adugan - Make sure that you take your time when researching cover-ups. By time I mean visiting SEVERAL artists and viewing their cover-up portfolios. Trust me -- I speak from experience ;)
That said, it's best that you find a design or image that you like. This is your body. And unless you want to spend thousands of dollars and multiple sessions under a laser, a tattoo is forever.
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Originally Posted by grandma
I should have done research before I got mine. I wanted a rainbow like in the Wizard of Oz. I didn't realize a rainbow is a symble of being ***. I am "not" a *******. Thank goodness it isn't your run of the mill rainbow, it has little blue birds in it.
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Errr... What? A traditional rainbow is not a symbol of being G/L/B/T. Here's a link that describes the Pride rainbow:
http://jasewells.com.
The rainbow flag has become the easily-recognized colors of pride for the g** community. The multicultural symbolism of the rainbow is nothing new — Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition also embraces the rainbow as a symbol of that political movement. The rainbow also plays a part in many myths and stories related to gender and sexuality issues in Greek, Native American, African, and other cultures.
FWIW, many folks in the G/L/B/T community have adopted the SONG "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" of an anthem of sorts. Whether it's b/c the song has the rainbow in it, the story in the lyrics or b/c Judy Garland sings it is speculation at best. Maybe that's where you confusion stems from. Enjoy your tattoo -- there's nothing offensive about being G/L/B/T... or about having a rainbow tattoo.
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