Stupid Pop Star Tricks

[Matthew]

It means "Love" in Chinese, too.

 

[jsstevens]

On the other hand...

 

[DaleB]

Now that's funny.

 

[LoneAspen]

I don’t have a tattoo. Don’t plan on it. But if I DID get a tattoo, I sure wouldn’t get one in a language both I and the Tattoo artist don’t read or speak. I’ve never understood this kind of “it’s cool because it is Japanese/Chinese/Vietnamese/whatever” and just naive belief that it says what they tell you it says.

I've got three tattoos (so far - more are coming I'm sure) and I completely agree. I have no desire to get a phrase or symbol from another language, and even if I did, I'd get it from a tattoo artist who actually speaks and reads that language.

The other thing I'd never do is walk into some random tattoo studio and get one done from a piece of flash that was on the wall. That might be perfectly fine for some folks, but it takes me a long time to decide on what I want, and research who I want to do it. It has to mean something to me and my life, and be unique to me. And I want it done by an artist who specializes in that style.

 

[Everskyward]

Speaking of stupid...

It should come as no surprise that people, sometimes motivated by alcohol, make rash and ill-advised choices. In one such case, a 59-year-old patient was admitted to a California hospital with “D.N.R.” tattooed across his chest.

After reviewing his chart, it was noted that the patient requested resuscitation efforts in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. When questioned about the inconsistency between his tattoo and his chart the patient explained why he had a DNR tattoo. He had lost a bet playing poker with fellow ancillary hospital staffers while inebriated in his younger years; the loser had to tattoo “D.N.R.” across his chest [2].

The patient’s doctor suggested that the patient have the tattoo removed to avoid any confusion. However, the patient declined the advice, stating he felt that no one would take the tattoo seriously.

https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chie...os-Are-they-legal-and-is-EMS-bound-to-comply/

 

[LongRoadBob]

Speaking of stupid...


https://www.ems1.com/paramedic-chie...os-Are-they-legal-and-is-EMS-bound-to-comply/

Seems like common sense that a semi-permanent marking on a person would not be legally binding. I mean, a document is the way, or a card in wallet, or chain...where if a person changed their mind, they can rescind it.
Since it is a pretty final decision, no take backs.

Then again I guess one could argue they could add another don’t...as in “don’t do not resuscitate”
And if they changed it again “don’t don’t do not resuscitate”.

Could even start with “don’t not resuscitate”. Or spread it around “don’t” on their back, “not” on forearm, and “resuscitate” on the ankle.

I mean, you know, just have fun with it.

 

[Matthew]

It could suck if you inked your significant other's initials next to you heart and they just happened to be "DNR".

 

[weilke]

I know two young gentlemen who went to get matching tattoos. Very artfully done, both with the same spelling error.

 

[Timbeck2]

Get a dozen easter egg tattoos and have the artist hide them.

 

[Sundancer]

I think I'd have to care more about communicating with other humans. I mean, that's the point of a tat, right? To "say" something to others, or extol yourself, or enforce a perception of yourself to people? Maybe tribe-up a bit, self include in a group or sub-culture?

Heck, I can get hepatitus or MRSA for free. . .

 

[DutchRoller]

I know two young gentlemen who went to get matching tattoos. Very artfully done, both with the same spelling error.

Well they wouldn’t be matching if only one was misspelled. Duh!

 

[eman1200]

Don't bring a clock to a gunfight.

Timeless advice.

. . . and not a second too soon.

That’s just cuckoo.

You're being an alarmist.

Not according to my grandfather.

It's still good advice...

hands down.

You guys are getting a little wound up.

All this clock tock is starting to tick me off.

Time heals all wounds.

Damn it, looks like I’m late to this party.