Avoiding a McTat: How to get a decent tattoo
Brian: You've got to think for yourselves! You're all individuals!
The Crowd (in unison): Yes! We're all individuals!
Brian: You're all different!
The Crowd (in unison): Yes, we are all different!
Man in Crowd: I'm not.
The Crowd: Shhh!
-- Monty Python's Life of Brian
Tattoos are supposed to be a rebellion against conformity. So, please, avoid getting a McTattoo -- you know, one of those prefab designs hanging on the wall. Why? Because lots of people without much imagination have already picked out that exact same design. And you're not one of them.
In this video primer, Augusta artists and enthusiasts give advice on getting better and more unique work done.
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Great video...however, one key point I would like to make. Even though you may not pick a flash tattoo, that doesn't mean there won't be other people who end up with the same one as you. Also known as copy cats...lol. Normally the artist don't know it's a copy. If they did, they wouldn't do it.
yes...you can say I'm a bit bitter.