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Screaming Is Bad For The Voice...

So, today as I was channel flipping, I noticed a discussion focused around tattoos on Tyra. So, I became interested and stopped to watch, only to find out that most of it was based around people who got name tattoos (mostly of 'significant' others). Most of these people had, since getting that tattoo, had broken up with that person, and of course, regretted ever getting it. There was even a couple on there. The man said he really wanted the relationship to work, but felt he couldn't be with a woman who had another man's name on her skin. Tyra ended up arranging for a free tattoo removal for her.

She also had on Lulu, one of America's Next Top Model former contestants. She has a tattoo of her girlfriend's name, above her boob. After being asked about it, it came out that they hadn't even made it to the two-year mark in their relationship, this is Lulu's first girlfriend, and the tattoo had been done while they were on a 'break' from their relationship. She also admitted that she hadn't really thought it out, and getting it done had been a bit of an impulse.

It got me wondering, why is it that so many people don't seem to seriously think out their tattoos? It makes no sense to get a boyfriend or girlfriend's name tattooed onto your body. Tattoos are very obviously permanent, while a relationship is not. If you break up, which is very likely to happen, you'll always have that name there, unless you get it covered up with a larger tattoo, or pay a lot of money to have it removed. Even if you get married, getting their actual name isn't a good idea, because many marriages end in divorce anyway.

I think the only time getting a person's name tattooed on you is justifiable, is if they're directly related to you, or if it's a memorial tattoo, and even then, you could be a little more creative and get something besides the name itself.

In my humble opinion, in 95% of cases, name tattoos just look downright tacky. It's better to get some sort of image or something that reminds you of them, rather than their name.

Anyway:

What do you think of name tattoos?
Do you know anyone with one?
If so, who's name is it, and do they regret getting it?
Would you ever get a name tattoo, and if so, under what circumstances?

And well: Discuss!

...But It's Good For The Heart

My back piece was designed by my now ex-boyfriend when we were in high school together. I hardly ever see it since it's behind my shoulders, but when I do, it reminds me of our fun times we had as kids, not the few hours it took us to break up. It reminds me of 6 years of commitment, dedication, fun times, and love. While it lasted. I don't get angry when I see it, it doesn't make me sad. If it were his NAME, I think it would be a different story.

There's actually a supposed "curse" associated with name tattoos. If you get your SO's name tattooed on you, you WILL break up violently within a year at most. I've seen this happen.

A girl I used to work with was going out with some dude from another part of the store. One month after making the boyfriend/girlfriend official, SHE GOT HIS NAME TATTOOED ON HER TRAMP STAMP. His name was Evan. Short name, big ol' tramp stamp. Within two weeks, they were broken up and never spoke to each other again. She was fired shortly after the breakup because she refused to show up because she might see him in the next department over. I saw her a few months after and she had a HUGE rose/tribal/thorny vines cover up.

So that just goes to show you NEVER get a boyfriend's/girlfriend's/husband's/wife's name tattooed on you. BLOOD, you can, for some reason. Your mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparents, niece or nephew isn't included in the "curse".

On the subject of memorial tattoos, I hate seeing someone name in Old English script, then some HUGE black and white Celtic cross, then their birth and death dates underneath it. It's SO tacky!!! Get something cooler, like their favorite animal, favorite flower, favorite thing tattooed on you instead. I had a conversation on Gaia once about memorial tattoos. His friend died of a drug overdose, so he was going to get a giant syringe tattooed on his arm to remind him of his drug days too. I said "Why get the image of what KILLED him? Get something that reminds you of his life." Like if his favorite thing to do was pluck a guitar, get a guitar. If he loved to play video games, get something related to that. Get something that reminds you of the GOOD times with the parted person, not what killed them or reminds you of their death.

I don't really like name tattoos.. I always wonder what would happen if those people break up.

I don't believe in the curse.. but I wouldn't want someone elses name on my skin forever.. what if the marriage or relationship fails?

The most I could do would have a name in binary code or something.. I used to want a lot of stars and for one of them I wanted it to have binary code of my ex's name (this was while we were dating) and looking back on it now.. it still wasn't an awful idea.. I mean if you break up with them it's easy enough to just fill in the star. XD

I still think matching tattoos are better then name tattoos for couples; as long as it is something that both people like.. instead of just one..

Nothing will ever beat this name tattoo though..

I pretty much entirelly agree with this. Like, if someone hangs themselves, and you get a memorial tattoo for them, don't get like, a noose on you or something. You should be remembering the good days and whatnot.

Also: I'm perfectly fine with stuff designed by an SO or a friend. Or matching/pair tattoos. Stuff of that nature. But names are just so Ughhhh gonk .

I'd never ever obtain a tattoo with my lover's name on my body. Not even a tattoo designed by them or matching of any sort. Because relationships are not forever and at times they can be painful reminders of what you had. If I were to get names tattooed on me it would be of my family or offspring.

also, the only tattoos of people's names I would
ever get on my body would be;
mom's
brother's
& sister's...
other then that. not happening.

My mom has my ex-stepdad's name tattooed on her ankle. It's a Pegasus holding a banner with his name inside.
She does heavily regret it, because yes they are now divorced. She always wears jeans or some form of pants, so no one ever really sees it so I guess that's a good thing, but still the thought of having it on your body..unpleasant.
I don't think name tattoos are a good idea (with the exception of memorials, etc.), but if you just HAVE to get something that represents a significant other, get a symbol or design that can easily be told to have a different meaning if you both break up.

I agree with name tattoos... it just depends on whose name it is.

I already have one, but it's my brother name. I plan on getting tattoos for my mother, father, grandmother that passed away, and grandfather that passed away.

Would I ever get a tattoo for a significant other? Yeahhh... great 40-year marriage anniversary gift. He he.