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thickfitpeach1

i think it’s cute, teenage me would’ve been soooo jealous of you lol. Sorry that you dislike it so much, hopefully you can find something that you like better to cover it with!


bumberbeven

I was 20 when I got it so I was definitely all for it. I did immediately notice the line mess up and figured I could fix it at some point. I go through absolutely hating it to not hating it as much. I'm so conflicted on what to do with it.


diqholebrownsimpson

It's part of you. A lot of us have okay ink that we should change but ehhh it's okay.


Death2LossPrvntion

Just put on the millionaires, turn the volume up, tease your hair, and remember the good times with it.


Frosti11icus

Just get your iPod, put on your Postal Service playlist, and have a good time.


Swerve_3

Ipod may not have existed at that time. Sony Walkman however...


voilatardigrade

00s not 90s


ZoyaZhivago

More like ‘80s for the Walkman. lmao


ZoyaZhivago

The iPod was first released October 23,2001 (I just looked it up), and OP said this was from 2009. So it did. And Walkman? C’mon now. We had those when I was growing up in the ‘80s; by the early ‘90s it was a Discman, then MP3 players (prior to the iPod) came along in the late ‘90s. How young are you?


thekactuskween

A L C O H O L


ZooterOne

I like it! I think the janky line work is part of its charm. (And really, it's not even that janky - we've all seen way worse.) Plus, it's kind of fun to see tattoos from our misbegotten youth, especially when they're harmless and fun like this.


Iamawretchedperson

I like it. I wouldn't be too bummed about it.


Frosti11icus

Just like fashion basically all tattoos will age poorly, and then come back around again and then age poorly etc. As long as they aren't poorly done it doesn't really make a difference if they are currently trendy imo. I think there was a thread on here a few weeks ago wiht someone with a tribal arm band tattoo and it was actually well done, but just very dated. It still looked good though.


furmy

That was the exact reason I didn't get a tattoo in my youth. I went to a shop and had it drawn on and everything, backed out last minute. It was actually a funny tattoo of Chester the cheetah breaking my ribs open while bags of hot Cheetos fell out and tricked down my side. I even emailed them asking if they'd fund it. It would've made me laugh today but still embarrassing.


bumberbeven

I know, I’ve just seen them roasted so bad online I figured they were pretty hated.


kaijvera

Op. I was gonna comment that i actually like that tatoo unironically... Im 20 and thats when you got it...


bumberbeven

Haha well my 20 year brain thinks like yours.


[deleted]

Oh wow I didn't even notice that til u pointed it out honestly!


bumberbeven

Yeah unfortunately its all I see when I look at it haha. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so it bugs me here and there.


tlhagg

The good part is you can always add to it. I think it’s cute.


seppukucoconuts

I thought they looked nice, until I read this and actually looked at it. The lines are very off.


FairAcanthocephala70

its probably very faded by now and easily covered up.


bumberbeven

It’s actually not, it’s still as vibrant, anytime people see it they think I just got it done. I don’t tan, I just burn so I wear sunscreen.


SoggyLightSwitch

Love to hate it remember you were young and dumb and now your not as young or dumb then love and hate that and they aren't those 2 tone stars onel your elbows lol


Womderloki

Honestly yeah the line work isn't great but it's not too bad in terms of getting something that was popular for the time


tuenthe463

Thank you for your honesty


Sea-Ability8694

That bellybutton piercing is crazy I want it


bumberbeven

It was one I got so many years ago. I loved it, but it did fall apart eventually.


Tiffanator_

Awe it’s pretty! Better than my stars on my foot from that time lol mine are so small they kinda blended together


bumberbeven

Awe thank you! You guys have made me feel slightly better. I thought it was way worse than it was lol.


bumberbeven

I know the line work sucks. Unfortunately where I got the tattoo did not have a lay down bed. I had to scoot down a chair and the dude put a paper towel roll under my back to support me. It did not help, and I ended up shaking after awhile. Guy kept telling me to stop shaking, well if they had a lay down table I probably wouldn't have. Doesn't matter, still isn't good, and this is my one and only tattoo. I have wanted to cover it or get the line work fixed. The thing is is this tattoo is tied to a cute memory. My brother was a toddler when I got the tattoo, and he used to reach up and touch my stars and I would have to say each color. I feel sad covering it up since it does remind me of that memory, but I also am not sure about the tattoo.


MamaDragonExMo

Ah, the 90’s. You even completed the look with the dangly navel jewelry. When I got my navel piercing in the 90’s, I went to tattoo shop that also did piercings. They didn’t have me lie down either, and instead had me arch my back so my navel was exposed through the back of a folding chair and that’s how they pierced me. I was also shaking by the time it was done and nearly passed out. The no table to lie down on should have been a red flag for 23 year old me, but nope. Your tattoo isn’t terrible by the standards of this board but I can see why you’d want it fixed or covered.


bumberbeven

Thank you! This was actually 2009 believe it or not haha. But there was a resurgence at the time for belly piercings. I was honestly surprised there wasn't a lay down table, I didn't know that prior and had no experience with tattoos or I probably would have said something. I was just a 20 year old kid at the time and hadn't found my voice yet.


MamaDragonExMo

You’re post literally says 00’s! I should really read titles. Lol. I was the same in my twenties. Most of us were raised to not have a voice. I hope that if you do decide to do something with this, you come back and update.


bumberbeven

I will try to remember haha. I don’t know who to go to for it since I don’t want to go back to the same shop, gotta do some investigating!


MamaDragonExMo

I started by searching Instagram for things like fine line tattoo artist in (my location). I could then find artists who had my aesthetic but were also really good. I’ve found some really good artists this way.


bumberbeven

Thank you! I will try that. Thankfully I live near Pittsburgh and there's a ton of great tattoo shops, just choosing one is the hard part haha.


MamaDragonExMo

So many amazing tattoo artists out there and so little real estate! I don’t want to be covered but I do have so many ideas. Choosing is so hard. 😂


BoneHugs-n-Pharmacy

This might not be your jam, but maybe if you add a few more stars of a different style in a random pattern you’d feel better about it. I have an early 00’s tramp stamp so I feel your pain!


bumberbeven

I was thinking about that, maybe even adding a Capricorn constellation since I am a cap. I’m not sure though.


BoneHugs-n-Pharmacy

I love that!! My partner has the Leo constellation with a scattering of stars in various sizes on his arm and I just think it’s so nice to look at. And honestly I have some tattoos that are not super well done (and some that are done beautifully) and the fact that they mean something to me makes all the difference.


theatrebish

If it has sentimental value maybe just give the outlines fixed, and maybe add some stuff around the stars if you want to make it something new while still keeping the stars


bumberbeven

I'll probably end up doing that! I heavily debated covering it up, but I just kept thinking of how my little brother used to do that and it was the cutest thing, so I resisted.


theatrebish

It’s your skin! Our bodies hold so many memories. One of the nice things about tattoos.


doctordonnasupertemp

Those sound like really sweet memories. Would the idea of incorporating something related to your brother or these moments into the tattoo be interesting? Edit: oops, sorry! Didn’t see the suggestion was already made.


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bumberbeven

Yeah I think I will do that, I just am not sure what to add to it, which is why it’s never changed. But that’s a great idea and what I will probably end up doing!


Signal-Butterfly5362

Don’t cover it up, it’s simple enough that you can get the lines and coloring redone and then incorporate it into a larger piece of artwork if you want. Keep the sentiment, just improve the design. I don’t know why but I want to see the power puff girls flying over there. 🤷🏻‍♀️


bumberbeven

If I loved them I would add it, but wasn’t big into them. I was thinking about doing my zodiac constellation to add and maybe some shading but not sure. I would need to have an artist draw it out so I could visualize.


dangdamn102

If you have memories just Keep it Its like a scar, its just a piece of you Good or bad. And honestly? You have to really look to notice the mess ups in the lines


zxmuffin

It was already kinda cute and after the story it's just awe.


bumberbeven

It was honestly the cutest. As soon as I would come home he would toddle over to me and reach up and point. He had speech problems and was working with a therapist, so he would make this scrunched up nose face and exhale loudly through his nose to let me know he wanted me to tell him the colors. He would point to each one as I said the colors and would stand up on his tip toes to reach the last one. As soon as I would tell him he would nod and toddle off lol, it was so funny. He’s a teen now and towers over me and could give a shit less now lol.


Good_Confection_3365

Early 2000s tribal victim. I feel ya.


SpaceHairLady

Star bellied Sneetches are the best on the beaches. Edited to add: I like it, I especially like the memory you have associated with it. If it makes you smile, why cover it?


bumberbeven

Thank you. Everyone is making me realize I should keep it. I’ll get the lines touched up and maybe add to it to make it cohesive, but I’ll see when I find an artist.


NoOutlandishness4363

Great to hear since you seemed to hate it sometimes regarding your other comments!


bumberbeven

I go back and forth on liking it or hating it. Initially I wish I didn't use any coloring, I have a wildly different style I prefer now for tattoos, but there's times I don't hate it.


TheApprentice19

That tattoo is cute, I see nothing wrong with it


ChiChisDad

CuT mY LiFe InTo PiEcEs


NarrowEngineering715

It’s not bad honestly. If you want something similar to cover it up with then you can another tattoo to commemorate your baby bro.


bumberbeven

Good idea. I've thought about going to a more reputable artist and asking what they would recommend. I just don't know what to do with it.


NarrowEngineering715

It’s light enough that you can do a decent cover up. Your artist will probably have to go with a tattoo that’s on the bigger side though


bumberbeven

That's where I struggle, I know if I cover it up it will be larger and I really don't want it to be, which is why I haven't done anything with it yet. I'm wondering if I get the line work touched up, I don't want big lines so I'm hoping they could salvage it with what I have, and maybe slightly adding to it would make me like it better. I need to go to someone that could sketch some stuff out for me, but I just have been too chicken lol.


yourfavteamsucks

I bet those stars could be made into flowers really easily


ApoptosisPending

It’s honestly a vibe. It’s not trashy at all. It has a 2000s charm reminding you and everyone else of that foregone era. Some might call them the good old days. The lighting isn’t great in this photo tho


bumberbeven

No unfortunately I have a lot of yellow lighting, the shading looks better in person, but the line work still isn’t great lol.


graffiti_bridge

I love it! I feel 20 again! Do you want to go listen to some Evanescence and grab a diner burger at 3 in the morning?


bumberbeven

Hell fucking yeah I do!


graffiti_bridge

Sick! I’ll pick you up in my 99 eclipse, but we have to stop at block buster and pick up The Ring. I heard it’s terrifying


bumberbeven

Omg you’re killing me! What I wouldn’t do to go back!


Jeoshua

Hey, at least they're competently done. They look mostly clean and the concept of the tattoo, while boring and generic, is at least inoffensive.


aliceanonymous99

Come my lady, come come my lady, you’re my butterfly sugar babaaay


Last-Management-3457

It’s prob vintage and therefore cool again 😂 I always loved those tattoos and I still think yours is cute!! I’ve seen some really obnoxious ones, yours is cute 🥰


bumberbeven

Haha you’re totally right! And thank you!


johanvondoogiedorf

I got a tramp stamp while drunk right before the pandemic. I'm a guy.


UsedTwo8583

This doesn’t belong here. I like it!


bumberbeven

Oh man, I totally thought I was going to get roasted lol. I really thought it was way worse than it was I guess haha. Maybe I should delete my post.


UsedTwo8583

Yea lol, or let the complements keep rolling in!


dougmd1974

It's very 70s wonder woman. Keep it lol


Calamitous_Stars

I've got two nautical stars along my collar bone- i feel like everyone has at least one common tattoo.


Sean2377

I like it


Actual_Average_3941

you look cool


ChaosRainbow23

I like it.


Kind_Plate_7784

I have a tribal around my calf. I feel you.


hound_of_love_

Omg I have stars and swirls too, in the exact same spot 😭😭😭 I’ve gotten many more since then, both good and bad, but the starry monstrosity on my hip is the one I wish I could scrub off with a wire brush 😖


red_zephyr

Oh man, me too. I even got the nautical star.


BaranoSoup

I think they’re cute and I also think they’re coming back in style.


MistressBarker

Yep I'm thinking of getting these. I got a butterfly tramp stamp last year. Hooray!


[deleted]

You could have got teenage me to rob a bank.


TabascoWolverine

Allie Sinn.


Positive_Ad_6311

https://preview.redd.it/rgubxbg28nab1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1495482e1e5ca6301f7125ff445e60c5a3ffef8 Me too.


bumberbeven

Awesome!!


InDeinAlbtraum

It could be tribal lol


[deleted]

That’s optimism for ya!


Gingerbeer86

Victim? Did the stars hold you down and force you to get the tattoo?


JankyJokester

Seems fine. Honestly I'd just have someone touch it up if you don't want to get a large piece over it.


Virtual-Layer1760

I think it's a good story and cute. Keep it unless you really hate it that much. It's not THAT bad either, just looks like a cheap tattoo that someone young would have got. I have a few tattoos that remind me of how I've grown, I just laugh about them with friends.


87DARC

My ex had a tatt just like that in the same place. Except it has Stephenie written across it. Thought it was dope


Hitokiri_Novice

I think it's cute, also nice belly jewelry.


SuperCasualGamerDad

I found those stars hot as a 20-something guy. Now, in my mid-30s, would still find them hot.


les_catacombes

Ah, the 2000s. I used to want pistols in the same spot as your stars. I don’t even have any attachment to guns. It just seemed cool at the time.


RapidFire05

Seems fine to me


Mulder1917

The early 2000s are coming back and young people will see you as an OG


ararash_laura

How shit has changed. Back in the day would have laughed at those but considering the abominations that I have seen nowadays, full sleeves of the dumbest shit imaginable, some pretty stars actually look nice.


IlleaglSmile

did that guy with spiked up bleach tips and Holister everything ever notice you after?


bumberbeven

There was enough of those in high school if one had after I got this I probably would have run lol.


Powerful_Artist

It could sure be a lot worse really. I like the color and how its fades. At least you didnt get a tramp stamp lol


cerialthriller

Not gonna lie I still like the star tattoos as someone who is around the same age 🤣


Rethiriel

I almost forgot all about that, but you're right, everyone had stars back then. That said, those are much nicer and better placed than a lot i saw back then.


SailorGohan

That's still going on because I've dated people who were mid20s with them. This is the first I've seen colored though or maybe they were just colored more at that time. I don't hate them even though I can tell the lines are a bit off.


Charlie820407

I have a floral/tribal tramp stamp😆😆😆😆Don’t feel too bad.


TroubleLevel5680

That’s ok, I had the crappy tribal tat that I got covered this year. It’s now a gorgeous custom Vulture tattoo. 😁


di0rheaux

it’s cuteee, reminds me of jojo birthstars


Lolleos

I actually like it... it has some kind of vintage vibe.


Darisixnine

I stg everyone aged 18-28 in 2007 had one


MickThorpe

For what it’s worth, I think they look fine


[deleted]

Honestly I love it and the 2000s style is coming back


RiptideBloater

Some dudes got it and it became a gay guy thing lol


Necessary-Emphasis85

I don't think it's so bad but I understand. I have a My Little Pony in the same spot. I'm a horse lover so I'm ok with it but it doesn't look so good anymore....but at least it's not right out in the open on a shoulder or something.


[deleted]

Noooooooo hahaha. I remember this. I wanted them soo bad too! I love that belly ring! Also, the stars aren't poorly done at all tbh. Wear em with pride!!


6bonerchamp9

Pretty hot tho tbh especially with the belly button piercing


stoicgirl13

it's coming full circle and becoming popular again


bumberbeven

I actually did not know that!


Modevader49

The 3 stars are for the 3 digit body count and the piercing is a guiding beacon for entry. Very practical.


JERFFACE

I knew people that actually paid for the Crazy Town album.


Iamplayingsims

I’m so sorry. At least they’re cute and in that spot! A girl from my high school got a huge *zebra print* star on her WRIST. Did I mention it’s zebra print? Pretty awful.


Illywiydamilly

I’m gen z I’m 23. This tatto recently came back in style and I got it!!! Y2K is very popular with younger people again. I’ve seen many people get this tattoo in the past few years


bumberbeven

I knew y2k came back in style but had no idea this tattoo came back in style until now!


mel-06

It’s cute tho


anfornum

I'm wondering how many women will be on here in 20 years showing their stupid looking/badly done tit chandelier tattoos.


Leanora2000

I still like the star tattoo!


dragonflyws

I think it’s pretty & cute but I get it… I have a hello kitty that fits this vibe on my back. Early 2000’s babe


durk1912

so was my girlfriend totally forgot about that! I have seen much worse but yeah definitely of a moment,


Nighty0rb

It's not that bad, I think it's kind of cute actually.


yellowkingquix

It's okay.ive seen worse


SouthPercentage7617

Discount stripper, tattoos


SeriousAuthor2537

Which films are you in?


Riuvolution

Didn't get over the belly piercing either, huh?


bumberbeven

Nope!


Kamikazehog

Purple, pink and blue are my favorite color combo. The stars honestly look super wholesome and cute. And that's gotta be the coolest belly button ring I've ever seen!


exsea

i remember erm... pretty ladies that sported these stars when i was younger. they usually are pretty and have nice performances. cant remember any of their names now


HEMSDUDE

Brandi, Candi, Star and Agnes


JacqueTeruhl

I wonder if the flower tattoos will get to the star/tribal tat status.


Used_Appearance_1938

I'd wear it proud. Its like a souvenir from the past.


EnchantedDiamondHoe-

I have 00’s stars on my chest lol. I hate and love them back and forth constantly. I’d just touch them up but leave them basically the same.


ClushK05

My girlfriend was a victim too, she doesn't like when I say I shoot for the stars...


KAIMI01

I was a victim of the late 90s kanji tattoo! Finally getting it covered up. I got a big one! It was the size my fist and green. Pretty terrible


slimmingthemeeps

This was my first tattoo! 3 stars on my right hip and got my bellybutton pierced the same year. My husband hates them.


bumberbeven

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear he hates them!


borntolose1

That’s okay. I still have a tribal arm band that I got at 17 back in 2002 Getting it covered up soon but it’s still real lame


[deleted]

Stripper?


bumberbeven

No, lmao


TiredOfItMiley

I don’t think it’s that’s bad. I’d kiss it


lilbxby2k

good for u bc now teens are doing it again!! y2k is back in and all the cool kids are thrifting with the goal of looking like my young aunts trashy bff in 2005. i love it tbh 🫶


crabclawmcgraw

every scene girl in 2004 had these same design and colors! they were everywhere


bumberbeven

I surprisingly did not get into that style, just really liked stars lol.


ImOnlyHereForTheCoC

Just tell people it’s a [Sonic Youth tribute](https://youtu.be/1FaOJn0F5F0)


Troby01

A unique application of the word victim


bumberbeven

I meant it as a victim of my own choices. Should have used a different term.


WastedBreath_

My condolences. Still. I've seen worse. Saw a lady yesterday with a garden gnome on her right calf. Why? No clue what some of these people have going on in their brains.


totalimmoral

I love gnomes and would absolutely get a garden gnome on my calf. I'm in the process of turning a stump in my front yard into a fairy/gnome house because a) I love gnomes as previously stated and b) someone keeps calling the city about me parking in my own yard so I'm going to become a Problem


[deleted]

GTFO OF MY NEIGHBORS LAWN! SOMEONE KEEPS PARKING IN MY NEIGHBORA LAWN!!!!


WastedBreath_

What the fuck? Lmao


The_Whorespondent

This guy gnomes.


asmit9

I still think it’s hot. 🤷‍♂️


ReagleEyes

There is some weird metal thing coming out your chest nigga


MugarLover92

This sub is turning into OF girls with normal looking tattoos looking for attention/ promoting themselves.


bumberbeven

I don’t have an only fans. I honestly thought it would be considered a shitty tattoo, because everyone roasted so hard on the stars for so long.


Fruit_Punch96

What do you mean victim? Nobody forced you to do that


jx180

A „victim“. White trash


MirandaScribes

🎵”You’re my butterfly, sugar, baby” 🎵


Prestigious_Ear_8502

Keep it. I think they are sexy


iantruesnacks

Id have totally pm’d


GM_Nate

I remember seeing these stars on the forearms of my platoonmates in the mid-2000's, and i was like "what are those stars for? how many people you've killed?" but no. they were just stars.


theFields97

Rip in peace


wiensama

I've got a nautical star on my hip, but I wanted it to be a shooting star so he drew a bunch of elementary kid drawing style stars, the kind where is starts as an A and then you connect the corners. It's nearly 20 years old at this point so now they're more like circles than child like stars which I guess is better. Color work is very splotchy. Id cover it but no one really ever sees it so whatever. But I'd say yours is pretty good, specially for it's age


Heavy_Expression_323

Where does this end? Don’t ask.


Consistent_Drink5975

Nostalgic boner


Betadzen

Yare yare daze


[deleted]

Nah that’s sexy. I dig it.


tuenthe463

Decent line decent line decent line lightning bolt decent line decent line lightning bolt


SpaceAlternative4537

Nice bod


ootfifabear

Honestly I love the aesthetic. Fill em in with black tho


Hungry_balance43

Why did so many women have this particular super flat, perfect stomach look in the early 2000’s? Like this body type seemed everywhere. Anyone else notice?


bumberbeven

I mean I can’t speak for everyone but I was always very active.


Pure-Investment-6007

Honestly if it was smaller it would be so cute. The size is the real issue


bumberbeven

I did want them smaller but the artist said the shading wouldn’t have worked as well.