Because I’m a very sad man
Despite the fact I punched him in the face about five weeks ago, I do actually love my Dad. But a couple of weeks ago he offered to do something for me which I have mixed feelings about. I imagine the more sickly-minded of you are now sitting there chuckling or retching or a combination of the two, to which I respond with a very Pooka-esque Getcha mind outta tha gutta.
You may remember that back at the start of April I mentioned plans to get one of these buggers tattoo’d to my arm. Well, my Dad offered to do it for me. How do I feel about that? No idea. Am I comfortable with the idea of a relative leaving permanent marks in my skin? Haven’t a clue. Would I prefer to have the tattoo done by someone I know rather than a complete stranger? Probably. Y’see? Mixed. It’s an enigma.
And now he’s probably going to punch me for writing this.
October 11th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
It’s very permanant…………………
October 14th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Don’t get a tattoo, Ben. Love your skin the way it is. Don’t defile it!!!
October 14th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Now I want to get one even more.
October 15th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Just because other people have it, doesn’t mean you should follow them! >:-(
You’re better than that, Ben.
October 15th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Have you considered, Alan, that maybe I want to get a tattoo because I want to get a tattoo? Tattoos have been used by humankind for centuries to express all manner of things. Now I want a tattoo to express my love for retrogaming. I really don’t see the problem there.
October 17th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Been away a bit. Busy! *thumbs up*
“Now I want a tattoo to express my love for retrogaming.”
Ah. You enjoy retrogaming now. But what about in ten to twenty years time, when - or if, perhaps - you stop retrogaming. Do you really want to be reminded of it on your skin? I wouldn’t mind just looking at something to remind myself of things, but NOT have something stuck on my skin permanently to act as some “indelible” reminder!
Sorry if I sound … conservative or “unadventurous” here!
October 17th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Honestly, in the highly unlikely event that I decide that retro games are entirely pointless and decide to distance myself from them, I would honestly find myself looking at the tattoo and remembering how much enjoyment I got out of those games.
As it is, saying someone will stop liking retro games is like saying someone will stop watching movies entirely. It doesn’t happen. Even if you don’t see any new films, you’ll still go back and watch the old ones.
You’ve got this opinion that tattoos are a Bad Thing. Fair enough, but don’t tell me that I can’t or shouldn’t get a tattoo based on your ‘conservative [and] “unadventurous”‘ opinion.
October 20th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
you’ll look like an idiot
October 22nd, 2007 at 7:51 am
Says you!
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