Comments on: Science Tattoo Emporium: How To Get In

By: john

john — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:37:48 +0000

Dude thats some periodic table ink right there. I could of done with that in my Chemistry exams.

By: SabrinaSchu

SabrinaSchu — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:22:12 +0000

I have an Analemma tattoo, don’t have a nice picture though, when I have one I’ll be sure to send it in

By: Analemma Al

Analemma Al — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:41:38 +0000

Just got my Analemma. Hurt like HELL but glad I did it. Just sent it to Carl.

By: Madame Furie

Madame Furie — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:53:53 +0000

What? No analemma yet? That will be my next ink … I’ll be sure to wait until it heals before I send a pic.

By: Xenobio

Xenobio — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:45:13 +0000

@Eva: unfortunately you’re right. The “Geek Tattoo” section on BMEink.com is full of caffeine molecules, DNA models, E=mc^2, and “name of my mother/spouse/dog in binary”. The selection in here is somewhat better IMHO.

By: Tattoo-Ink-from-TattooSuperstore.com

Tattoo-Ink-from-TattooSuperstore.com — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:41:18 +0000

This is a very interesting topic. Tattoos have become a very important form of self expression in our culture and feels good to see the science community embracing this as well. Thanks for gathering and sharing these tattoo images!

By: InkDeviant

InkDeviant — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:11:02 +0000

I’ve been an intellectual badass (insert tattooed nerd) since I was about 16. I used to read about Existentialism when I was waiting for the plane to land before my next skydive. I caught grief on both sides of the line.

Although, having my neuroscience quote tattooed on my back to where it sticks out of halter tops is a fun party trick. After invading my personal space, many drunk men touch it as if the lettering will get bigger and easier to read. I even had a guy put his glasses on to read it! Its about that time when I have to explain who Viktor Frankl is, what the quote means, how long it took be to become a neuroscientist, and if I would like to go out on a date or if I’m married. My husband still laughs about it. In fact, he tends to be the one that throws in, “Honey, show them the rest of your 45 hours under the needle!” My wedding ring hides another tattoo. =) And who doesn’t just LOVE Abby on NCIS? They even made her Goth! It’s great!

Honestly, there is nothing better than being a hot woman with lots of ink and a brain that makes some people wonder if I’m some sort of “Mind Ninja”. I think someone should create a graphic novel on the subject, because that would be AWESOME!

By: Azkyroth

Azkyroth — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:22:23 +0000

This isn’t restricted to practicing scientists, is it?

By: Ivan Oransky

Ivan Oransky — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:14:54 +0000

Long live the Science Tattoo Emporium!

Carl, maybe you can track down the participant in this study of ways to remove tattoos:

http://archderm.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/146/1/39

“One person was voluntarily tattooed with 2 of the studied inks.”

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:06:55 +0000

Saltamonte:

Say what you will about tattoos in modern society, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. However, from an anthropological standpoint, with tattooing going back through centuries and across cultures, referring to such a practice as “moronic” is narrow-minded and culturally biased.

By: chimaera

chimaera — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:35:37 +0000

saltamonte:

Not liking tattoos is fine, but calling anyone who has them a bunch of names and wording it so condescendingly actually makes YOU look adolescent and egotistical.

By: Stanley H. Tweedle

Stanley H. Tweedle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:32:08 +0000

That’s some fancy periodic table!

Not that I want to have one because I hate getting that tattoo ink in my skin!

By: saltamonte

saltamonte — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:50:36 +0000

Tattoos of any sort, scientific or not, are patently moronic. Why anyone would infuse their skin with an ink graphic is adolescent and egotistical at best. It says, “Hey, look at me I have this cool tattoo that will last forever and frequently make me wonder what I was thinking when I got it in the first place”. I really don’t get it, but it must be peer pressure, a desperate need to be different, or herd mentality. My position is supported by the large number of medical specialist making money with tattoo removal these days.

By: The Science Pundit

The Science Pundit — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:15:06 +0000

Would that tattoo count as a crib sheet? I can see it now: “Why no professor, this isn’t a cheat sheet; it’s just my tattoo.”

By: jon

jon — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:28:22 +0000

who cares about tattoos? Carl do you have a tramp stamp you’re trying to justify or what? Geez.

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:37:44 +0000

Science tattoos are the new lower-back butterfly or Chinese symbol. Soon *everyone* will have one, and it won’t be unique.

By: JokerTattooSupply

JokerTattooSupply — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:32:53 +0000

Some very unique ink and great stories to boot. It’s interesting to see what the “scientists” and “techies” will come up with next in their pursuit of ink.

By: NotCarlZimmer

NotCarlZimmer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:13:40 +0000

I stopped regularly reading when the site became inundated with pictures of tattoos. I think the loom would benefit from having them in a tab or something rather than plastered over every inch of the front page.