Don't go ink yourself....
It happened again. Another story from the troubled world that is Celebrity emerged this week when Paris Hilton is apparently having a tattoo removed. The tattoo was the name of former boyfriend Nick Carter, and for some reason Hilton thought it would be a good idea to brand herself with his name. Because she has such good track records in relationships.
Using tattoos to express the amount of "love" felt for another person is not limited to celebrities, however. I have heard on more than one occasion of every day people falling in love and feeling it's a great idea to put that other person's name permanently on them. One time, I'd met this 14-year-old who said she was madly in love with her boyfriend, planned on marrying him on day and her mom was taking her to the tattoo parlor. Now there's an example of messed-up parenting.
I just really have to wonder if there has been any idea worse than tattooing the name of your significant other somewhere on your body? How does this seem like a a smart move? Especially when, more often than not, those couples seem to break up before the ink can even settle. Being swept up in the passion of the moment is one thing, branding yourself without true knowledge that the relationship is going to last as long as the tattoo is another.
Sure, tattoos can be removed, but that's apparently more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place. Or you can cover it up — but it seems the knowledge of what's underneath is always there. And if the relationship ends badly, do you really want to literally carry it around forever? No thanks.
Have you ever gotten a tattoo like this? And how has it worked out?
Using tattoos to express the amount of "love" felt for another person is not limited to celebrities, however. I have heard on more than one occasion of every day people falling in love and feeling it's a great idea to put that other person's name permanently on them. One time, I'd met this 14-year-old who said she was madly in love with her boyfriend, planned on marrying him on day and her mom was taking her to the tattoo parlor. Now there's an example of messed-up parenting.
I just really have to wonder if there has been any idea worse than tattooing the name of your significant other somewhere on your body? How does this seem like a a smart move? Especially when, more often than not, those couples seem to break up before the ink can even settle. Being swept up in the passion of the moment is one thing, branding yourself without true knowledge that the relationship is going to last as long as the tattoo is another.
Sure, tattoos can be removed, but that's apparently more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place. Or you can cover it up — but it seems the knowledge of what's underneath is always there. And if the relationship ends badly, do you really want to literally carry it around forever? No thanks.
Have you ever gotten a tattoo like this? And how has it worked out?
posted by Anonymous at 3:20 PM
6 Comments:
First of all, being the pain intolerant person that I am, I would never get a tattoo of anything. But I especially would not get a tattoo of the name of a significant other. It's cliche, tacky and can't be undone. Is it still such a great tribute when you're all flabby and the name is stretched out and faded? I think not.
ALL TATOOS ARE TACKY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't agree that all tattoos are tacky. It depends on placement, what it is and size. Sure, I definitely seen tattoos that make me shudder (think dolphins in a circle around the naval...or of course, someone else's name). But it is possible to get a tattoo in a classy manner. And no, I don't have one myself. Like Rose, I have no where near the pain tolerance needed to get one!
I have several tattoos, and I would NEVER get another person's name put on me. I know people who have gone the tattoo route and their relationships did not last very long after. I've been in a relationship for over 6 years, and we have discussed marriage, but a tattoo is a whole different level of committment! I don't think I'm ready for that. Maybe after we've been married for about 50 years...
A good example of a tattoo using your significant other is Angelina and Billy Bob...what does that say ?!! Tattos are stupid.
I have a tattoo that is a sign that simbolises a word that me and my x girlfriend said to eachother to express our love, it is not a name or anything that you would understand without explenation, its size is fair and in a fairly private place. I dont regret having it done becouse it didnt simbolise how crazy in love we were but the time that we had spent togeather and everytime i look at it I remember all of the greate times we had togeather, I dont regret having it done and I would never have it taken of.
excuse my bad english for I am not an american, and feel free to comment:) good or bad!
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