They can be for some, however if chosen carefully they can be a permanent reminder of things important to us for a lifetime.
My first tat is of the cartoon character the Tasmanian Devil because he reflects my personality and approach toward life. My second tat is of a bald eagle with lightning bolts in his talons, it represents my love of the U.S.A. and my patriotism. My third tat is a banner & rose with my wife and 2 children's names, they are my family and 3 most important people in my life.

I have plans for my next, it will represent both a lifetime of fire fighting, and riding. A winged skull with a leather fireman's helmet, with crossed pick head axes behind the skull. After that possibly a black outline of a V-Twin, however I seriously doubt I'd ever put a company name on my skin.....

 

Dude, that is some shoddy tat work. It's all blurry. Or do I need a pair of them paper 3D glasses?