Got my new tattoo on Friday.
Update 08/04/09
I decided to get roses added to make it more of a "full chest piece" instead of the words just kinda floating there. It's not done yet - I'm going to get the roses filled in red, we just didn't have time to do it all during that appointment. I'll post a final pic once I get it done, though!
It says "Ideas Are Bulletproof", in case you can't read it. My brother says the "Are" looks like "The". I can kinda see it, but I still think it looks more like what it's supposed to say.
The quote is from the movie V for Vendetta, in case you've seen it. It's my favorite movie of all time. If you haven't seen it, here's the quick story behind the quote. The setting in in the near future in England, and the government has imposed many restrictions on the population, such as how late everyone can be out of their home. They have also censored everything from classic paintings depicting nude people, to movies and music that include swearing. Drawing a parallel to Nazi Germany, they put anyone who violates any of these rules (including, btw, being gay) into concentration camps where they perform medical testing. Through one of the medical tests, the government created a bio-terroristic drug which they begin to test on the general population, starting with an elementary school, and then moving on to public water facilities. One man, named only V, escapes from one of the camps and begins a rebellion against the government, always wearing a mask, making it impossible to see his face. Many hijinks ensue, and towards the end a group of police officers try to shoot V with machine guns. When their clips are all empty, the main guy asks "Why won't you die?" To which V replies:
"Because behind this mask is an idea. And ideas are bulletproof."
Anyway, it's an amazing movie, filled with what I think are amazing messages. Others may view it as slightly anarchist, but I love it.
The reason I decided to get this tattooed on my body is because I believe in the phrase so much. Mostly, it tells people that no matter what you think, no one can take it away from you. This might not be exactly ideal in situations like terrorists and such, but the reality is that the only place we really have left to think what we want is in our head. Everywhere else there's always someone trying to take away our beliefs, but in my head I can think whatever I want to think. Although it's a bad idea to be so set in your ways that you can't discuss or be open to new ideas, being able to think what you want to is also important.
In the case of V in his movie, I think it was vital for him to have his own ideas and not allow the government to brainwash him like everyone else. When you know something it wrong with how things are run, it's important to spread your own beliefs and see if others feel the same. That's the only way that things every get changed in our world.
So, I suppose the tattoo is sort of my outlook on life in a lot of ways. I've always held strong that I should be able to believe what I want to believe, and others should have the same right. I think of the example of religion. I believe there is no God. I have many friends who believe there is a God. We talk about the subject sometimes, and tell each other what we think. But under no circumstances do I force others to believe what I do, and in most cases I receive the same courtesy.
So what do you think? HONESTLY. If you think it's really dumb, let me know. When my uncle saw it the first thing he said was "You know, the nice thing about tattoos today is that they have the technology to get rid of them if you want to." So he was being a douche. I believe my boyfriend currently isn't speaking to me because he so forcefully told me he didn't want me to get it. So any criticism you have can't be as bad :)
Comments (71)
Whatever makes you happy.
I thought it said Ideas The Bulletproof. I like that concept. Has been a long time since I saw V for Vendetta...insomnia has set in so I suppose I'll have to watch it this evening.
I think it's awesome. It's a reflection of you, and no one should smother that away. The script is pretty cool too, so it plays off well.
:)
Interesting place to have it.
I don't get why your boyfriend would be like that. It's not he got it or anything.
I love V for Vendetta too much not to like your tattoo.
Also, I think that if you're going to have a tattoo, it might as well be something that means a lot to you and since that quote seems to mean something to you, it's perfect.
I love it, its very true!!
Peace & love
~Allie
I think it would have looked better/amazing on your back were it could have been covered up...you know incase you need to get a new job someday or something!!!!!! <-----Sorry that's me being blunt. But I have to agree with Dan..Whatever makes you happy.
@Atomic_emmcee - Thank you, these are my thoughts exactly. I would never get any tattoos that didn't have significant meaning behind them.
@Chesschick01 - I've definitely considered that I'll have to cover it up when I get a serious job. I do have some of that makeup that they use for actors in movies to cover up tattoos, so I'll use that if I can't cover it with my shirt. It's not so high up that I won't be able to cover it with button downs or t-shirts, so I think it'll work out.
I like it a lot, just I think its a bit awkwatd where you got it placed. I think it should have been in a more discreet area on your body so you'd be able to wear casual dressy attire without half of it being cover up or it ruining the effect of the dress and tattoo. I truly do like it though, and i'll reiterate dan's words, whatever makes you happy.
Honestly, I'm pretty fine with tattoos. But this one on the collarbone, it doesn't seem that appealing to me. I love V for Vendetta, but I think the position is the thing that's really throwing me off. Well, kudos for getting a V for Vendetta quote, as it is pretty much one of the greatest movies ever. 8P
I think tattoo's should have a special meaning,
but if that means something to you, then have fun with it.
I love the quote, but I don't think the placement is very flattering.
that movie is a great movie and that line is "priceless" great tattoo. Love the font.
I think it's sick. Good job! I love the quote, and the movie.
Love it...V for Vendetta is one of my faves too and I absolutely love a lot of lines from it, especially that one :D
thats an intresting tattoo......cool
A meaningful tattoo if there ever was one!
I think that if a tattoo is meaningful to you, then it is a good tattoo. Which is fitting, seeing as yours is about the sanctity of ideas, and there is a strong idea behind yours.
It is pretty cool in my opinion. :)
V for Vendetta is one my favorite movies and graphic novel of all time. I've watched the movie twice this past week ironically. Anywho, I love your tattoo. :)
nice, it is good to believe in something...don't think i'm brave enough to wear it
good for you!
I loved the movie, and think that is a great quote. Your tat looks cool!
I love the idea behind it, love the design, but (to be completely honest) I personally wouldn't have gotten it on my collarbone like that. The field I'm going into is conservative so that wouldn't be acceptable. I would have gotten it somewhere else like on my lower back or on my ankle. Basically anywhere that could be hidden.
Whatever makes you happy though.
If you're happy with it, that's all that really matters. In social gatherings where you don't have it covered, it will just give others an excuse to gaze at your chest.
I really like the meaning behind it the quote and the quote itself.. But you're SUPER BOLD for putting it right there. That's going to be hard to make look elegant or classy if you ever need to go to such an event and wear a low or a V neck. But then again, you seem like the type of gal that can pull it off  :)