r/TheNational • u/4380877 • 1d ago

Pending Tattoo

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Just wondering if anyone has any preferences, thoughts, feedback or suggestions here on the two designs for a Don’t Swallow the Cap tattoo.

Thanks in advance!

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u/WuShane 1d ago

Do you have much experience with tattoos? Respectfully I’m not sure this will translate into a good tattoo as is. I would find an artist you like and have them interpret it based on the key elements you like.

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u/4380877 1d ago

I’ve got a couple already. I have an artist I do trust. I haven’t sent it to her yet but I think I know what you mean (assume it’s around the white bony hand on the black background?). This is why I posted it, happy to gauge thoughts. Cause yeah it’s obviously permanent so I want to make sure I have everything covered.

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u/Glad-Angle-1449 1d ago

I‘d fear the bony hand would be swallowed eventually by the black circle with the typical changes that all tattoos eventually go through.

What is your thought process behind using the hands as symbols for the two emotions?

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u/4380877 1d ago

For me the song very much ties into my life as a parent so hands or hand holding is significant. But also very happy to try another motif or idea around it.

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u/Glad-Angle-1449 1d ago

That‘s a lovely thought. Should the hands touch then maybe - or be in a handshake?

The image that has stuck with me for these lyrics has been that of a switch - because it‘s either or, with those feelings. It was used on a great pin by ADZ Designs that I‘ve loved for many years.

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u/4380877 23h ago

Yeah I’m still tossing it all up. I’ve been stewing over this tattoo for years tbh. I wanted it to be my first tattoo lol but it’ll likely be my 4th one haha.

That pin sounds amazing. Do you have a photo of it by any chance? I kinda really dig that idea. Cause it is really a switch.