I need tattoo help!!

Aug 31, 2015

Kailey L.

Hello ladies! So long story short, my broke self just came into some money, and it's burning a hole in my pocket so I think it's tattoo time! I've been wanting to get the phrase "five by five" for a while now. It's an old radio term that was later adopted by the military, essentially meaning "loud and clear." But over the years it's meaning evolved to mean "I'm okay" or "everything's alright." It was also featured heavily by the character Faith Lehane on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is where I first heard it.

Anyway, I love the current meaning of it, and I think it's history is fascinating, how language and terminology changes over time. I want to pay homage to it in the best way possible, which brings me to my question - Should I get it as "Five by Five" or "5x5"? I feel like the latter would be further adapting the phrase, which I kind of like. But then I think maybe I should keep it in it's traditional form. I just keep going back and forth, I feel like I'll never get the dang thing! And, for an obvious but kinda silly reason, I want to get it while I'm still 25 lol and I won't be for much longer. Helllllppppp. Also, if it helps, if I go with "5x5" I would put it behind my ear, and I would put "five by five" on my ribs. I would lovelovelove some opinions!! Thank you!

Aug 31, 2015

Alex M.

I think five by five would be really cool.

Aug 31, 2015

Ileene M.

I agree the five by five written out will look better < 33


post a pic if you do get it! :)

Aug 31, 2015

Bre H.

I think five by five also.

Aug 31, 2015

Madison S.

Fully spelt out and in cursive or like a typewriter would look amazing

Aug 31, 2015

Kailey L.

There seems to be a consensus! This was incredibly helpful, thank you all so much! I will post pictures when I get it :)

Aug 31, 2015

Taylor G.

I think the five by five on the ribs would be so pretty and unique.

Sep 1, 2015

Nicole H.

Five by five 😻