Comments on: Resistor-code tattoo, with free/open design

By: surreality

surreality — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:24:00 +0000

I’m constantly amazed that at such an enlightened blog, there are always multiple posts of “It’s going to look awful/ugh why would you do that” on EVERY tattoo post.

I think it looks amazing.

By: Ray Perkins

Ray Perkins — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:13:00 +0000

We were taught even more non-pc, and used rape, not ravage. But do resistors still have color codes? Maybe the cheap ones, but any I have, have the values printed on in a font too small to read.

By: speleothem

speleothem — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:55:00 +0000

I remember it as “Bad Boys Rode Our Young Geese But Victor Got Wet,” although my electronics teacher hinted at a naughty version.

By: benher

benher — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

I love pieces like this! It’s always nice when a client puts some thought and creativity into their orders.

Tattooing something “simple” like this is much more difficult than it looks, but the payoff is worth it. Then again, I’m a sucker for geometric straightness on curved body parts!

By: Dlo Burns

Dlo Burns — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:38:00 +0000

also: MOISTURIZE PEOPLE

By: ethicalcannibal

ethicalcannibal — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:23:00 +0000

Are you saying the lovely butterfly will degrade that fast? I’m old, me and mine have tats that are still looking great 20 years on.

By: That_Anonymous_Coward

That_Anonymous_Coward — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:39:00 +0000

I think I dated that guy once…

By: Joseph Francis

Joseph Francis — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:49:00 +0000

Can you work in an 18% gray card and something for white balance? Thanks!

(12% for the cognoscenti)

By: Felton / Moderator

Felton / Moderator — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:31:00 +0000

I’ll try to watch my conduct.

By: oasisob1

oasisob1 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:18:00 +0000

Well then, don’t let me impede you.

By: Felton / Moderator

Felton / Moderator — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:13:00 +0000

I can’t give up my only remaining vice.

By: Blake Gwinn

Blake Gwinn — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:03:00 +0000

Tats end up looking bad…!? They are temp tats that you pick out off the wall.
they then stick it on and color it in.
Your new unique tat is on you and a million others. I have yet to understand the desire for them. 4 years in the navy and the thought never crossed my mind.

Tats on the hands face neck
YAAA!

Yep… O-neg Please do not fold bend or spindle. Return for recycling
Would be my choice!

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:56:00 +0000

Geek pride.

By: aap360

aap360 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:37:00 +0000

Peoples tattoos end up looking that bad because they never give them a new lick of paint. They need a bit of upkeep every couple decades but people just don’t.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:33:00 +0000

There’s a scene in Shortbus where a potential date texts that his dick is 15 cm, and the American characters all ooh and aah.

By: That_Anonymous_Coward

That_Anonymous_Coward — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:57:00 +0000

an archaic unit of measure used to describe phalluses online, the measurement is often reduced in that situation to make them sound much more impressive. ex. AOL Inches.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:48:00 +0000

Anyone who’s ever been to the Folsom Street Fair knows that tattoos lose their proportions quite rapidly.

By: iCowboy

iCowboy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:35:00 +0000

Right there in the Bible alongside condoning slavery, avoiding shrimp and not playing American football.

By: UnderachievingSheep

UnderachievingSheep — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:17:00 +0000

Not only that but, unlike the “authority” quoted above, you are tangible and in a position to clarify/ correct should the need ever arise.

By: oasisob1

oasisob1 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:44:00 +0000

“O-neg, please remove this before the funeral”.

By: oasisob1

oasisob1 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:41:00 +0000

Ohmigod! Is it still the current thing, to make topical puns? I find it revolting. If it were in my power to end the practice, I would. Yet, each post gives us a new ton of such silly things.

By: ldobe

ldobe — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:37:00 +0000

“Don’t be an ass” -Me, just now.

There, I’ve negated your argument from authority with an equally valid counterargument from authority.

By: Blake Gwinn

Blake Gwinn — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:27:00 +0000

Not sure that is a tat.
But I have to say that these tats now days are just sad.
Given that that lovely butterfly of today will be a sad moth in a few years.
Love those neck tats too. “I never want to have a good job”
My choice for a tat would be my blood type and my last wishes.

By: Elijah Greenleaf

Elijah Greenleaf — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:04:00 +0000

“…Do not mark your skin with tattoos….” Lev. 19:28, The Holy Bible.

By: Nadya Boone

Nadya Boone — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:59:00 +0000

I would say he has the _capacity_.

By: perch

perch — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:36:00 +0000

I’m not really seeing the pride flag in this…

By: drawboy

drawboy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:32:00 +0000

My tattoo isn’t as cool on as many levels as that one, but it’s still pretty pragmatic. http://drawboy.blogspot.com/2012/09/inked.html

By: Robert Cruickshank

Robert Cruickshank — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:11:00 +0000

No silver or gold? That’s intolerant.

By: Robert Cruickshank

Robert Cruickshank — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:10:00 +0000

Better Be Right,or Your Great Big Venture Goes Wrong, is the one I teach. Bad Beer Rots Our Young Guts But Vodka Goes Well is common too, except among teetotalers.

By: flyoverland

flyoverland — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:55:00 +0000

What happens when he gets older and his skin starts to sag? Here’s the solution. http://www.drtattoff.com