Julio Avila

I've travelled 2,000 miles to get tattooed on more than one occasion.

Bugs me when people complain about driving 20 minutes away to get tattooed.

Travelled that far to get tattooed at the original everlasting and at 222.

After that I can't tell you how many times I've driven an hour or so to get tattooed. The drive back home always sucked.

Yuppies.

I know this us a huge generalization, but they usually get the wackest tattoos!!!!

They get super small super detailed crap in a super private spot. Coming into the shop acting like they are such huge rebels. Wanna be a rebel? Buy a Honda instead of a BMW.

Reminds me of one of my favorite jokes....

What's the difference between a BMW and a porqupine?

Porqupines have the pricks on the OUTSIDE.

*nothing against BMW owners. Just yuppies

Trees. In the last two years I've done about 100 of them.

Trees with hidden words or initials anywhere in the design (in the trunk, branches, or roots)

Hidden words or initials. If you've got something to say, SAY IT!

Arm bands. They break up the arm in such weird spots it makes it difficult "add to" or expand on with future tattoos.

Cherubs. Naked babies?! For reals?!

Art. You really need V. Van Gogh's "Starry Night" on your arm? Go buy a t shirt!!

Superman logos. You are from right here. Not Krypton

This list can go on forever. Sometimes it's not the what that you are tattooing but the who. Arrive on time, be respectful and don't figit around. Bring a good story to tell. Tattooers love em! Most of all, leave your tuff guy attitude at home. You ain't as tuff as us.