tattoos

sdt6 · #1 03-07-2012, 01:10 PM

Are you allowed to get a tattoo of your letters? My big and I want to get matching SDT tattoos but we don't know if you are allowed to. I've heard mixed answers and figured I should check here.

SigDeltFSU · #2 03-09-2012, 07:30 PM

I know our chapter would not allow us to get a tattoo with our letters. It was considered disrespectful.

dekeguy · #3 03-10-2012, 06:23 PM

Does any sorority really approve of tramp stamps?

33girl · #4 03-10-2012, 06:43 PM

Tattoo =/= tramp stamp. Not for the last 25 years or so, anyway...Considering we have national councillors, foundation trustees and volunteers who have them, I would hardly refer to them as "tramps."

"Tramp stamps" are generally regarded to be large tats on the lower back...not tats as a whole.

NutBrnHair · #5 03-10-2012, 08:35 PM

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Tattoo =/= tramp stamp. Not for the last 25 years or so, anyway...Considering we have national councillors, foundation trustees and volunteers who have them, I would hardly refer to them as "tramps."

Ooooo...classy!

Gusteau · #6 03-10-2012, 09:54 PM

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Ooooo...classy!

Snobbery isn't classy either.

If you don't have anything nice to say...

MysticCat · #7 03-12-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Ooooo...classy!

Sciencewoman · #8 03-10-2012, 09:30 PM

I don't know about SDT, but this is a direct quote from our new member manual: "The Gamma Phi Beta coat of arms (crest), crescent, carnation, Greek letters and words Gamma Phi Beta or any other symbols of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority are meant to be used in good taste and not to be used as a tattoo."

I'd say that's a pretty strong NO for our group...so I'd see if SDT has a policy before getting them.

WCsweet<3 · #9 03-10-2012, 10:15 PM

From Kappa Delta "It is considered to be in poor taste (and is an improper use of registered marks) to have the Kappa Delta crest, badge, the words "Kappa Delta," or the greek letters "KD" tattooed on the body."

I know many have sisters who have the open motto tattooed on their bodies.
One instance (sorry it's so large!):

Sciencewoman · #10 03-11-2012, 01:01 AM

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From Kappa Delta "It is considered to be in poor taste (and is an improper use of registered marks) to have the Kappa Delta crest, badge, the words "Kappa Delta," or the greek letters "KD" tattooed on the body."

I know many have sisters who have the open motto tattooed on their bodies.
One instance (sorry it's so large!):

Um, I can't even tell what body part that is...and I'm afraid to ask!

WCsweet<3 · #11 03-11-2012, 01:45 AM

That would be her left side ribs. It's much easier to see in another picture she posted, but the tattoo is fresh in that one and the flash makes it hard to see the tattoo. It's actually not finished quite yet. I'm curious to see what else she puts on it. At least it's tasteful?

AOII Angel · #12 03-11-2012, 11:30 AM

Thank you, Gusteau. You are so right.

As for the tattoos mentioned, I've noticed that most people who decide to get these (not tramp stamps or massive pieces that cover half the back) end up regretting them later in life. I have a sister with a panda head on her ankle that was a decision made as an 18 year old. Hard to cover that up as a 40 year old woman, but it was impossible to convince an 18 year old girl that she wouldn't want it at 40. My roommate from medical school has a rose and wheat on her ankle with AOII below it. It is very small. Hardly noticeable. When she got it, she said, "why wouldn't I put AOII on my body? It's a lifetime commitment!" The last time I saw her, she couldn't believe I was still involved in "that thing we did in college." I guess her lifetime commitment to AOII is on her ankle.

amIblue? · #13 03-11-2012, 11:52 AM

Biggest reason that I can think of for not getting your sorority letters tattooed on your young self: sagging and wrinkly sorority letters later in life. Also, I'm a chicken regarding pain.

33girl · #14 03-11-2012, 12:00 PM

It's nice when someone goes from passive aggressive to just being straight up rude, closed minded and snobby. Easier for casual readers to figure out, don't cha know.

I'm sure there are members of EVERY sorority who have tattoos in general (from small to large) and who, believe it or not, are in national leadership roles. My answer was regarding tats period, not those with letters - everyone has their own rules about those. Honestly, tattoos aren't "shocking" anymore. This whole discussion reads like a missive from a 1971 fraternity magazine about the evils of sideburns.

But yeah, be careful with ANY large pieces...lower back or anywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phN6tF5WJKM

lovespink88 · #15 03-11-2012, 12:10 PM

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Also, I'm a chicken regarding pain.

#1 reason why I have not gotten and will not get a tattoo. I went with a friend to get her tongue pierced. Someone else in the shop was getting a tattoo at the time. Just the sound of the needle was making me nauseous.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phN6tF5WJKM

When I saw Chris Parnell in a lab coat, I thought he was going to introduce himself as Dr. Leo Spaceman.