Quote Originally Posted by Zeldy
Does having a tattoo like, hurt real bad?
I hate this question like posion. No, having needles covered in ink continually puncture your skin to the deepest layer for hours feels like happy. Seriously. It hurts. How much depends on your pain tolerance, and location. My other tattoos didn't hurt much. This one was fine, until I started getting inked behind the knee. I'm a 5'6 90lb girl, and I've managed to survive adequately. Most of the time, I enjoy it.

It's pretty funny, actually. While I was getting it done, there was a big tough guy there, getting some silly little tribal tattoo on his arm. He was endlessly complaining, flinching and whining- he had to keep taking smoke breaks like every five minutes! His girlfriend kept teasing him about 'the cute little girl' getting a leg half sleeve. Everyone was standing around watching me, which quite honestly, was the worst part of the whole ordeal.

Please, don't ever let pain dictate or sway your opinion on a tattoo. The first time I was tattooed, a woman walked into the shop, and picked out a piece of flash from the wall. The artist asked where she wanted it, to which she replied 'wherever it won't hurt.' She was promptly escorted out.

A tattoo will be on you for the rest of your life. The pain is temporary, the art is until you rot. Besides, you have to earn it.

Make sure you know what you want, as well. What's cool now may not be so hot when you are 40. (Yes, a video game character is that important to me.) Tattoos can also interfere with potential careers, and are highly looked down upon in some social standings. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!