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I'd consider tattoos to be more of an identification than an enhancement.

Posted by Guy (aka lostatlimbo) Jun 11 '09, 15:31

tattoos - after all - originated from tribal branding. im not sure the same applies to things like plastic surgery, unless you are really stretching.

my tattoo (which, might i remind you is mostly hidden from view) identifies me as a nerd. so does my nerdy hair cut. your Firefly t-shirt has a similar (albeit less permanent) effect.

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Isn't there a law, or at least a prohibition, against Jews getting tattoos because god didn't intend them to be tattooed? - the liioulu without m&ms Jun 11, 15:46 2
- the Bible explicitly forbids scarring your body. is that what you mean? -- nm - Guy Jun 11, 15:47 1
  - I'm talking about specific rules against tattoos. - the liioulu without m&ms Jun 11, 15:48
Don't even try it. You made a statement, then it bit you in the ass. - Trish Jun 11, 15:37 24
- forgive me, i did not answer your other question... - Guy Jun 11, 15:50
- hey, look, its not like i rally against this. I don't chair an organization. its my own personal philosophy. - Guy Jun 11, 15:45 5
  - I think you'd find 9 women who would like to be more curvy, feel more sexually attractive and look better in certain clothing. - Trish Jun 11, 15:52 1
    - or 9 women who think they will have a better chance at getting the remote -- nm - dogbert183 Jun 11, 15:55
  - You *really* don't get how ridiculous it is for you to claim, "their change is shallow and superficial. my change is awesome"? - musubi Jun 11, 15:50 1
    - This thread is like the essence of Guy. You could bottle it, dilute it ten times with water and still have full-strength Guy. -- nm - Reagen Jun 11, 15:51
  - the point is not that we don't think the boob-getters have those reasons. it's that tattoos are *exactly* the same. -- nm - Reagen Jun 11, 15:48
- "Well, how do you recognize one of the tribe?" "They are generally tall, wide-bodied...and the distinct penis-marking on the neck." -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 11, 15:43 4
  - Hey, I thought you were leaving at 6? - kelly, cranky old broad Jun 11, 15:50 2
    - Yeah, that didn't happen, I just got off the phone with her though. - Will Hunting Jun 11, 15:55 1
      - 4-5 hrs? Really? Okay. -- nm - kelly, cranky old broad Jun 11, 15:56
  - I think the Russians employed Cocknecks to keep the population in line. - TWuG Jun 11, 15:45
- Seriously. Guy: Repeat after me. "On further reflection, I was overbroad in my initial statement, and I am reconsidering my position. -- nm - Reagen Jun 11, 15:39 11
  - show me 10 women who want implants and ill show you at least 9 insecure girls who think that bigger breasts will solve their woes. - Guy Jun 11, 15:46 6
    - show me 10 women who want implants and I'll show you 10 women who just want to be friends -- nm - redmond s.i. Jun 11, 15:49
    - Show me one guy with a penis on his neck, and I'll show you a guy who doesn't know when to admit he misspoke. (nm) - musubi Jun 11, 15:47 4
      - i believe it was only a week or so when i posted that i had stated something without reading an article properly and admitted my err. - Guy Jun 11, 15:51 2
        
        You're misunderstaind me. I don't want you to admit you're wrong. - musubi Jun 11, 15:55 1
        
        *attempts to nail jello to the wall* -- nm - Trish Jun 11, 16:01
      - *spittake* -- nm - dogbert183 Jun 11, 15:48
  - I swear to god, I'm *this* close to raping a cloud. nm - Dignan Jun 11, 15:45
  - No retreat, no surrender! (nm) - Guy si Jun 11, 15:40 2
    - "They can take away my life...but they can never take away my IRAAAAATIONALIIIIIIIITY!" -- nm - GuyHeart Jun 11, 15:42 1
      - L4--to both you and moose. - Trish Jun 11, 15:46
If the tribes had mastered the tech, they would have all kinds of weird shit on their heads. -- nm - Spawn Jun 11, 15:36
I think getting a penis sewed on to you generally changes your identity. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jun 11, 15:35
*eye roll* (nm) - musubi Jun 11, 15:35
that's insane. of course they are enhancements. - Andie Jun 11, 15:34 1
- Given Guy's experience, I can see his point of view. - the wrong element, bad guy Jun 11, 15:38
Oh man. If you're using that argument to downplay the importance of gender reassignment, you're really missing the boat. - Beryllium Jun 11, 15:34 1
- ~If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean. And if I had a giraffe, I'd ride him on my boat.~ -- nm - Spawn Jun 11, 15:40
You've been practicing your rationalization exercises, I see. -- nm - Reagen Jun 11, 15:32 3
- im not necessarily expecting anyone to agree with me, but im not just paying lip service either - Guy Jun 11, 15:39 2
  - do you honestly think that every person who has a tattoo (including, say, me) felt 'incomplete, or that it improved my life or confidence'? - Andie Jun 11, 16:02
  - If this were parody, it'd be brilliant. (nm) - musubi Jun 11, 15:41

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