Tattoos and Originality
musicismylife78
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So I dont have any tattoo's but its on my bucket list. As an artist, I view this quote by Rilke as pretty much the definition of why I plan to spend the rest of my days dedicated and immersed in my own art as well as others art
"Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This most of all: ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night: must I write? Dig into yourself for a deep answer. And if this answer rings out in assent, if you meet this solemn question with a strong, simple "I must", then build your life in accordance with this necessity; your whole life, even into its humblest and most indifferent hour, must become a sign and witness to this impulse. "
pretty much defines my life and destiny.
So the point is, seems like thats my MO right there, and i'd love to get part of that as a tattoo an abbreviated condensed version of it. But guess who also has the tattoo, in Rilke's native german nonetheless, Lady Gaga!
How do you feel about seeing a tattoo on the internet that someone already has, a friend, someone you dont know, a famous person, whoever, with a tattoo that you want, does it give you pause that someone else already has it? I guess if i got it in English it wouldnt be totally like Gaga's tattoo, but still...
"Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This most of all: ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night: must I write? Dig into yourself for a deep answer. And if this answer rings out in assent, if you meet this solemn question with a strong, simple "I must", then build your life in accordance with this necessity; your whole life, even into its humblest and most indifferent hour, must become a sign and witness to this impulse. "
pretty much defines my life and destiny.
So the point is, seems like thats my MO right there, and i'd love to get part of that as a tattoo an abbreviated condensed version of it. But guess who also has the tattoo, in Rilke's native german nonetheless, Lady Gaga!
How do you feel about seeing a tattoo on the internet that someone already has, a friend, someone you dont know, a famous person, whoever, with a tattoo that you want, does it give you pause that someone else already has it? I guess if i got it in English it wouldnt be totally like Gaga's tattoo, but still...
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Honestly??
Who the fuck cares, I wouldn't have known lady gaga even had it if the dude didn't say.
It's sounds to me like it's a quote that means a lot to him(or her,sorry not sure) so what does it matter who else has it.
I've seen a lot of tattoos in the pearl jam tattoo thread that are the same, and I've even seen a few people with "just breathe" tattoos and do you know who else has that?? Miley cyrus. Do you think the pearl jam fans who have the same tattoo as Hannah monfuckingtana give two shits?? I'm betting no. Means something different to each person.
eV: 8/4/08, 8/5/08, 6/21/11
SG: 10/4/08<-- MET STONE!!!
when you get that done, pictures please
if the tattoo means a lot to you, then get it done
it doesn't matter who else has it, it's what it means to you
how many people in the world will have the same tattoo - doesn't mean anything
if you really want to get it, just get it done and don't worry about anything else
But I've seen people with tattoos of brand logos.
Adidas, Nike, Kappa, car companies etc.
I think tattoos should be something that means a lot to you, not some brand logo.
Monster energy drink seems to be the one I've seen lately. And footy teams, I'm not sure about people getting their footy teams logo.
True, some teams fold haha.
I wouldn't even get a premiership tattoo if I was a member of the team.
Not a fan of tattoos.
Ha, a mate of mine was at the Anzac game and showed me a photo of a Collingwood fan with a massive tattoo of the cup on his back with black and white ribbons tied on the handle and such. That's a little nuts. Would he get a wooden spoon tat if they came last?
i hate logo tattoos, a lot of Nike tattoos here, hate them
and football teams - i hate football
Next time the Pies get the spoon Joffa the clown needs to be drugged asleep then have the spoon tattooed on his forehead.
Mate, the way North are going you might not have to worry
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Damn it... hey look, you've still got it over me. 96 gf...
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more original to not have one imo.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I saw several other people with the same one thru the years, kinda fun to see how people incorporated theirs into bigger back pieces/sleeves. Gave them something to use as a conversation starter with me.
Get whatever you want, who really cares if it looks like "some famous person's tat"? If you like it, that's all that really matters. Unless you're getting a family member's portriat, you are likely to see a similar/vartiation of whatever tat you finally decide on. People who really appreciate tats are always looking at other peoples' tats and making mental notes in their head for design ideas....who was it that said "imitation is the truest sign of flattery"?
- Christopher McCandless
About this stickman on my leg... that's original right?
(At least it seemed that way in 1996
and the gaga version actually looks pretty good
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Who cares if someone has it? Who cares if she is famous and you may or may not like her?
It is a beautiful quotation, and if it means a lot to you, go for it.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
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