Finally started my polynesian sleeve/chest Tat.

[Bando]

I know Bainbridge very well, I saw BF and thought boyfriend.

If she goes there I may ask that Uncle Bodyhard watch over my girl.

I got a lot of crap to deal with up here.

[mtnmama]

sorry to butt in here guys - but many ppl have great respect for things from different cultures and honor them, buy them, visit them, wear them, listen to them, eat them, have them tattooed on our bodies

not every instance of someone appreciating something from a culture not ones own - is cultural appropriation. do you only enjoy things from your own culture? doubt it.

the cultural appropriation argument gets moldy when no questions are asked - and only assumptions are made.

perhaps a bit of human interaction would solve A FU34 TON of issues, least of which the idiocy displayed here on this thread by a small few.

@bodyhard - sorry ppl out there don't understand tattoo collectors - i deal with it too - oh well - good thing we don't have to be with them all the time

tattoo collectors are some of the coolest ppl i've met over the years and their appreciation for other cultures and the ultimate show of honoring them, permanently inking artwork, symbols, words - is also very cool, in my not so fu34ing humble opinion.....

(middle finger emoji) idiots

EDIT: @bodyhard - i have no clue why you doin' it - also don't care - looks cool - nice work

[bodyhard]

If she goes there I may ask that Uncle Bodyhard watch over my girl.

I got a lot of crap to deal with up here.

Dude without a doubt, you have my number.

sorry to butt in here guys - but many ppl have great respect for things from different cultures and honor them, buy them, visit them, wear them, listen to them, eat them, have them tattooed on our bodies

not every instance of someone appreciating something from a culture not ones own - is cultural appropriation. do you only enjoy things from your own culture? doubt it.

the cultural appropriation argument gets moldy when no questions are asked - and only assumptions are made.

perhaps a bit of human interaction would solve A FU34 TON of issues, least of which the idiocy displayed here on this thread by a small few.

@bodyhard - sorry ppl out there don't understand tattoo collectors - i deal with it too - oh well - good thing we don't have to be with them all the time

tattoo collectors are some of the coolest ppl i've met over the years and their appreciation for other cultures and the ultimate show of honoring them, permanently inking artwork, symbols, words - is also very cool, in my not so fu34ing humble opinion.....

(middle finger emoji) idiots

EDIT: @bodyhard - i have no clue why you doin' it - also don't care - looks cool - nice work

I like the way it looks, nothing else.

[eomrat]

Cultural Appropriation is literally one of my most favorite things.

[Jtbny]

thats called cultural appropriation

The US has a short history where just about everything in our culture has been appropriated. Who fuken cares.

[7Seconds]

Tattoos are a funny thing. When I was little it seemed like only scary looking bikers and guys in the Navy had tattoos. Now the soccer mom shopping at Target has a sleeve.

[Oceanside]

Tattoos are a funny thing. When I was little it seemed like only scary looking bikers and guys in the Navy had tattoos. Now the soccer mom shopping at Target has a sleeve.

there's really nothing funny about scary looking soccer moms !

[Cass40]

Now the soccer mom shopping at Target has a sleeve.

I don't get it. Looks trashy and low class especially on women.

[bodyhard]

Tattoos are a funny thing. When I was little it seemed like only scary looking bikers and guys in the Navy had tattoos. Now the soccer mom shopping at Target has a sleeve.

Some women look hot with tats.

I wouldn't say scary looking, but when I was a kid I viewed tats on only gang members, in fact I have a gang/jail tat on my right hand which is the stupidest thing you will ever see. However I keep it as it reminds of the things I did and it keeps me grounded. Its about the only tat I have on me that means something and it is the ugliest thing you will see. During my life I've always covered it whenever I went into an interviews, my other two tats prior to now getting this one are tribal.

[7Seconds]

Some women look hot with tats.

I wouldn't say scary looking, but when I was a kid I viewed tats on only gang members, in fact I have a gang/jail tat on my right hand which is the stupidest thing you will ever see. However I keep it as it reminds of the things I did and it keeps me grounded. Its about the only tat I have on me that means something and it is the ugliest thing you will see. During my life I've always covered it whenever I went into an interviews, my other two tats prior to now getting this one are tribal.

All my tattoos are very personal and I have one particular one that is a simple glass that reminds me of a buddhist story about non attachment so that when I see it every morning I remember the story and I remember to apply it to my life. In a way I think your prison tattoo works in a similar way. That being said nothing wrong with getting quality work done because you like the way it looks. Yours looks great by the way.

[NorwichGrad]

WTF is that??

lol. That's HAKA, bro. Islanders tradition. Back in the day, you scare the enemy before you cut his head off and put it on display.

Are you Polynesian?

He is short and tanned. That makes him honorary Polynesian.

But when he does that 'gangstah lean' stuff, he gives away his Puerto Rican heritage.

[7Seconds]

I don't get it. Looks trashy and low class especially on women.

Provided it’s quality work and not vulgar I love tattoos on women, in fact I married a woman with a few. I would much prefer a quality sleeve on a woman as opposed to the “edgy” sorority girl with a tiny dolphin on her ankle.

[Mark1T]

Johnny, I know you have been waiting for my approval, so thank you for your patience.

You have the official approval of the White Man.

Anyone have a problem with that, deal with it.

[bodyhard]

All my tattoos are very personal and I have one particular one that is a simple glass that reminds me of a buddhist story about non attachment so that when I see it every morning I remember the story and I remember to apply it to my life. In a way I think your prison tattoo works in a similar way. That being said nothing wrong with getting quality work done because you like the way it looks. Yours looks great by the way.

Perfectly understood, how many tats you have?

Lots of folks are saying I will eventually do my other side, but the two tribal tats I have are roughly 10 years apart and now this one is about another 10 + years from the last one

[NorwichGrad]

Cultural Appropriation is literally one of my most favorite things.

The US has a short history where just about everything in our culture has been appropriated. Who fuken cares.

Absolutely!!

I am thankful for cultural appropriation. If I didn't dress like a White man, I'd be going to work wearing a loin cloth and riding a goat instead of Nissan.

And here in PA, that would make my nutsack shrivel in the winter and it would take six hours to get to work. Cuz goats are slower than Japanese cars.

So to all you White People out there, thanks for letting me 'appropriate' your culture.

[bodyhard]

Johnny, I know you have been waiting for my approval, so thank you for your patience.

You have the official approval of the White Man.

Anyone have a problem with that, deal with it.

Ohh damn, stamp of approval!

[Karl_Hungus]

sorry to butt in here guys - but many ppl have great respect for things from different cultures and honor them, buy them, visit them, wear them, listen to them, eat them, have them tattooed on our bodies

not every instance of someone appreciating something from a culture not ones own - is cultural appropriation. do you only enjoy things from your own culture? doubt it.

the cultural appropriation argument gets moldy when no questions are asked - and only assumptions are made.

perhaps a bit of human interaction would solve A FU34 TON of issues, least of which the idiocy displayed here on this thread by a small few.

@bodyhard - sorry ppl out there don't understand tattoo collectors - i deal with it too - oh well - good thing we don't have to be with them all the time

tattoo collectors are some of the coolest ppl i've met over the years and their appreciation for other cultures and the ultimate show of honoring them, permanently inking artwork, symbols, words - is also very cool, in my not so fu34ing humble opinion.....

(middle finger emoji) idiots

The cultural appropriation argument is a unique obsession we have in the United States. I have found that people from those cultures who we've supposedly "appropriated" aren't nearly as offended as people born in the US who have no real connection to that culture. A few years ago, there was white girl in the news because she wore a qipao (Chinese traditional dress) to the prom. Of course, the usual suspects were outraged at the "cultural appropriation" as were many Chinese academics and students. The catch? The most vocal critics were born and educated in the United States. Chinese people who were actually from China thought the hysteria surrounding it was ridiculous, and found it flattering that a person outside of their culture could appreciate its unique aesthetics.

Tattoos are a funny thing. When I was little it seemed like only scary looking bikers and guys in the Navy had tattoos. Now the soccer mom shopping at Target has a sleeve.

You aren't getting territorial over tattoos are you?

[Karl_Hungus]

that would make my nutsack shrivel in the winter and it would take six hours to get to work.

I hate it when that happens. My boss just never understands.

[NorwichGrad]

The cultural appropriation argument is a unique obsession we have in the United States. I have found that people from those cultures who we've supposedly "appropriated" aren't nearly as offended as people born in the US who have no real connection to that culture. A few years ago, there was white girl in the news because she wore a qipao (Chinese traditional dress) to the prom. Of course, the usual suspects were outraged at the "cultural appropriation" as were many Chinese academics and students. The catch? The most vocal critics were born and educated in the United States. Chinese people who were actually from China thought the hysteria surrounding it was ridiculous, and found it flattering that a person outside of their culture could appreciate its unique aesthetics.

Exactly!!!

Leftists are usually the ones who scream 'cultural appropriation!!'

True story. There was a Black man at my gym years ago. He was a boxing instructor. I even strength-trained some of his competitive boxers.

He also taught arnis / escrima.

One day I gifted him a pair of authentic Filipino fighting skills. Because, to your point, I was flattered that he would take the time to spread my culture.

I hate it when that happens. My boss just never understands.

"Hey boss. Sorry I'm late. I will turn on my laptop. But let me thaw off my ballz first."

[bodyhard]

lol. That's HAKA, bro. Islanders tradition. Back in the day, you scare the enemy before you cut his head off and put it on display.

You scared the enemy with a dance? I am not following or do you mean the prisoners?

[NorwichGrad]

You scared the enemy with a dance? I am not following or do you mean the prisoners?

Before warring parties engage in bloodbath, they scare each other basically.

And there were no prisoners. Because the losing team literally lost their heads.

Good thing it's not a thing anymore. But they kept up with the tradition. So the culture carried over to sporting events.

[bodyhard]

Before warring parties engage in bloodbath, they scare each other basically.

And there were no prisoners. Because the losing team literally lost their heads.

Good thing it's not a thing anymore. But they kept up with the tradition. So the culture carried over to sporting events.

I guess I just can't wrap my head around scaring someone with a dance. I thought maybe like they had prisoners in cages or something then do the dance letting them know their fate was to have their head chopped off.

[7Seconds]

Perfectly understood, how many tats you have?

Lots of folks are saying I will eventually do my other side, but the two tribal tats I have are roughly 10 years apart and now this one is about another 10 + years from the last one

I have the small one I mentioned above on my chest near my heart and I have two on my back which honor two friends who passed away a long time ago. I think I am probably done but you never know.

[Gabbar99]

Nice!!

In order for Polynesian tats to be effective, you must learn to do the Haka.

When my son's track team repeated as state champs (he was MVP), they did the Haka. They'd practiced it extensively ahead of time in anticipation. I'm sure he'd think it's cultural appropriation now, but they had fun.

[Gabbar99]

..I think you got hold of some bad ganja and it's fried your brain tonight.

I would love to see someone paddle over 6,000 miles from PR to the south pacific.

If it's the south pacific, maybe bad kava. I've been to Fiji a couple times and Vanuatu and have tried kava, but it didn't do anything for me. I think you need to drink a lot to get stoned.

[bodyhard]

I have the small one I mentioned above on my chest near my heart and I have two on my back which honor two friends who passed away a long time ago. I think I am probably done but you never know.

Kool

I wont be finished with my tat till maybe December

[NorwichGrad]

I guess I just can't wrap my head around scaring someone with a dance. I thought maybe like they had prisoners in cages or something then do the dance letting them know their fate was to have their head chopped off.

LOL. It's all good bro.

We don't have to get our heads wrapped up in anything. It's kinda like some haters here who cannot wrap up the idea of a Puerto Rican hombre who wants Polynesian tats simply because you like it. Nothing wrong with not understanding everything in this world. Me, personally, I don't have tats because it's not for me, although I do appreciate body arts.

[mtpockets]

Congrats on the Tat, looks like a nice piece





Got my last tat when I was drunk in a northern Canadian town, got it on my dick it says Soon




























When I gets a boner it says Saskatoon

[mtnmama]

i mostly love bb dot com and hilarious ppl that pass thru here!! ya'll are *mostly* amazing!!!!!

I like the way it looks, nothing else.

makes sense to me - your body your choice - rock on

I don't get it. Looks trashy and low class especially on women.

color me low class and trashy then (side note & late edit - i obviously disagree with you - but totally respect and defend your right to feel that way - and s41t - every nice straight laced chick needs a trashy friend - i feel i still serve a purpose - and my hubs thinks its hot, so - its all good)

in fact I have a gang/jail tat on my right hand which is the stupidest thing you will ever see. However I keep it as it reminds of the things I did and it keeps me grounded.

awesome!

All my tattoos are very personal.....That being said nothing wrong with getting quality work done because you like the way it looks.

i have some personal, some cool, some funny - once you start going to tattoo conventions - you realize that my body my choice in the skin art world is really true and ppl do all sorts of amazing things - not really concerned if others like or appreciate them, tho some ppl tend to

Nothing wrong with not understanding everything in this world.

i think we all fit in here - i just have a disdain for judgement on the part of those who dont understand others well - like i buy a song, you no like, why i care, why you judge....keep waiting for the modern enlightenment, guess ill be waiting a while longer

When I gets a boner it says Saskatoon

i hope you are serious - this is amazing, funny, and still amazing....been there - its a long trip hahahaha

...and found it flattering that a person outside of their culture could appreciate its unique aesthetics.

exactly - i have noticed the same, with my tat collection - ppl who recognize the images, appreciate the art

I am thankful for cultural appropriation. If I didn't dress like a White man, I'd be going to work wearing a loin cloth and riding a goat instead of Nissan.

thanks for this - so awesome!

The US has a short history where just about everything in our culture has been appropriated. Who fuken cares.

^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^

[bodyhard]

LOL. It's all good bro.

We don't have to get our heads wrapped up in anything. It's kinda like some haters here who cannot wrap up the idea of a Puerto Rican hombre who wants Polynesian tats simply because you like it. Nothing wrong with not understanding everything in this world. Me, personally, I don't have tats because it's not for me, although I do appreciate body arts.

Honestly I didn't even know it was a Polynesian tat until I kept getting turned down by the local tattoo artist. I just googled Chest and Sleeve tat and saw the pic and said, Yup this is what I want. But every freaking tattoo place I went to kept telling me they don't do Polynesian tats. So then I started researching what tattoo parlor does Polynesian Tats and bam I found one!

Congrats on the Tat, looks like a nice piece





Got my last tat when I was drunk in a northern Canadian town, got it on my dick it says Soon




























When I gets a boner it says Saskatoon

LOL like the the Jamaican guy who had Wendy tatted on his dick and the white guy said "Hey we have the same tat" and the Jamaican guy said "Nay man, when I get hard my dick say Welcome to Jamaica Have A Nice Day"