Tattoos are stupid.

I have eight.

If you psych yourself up for the pain, you'll probably end up snoring in the chair. Do eat something about twenty minutes before you go in, and then immediately before. Do remember to breathe. If you don't breathe regularly, or didn't get your blood sugar up high enough, it's lights out. I can't tell you how many tough guys I've seen take a nap in the chair. My tattoo artist charges $50 extra if you pass out, $50 if you vomit, and $100 if you do both.