Put this in the "You've got to be kidding" category

[RoadRaven]

The last thing I want is people to look at my butt And when I first heard the term "tramp stamp", I was mortified but I guess that spot got popular and with that, public perception changed.

I don't think all tattoos are have anything to do with "look at me" or sexuality or anything like that. Mine certainly doesn't. I spent a lot of money and time to create something that celebrates my heritage and I consider it meaningful art and it's not for anyone but me to see. That and DH, of course. Unfortunately other people DO see it sometimes because I'm tall and while I try to get shirts long enough, sometimes they aren't quite long enough.

I'm with you Teigyr... I think a tattoo in itself there is not an indication of the tramp-iness of an individual. I believe (this is not a research-based belief, just a personal one) that the "tramp-stamp" label evolved because of the ridiculous fashion of hipster jeans, short tops to allow exposed midriffs, specially designed g-strings to be seen above the hipsters... That says tramp if nothing does (and I'm no prude). add a tattoo to the mix and I understand how the name evolved.

If I was getting a tattoo - which I would quite like to do but my partner doesn't like them so I won't - I would probably have one there or on my shoulders. And I would choose these places for the same reason as you - it would be a celtic design in line with my heritage, and it would be for me, not a statement to the world. (Although I do like the idea of a chain-ring marking on my leg - I have them often enough anyway ;P )