Tattoo as a memorial

[BrotherMalice]

Since my father in law passed away recently, I have been thinking about getting a tattoo to remember him by, I mentioned this to my wife today and she pointed out that he didnt like tattoos so I am not sure if I should go for it or not?

Looking to see what you guys think, please do not post if all you have to say is that tattoos are horrible etc :nono:

 

[PD]

can't post then....

 

[narmour]

I think what you're wife thinks should be most important, it was her Dad after all. I'd be very careful with that one if I were you. If she has reservations I would leave it. Let her decide how you should both remember him.

 

[BrotherMalice]

We will discuss it properly, she is more concerned that the tattoo I want could be taken the wrong way by someone who does not know the story?

I want to have "Knowledge is Power" down the inside of my left forearm, I cant see how that could be taken the wrong way though?

 

[Runwell-Steve]

Sorry to here of your loss, I lost my father in law in April so know what its like.

A memorial is really for the people that are left behind, and I think having a memorial tattoo is a very nice touch, but if your wife doesn't think its appropriate as he didn't like tattoos I think I would listen to her, as it is her father and if she is against the idea then I think that should be the overriding factor in the decision.

 

[narmour]

"Knowledge is Power" is a quote attributed to Francis Bacon, a philosopher widely accepted as the creator of scientific thinking. I gues that anyone who knows that might think that you're a science geek. But that's probably not many people.

To be honest, when you were talking about getting a tribute tattoo, I had visions of you getting a 'Jed Maxwell style life sized Alan Partridge's face on your chest' type of tattoo and was trying to gently steer you away from the idea, but what you're suggesting sounds ambiguous enough to get away with it.

 

[Archtronics]

I concur your wife's wishes should come first, as someone with a tattoo for a similar thing mines pretty obscure but I find if anyone doesn't "get" it they tend to ask and you can explain.

Maybe have a look at some other options like jewellery, watch, ring etc

EDIT: I wouldn't worry to much about other people's views as the tat should be for you not them.

 

[BrotherMalice]

Thanks for the replies guys, I will of course let her make the final yes/no decision, she seems to think that it would make me sound a bit up my self or high and mighty?

 

[graysalchemy]

I too have to agree with the above I would respect your wife's wishes.

 

[Pearlfisher]

Always wise to listen to SWMBO.

 

[narmour]

Should also point out that "Knowledge is Power" is this year's Movember byline. I would hold off til the 1st December before getting that, your meaningful tribute may be misconstrued as support for the campaign!!

 

[BrotherMalice]

Thank you for pointing that out :)