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so why would that offend anybody ?

First, almost no one will know what it says; second almost no one will care; third, you get tattoos for yourself, not for others. Enjoy your tattoo and relax.

The very fact that you have a tattoo will upset some people. Why are you worried about what other people think?
Also, laser treatments are not going to return your skin to the original condition. It very likely you’ll still be able to see it even after expensive, painful treatments.

Hey everyone, long time lurker here. Reading through this thread has always been really informative (and fear inducing) but now I'm midway through my own backpiece and figured I'd drop in a progress report. I'm getting it done by Jacob Redmond at Fourth Street Tattoo. We're roughly 20 hours in so far. The pain is no joke, but it was definitely front heavy with the linework. Shading overall has been bearable.

Next sessions should be a fun one, we'll be filling in that buttcrack and starting on the scales. 😬 The pressure is on to choose a color and I'm still waffling a lot. I love the classic look of black scales red belly, but something about this design says blue dragon to me. What do you all think? 

You find a four-year-old post and act like an toddler in your reply.

 Man. You are so cool. 🤣

You find a four-year-old post and act like an toddler in your reply.

 Man. You are so cool. 🤣

Great first post! The perfect way to ingratiate yourself with the community.

Oh I'm fully expecting to hate myself for it 🤣 
But it will be worth it... right 🥲🥴
Thanks for sharing the pics! Also, loving the stack of skulls on the left arm! 
 
Glad to hear you didn't find it too horrible, I'll hold out in hope!
While it would be nice to have the same experience as Dan, I'm fully expecting it to suck 

My elbows were both super painful. But I think my knee was the worst.

My elbows were both super painful. But I think my knee was the worst.

My elbows were both super painful. But I think my knee was the worst.

Hi. Female here. Don't get a cliche tattoo in Vegas if you are worried about the pain. Also, calling people names? Grow the F*** up. Byeeeeeee.

Hi. Female here. Don't get a cliche tattoo in Vegas if you are worried about the pain. Also, calling people names? Grow the F*** up. Byeeeeeee.

Being an ass hole to the people who have been on this forum a long time is not a smart way to get advice. Frankly @Dan is right; if you’re worried about the pain, don’t get one. There’s no way to quantify the pain. I have other helpful hints for first timers.

no, I said that  because it's going to hurt,you're the one whining about your pain tolerance. 
 
"macho jackass" and "meathead" ? F*** you,

if you have to ask "how much will it hurt? ", don't get a tattoo.

3 hours is a real sweet spot for me too. No need to go much longer. Props to those who can continually do the marathon sessions. I like to look forward to my session each month, not dread it 😂.

My back piece took about 18 months. About one session a month. Sometimes two, sometimes skip. 3 hours per session. It was worth it.

Slowly but surely! Realizing now the mindfuck that is a full backpiece. About 15 hours in and not even close to halfway there. Enjoying the process!

Rather excited. I asked Kyle if we would have time to at least start the thigh as well as do the left inner bicep in the one appointment and he gave the green light- so booking request form was filled out this morning which means circus horse and flipped lady/demon head on the left  thigh to come in August - woo!
Thigh we will size up and decide if its front of or side of when I'm in the shop in July. (Possibly similar positioning and sizing as current right thigh tattoo shown in previous post- depends on what Kyle suggests as I am pretty flexible on it)
for the mean time- the lucky rabbit foot and elephant have finished flaking and I am in count-down mode for my appointment with Andrew on July 7 . 
Autumn/Winter has been/is busy ! (Australia)

Not my style but it's very tidy. F*** what anyone thinks and just get the tattoos you want. 🙂

There's always someone out there who can't wait to piss on your parade and ruin it. As @Dan said, they probably have crap tattoos themselves.
 

Yes. There is a thread about it somewhere. I have several: Johnny Cash (2), John Lennon (2), Amy Winehouse. I don't have images of the two John Lennon ones to hand.