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My Steve Jobs tattoo
- Thread starter Kenny Pollock
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I actually don't mind tattoos, I just don't understand people that idolizes, and worships companies and CEOs.
Wow, you guys are a tough crowd to please.
Luckily, I got the tattoo for myself, and posted it here because I thought this would be the community that would appreciate it like I do. I'm not easily offended and my mental bill-of-health is pretty clean. Oh, and I'm not trying to please you.
I am 23 years old and I'm covered in tattoos. I understand a lot of you probably DON'T have tattoos... you are probably not 23, you are probably against tattoos, you probably work for someone else or are in a line of work where you think the tattoos will affect your life negatively.... Mine are conversation starters with my customers.
The rest of the sleeve is going to be filled up with an old iMac, older Mac logo, Bill Gates, old PC, etc. If I wanted to be like everyone else I would've ran out and got the current Apple logo like everyone else on the internet.
If it wasn't for Steve Jobs I'd probably be in a different line of work, I would've had to idolize over someone else growing up, and honestly if I wasn't so into computers at a young age I probably wouldn't be as smart of a person that I am now. I don't have to explain on MacRumors WHY Steve Jobs is so important - you should know. You don't have to get a tattoo of him. In fact, I'd prefer if you didn't.
In any case, thanks for your comments nice an mean and remember if everyone in the world was the same it'd be a very boring place.
Luckily, I got the tattoo for myself, and posted it here because I thought this would be the community that would appreciate it like I do. I'm not easily offended and my mental bill-of-health is pretty clean. Oh, and I'm not trying to please you.
I am 23 years old and I'm covered in tattoos. I understand a lot of you probably DON'T have tattoos... you are probably not 23, you are probably against tattoos, you probably work for someone else or are in a line of work where you think the tattoos will affect your life negatively.... Mine are conversation starters with my customers.
The rest of the sleeve is going to be filled up with an old iMac, older Mac logo, Bill Gates, old PC, etc. If I wanted to be like everyone else I would've ran out and got the current Apple logo like everyone else on the internet.
If it wasn't for Steve Jobs I'd probably be in a different line of work, I would've had to idolize over someone else growing up, and honestly if I wasn't so into computers at a young age I probably wouldn't be as smart of a person that I am now. I don't have to explain on MacRumors WHY Steve Jobs is so important - you should know. You don't have to get a tattoo of him. In fact, I'd prefer if you didn't.
In any case, thanks for your comments nice an mean and remember if everyone in the world was the same it'd be a very boring place.
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Nice tattoo, nice thought.
If Mr Jobs inspired you then its perfectly acceptable to have someone tattooed on you, it's totally fine.
If I was to choose someone, it would be either Dr King, Malcom X, Patrice Lumumba, Huey P Newton or.........eh, Mike Tyson (for all his wrongs, I still find so much in that guy!)
OP, **** the people who don't understand tattoos! More for us
If Mr Jobs inspired you then its perfectly acceptable to have someone tattooed on you, it's totally fine.
If I was to choose someone, it would be either Dr King, Malcom X, Patrice Lumumba, Huey P Newton or.........eh, Mike Tyson (for all his wrongs, I still find so much in that guy!)
OP, **** the people who don't understand tattoos! More for us
Was waiting for a reply like this from you OP after I defended you a page or 2 back.
Been a Mac-owner since I was a little boy... now I fix them for a living!
Steve Jobs really inspired me, so I started a tech sleeve and he was the first piece! I thought people here would be interested
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It shows how Tech lovers love the innovation Leader behind Apple. Awesome Tattoo mate.
Listen to this guy, did your parents never tell you that if you had nothing nice to say, its better to not say anything?
Would you be as rude to this guy in his face?
You dont have to agree with him, but try to act as a human being, should not be difficult as most of us are-
Im a chicken as I daren't have a tattoo myself, but I do like looking at other people tats. Im frightened of regretting the tattoo later in life. Like I say, I'm a chicken .
Impressive tattoo by the way
.Impressive tattoo by the way
I don't agree with the people attacking the OP personally and claiming he has mental issues, but if the OP walked up to me on the street and asked me my opinion on this Steve Jobs tattoo, I would say exactly what I said on the first page...
I don't see how this is different. Seems like the guy is in good spirits and understands what he got into when he got someones face tattoo'd onto his arm, so all the more power to him.
It's all about tats, piercings and smoking dope for the young people now days.
Not just young people, Mate!
Not just young people, Mate!
That's true, I guess I just see more of them. I really hurts seeing a beautiful young lady, say 19-27, that has donkeyed up their body. I truely hope they get the removal process totally perfected.
That's true, I guess I just see more of them. I really hurts seeing a beautiful young lady, say 19-27, that has donkeyed up their body. I truely hope they get the removal process totally perfected.
I'm sure that you meant "donkeyed up" by your standards...possibly not standards shared by all.
And while removal is possible (effectiveness is effected by color)...not everyone wants removal...by their standards.
And considering that 21% of the adult population in the US has one (or more) tattoos...not everyone shares your standards...
(Source...see Post# 40)
I'm sure that you meant "donkeyed up" by your standards...possibly not standards shared by all.
And while removal is possible (effectiveness is effected by color)...not everyone wants removal...by their standards.
And considering that 21% of the adult population in the US has one (or more) tattoos...not everyone shares your standards...
(Source...see Post# 40)
Duly noted. I am mainly talking about all the younger people getting them. As the percentage of those with tattoos goes up, the percent of regret will go up. The "fad" will pass and many will say, oh ****, what have I done!
Internet warriors. Brave to say things behind a keyboard but none would give these opinions face to face. Typical.
FWIW I don't like tattoos but some of the stuff that has been said here is very low.
I believe when the OP started this thread, he was looking for opinions. I also believe, that most people on this forum would give their honest opinion, if asked face-to-face.
The "fad" will pass and many will say, oh ****, what have I done!
Pass? Highly doubtful. I am 41, and I only have a half sleeve. I would love to finish my arm to be honest.
Duly noted. I am mainly talking about all the younger people getting them. As the percentage of those with tattoos goes up, the percent of regret will go up. The "fad" will pass and many will say, oh ****, what have I done!
You are right that the younger cohort has a much higher percentage of those with tats...
Source
And while "regret" certainly occurs, the assumption that it happens frequently is a matter for research.
The assertion in the post above that..." As the percentage of those with tattoos goes up, the percent of regret will go up." needs to be sourced.
Obviously I can't source it. I am simply stating my opinion that with all of the younger people, say 18-27, that have got tats in the last few years or that are getting them now, the regret rate will go up. That they will say, oh oh, this keeps me from getting a job, or, I don't like it anymore. I would bet many of the younger people getting a tat is done in haste, drunk, high etc. It can be entertaining, the neck tattoos are really, well hideous, my wife and I just look at each other and say wtf.
The internet, a place to say whatever you like but would never have the balls to say to someones face.
Speaking of balls, not got the balls to get a tattoo that large myself, got a few, but I dread to think how long that took. Props to you man. And whoever drew it, awesome.
Speaking of balls, not got the balls to get a tattoo that large myself, got a few, but I dread to think how long that took. Props to you man. And whoever drew it, awesome.
I love a good portrait.. But would never get one.. Theres very few artists around the world that can do a good portrait...
IMHO, this is not a great portrait.
IMHO, this is not a great portrait.
I like tattoos they say something about the wearer, I especially like women with tattoos it shows disregard for social norms. Self expression is self expression no matter the outlet.
OP The tattoo is great you choice of subject leaves something to be desired.
OP The tattoo is great you choice of subject leaves something to be desired.