I thought it funny too, but some cultures have deep seated beliefs in ghosts, the supernatural and power that can be imbued or remain in an object. <shrug> Oh, my grandmother didn't die in a hospital and I'm not even sure it was a doctor who pronounced her dead. Whoever it was, left the stethoscope in her room. I agree that decorating and modifying the way it looks, is a great pleasure in life. Personally, I don't care to do anything to my body that I can't easily undo. Plus I scar really easily, so if I do decide to get a tattoo, I would make certain that it's something I can at least live with until I don't. I guess if I got a bad enough scar I'd consider covering it up with something. It's funny you mention cuttlefish. I've seen more and more squid/octopus/Cthulhu tattoos lately.