FabGuys.com forum: Why have a tattoo?

By *amesherts OP Man
4 weeks ago

Hertford

Isn't it risky? What looks good now may look dated in a year or two's time. Have never really understood the attraction.

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By *i_guy_WBayMan
4 weeks ago

Whitley Bay

Everything in life carries a risk, let people live their own lives and enjoy the things they want.

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By *eo PublicMan
4 weeks ago

Lincoln

I've come to tattoos late in life, I don't think either of mine are fashionable but I like them and don't care what anyone else thinks now or later. A tattoo is a piece of art, just on you rather than on your wall.

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By *iguykfordMan
4 weeks ago

cradley heath

That's the great thing about life. If you don't like something then don't do it yourself?

For me personally I had them because I like the designs.

At the end of the day what part of us stays looking amazing as we grow old?

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By *bear67Man
4 weeks ago

Aldershot

I've often thought about getting one but can never quite go through with it... yet!

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By *oggy-69TV/TS
4 weeks ago

Gainsborough

"I've come to tattoos late in life, I don't think either of mine are fashionable but I like them and don't care what anyone else thinks now or later. A tattoo is a piece of art, just on you rather than on your wall."

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By *rinity Rose McneilTV/TS
4 weeks ago

uttlesford, Essex

Dont have any myself,, but I do love a tattooed guy,, think it looks groovy.

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By *tar33Man
4 weeks ago

North London (outer)

I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design.

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By *attooed85Man
4 weeks ago

Doncaster

I started getting tattooed over 20 years ago. My older ones still look fine.

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By *ear891Man
4 weeks ago

Teddington

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By *ear891Man
4 weeks ago

Teddington

It's not for everyone, I suppose. Tattoos nowadays are actually done with the utmost care, hygiene wise. Tattoist always make sure they steralize/keep the utmost hygiene as they tattoo. Black tattoos tend to be great aestethically. As you get older, it expands and turns light blackish. The black tattoos last better I think than the coloured ones

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

"Isn't it risky? What looks good now may look dated in a year or two's time. Have never really understood the attraction. "

Isn't having sex risky but you partake in that.

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By *3versMan
4 weeks ago

glasgow

Nah i quite like them especially when it's names of their wives

Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel too...

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By *hyna HutchMan
4 weeks ago

valleys

.....and when he's at my gate, with a big fat eight .. gonna put a smile on my face ..

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By *3versMan
4 weeks ago

glasgow

".....and when he's at my gate, with a big fat eight .. gonna put a smile on my face .. "

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By *eepeter4Man
4 weeks ago

Bournemouth

"Nah i quite like them especially when it's names of their wives

Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel too..."
All from the beautiful South

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By *amesherts OP Man
4 weeks ago

Hertford

"I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design."

My point exactly! What happens if you find God later in life?

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By *ornyoldfellaMan
4 weeks ago

Thornton-Cleveleys

I get that tattoos are not for everyone , but then nor is religion and many other things , what I have noticed is that those with tattoos are much less likely to judge others .

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By *awihMan
4 weeks ago

Aldershot

"I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design.

My point exactly! What happens if you find God later in life?"

Bit like Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte who became king of Sweden and Norway who had a tattoo that read “ Death to the Kings”. 🤣

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By *iganbiviewguyMan
4 weeks ago

wigan

"Isn't it risky? What looks good now may look dated in a year or two's time. Have never really understood the attraction. "

Not for me but some tattoos are a work of art , daughters got a couple that look good. Just not for me

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By *eo PublicMan
4 weeks ago

Lincoln

"I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design.

My point exactly! What happens if you find God later in life?"

You could always get it covered up with a tattoo of Gabriel

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By *lackbootzMan
4 weeks ago

Hayes, Middx

" … what I have noticed is that those with tattoos are much less likely to judge others… "

An excellent point and pertinent to the OP’s tone in some of the thread.

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Tattoos can be a powerful form of self-expression and can enhance attractiveness for some people.

But tattoos can also be seen as a turn-off by others.

Therefore, let the people decide for themselves what they like to do.

In fact, some Japanese tattoos can be very sexy, with sexy Japanese fundoshi and yukata.

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By *oodpeckerMan
4 weeks ago

Falkirk

" … what I have noticed is that those with tattoos are much less likely to judge others…

An excellent point and pertinent to the OP’s tone in some of the thread. "

Also, they're unlikely to be bothered by (asinine) judgements of others

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By *ountainMan
4 weeks ago

ipswich

I'd be worried if I had one that I'd change my mind later about what picture or design I'd chosen.

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By *ountainMan
4 weeks ago

ipswich

I could always have one done in invisible ink i suppose.

I definitely wouldn't have one on my face or hands.

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By *shleigh1964TV/TS
4 weeks ago

penzance

Because I can and in my case they were all designed by me and tell my story..I love art lol

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By *0yguyMan
4 weeks ago

Cumberland

More like graffiti than body art.

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By *shleigh1964TV/TS
4 weeks ago

penzance

More like graffiti than body art."

I LOVE GRAFFITI, often art in its raw state..I love that

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By *ikeitrealMan
4 weeks ago

huercal overa SPAIN

I got my first at 15, still getty then done, I wouldn't say mine are trendy and some look shite but they are part of me and my life story. Do I regret them? One or two I do but nothing I can do about it now.

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By *onybluenailsMan
4 weeks ago

Crawley

Can’t work my neighbours out? We had a discussion about me having a tattoo and they thought it was a great idea!! Now they’re moaning about the bagpipers in the garden.

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By *ikeitrealMan
4 weeks ago

huercal overa SPAIN

"Can’t work my neighbours out? We had a discussion about me having a tattoo and they thought it was a great idea!! Now they’re moaning about the bagpipers in the garden."

🤣

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By *onybluenailsMan
4 weeks ago

Crawley

Just got a tattoo of Italy on my chest now I have sore Naples

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By *ingerdudeukMan
4 weeks ago

Liverpool

I have one at the moment that I had recently done, and love it. I can see myself getting at least a couple more. It was not something I rushed into.

The artist I used give me this advice: if you've had a design in mind for six months or more that's the one to get. And that's what I did.

It's of something I've been a fan of for over 35 yrs as will the next one I currently have in mind.

I like tattoos on others and I like the tattoo on me

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By *uffolkman22Man
4 weeks ago

lavenham

Ultimately they all degrade and look extremely unsightly dirty smudges ugh

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By *eo PublicMan
4 weeks ago

Lincoln

"Ultimately they all degrade and look extremely unsightly dirty smudges ugh "

They can always be reworked.

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By *laingreedyMan
4 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"I get that tattoos are not for everyone , but then nor is religion and many other things , what I have noticed is that those with tattoos are much less likely to judge others ."

I’m not so sure, I have noticed that often a tattoo is a means to precipitate and thereby control judgement, a process that involves a fair amount of judgemental thinking. Not that I especially care but we are all judgemental to one degree or another, even those who ‘don’t judge’.

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By *laingreedyMan
4 weeks ago

Chelmsford

" … what I have noticed is that those with tattoos are much less likely to judge others…

An excellent point and pertinent to the OP’s tone in some of the thread.

Also, they're unlikely to be bothered by (asinine) judgements of others

See

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By *lackbootzMan
4 weeks ago

Hayes, Middx

" … I have noticed that often a tattoo is a means to precipitate and thereby control judgement, a process that involves a fair amount of judgemental thinking… "

There was an episode of the old X Files where ergot used in a tattoo design induced a psychosis to kill and a voice in the head controlled the subject - is this what you’re talking about..?

Otherwise - what the fuck ARE you talking about..?!

Tattoos “control judgement” …?! Judgement is “a process that involves a fair amount of judgmental thinking” …?!

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By *enjamin2018Man
4 weeks ago

Halstead

I had a small N tattoo with the profile of a small bird above it on my shoulder done 7 years ago, it's the initial of a family member who died way too soon and whom I loved,and love dearly.No one can see it unless I take my shirt off but I know it's there and I'm really glad I had it done .I'll never have another, just that one . We're all different.

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By *umlover68Man
4 weeks ago

Worthing

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By *umlover68Man
4 weeks ago

Worthing

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By *umlover68Man
4 weeks ago

Worthing

"Ultimately they all degrade and look extremely unsightly dirty smudges ugh "
Only if they are done with inks from 40 plus years ago, inks from the past 30 years don't tend to fade or spread out

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By *umbo111Man
4 weeks ago

barking

I'm a tattoo artist in east London anyone need one cum see me

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By *iguykfordMan
4 weeks ago

cradley heath

Then don't get one?

It's wild how people even feel like they have the right to have an opinion on what they do with there own body when it doesn't impact anyone else.

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By *hyna HutchMan
4 weeks ago

valleys

"I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design.

My point exactly! What happens if you find God later in life?"

God is forgiving.

She'll say ... Cool tats bro.

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By *usan jonesTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

I don’t have one never wanted one xx

But there’s something about a man with tattoos that just does it for me x

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By *hortcdTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Eastleigh

Some people dont like Trans or crossdressers. Me I dont get tattoos. But it is a good job we are not all the same. Let people do what they want, with their own body.

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By *atchmo_Jizz!Man
4 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

I have four which are deeply personal to me and I love them.

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By *laingreedyMan
4 weeks ago

Chelmsford

" … I have noticed that often a tattoo is a means to precipitate and thereby control judgement, a process that involves a fair amount of judgemental thinking…

There was an episode of the old X Files where ergot used in a tattoo design induced a psychosis to kill and a voice in the head controlled the subject - is this what you’re talking about..?

Otherwise - what the fuck ARE you talking about..?!

Tattoos “control judgement” …?! Judgement is “a process that involves a fair amount of judgmental thinking” …?! "

Haha 😂

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By *orestguywantsbjMan
4 weeks ago

Ross on Wye

Let the sheep follow the others.

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By *hmwildstarMan
4 weeks ago

Outwood

I love mine don’t care what anyone else thinks

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By *umbo111Man
4 weeks ago

barking

Best days are when I’m working alone give me a shout if you want something nice x

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By *ustOneBearMan
4 weeks ago

Neath

I love sleeves on men and I like when they are personal to the owner.

Late husband had a geometric bear design across his back. It was his only one and he got it done at 60.

I’m thinking of a small black geometric bear on my left chest with a small red heart in to commemorate him.

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By *ebastiano HeydrichMan
4 weeks ago

Hemel

I don't have any, but love tats on guys - big turn on for me x

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Not a fan of tats

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By *nthebuffMan
4 weeks ago

Liskeard

I don't have any but I don't mind them.

Ultimately I wouldn't look at them as fashionable or not. If a design speaks to someone, it has a deep meaning for them, that's what should matter

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By *awihMan
4 weeks ago

Aldershot

"Have never really understood the attraction. "

While I don’t have any myself, I do know people with them, and some of them have them to mark events like the birth of a child, or as memorials to lost loved ones.

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By *umbo111Man
4 weeks ago

barking

I can accomadate at times at my shop in barking

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By *inkyasfkMan
4 weeks ago

SOUTHPORT

To see heavily inked girls and trans , its such a turn on for me..tatts are horny

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By *mptyspace80Man
4 weeks ago

Cambridge

I'm fine with tattoos. I'd have one myself except it'd need to be something timeless. Something I wouldn't regret later on. I just can't forget thosr poor people who got Milli Vanilli tattoos.

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By *hyna HutchMan
4 weeks ago

valleys

"I'm fine with tattoos. I'd have one myself except it'd need to be something timeless. Something I wouldn't regret later on. I just can't forget thosr poor people who got Milli Vanilli tattoos."

Or Lostprophets.

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By *oodpeckerMan
4 weeks ago

Falkirk

" … I have noticed that often a tattoo is a means to precipitate and thereby control judgement, a process that involves a fair amount of judgemental thinking…

There was an episode of the old X Files where ergot used in a tattoo design induced a psychosis to kill and a voice in the head controlled the subject - is this what you’re talking about..?

Otherwise - what the fuck ARE you talking about..?!

Tattoos “control judgement” …?! Judgement is “a process that involves a fair amount of judgmental thinking” …?! "

"Otherwise - what the fuck ARE you talking about..?!"

It’s (still) a complete mystery (but not worth solving)

'Sorry,' if I'm being judgemental

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By *laze69Man
4 weeks ago

Coventry

Always wanted a tattoo, just don't know what I would have.

Also, it is for life and symbols change meaning over the years.

Back when I was younger and a metal fan, lots of my friends had the Marilyn Manson symbol tattoo as it was cool. Not so now. Also a lot had the Confederate flag as it was the flag of youthful rebellion and was on the General Lee car. Not a good look now

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By *ature nudistMan
4 weeks ago

south

"Nah i quite like them especially when it's names of their wives

Jennifer, Alison, Phillipa, Sue, Deborah, Annabel too..."

What about juniper!

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By *ountainMan
4 weeks ago

ipswich

I used to put temporary transfers on my bottom.

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By *atty70Man
4 weeks ago

port erin

I have two one on my arm from my first tour of Afghanistan and one on my leg after I did my first solo 100 mile cycle

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By *lackbootzMan
4 weeks ago

Hayes, Middx

I *love* threads like this - where you can see so very clearly just how sneery and judgmental and censorious some users can be about other people and their decisions for how they live their lives and the choices they make for their bodies. The temerity!

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By *enayrshMan
4 weeks ago

ayr

I’ve lots of tattoos and each one has a personal meaning to me

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By *tingrearsTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Southampton

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By *tar33Man
4 weeks ago

North London (outer)

"I don't like having lots of tattoos, I just have an atheism symbol on my inner wrist, and a larger baphomet design.

My point exactly! What happens if you find God later in life?"

I've been waiting 67 years for the evidence of God's existence, and none has been forthcoming. Somehow I think I'll be okay on that score.

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By *tingrearsTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Southampton

Transfer tattoos are brilliant, some are gorgeous,and mine usually go on their own in a few days or baby oil n flannel there gone in minutes!l love them!

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By *tar33Man
4 weeks ago

North London (outer)

"I'm fine with tattoos. I'd have one myself except it'd need to be something timeless. Something I wouldn't regret later on. I just can't forget thosr poor people who got Milli Vanilli tattoos."

Girl you know it's true.

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By *elly74Man
4 weeks ago

selby

Cause we do

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By *IPMANMan
4 weeks ago

LONDON

And some tattooed guys of my age look like a faded piece of Axminster of a pub floor

To those wishing to be tattooed my advice is...look at David Beckham and Robbie Williams... grotesque

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By *ornyoldfellaMan
4 weeks ago

Thornton-Cleveleys

To each his own .

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By *oodpeckerMan
4 weeks ago

Falkirk

"And some tattooed guys of my age look like a faded piece of Axminster of a pub floor

To those wishing to be tattooed my advice is...look at David Beckham and Robbie Williams... grotesque"

Apart from anything else, this strikes me as being a little unkind

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By *heo6SGMan
4 weeks ago

Lincs

not for me and Gravity...

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By *amie2018cMan
4 weeks ago

north Cambs. w norf

know what you mean, seen some faded and saggy ones, not a good look

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By *lackbootzMan
4 weeks ago

Hayes, Middx

"… And some tattooed guys of my age look like a faded piece of Axminster of a pub floor… "

And I’m sure they’re studying your Adonis physique and castigating themselves on the choices they’ve made not to look like you… 🙄

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By *ildwestheroMan
4 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

You either love them or hate them. Loads more people seem to have them these days. At one time they seemed to be the reserve of the armed forces or criminals. Not normally risky if done by a professional and looked after whilst healing.

I've got five--two on each arm and one on my back. The oldest ones must have been there 45 years by now. Colours faded a bit but not too badly. Quite like tattoos on other guys if tasteful and well done. Don't care for ones you cannot cover up e.g. face, hands, neck.

A couple of years ago I was in hospital. The porter who 'wheeled' me around was a young, handsome and friendly guy. However he had quite a long neck and a full neck tattoo. Made his head look as if it was on top of a tree and not really part of his body.

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By *R6guyMan
4 weeks ago

Worcs

"Isn't it risky? What looks good now may look dated in a year or two's time. Have never really understood the attraction. "

I love my tattoos more each day, as do the vast majority of people with their own tattoos.

As for risk? Between five and ten people die every year while trying to put their socks on. AVOID RISK! STAY IN BED!

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By *teve21777Man
4 weeks ago

Warrington

I love tattoos on guys I don’t have any tattoos on my body but I do like them on guys

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By *yleLMan
4 weeks ago

Burnley

"Isn't it risky? What looks good now may look dated in a year or two's time. Have never really understood the attraction. "

I have two, o e on each upper arm. My first was a reminder of my time in the Royal Navy.

The second is a memorial piece, to an uncle I never met, but greatly admired from afar, who served on the WWII HMS EXETER (Google her history, it's an amazing read).

They are both very personal to me and thats the story for most people who have tatts. Everyone has their own reasons for having them.

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By *reakazoidMan
4 weeks ago

Leeds

A memory, a family member, and an event all different reasons

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By *uck me in KentMan
4 weeks ago

Medway

Mine represents various aspects of my life

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By *tar33Man
4 weeks ago

North London (outer)

"Mine represents various aspects of my life"

Such as 'the time I got a tattoo'.

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By *ometimesAnnaTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Worcester

Personal choice, unless your Mistress chooses, books your appointment and you don't see it before it's done. That's a whole story in brief.

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