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When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo?
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 2012-06-17 6:44 PM |
Extreme Veteran  556  |  Subject: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo?So, I'm doing IM Lake Placid my year. A friend of mine is doing the iron distance Beach2Battleship in October. Friend says to me, at least I can get the M-Dot tattoo when I'm done with my race. I said he could do the same. To me, as long as the distance is done, you deserve the tattoo. He disagrees since it's not a WTC race and won't get the tattoo until a WTC race is done. That makes no sense to me since it's the distance that earns you the tattoo. Anyone else's opinion on this? |
| 2012-06-17 7:04 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Expert 750  Hammond | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? mattramirez - 2012-06-17 6:44 PM So, I'm doing IM Lake Placid my year. A friend of mine is doing the iron distance Beach2Battleship in October. Friend says to me, at least I can get the M-Dot tattoo when I'm done with my race. I said he could do the same. To me, as long as the distance is done, you deserve the tattoo. He disagrees since it's not a WTC race and won't get the tattoo until a WTC race is done. That makes no sense to me since it's the distance that earns you the tattoo. Anyone else's opinion on this? Sorry, I gotta go with your friend on this one. To me M-dot is Ironman brand so I wouldn't want an Ironman tattoo without doing an actual Ironman race. Now, in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter. If someone does want an M-dot tattoo after doing the ironman distance than more power to them. It really should only matter what that individual thinks. The only reason I even gave an opinion is because you asked. And if truth be known, I wouldn't ever have a tattoo anyway- so my opinion really shouldn't count- hehe. But you asked so I answered, Shelly |
| 2012-06-17 7:05 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Champion 9600  Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Where's the option for "Who gives a sh$t?" |
| 2012-06-17 7:07 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Elite 3140 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? ( grabbing popcorn). Here we go again.....sorry to be sarcastic but this has been discussed many many times and it gets heated at times. You will get just as many takes.....you and your friend should so what you want and feel comfortable with. FWIW I waiver back and forth on this issue....I lean towards only getting the trademark symbol if you have done an ironman brand but your friends accomplishment is the same in my book but another version of the tattoo may be in order. But he doesn't news to listen to me or nor would I criticize anyone who did it. ( this should be a food thread lol....any bets on how many pages?) |
| 2012-06-17 7:08 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
| Expert 836 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. |
| 2012-06-17 7:10 PM in reply to: #4265962 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PM It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? |
| 2012-06-17 7:17 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? When you win Kona. |
| 2012-06-17 7:23 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Master 1460 Burlington, Vermont | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Why your friend is giving any amount of consideration for some corporation's approval for permanent markings on his/her body is completely beyond me. |
| 2012-06-17 7:27 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Veteran 784 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Just get "140.6" and call it a day.....haha wait thats trade marked too......so get "one hundred forty point six" ....haha |
| 2012-06-17 7:35 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Master 2426 Central Indiana | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? I've sometimes thought about getting 140.6 tat....er wait- that's WTC TM too. (Jorgito beat me to it!!) But considering the long run into T1 last year @ B2B maybe I should go with 140.8???? I say do whatever ya want. No one claims you have to do a WTC IM to wear an IM watch ...as long as those royalties get paid
Edited by Oldteen 2012-06-17 7:36 PM |
| 2012-06-17 7:37 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Expert 1130 Fernandina Beach, FL | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? I'd love to do an actual ironman race but live in Fl and IMFL sold out in what, 12 minutes this year? Don't have the cash to pay 600 plus to reg and add travel expenses. I personally think its the distance that counts but everybody's entitled to their own opinion Edited by rjrankin83 2012-06-17 7:38 PM |
| 2012-06-17 7:41 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Expert 1394 Wilmington, NC | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? You peaple disgust me. How could you possibly want an IM tattoo after how they just totally banned Lance Armstrong. I don't care about the distance I will never support WTC again. in fact I am going to start a petition to the White House seeing if they will make it illegal to get M-dot tattoo regardless of what race you do. Edited by qrkid 2012-06-17 7:55 PM |
| 2012-06-17 7:51 PM in reply to: #4266011 |
Veteran 784 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? qrkid - 2012-06-17 8:41 PM You peaple disgust me. How could you possibly want an IM tattoo after how they just totally banned Lance Armstrong. I don't care about the distance I will never support WTC again. in fact I am going to start a petition to the White House seeing if they will make it illegal to get M-dot tattoo regardless of what race you do.
wow.... |
| 2012-06-17 7:55 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Fundamentally, I'm in the "it's your body--put whatever you want on it and who cares what anyone else thinks?" camp. But, I do also think that if he's going to get an M-dot tat, he should do an actual M-dot race. If for no other reason than that people will see it and ask him, "which IM did you do?" and he'll have to explain, "Oh, well,you see, I did B2B, which isn't an actual Ironman race, but it is the same distance, so I figured...." and it'll be awkward. I'd say either he should get a B2B tat or a 140.6 tat or wait until he does an actual WTC race. |
| 2012-06-17 7:56 PM in reply to: #4266020 |
Expert 1394 Wilmington, NC | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Jorgito22 - 2012-06-17 8:51 PM qrkid - 2012-06-17 8:41 PM You peaple disgust me. How could you possibly want an IM tattoo after how they just totally banned Lance Armstrong. I don't care about the distance I will never support WTC again. in fact I am going to start a petition to the White House seeing if they will make it illegal to get M-dot tattoo regardless of what race you do.
wow....
Changed my post Jorgito so you don't think I am a total loon. |
| 2012-06-17 7:59 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
| Expert 836 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? WTC didn't create the distance, nor the personal accomplishment of completing it. If you do it and want the tat, get it. They don't own you or the tat.. |
| 2012-06-17 8:20 PM in reply to: #4265966 |
Champion 7347 SRQ, FL | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? bryancd - 2012-06-17 8:10 PM mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PM It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? Technically it was a logo for a non profit race before it became a "corporate logo". Some people see it as a sign of the sport (and distance). |
| 2012-06-17 8:25 PM in reply to: #4266030 |
Master 1404 Eagle Mountain, Utah | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? jmk-brooklyn - 2012-06-17 6:55 PM Fundamentally, I'm in the "it's your body--put whatever you want on it and who cares what anyone else thinks?" camp. But, I do also think that if he's going to get an M-dot tat, he should do an actual M-dot race. If for no other reason than that people will see it and ask him, "which IM did you do?" and he'll have to explain, "Oh, well,you see, I did B2B, which isn't an actual Ironman race, but it is the same distance, so I figured...." and it'll be awkward. I'd say either he should get a B2B tat or a 140.6 tat or wait until he does an actual WTC race. My thoughts also. |
| 2012-06-17 9:41 PM in reply to: #4265966 |
Expert 1051 Bradenton, Florida | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? bryancd - 2012-06-17 8:10 PM mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PM It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? I find it ironic that you complain in one thread about censorship and threads being pulled and how you don't contribute because of how the mods run this site then go and make these comments. You may be the best triathlete ever, but the only comments I have seen you post are negative, attacking and not within the spirit of this site. I hope you are a victim of your own comments. |
| 2012-06-17 9:43 PM in reply to: #4266011 |
| Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? qrkid - 2012-06-17 5:41 PM LOL. You peaple disgust me. How could you possibly want an IM tattoo after how they just totally banned Lance Armstrong. I don't care about the distance I will never support WTC again. in fact I am going to start a petition to the White House seeing if they will make it illegal to get M-dot tattoo regardless of what race you do. |
| 2012-06-17 9:47 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Elite 3140 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? Not that Bryan needs me to defend himself but just wanted to say that he is far more informative in his posts than negative and he is no more sarcastic than most of us can be at times. |
| 2012-06-17 9:56 PM in reply to: #4266170 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? cwpeters - 2012-06-17 8:41 PM bryancd - 2012-06-17 8:10 PM mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PM It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? I find it ironic that you complain in one thread about censorship and threads being pulled and how you don't contribute because of how the mods run this site then go and make these comments. You may be the best triathlete ever, but the only comments I have seen you post are negative, attacking and not within the spirit of this site. I hope you are a victim of your own comments. Indeed. My comment isn't negative, it's a statement of fact. If one is inclined to put a tattoo expressing their love for a family member, vocation, hobby, or race, why should anyone else's approval be required? So my comment is apt. And thank you for the education in regard to the spirit of this site. I need to clearly spend more time here to have a better understanding of that. |
| 2012-06-17 10:00 PM in reply to: #4266170 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? cwpeters - 2012-06-17 9:41 PM bryancd - 2012-06-17 8:10 PM mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PM It's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? I find it ironic that you complain in one thread about censorship and threads being pulled and how you don't contribute because of how the mods run this site then go and make these comments. You may be the best triathlete ever, but the only comments I have seen you post are negative, attacking and not within the spirit of this site. I hope you are a victim of your own comments. You should click around more often. Bryan is an invaluable member to this site, IMO. And hilarious to boot (which is what I took his post as). |
| 2012-06-17 10:02 PM in reply to: #4265930 |
Extreme Veteran 863 West Michigan | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? I believe your friend can get the 140.6 tattoo, which I have seen. |
| 2012-06-17 11:02 PM in reply to: #4265966 |
| Veteran 188 | Subject: RE: When do you earn the M-Dot tattoo? bryancd - 2012-06-17 7:10 PM mad-dog - 2012-06-17 6:08 PMIt's the distances man, who gives a sh** who is sponsoring it. No, it's a corporate trademark, not a distance. So who gives a sh*t? [/QUOTE99% of the world correlates "ironman" to the distance, not the corporation, so relax. And no, I don't have thar tattoo. |
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