Foo - critique my tattoo idea

I am a family man who is about to turn 40. I cannot afford all the other mid life crisis gear so I am down to the tattoo. I plan on getting it on the back of my calf and the idea is as follows.
A chain ring with the names of my kids and a chain formed from my wifes name repeated looped around the chainring forming a ribbon. Does this sound doable?

I don't like tattoos on guys (or females for that matter) legs. Just my opinion.

Scale it up and cover your back Henry Rollins style.

Don't be a sissy. Go for the full sleeve tat.

leg tattoos are generally idiotic.

Have a pic of your face tattooed on the back of your head, that way the ladies wont be able to tell if you're staring at them or not.

how about great big chains going around your torso, tying you up.

leg tattoos are generally idiotic.

I agree but I have a friend that has some really nice calf tattoos. They're the only ones I've seen that I like.

Tramp stamp FTW.
Seriously, I can't stand tats. Get a monster piercing through your junk instead.

I agree but I have a friend that has some really nice calf tattoos. They're the only ones I've seen that I like.

Technically, calves get branded, not tattooed.

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/sh/cowboy/sh_cowboy_branding_2_e.jpg

I think it's funny how (this happens on any forum not just here) when someone asks for opinions of placement of a tattoo or a design: Does this sound doable? is somehow read by others as: tell me whether or not you hate tattoos or not. Saying that, I like tattoos. :)

I think talking to the tattoo artist you choose might be the best bet in terms of getting advice on the tattoo.

Tramp stamp FTW.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Wordbiker/stamp.jpg

I think it's funny how (this happens on any forum not just here) when someone asks for opinions of placement of a tattoo or a design: Does this sound doable? is somehow read by others as: tell me whether or not you hate tattoos or not. Saying that, I like tattoos. :)

I think talking to the tattoo artist you choose might be the best bet in terms of getting advice on the tattoo.

This is Foo. If the thread does not divert off-topic nearly immediately, the thread must be ceremonially burned.

I am a family man who is about to turn 40. I cannot afford all the other mid life crisis gear so I am down to the tattoo. I plan on getting it on the back of my calf and the idea is as follows.
A chain ring with the names of my kids and a chain formed from my wifes name repeated looped around the chainring forming a ribbon. Does this sound doable?

Yes. It is doable.

This is Foo. If the thread does not divert off-topic nearly immediately, the thread must be ceremonially burned.

I'm apparently spending way too much time on facebook, I was looking to click 'like.'

Scale it up and cover your back Henry Rollins style.

This!

Couch

Seen a couple ankle tats that looked OK, although I do like an ankle "bracelet" that sits just above the sock line. Brother has one (black only) - looks nice. In general when I see an ankle, calf tat it just seems out of place - and maybe I've seen some weird ones like a big brilliant sea turtle ... I like a sleeve or hit the back

Yes, it is doable. Most things are but I am certain you can come up with something better than a tattoo. Do something for yourself, not to yourself.

Mmm, I'd move it to the back or arm. If you want it on your leg it has to be an ankle chain thing, but then I don't know if the artist can get it that small. That's just my opinion, anyway, since I'm not really a fan of leg tattoos either.

I've been wanting to get this as a tattoo:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs123.snc1/5291_227689725331_855915331_7526706_7256015_s.jpg

but every time I think of needles stabbing me repeatedly, I freak out. But it's really cute and I want it. Can they knock me out cold then do the tattoo? :lol:

Do something for yourself, not to yourself.

This.


Admitting a mid-life crisis at 40 so you can justify something is lame.

I've been wanting to get this as a tattoo:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs123.snc1/5291_227689725331_855915331_7526706_7256015_s.jpg

but every time I think of needles stabbing me repeatedly, I freak out. But it's really cute and I want it. Can they knock me out cold then do the tattoo? :lol:

I like that Neko - did you design it? I have a similar theme; that's a really neat design.

the pain isn't so bad at all depending what body part it is done on. To me it always felt more like a tweezer or pinching than anything even close to stabbing. I'll take tattooing over a dentist drill any day of the week.

I am very dissapointed in this thread. 20 posts and no scattalogical comments. No sex, no poop, no nothing!!

(I think your design is doable. find a good artist, have him/her draw it out and go for it!)

I like that Neko - did you design it? I have a similar theme; that's a really neat design.

the pain isn't so bad at all depending what body part it is done on. To me it always felt more like a tweezer or pinching than anything even close to stabbing. I'll take tattooing over a dentist drill any day of the week.

Nope, a very talented friend drew it. Ah well, maybe one of these days when I get truly and honestly knackered, I'll have the courage to face the dreaded needles...:twitchy:

Nope, a very talented friend drew it. Ah well, maybe one of these days when I get truly and honestly knackered, I'll have the courage to face the dreaded needles...:twitchy:

It's illegal for a real tattoo shop to tattoo you while you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

I really like that design. Very peaceful. :)

Nope, a very talented friend drew it. Ah well, maybe one of these days when I get truly and honestly knackered, I'll have the courage to face the dreaded needles...:twitchy:

if it is not a huge piece and not being done over an area with little or no fat/skin over the bone (like, say, on a hand, foot or shoulder) it shouldn't hurt much. Unless you'd be getting it filled with a light tone the white cat would take about three or four minutes to outline. The black one would take a bit longer to fill, of course. But it still wouldn't be that bad.

It is a real nice design. You could always get it on an article of clothing instead.:D

leg tattoos are generally idiotic.

If Botto doesn't like it, you should do it.

I am a family man who is about to turn 40. I cannot afford all the other mid life crisis gear so I am down to the tattoo. I plan on getting it on the back of my calf and the idea is as follows.
A chain ring with the names of my kids and a chain formed from my wifes name repeated looped around the chainring forming a ribbon. Does this sound doable?

I like it. I like it a lot. :thumb:

If Botto doesn't like it, you should do it.

writes the 'bastion of good taste.' :rolleyes:

Get a star on the back of your head instead.

I am a family man who is about to turn 40. I cannot afford all the other mid life crisis gear so I am down to the tattoo. I plan on getting it on the back of my calf and the idea is as follows.
A chain ring with the names of my kids and a chain formed from my wifes name repeated looped around the chainring forming a ribbon. Does this sound doable?
I almost got my ex wifes name pu ton me.

almost. Just saying. I would never get your wife's name permanently put on you.

It's illegal for a real tattoo shop to tattoo you while you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

But, after seeing a few...that's the only explanation for them.

Here is a rough idea I worked up for you.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/jsharr/facepalm-1.jpg

I cancelled my mid-life crisis. Not having one will save me tons of money.

Get a nice watch instead.

Buy a new bike you don't really need. :thumb:

Get a star on the back of your head instead.

ignorance is bliss. :thumb:

Get a nice watch instead.

:thumb:

ignorance is bliss. :thumb:

Presumption is the sincerest form of flattery. :)

Buy me a new bike I don't really need. :thumb:

fify

fify

Nope, I don't have room for any more and can't afford a storage space just yet.

Buy a new bike for DJ that he does not really need. :thumb:

fifm

leg tattoos are generally idiotic.


I agree but I have a friend that has some really nice calf tattoos. They're the only ones I've seen that I like.

http://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/tattoos/Calves-1.jpghttp://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/tattoos/Shins-2.jpg

^^^gross^^^

Proved botto's point.

I am a family man who is about to turn 40. I cannot afford all the other mid life crisis gear so I am down to the tattoo. I plan on getting it on the back of my calf and the idea is as follows.
A chain ring with the names of my kids and a chain formed from my wifes name repeated looped around the chainring forming a ribbon. Does this sound doable?
Better yet, tattoo some hair wherever it is falling out. That way you can skip expensive hair replacement scams for the second half of your crisis.

writes the bastion of good taste. :thumb:

Fify

http://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/tattoos/Calves-1.jpg
http://www.horen.org.il/jpegs/tattoos/Shins-2.jpg

well, I guess those tattoos give them enough reason to shave their calves, but not the entire leg.

Fify

dude, if cheesy is considered good taste in your parts, you most certain are a taste maker.

I'm saving up to get a big, silver and turquoise studded gunbelt with two ivory handled sixguns tattooed around my waist.

As long as the chains go over the shin as well. If you can take the pain of that, you can take the pain of its criticisms.

I'm saving up to get a big, silver and turquoise studded gunbelt with two ivory handled sixguns tattooed around my waist.

One of the Fuel Girls has a tattoo like that. I'd google it for you, but my wife would think I was looking for porn.