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?

  • 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!