tattoos for myself, no one else. Many people don’t understand my other tattoos, nor would I expect them to. I didn’t get this tattoo to cause and outrage, I got it because it was hilarious to me. You probably couldn’t decode 1/4 of my tattoos if you wanted to, so don’t flatter yourself by believing that I got this for the public.
Once again, for the record, I am RARELY around kids, let alone with shorts on. AND, I can’t see my tattoo getting into a child’s head any more then the seductive ads they might see on tv/in the mall on a daily basis.
Dash: I get tattoos for myself, no one else. Many people don’t understand my other tattoos, nor would I expect them to. I didn’t get this tattoo to cause and outrage, I got it because it was hilarious to me. You probably couldn’t decode 1/4 of my tattoos if you wanted to, so don’t flatter yourself by believing that I got this for the public.
Once again, for the record, I am RARELY around kids, let alone with shorts on. AND, I can’t see my tattoo getting into a child’s head any more then the seductive ads they might see on tv/in the mall on a daily basis.
wow i cant believe how everyone is going crazy over this.
all i have to say is that i like Tyler’s tattoo
wow i cant believe how everyone is going crazy over this.
all i have to say is that i like Tyler’s tattoo
#53-hahaha…pauly you’re a funny guy!
as a modified PARENT of two and someone who produces ‘offensive art’-i thought i might share my view on ‘offensive’ tattoos…
first off, its not the world’s job to protect YOUR children from offensive material…whether its a tattoo of a donkey show, lyrics in an album promoting violence, or a tv show encouraging under-age sex and drug use-the harm doesn’t come from these children accidently stumbling opon this stuff, it comes from parents not being there to intercept when they find these things and let them know ‘hey, this isn’t right-don’t do it.’ if the parent is involved in their kid’s life and pay attention-when their kid’s stumble across questionable material, they’ll usually come to the parent first and ask ‘what’s this?’. its up to the PARENT to decide the next step. i’ve found honestly talking with your kids means they will come back to you for important questions. my kids have noticed images in some of my art work and asked questions-to which i replied it was merely art and not real, and that it might be too scary for them to look at-and this (the images in the painting) wasn’t acceptable bahavior to repeat-and definetly not something you should go paint in 2nd grade art class…my daughter is the most healthy, happy, intelligent child i know-and i doubt she will be hacking up anyone just cuz mommies likes to paint dead bodies in her spare time…and she certainly doesn’t seem tramatized from the situation. and her paintings are mostly of pokemon-though once she painted me a vulture and a zombie reindeer for x-mas. (which i happen to think kicks ass and have hangin on the fridge!)
as far as what ‘society’ gathers for their judgements on the modified community…fuck them! modification is a PERSONAL choice, and you should do what feels right for YOU on YOUR body…i think poorly executed tattoos and modifications are more of a poor reflection on the modification community than choice of subject matter…
and if my child was close enough to that guy’s leg to truly get what was going on in that picture, it would be bad parenting ON MY PART-cuz who lets their kid get that close to a stranger’s leg?
if i touched on anything already addressed i apologize-stopped reading after comment #53-but i think the tattoo is funny, and outside of the donkey dick looking a bit wonky-its a well executed piece.
p.s.-the shock value arguements give me flash backs of my mother’s lecturing in high school…
#53-hahaha…pauly you’re a funny guy!
as a modified PARENT of two and someone who produces ‘offensive art’-i thought i might share my view on ‘offensive’ tattoos…
first off, its not the world’s job to protect YOUR children from offensive material…whether its a tattoo of a donkey show, lyrics in an album promoting violence, or a tv show encouraging under-age sex and drug use-the harm doesn’t come from these children accidently stumbling opon this stuff, it comes from parents not being there to intercept when they find these things and let them know ‘hey, this isn’t right-don’t do it.’ if the parent is involved in their kid’s life and pay attention-when their kid’s stumble across questionable material, they’ll usually come to the parent first and ask ‘what’s this?’. its up to the PARENT to decide the next step. i’ve found honestly talking with your kids means they will come back to you for important questions. my kids have noticed images in some of my art work and asked questions-to which i replied it was merely art and not real, and that it might be too scary for them to look at-and this (the images in the painting) wasn’t acceptable bahavior to repeat-and definetly not something you should go paint in 2nd grade art class…my daughter is the most healthy, happy, intelligent child i know-and i doubt she will be hacking up anyone just cuz mommies likes to paint dead bodies in her spare time…and she certainly doesn’t seem tramatized from the situation. and her paintings are mostly of pokemon-though once she painted me a vulture and a zombie reindeer for x-mas. (which i happen to think kicks ass and have hangin on the fridge!)
as far as what ‘society’ gathers for their judgements on the modified community…fuck them! modification is a PERSONAL choice, and you should do what feels right for YOU on YOUR body…i think poorly executed tattoos and modifications are more of a poor reflection on the modification community than choice of subject matter…
and if my child was close enough to that guy’s leg to truly get what was going on in that picture, it would be bad parenting ON MY PART-cuz who lets their kid get that close to a stranger’s leg?
if i touched on anything already addressed i apologize-stopped reading after comment #53-but i think the tattoo is funny, and outside of the donkey dick looking a bit wonky-its a well executed piece.
p.s.-the shock value arguements give me flash backs of my mother’s lecturing in high school…
Whatever. Tyler, you rock and your tattoo is awesome. I’m glad you don’t plan to wear shorts when you’re likely to be around kids.
The rest of yous are missing the point entirely. Of course you CAN do what you want and nobody’s gonna stop you, but the fact that some people actually would is sad for them. I can go around town in a t-shirt covered in pornography and draw vaginas all over my legs and shout curse words from every corner if I want to, and even if I did, I wouldn’t as a courtesy to those people who woudn’t enjoy such a display and the children who wouldn’t understand. It takes a village, right? Would the world NOT be a better place if everybody started to give just a little more of a shit? The whole “I am an island and fuck off if you wanna tell me something I don’t wanna hear” mentality is why the rest of the world hates our guts.
And yes, how can it be possible that a person who spends many years and untold amounts of money on altering his or her appearance is not self-absorbed? If it was some other kind of mod like plastic surgery you would probably agree. When you get a tattoo you want people to see it. It’s very transparent.
Whatever. Tyler, you rock and your tattoo is awesome. I’m glad you don’t plan to wear shorts when you’re likely to be around kids.
The rest of yous are missing the point entirely. Of course you CAN do what you want and nobody’s gonna stop you, but the fact that some people actually would is sad for them. I can go around town in a t-shirt covered in pornography and draw vaginas all over my legs and shout curse words from every corner if I want to, and even if I did, I wouldn’t as a courtesy to those people who woudn’t enjoy such a display and the children who wouldn’t understand. It takes a village, right? Would the world NOT be a better place if everybody started to give just a little more of a shit? The whole “I am an island and fuck off if you wanna tell me something I don’t wanna hear” mentality is why the rest of the world hates our guts.
And yes, how can it be possible that a person who spends many years and untold amounts of money on altering his or her appearance is not self-absorbed? If it was some other kind of mod like plastic surgery you would probably agree. When you get a tattoo you want people to see it. It’s very transparent.
wait, I’m confused. there’s something wrong with sick jokes, and being outside of society? I must be getting old…being kind of a pariah is part of why I love how I look.
I never knew that public perception of modded folks was a major factor in our decisions, or should be…I always thought it was all about our own taste…and not caring what others would think of us, because of our own individual decisions. I didn’t realize things had changed so much that now the local chamber of commerce and PTA should be considered before I make any visible changes that might possibly be offensive or rude, or extreme…
wait, I’m confused. there’s something wrong with sick jokes, and being outside of society? I must be getting old…being kind of a pariah is part of why I love how I look.
I never knew that public perception of modded folks was a major factor in our decisions, or should be…I always thought it was all about our own taste…and not caring what others would think of us, because of our own individual decisions. I didn’t realize things had changed so much that now the local chamber of commerce and PTA should be considered before I make any visible changes that might possibly be offensive or rude, or extreme…
“And yes, how can it be possible that a person who spends many years and untold amounts of money on altering his or her appearance is not self-absorbed? If it was some other kind of mod like plastic surgery you would probably agree. When you get a tattoo you want people to see it. It’s very transparent.”
No dash, you’re wrong, you’re totally wrong. So, so, so many reasons people get tattoos. I’ve known people who have tattoos that they hate being seen, or that they refuse to show people. Tattoos are not all about the aesthetic – for many people, that’s a minor factor, or not a factor at all.
“And yes, how can it be possible that a person who spends many years and untold amounts of money on altering his or her appearance is not self-absorbed? If it was some other kind of mod like plastic surgery you would probably agree. When you get a tattoo you want people to see it. It’s very transparent.”
No dash, you’re wrong, you’re totally wrong. So, so, so many reasons people get tattoos. I’ve known people who have tattoos that they hate being seen, or that they refuse to show people. Tattoos are not all about the aesthetic – for many people, that’s a minor factor, or not a factor at all.
people are a bunch of PC pussies nowadays.
fucking christ.
people are a bunch of PC pussies nowadays.
fucking christ.