What does barbed wire mean?

[Reba]

I often see the barbed wire design on jewelry, tatoos, clothing, pictures, etc. What does it mean?

 

[PowerWCRulez]

Barbed wires just like top of prison's fences an inmates attempts to escape, it's ripped the inmate's clothes and wounds.

 

[Reba]

Barbed wires just like top of prison's fences an inmates attempts to escape, it's ripped the inmate's clothes and wounds.

So, if someone wears barbed wire emblems it means they support prisoners?

Sorry, I don't fully understand.

 

[Mookie]

So, if someone wears barbed wire emblems it means they support prisoners?

Sorry, I don't fully understand.

Freethinkers with barbed wire tattos has been stuck with Republicans for lifetime....

 

[Reba]

Freethinkers with barbed wire tattos has been stuck with Republicans for lifetime....

Does that mean it's an anti-Republican symbol?

 

[Awauphi]

I wondered about that, too? I am surprised I am not the only one who wondered what it means? LOL..


I found this info..

Barbed wire has been reported as a tool for human torture. When used as a whip it causes deep lacerations and severe bleeding.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbed_wire

i dunno? pains?? hmm.. not sure..

 

[Mookie]

Does that mean it's an anti-Republican symbol?

Yep, it may sound like....

Nope, I was just kidding you....

That is not a prison tattoo since it must show "chains".

http://www.tattoodesign.com/gallery/

Reba, you may need to visit the gang bars in your county. The fellas would not hurt you if you inquire...if you change your mind, contact your old army buddies...

 

[Reba]

I know what real barbed wire is and its uses. (Also, razer wire, concertina wire, etc.) I was just curious about the symbolism , and why people want to wear that image. I see it printed on all kinds of merchandise, so I was wondering what it meant.

For example, everyone knows that the "peace" symbol (broken upside-down cross inside a circle) represents anti-war support. The "fish" symbol means Christian. So, various symbols have popular meanings.

I'm just behind the times and don't know the barbed wire meaning.

 

[Awauphi]

I know what real barbed wire is and its uses. (Also, razer wire, concertina wire, etc.) I was just curious about the symbolism , and why people want to wear that image. I see it printed on all kinds of merchandise, so I was wondering what it meant.

For example, everyone knows that the "peace" symbol (broken upside-down cross inside a circle) represents anti-war support. The "fish" symbol means Christian. So, various symbols have popular meanings.

I'm just behind the times and don't know the barbed wire meaning.

i know you do.. but i found information on that link that it was used as torture pains so thinking its for pains? or something?? i dont know..

 

[Reba]

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That is not a prision tattoo since it must show "chains".

http://www.tattoodesign.com/gallery/

Thanks for the explanation. :P

Reba, you may need to visit the gang bars in your county.

I'm not THAT curious! Ha, ha!

...if you change your mind, contact your old army buddies...

I don't have "old army buddies"; I have "old Navy (and some Marine) shipmates".

Anyway, none of them have those tatoos.

 

[Reba]

i know you do.. but i found information on that link that it was used as torture pains so thinking its for pains? or something?? i dont know..

Maybe.

That's kind of depressing.

 

[darkangel8603]

Barbwire Tattoo Designs
a tattoo design that first came out of prison culture, was adopted in Latino culture in Southern California, was then co-opted by modern tribal tattoo genre artists and then wildly popularized by Pamela Anderson! An interesting evolution for a tattoo design. Popular with both men and women, especially for arm bands. The definition of barbwire is: strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage.
http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos_designs_symbols_b.htm

 

[Awauphi]

Maybe.

That's kind of depressing.

Yep I agree.. sigh..

 

[Reba]

This is one example of what I mean:

 

[guido]

Really, there is no symbolism. People just think it looks tuff.

 

[Fo'Shizzle]

Barbed wire means is a type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strand(s). It is used to construct inexpensive fences and also on walls surrounding secured property. A person or animal trying to pass through or over barbed wire will suffer discomfort and possibly injury. Barbed wire fencing requires only fenceposts, wire and fixing devices such as staples. It is simple to construct and quick to erect by a skilled, or even an unskilled fencer.

"Barbed Wire" Motorcycle Biker Skull Black T-Shirt Tee"

Nipple Rings - 14 gauge Barbed Wire

Black BARBED WIRE Thermal L/XL GOTH

BEEFY STERLING SILVER BARBED WIRE SPINNING RING size 7



There are tons of things that are barbed wired, As you see you there are some links that I posted so check them out....

 

[VamPyroX]

I don't think that there is any real meaning behind the barbed wire. Some people get it because it looks cool. Some get it and have it look like it's bleeding for a "cooler" effect. Some get it because it represents toughness. It could be anything. I think the best person to ask would be the person who got the barbed wire tattoo.

 

[Reba]

...I think the best person to ask would be the person who got the barbed wire tattoo.

I don't personally know anyone with the tatoo; I've only seen pictures, or passersby with it. I have seen products in stores with the barbed wire pictures (like on T shirts). I was just wondering why it was popular, if it had some kind of cultural meaning.

I might be approaching senility but I don't want to be totally clueless!

 

[Fo'Shizzle]

I don't personally know anyone with the tatoo; I've only seen pictures, or passersby with it. I have seen products in stores with the barbed wire pictures (like on T shirts). I was just wondering why it was popular, if it had some kind of cultural meaning.

I might be approaching senility but I don't want to be totally clueless!

Maybe it's a new style for teenagers or whoever likes Babred Wired? I honestly don't know much about barbed wired since Im not into it.. Maybe it's a style thingy?? Who knows lol

 

[Buckdodgers]

Its for keeping the cows in