i think i'm with Slyder in loving the meaning behind the tattoo more than the actual ink!

my bro has three tattoos - first was a dragon on his ankle - he and best friend both got them for 21st birthdays

the other two he needed his little sister to hold his hand! he got a playing card on his leg, with his friends nickname - sounds weird, but the friend was killed in a motorbike accident a few months before, and there was an incident with them, lots of alcohol, and a six of diamonds. very few people know what it means and probably look at him thinking "what the??", but it has strong meaning for him and i think it's awesome

his third tat is his three kids names and DOB's on his arm - but the names are written in chinese, and the DOB's are cursive lettering that can't be read unless you're up close and really concentrating.