Thinking about getting a tattoo

soumam · Post by **soumam** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:11 pm

The design would be simple, just the text "MADE IN INDIA" , like you might see on the side of a product. I was born in India but I've been living in the US since I was 1 years old. I've recently realized that sometimes I forget where I'm from and it's important to remember your culture and your background. I've been thinking about this for about 6 months now. It would be my first tattoo as well. So my questions to you are:

Do you think it's a cheesy design? On the one hand I thought it would be cool to have a mark that signifies me as a "product of India" But I could see on the other hand how it could come off as terribly gimmicky. I would love to get some more opinions.

My thoughts on location are either on the back behind the shoulder, on the upper arm near the shoulder, maybe on my inner forearm near the area behind the elbow, and I've considered the hip but I'm unsure if that's appropriate for dudes. Any other ideas or suggestions would be great as well.

Also, if you have any tattoos that you're super happy with and want to show off, go ahead and post pictures! I'm always looking for inspiration.

Thanks in advance!

Nordin · Post by **Nordin** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:26 pm

it's permanent

::BLM:: · Post by **::BLM::** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:37 pm

I have a full sleeve on my left arm. I love it!

I'm going back to get another one hopefully on my chest! I'm just plucking up the courage to do so as it will hurt a lot.

Marcus Stork · Post by **Marcus Stork** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:38 pm

patrick bateman · Post by **patrick bateman** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:19 pm

made in india sounds a bit... well hmm..
Maybe something that would remind you of india instead?

kristofason · Post by **kristofason** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:45 pm

patrick bateman wrote:made in india sounds a bit... well hmm..
Maybe something that would remind you of india instead?

ye made in india sounds sh!t! sorry to be the bearer of bad news but do what patrick said and get something that represents or reminds you of india or youl regret it trust me!
I always think of when im 70 lying on a beach...

BLM get some photos up!

infernal.techno · Post by **infernal.techno** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:55 am

i have the letters "LOL" tattooed on my sternum, as well as various other random stuff, so i'm probably not the best to give tattoo advice

Post by **John Clees** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:12 am

never be afraid to put something that has roots on your arm as art...

that's the most conservative approach..... I have sioux medicine man on mine...

your instinct will lead the way : in the end : you can always get it lazed off...

have fun : write on yourself...

haha