Opinions on tattoos and piercings

[JohnLaurain]

For me, I think that if done right, tattoos or piercings on either gender can look really cool, but if done wrong can be weird or even kind of gross.

 

[ZamHalen]

I agree that there are a TON of stupid tattoos out there. I swear the majority of tattoos I see are poorly(If at all) thought out or done very poorly. I am slightly biased because I go to a very well renowned artist, but it still hurts me to see what some people put on their bodies.

As far as over doing it, I don't think you really can. There are people with a **** ton of piercings that I would NEVER in life get, but it's how they see themselves.

Mods are deeper than most people think. I absolutely hate more than almost anything when people say that they are just for attention. They aren't just for shock value. Personally, I don't really like getting comments on my ears. I a lot of times try to go for jewelry that isn't very noticeable, so that people are less likely to ask stupid questions or stuff like that. I do like getting comments about my tattoos, though, but I see those as more of a work of art than anything else. Like a painting that hurts. You think "I used to peel the stickers off" is bad? Not even close to as bad as "Did that hurt?"


Also because asking if a tattoo hurt is kind of a dumb question. Some are worse than others, but they all hurt. It's all part of the experience of getting a tattoo, though.

I Agree with most of what you say, but I know a girl who obviously got a tattoo for attention because she complains when people look but don't ask about what it means (it's a deceased relative's YOB and Year of death tattooed on each forearm). And although everyone thinks it's nice I feel sad that she'd do that just to tell a story like that to total strangers. I'm sorry if that's what you mean but that is a situation that bothers the hell out of me. On the other hand a friend of mine got this pretty awesome tribal done (an obscure version) he just needs to finish it because you can see some of the mistakes when you get close.

 

[choza244]

Ohh, I really tought that any cuber would like body modification, maybe because cubers are like really rational-like people (don't know how to say it) and body mods are so against almost every society/cultures.

I really like body mods, I have my ears stretched to 3/4'' (maybe is more like 20mm but I use 3/4'' plugs), have nipple piercings and off course I'm tattoed xD, just have one at the moment but that is because I have had a lot of fights with my family about mods and I'm like threatened that if I do anything else, I have to get another place to live LOL.

Anyway I'm planning to get my chest tattoed in a few months and see what happens . Is awesome to see that other cubers also like this things.

@Hadley, about your question of Pauly and the lizard man, I almost cried when Pauly decided to stitch his ears... I really like watching and searching info about all these extreme mods, some are awesome, some are disgusting xD, but what I think is that doesn't matter if other people like it, what matters is that you like it. The lizardman is cool but the one that I think is disgusting is the stalking cat... is soo ugly.

I like to visit BMEzine everyday to see new things and like to plan what I will do in the future, I have at least another 5 tattoos already in my mind and I'm really happy that I have a job as a Mechanical Engineer where I can wear my plugs, in the Engineering department are at least 4 with body mods (stretched ears and tattoos, including me) I'm so happy working there.

and Hadley, maybe you like body mods as much as I do, but in case you haven't seen this, open the spoiler, to anyone else this is really gross, just don't open it

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STRETCHED CHEEKS! this is sooo crazy xD.

 

[Hadley4000]

I Agree with most of what you say, but I know a girl who obviously got a tattoo for attention because she complains when people look but don't ask about what it means (it's a deceased relative's YOB and Year of death tattooed on each forearm). And although everyone thinks it's nice I feel sad that she'd do that just to tell a story like that to total strangers. I'm sorry if that's what you mean but that is a situation that bothers the hell out of me. On the other hand a friend of mine got this pretty awesome tribal done (an obscure version) he just needs to finish it because you can see some of the mistakes when you get close.

Oh I'm not saying no one gets them just for attention. There are so ****ing many people out there who get them purely so someone will look at it and talk about it.

Even though I do not get them for those reasons, I do kinda like it when people check them out. They are all done by a very reputable artist in Atlanta, and he does amazing stuff.

This is the most recent piece he's done on me. This was minutes after it was done, so it's really red and swollen. It looks much better now that it's healed.

Ohh, I really tought that any cuber would like body modification, maybe because cubers are like really rational-like people (don't know how to say it) and body mods are so against almost every society/cultures.

I really like body mods, I have my ears stretched to 3/4'' (maybe is more like 20mm but I use 3/4'' plugs), have nipple piercings and off course I'm tattoed xD, just have one at the moment but that is because I have had a lot of fights with my family about mods and I'm like threatened that if I do anything else, I have to get another place to live LOL.

Anyway I'm planning to get my chest tattoed in a few months and see what happens . Is awesome to see that other cubers also like this things.

@Hadley, about your question of Pauly and the lizard man, I almost cried when Pauly decided to stitch his ears... I really like watching and searching info about all these extreme mods, some are awesome, some are disgusting xD, but what I think is that doesn't matter if other people like it, what matters is that you like it. The lizardman is cool but the one that I think is disgusting is the stalking cat... is soo ugly.

I like to visit BMEzine everyday to see new things and like to plan what I will do in the future, I have at least another 5 tattoos already in my mind and I'm really happy that I have a job as a Mechanical Engineer where I can wear my plugs, in the Engineering department are at least 4 with body mods (stretched ears and tattoos, including me) I'm so happy working there.

and Hadley, maybe you like body mods as much as I do, but in case you haven't seen this, open the spoiler, to anyone else this is really gross, just don't open it

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STRETCHED CHEEKS! this is sooo crazy xD.

Yeah, it bummed me out too. He is doing it so he can stretch again, though. I was also sad when pr0nking took his out.

The body mod community is really strong. It's great that as soon as you find another person who takes it seriously, you have a bond. I have tons more in mind. I'd like to get sumdermal implants on my forearms and possibly bifurcated tongue. And 3/4th is 19mm. Where I am as well. I think I'm going to stop for a while now. But, 4 months ago at 5/8th I said the same thing.

 

[Sa967St]

Ohh, I really tought that any cuber would like body modification, maybe because cubers are like really rational-like people (don't know how to say it) and body mods are so against almost every society/cultures.

I don't think that rationality has anything to do with one liking body modifications. People like or dislike the looks of them for different reasons, which have nothing to do with whether he/she is rational. Accepting people for deciding to do things to their bodies is one thing, but not liking the looks of them is just personal preference.

 

[choza244]

Yeah, that was also sad when pr0nking took them out, and I know that 3/4 are 19mm, actually are 19.05mm, but what I meant is the I can wear 20mm plugs but I use 3/4, maybe I didn't explain well (english is not my 1rst lang).

And I also have thought about splitting my tonge but have never decieded, just hope to get a girl with snake tonge and nipple piercings :rolleyes::tu

I don't think that rationality has anything to do with one liking body modifications. People like or dislike the looks of them for different reasons, which have nothing to do with whether he/she is rational. Accepting people for deciding to do things to their bodies is one thing, but not liking the looks of them is just personal preference.

There are not much people that thinks like you here, but I really agree.

 

[Hadley4000]

Oh I gotcha. Some people just have natural rubbery ears that can vary in size like that. My left ear can do that, but my right one is just a b**tard. It always gives me trouble.

That would be awesome. Girls with body mods are fiiiiiiiiine. Nothing better than seeing a girl who has done some serious modding.

 

[Cool Frog]

I don't see anything wrong with body modifications, I would personally get some tattoos from this local (ish) artist that I know that has amazing pieces.

What I don't understand is when someone gets a gauge/piercing because someone else pressured them into it or to feel "cool" I have seen a few kids at my school that have done this.

My cousin got gauges because his friend told him too.

 

[NOLAcuber]

Me and 3 of my friends have split our tongues. It is quite possibly my fav mod. We used the monofiliment method. Have had it done for over 10 years and have no regrets about it. And the streached cheeks things kinda over the top and I have my labret down to 1/2". Lol

 

[ottozing]

so long as its nothing excessive/weird, tattoos and piercings look pretty cool. i myself have an earing in my left ear and used to have 2 in the left ear and 1 in the right. i was also going to remove my earing and get an eyebrowe peircing, but i pussed out

 

[s3rzz]

i have both ears pierced but dont wear earings anymore, and i have a tattoo on my inner bicep. its not a big deal to be honest i dont go showing it off or anything, just wanted a tattoo and got one. ive had it for like 4 years? and i think only 5 people i know know about it.

growing up i wanted piercings and sleeves but after you really figure out who you are, that might be the last thing you should really be doing.

whatever it is think it though fully.

 

[Andreaillest]

I myself have never been to keen on piercings. I don't even have my ears pierced. Must be needles or something.
However, I think certain tats and piercings on certain people can actually look good. I remember being put off by tattoos, but now I find myself being interested in them. Mostly artistic/meaningful tattoos though. If I ever find myself truly wanting one, I would like it to have some kind thought behind it and not some, "I got it on a dare" type of thing.

But, too each their own. Even if it's something small or massive, as long as they are happy with it is what matters.
TBH, I think Zombie boy(Rick Genest) has some interesting body work.

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[BrainOfSweden]

I agree with most people here. I don't care what others do with their body. And I do believe that tattoos can look very good (or very bad), and also some piercings look nice, or cool, or even cute. But some are just down right ugly. Don't have any myself.

But, too each their own. Even if it's something small or massive, as long as they are happy with it is what matters.
TBH, I think Zombie boy(Rick Genest) has some interesting body work.

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Cool. I also like Lizardman, but he does a bit more than just piercings and tattoos (Not posting any of his more extreme performances here, just google it)

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[applemobile]

When was the last time you saw a wealthy high powered educated man with visable tattoos and piercings? When was the last time you saw a scumbag uneducated yokel with tattoos and piercings? It's another case of poor uneducated people ruin it to everyone else by creating the stereotype. I'm all for a good tattoo, but is when people walk into the shop and pick something out the book that really dumbfounds me.

 

[choza244]

NOLAcuber, how long was the healing process and how bad does it hurt, I think it hurts as hell xD.

Anybody watching Ink Master?

 

[NOLAcuber]

When was the last time you saw a wealthy high powered educated man with visable tattoos and piercings? When was the last time you saw a scumbag uneducated yokel with tattoos and piercings? It's another case of poor uneducated people ruin it to everyone else by creating the stereotype.

I have had a dr with a very visabal tattoo on his neck and some on his arm. He was one of the most through drs I've ever had. I'm sure others take offence about the uneducated comment. I am a rather intelegent and know alot of smart people with body mods. There are alot of "professionals" with body mods. Hangout in a studio for a while and you would be amazed and the wide range of people that get mods. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't have them. Body mods have become ALOT more socially acceptable, in the US at least.

 

[applemobile]

You clearly didn't understand the jist of my post. Recap: lots of poor uneducated people have tatoo's, because of this it stereotypes anyone with a tatoo/body mod, as poor and uneducated/rough.

 

[d4m4s74]

For now, all I've had are play piercings (hooks in my back and my legs for suspension, cheek skewers for a couple of photos, that kind of things). I'm thinking of getting a tattoo on my shoulder, I've decided what to have, but I still need a good design. And finally, I'd love to have a/some piercing(s), but I have no idea what would look good on me.

 

[mrpotatoman14]

I personally would never get either. However if a person wants them it's their body to do what they want with. But, i have to admit I find them unattractive.

 

[StachuK1992]

Tattoos are nice depending on content, but I don't really appreciate large amounts on one person.

Piercings for me are a matter of location. A few ear piercings and one in the nose is nice. Any piercing on a sexual part is a major turn-off; same with tongue.