I desperately want a new tattoo.. Is the AIDS ribbon too pretentious for me?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

[chaska]

1. To each her own, but why?

Seems like a strange choice to me. I mean it's a bit like making your body a billboard or a public service announcement, rather than something to celebrate with decoration.

But what do I know.

:)

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. its private but people i love are afflicted with HIV ...its just an important issue for me

[Mutley]

2. I say get what you want.

Who cares if other people think it's pretentious? You obviously have a reason for wanting it, and that is what's important.

[MissMillie]

4. I agree

decorate yourself the way you want.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. i do have a reason. and a very good one at it. thanks.

[IronLionZion]

3. Yes it's pretentious, so YES it's perfect for you!

now, are you going to tell us where? :evilgrin:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

5. on my arm...

[plcdude]

7. send me a pic of entire body naked

and I'll help you select a spot. Seriously do what want and it doesn't really matter with this issue what others think.

[azmouse]

8. My only concern is that styles change.

In 20 yrs will people still be using or even know about the ribbons that are so popular today?

[pitohui]

11. will it matter if "people" know?

i think what is more important is that in 20 yrs it will be a reminder of where she was now and what mattered to her

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. thats how i feel about it. in 20 years if we have a cure. i will smile when i see that

if we are still fighting it, it will still be pertinent to my life

[pitohui]

10. i don't see how a simple ribbon can be "pretentious"

if that's what you want, go for it

[Starbucks Anarchist]

13. Why would that be pretentious?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

14. i dont know...but someone said it might be...hence i posted it

on edit: 15 people in the lounge also seem to think so

[Starbucks Anarchist]

15. I say go for it if you want to.

[Oeditpus Rex]

16. Most tattoos are a lot more frivolous than that

If you want one that makes a statement, there aren't many that would be more relevant.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

17. thanks,

[jonnyblitz]

18. you should never worry what people think if you want it. the main

thing is to be certain THAT is what you want for a permanent tattoo. if so, then get it. there will always be somebody somewhere with an opinion on it you won't like to hear no matter what you get. it's the nature of tattoos.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

19. this is true.