So, first, my tattoo is covered by long sleeves, and I will rarely walk around without sleeves. However:

I am on my way to Germany in a few days (Blue card and all!) to start work, and I have a Klingon Trefoil tattoo on my left forearm (It was the first of many planned Star Trek tattoos on that forearm, with the IDIC and the Starfleet Delta coming soon). I have been working myself into a frenzy worried that people will immediately think I am some sort of fascist for having this tattoo either because it’s Klingon or because they won’t know what it is…

Do I actually have anything to worry about? Or should I just get it removed/covered?

  • rumschlumpel@feddit.org
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    3 days ago

    I’d assume it will be about the same amount of problem as it is in the US or wherever else you’re from. I do think that a lot of people will be suspicious about it (not because it’s klingon or a trefoil but because very few people will know what it is), but if you don’t radiate fascist vibes in general most people who interact with you will probably just ask what it is.

    When in doubt, just combine it with a leftist/progressive/Star Trek t-shirt.

    • j4yc33@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      3 days ago

      This makes me feel better. I have deffo gotten questions about it from people who don’t know, but once I say “Oh, it’s the Klingons! From Star Trek.” I get a lot more LLAPs than people expressing concern. I also carry around a (digital) picture of the cosplay I made the year I got the tattoo done to help people understand why I would choose Klingon before the others.

      I sure hope I don’t radiate fascist vibes :(…

      I appreciate your response!