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[jonesey]

David Beckham, notably, has his wife's name written in Hidi on the inside of his left forearm.  The problem is that it's misspelled...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1044797.stm

[bibliothecula]

This is apparently pretty common, especially when people want to use foreign languages in their tattoos, although the "Chi-Tonw" on is just amazing in its ridiculousness:

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_068144013.html
http://www.25hoursaday.com/weblog/PermaLink.aspx?guid=b24f014e-4793-4dad-b4e8-c2f510b1cf72
and one place is even making money off of the problem: http://www.appliedlanguage.com/news/for_something_this_painful_and_permanent_shouldnt_it_be_right.shtml

[magimax]

It may be an urban myth but I have heard of tattoo artists telling their customers that a Chinese symbol represents a desirable trait when it actually means something insulting.  So there are reportedly macho guys walking around with a Chinese script tattoo that means wimp, jerk, etc.   

I've heard of that, too, notaprof.  I think I saw it on some Discovery Channel (or similar channel) program about tattoo artists.

Yup, not a myth.  The problem is that a lot of tattoo galleries use "flash" (design templates) for the symbols and the tattoo artists have no idea whether or not the flash is accurate.  Some "Chinese style" flash sellers have no clue what they are doing.  On top of that, the tattoo artists and those selecting from flash have no idea what something could mean if they combine two or more symbols.  It's a big mess, but can be quite hilarious.  Check out www.hanzismatter.com for examples. 

[magimax]

This is apparently pretty common, especially when people want to use foreign languages in their tattoos, although the "Chi-Tonw" on is just amazing in its ridiculousness:

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_068144013.html
http://www.25hoursaday.com/weblog/PermaLink.aspx?guid=b24f014e-4793-4dad-b4e8-c2f510b1cf72

Give me a freakin' break.  This is why the person getting the tattoo is asked to examine the transfer onto his/her skin before the needles actually start up!!!  Yes, the tattoo artist should have been paying better attention, but it's YOUR body - shouldn't you be extra alert to what you're having put on it?  This is also the reason behind having the surgeon sign the part of your body s/he is going to be operating on.

What a loser.  I hope the judge tosses him and his lame suit and tattoo out of court. 

[bibliothecula]

This is apparently pretty common, especially when people want to use foreign languages in their tattoos, although the "Chi-Tonw" on is just amazing in its ridiculousness:

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_068144013.html
http://www.25hoursaday.com/weblog/PermaLink.aspx?guid=b24f014e-4793-4dad-b4e8-c2f510b1cf72

Give me a freakin' break.  This is why the person getting the tattoo is asked to examine the transfer onto his/her skin before the needles actually start up!!!  Yes, the tattoo artist should have been paying better attention, but it's YOUR body - shouldn't you be extra alert to what you're having put on it?  This is also the reason behind having the surgeon sign the part of your body s/he is going to be operating on.

What a loser.  I hope the judge tosses him and his lame suit and tattoo out of court. 

Oh yeah, I agree. I looked at my sketch, asked the artist to change a few details, looked again, looked at the transfer, watched most of the process....

[magimax]

This is apparently pretty common, especially when people want to use foreign languages in their tattoos, although the "Chi-Tonw" on is just amazing in its ridiculousness:

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_068144013.html
http://www.25hoursaday.com/weblog/PermaLink.aspx?guid=b24f014e-4793-4dad-b4e8-c2f510b1cf72

Give me a freakin' break.  This is why the person getting the tattoo is asked to examine the transfer onto his/her skin before the needles actually start up!!!  Yes, the tattoo artist should have been paying better attention, but it's YOUR body - shouldn't you be extra alert to what you're having put on it?  This is also the reason behind having the surgeon sign the part of your body s/he is going to be operating on.

What a loser.  I hope the judge tosses him and his lame suit and tattoo out of court. 

Oh yeah, I agree. I looked at my sketch, asked the artist to change a few details, looked again, looked at the transfer, watched most of the process....

And don't be fooled by the reversal caused by the mirror!  :-)

[magimax]

David Beckham, notably, has his wife's name written in Hidi on the inside of his left forearm.  The problem is that it's misspelled...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1044797.stm

Is it just me, or does Vi(h)ctoria Beckham have the most vacant look in her eyes all the time?  She seems robotic. 

[bibliothecula]

David Beckham, notably, has his wife's name written in Hidi on the inside of his left forearm.  The problem is that it's misspelled...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1044797.stm

Is it just me, or does Vi(h)ctoria Beckham have the most vacant look in her eyes all the time?  She seems robotic. 

Perhaps she is The Stepford Spice?

[magimax]

David Beckham, notably, has his wife's name written in Hidi on the inside of his left forearm.  The problem is that it's misspelled...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1044797.stm

Is it just me, or does Vi(h)ctoria Beckham have the most vacant look in her eyes all the time?  She seems robotic. 

Perhaps she is The Stepford Spice?

LOL!  That must be it!  :-)

[lslerner]

c'mon people --- bottom of the social barrel? i am tattooed -- not a couple either, fairly heavily. I also am completing my PhD, teaching and publishing and maintaining a decent life, thank you. It's amazing that comments like some of those above come from otherwise open-minded adults.

You're welcome. Bear in mind, however, that if I were on a hiring committee interviewing you for an academic position, your tattoos would count against you, if only because I would not want you to become a representative of my university to students. And I am far from alone in this point of view. (Even the army requires that tattoos be so located as to be invisible when the bearer is in uniform.)
Thank goodness, I have yet to encounter a tattooed candidate for a position in my department.

[spike]

c'mon people --- bottom of the social barrel? i am tattooed -- not a couple either, fairly heavily. I also am completing my PhD, teaching and publishing and maintaining a decent life, thank you. It's amazing that comments like some of those above come from otherwise open-minded adults.

You're welcome. Bear in mind, however, that if I were on a hiring committee interviewing you for an academic position, your tattoos would count against you, if only because I would not want you to become a representative of my university to students. And I am far from alone in this point of view. (Even the army requires that tattoos be so located as to be invisible when the bearer is in uniform.)
Thank goodness, I have yet to encounter a tattooed candidate for a position in my department.

That you know of. I have three that you'd never see.

[magimax]

c'mon people --- bottom of the social barrel? i am tattooed -- not a couple either, fairly heavily. I also am completing my PhD, teaching and publishing and maintaining a decent life, thank you. It's amazing that comments like some of those above come from otherwise open-minded adults.

You're welcome. Bear in mind, however, that if I were on a hiring committee interviewing you for an academic position, your tattoos would count against you, if only because I would not want you to become a representative of my university to students. And I am far from alone in this point of view. (Even the army requires that tattoos be so located as to be invisible when the bearer is in uniform.)
Thank goodness, I have yet to encounter a tattooed candidate for a position in my department.

That you know of. I have three that you'd never see.

Exactly.  You'd be surprised how many academics are tattooed.  There is a website dedicated to librarians with tattoos - maybe we need one for academics?

[spike]

Exactly.  You'd be surprised how many academics are tattooed.  There is a website dedicated to librarians with tattoos - maybe we need one for academics?

Absolutely, but those who are featured most prominantly on the site should exhibit tats that are connected to their field in some way. I was looking for an excuse to get that tattoo of Marx on my @ss :P

[concordancia]

Sounds like even a white male with sleeves should be included in the diversity category, especially if he regularly chooses to show them off. Certainly has strong class and lifestyle connotations.

(Yes, I understand that a long sleeved shirt would hide this in a way that race or religious garb could not be hid. I still think it is something to consider.)

[magimax]

Sounds like even a white male with sleeves should be included in the diversity category, especially if he regularly chooses to show them off. Certainly has strong class and lifestyle connotations.

(Yes, I understand that a long sleeved shirt would hide this in a way that race or religious garb could not be hid. I still think it is something to consider.)

I agree.  What if the applicant is a Maori w/full facial tattoos?  What if he's there to teach math or to teach anthropology?  What if the applicant is a former Hell's Angel member w/full sleeves and neck (or shoot, even PALMS) tattooed and he has great credentials and is perfect for the job?