Tattoos can be hit or miss.
In order to work they must strike a perfect balance between "meaningful" and "cool" without seeming pretentious...Too often boys' idea of the perfect ink stamp involves some hideous version of a tribal arm band or a "family crest" they dug up while rummaging through dad's porn collection in the basement that strangely enough ends up on their ankle. One would think it would be much easier, and less painful, to write "i'm a douchebag" instead.
Another area that send shivers down my spine is the obligatory Latin phrase across a boy's shoulders. Perhaps there should be a rule that requires people to actually understand Latin before putting it on their bodies? Yes, the same rule applies to any Asian symbols you are thinking about.
...There are however times when one sees a tattoo so fabulous that breathing becomes difficult. To catch a glimpse of hidden piece of art that perfectly compliments the boy in question is enough to consider giving out one's phone number. When it is also creative and obviously painful (location, size, etc) the points skyrocket. And if, God help us, the boy also has good style he is very likely to see us naked at some point. Well thought out sleeves, detailed sides, and yes, even the occasional wrist are catnip to a lot of us...
Tattoos, like cashmere, have the power to obscure other deficits in looks, intelligence and even sense of humor...if only for one night :)
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