The Illustrated Man

...was a great short story collection from Ray Bradbury. I spent many childhood evenings reading of Martian antics attributed to that tattooed individual.

And then there's Delonte West, of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His tattoos don't tell stories, at least not coherent ones. Apparently among his many body drawings, he has a tattoo of a Chinese character on his neck. He told a reporter he hopes it means "Strength." When asked why he qualified the statement, West said that when he goes into Chinese grocery stores people point and stare and start laughing at him.

I have no tattoos. But you better believe if I ever do, it will be of lettering and symbolism that I am thoroughly acquainted with.