The doctor is in - tattoos

[jimnyc]

I've seen many, many people over the years make a lot of ignorant comments about those who have a tattoo or many tattoos. It's usually not an individual that someone perhaps bumped into, but rather comments towards those with tattoos in general. That means there are a lot of people out there who think they know people without knowing them.

So what do my tattoos say about me? Some likely don't even need to see them in order to pass judgment, as they have already made the general comments. Some might say more/less if they were to see them. But if THE tattoo itself says something about someone - then tell me about me?

And don't pat yourself on the back, 'ol Bobby, this isn't directed solely at you.

[Robert A Whit]

Jim

What tattoos have I spoke bad of?

How have I trashed any person over tattoos?

I made my position clear. It is the right of any human to do to their body as they wish.

I spoke at times of those tattoos women self describe as tramp stamps.

Why do you suppose women with those tattoos call them tramp stamps?

I suspect you know the porn stars. Can you name any that don't sport those tramp stamps?

[cadet]

I've seen many, many people over the years make a lot of ignorant comments about those who have a tattoo or many tattoos. It's usually not an individual that someone perhaps bumped into, but rather comments towards those with tattoos in general. That means there are a lot of people out there who think they know people without knowing them.

So what do my tattoos say about me? Some likely don't even need to see them in order to pass judgment, as they have already made the general comments. Some might say more/less if they were to see them. But if THE tattoo itself says something about someone - then tell me about me?

And don't pat yourself on the back, 'ol Bobby, this isn't directed solely at you.

My friend and his dad have GIANT tattoos all over.
My bud has (last I checked) a big one on his back, and one on his shoulder.
His father has full sleeves, and I'm not sure about anything else.
Now my friend, he's a little cocky SOB. Wrestler. His dad on the other hand, is the most calm and collected guy I've ever met, and he know's everything about anything mechanical/civil. Owns his own pool company, (puts them in). And last I saw him his motorcycle was completely ripped apart due to him upgrading it a little.

After I met my friends dad, I stopped judging people by tattoos. (Gauges on the other hand.... And face tattoos... freaky weird)

[jimnyc]

Jim

What tattoos have I spoke bad of?

How have I trashed any person over tattoos?

I made my position clear. It is the right of any human to do to their body as they wish.

I spoke at times of those tattoos women self describe as tramp stamps.

Why do you suppose women with those tattoos call them tramp stamps?

I suspect you know the porn stars. Can you name any that don't sport those tramp stamps?

None of that has anything to do with what I wrote or asked in the OP. Fail!

[jimnyc]

My friend and his dad have GIANT tattoos all over.
My bud has (last I checked) a big one on his back, and one on his shoulder.
His father has full sleeves, and I'm not sure about anything else.
Now my friend, he's a little cocky SOB. Wrestler. His dad on the other hand, is the most calm and collected guy I've ever met, and he know's everything about anything mechanical/civil. Owns his own pool company, (puts them in). And last I saw him his motorcycle was completely ripped apart due to him upgrading it a little.

After I met my friends dad, I stopped judging people by tattoos. (Gauges on the other hand.... And face tattoos... freaky weird)

I'm not fond of the gauges either. My nephew has them in his years and I've been trying to get him to remove them before its too late.

But yes, you found out first hand why we can't judge ALL tattoo wearers in the same manner.

[Marcus Aurelius]

The only difference between those of us with tattoos, and those without... is that we don't really care if you don't have a tattoo.

[cadet]

The only difference between those of us with tattoos, and those without... is that we don't really care if you don't have a tattoo.

Scar's are totally better though. They may not look as cool... But they come with better stories.

[jimnyc]

The only difference between those of us with tattoos, and those without... is that we don't really care if you don't have a tattoo.

That's hilarious too, when some literally get offended by tattoos. Had a woman move her kids to the other side of her body AND move her pocket book to her other arm as well as she saw me walking towards them. They thought the tattoo guy was going to eat them, or maybe rob them?

[gabosaurus]

I'm not offended by tattoos. I merely don't find them attractive. My mom is dead set against them. My aunt believes they indicate "disreputable character."
Some workplaces will not hire people with visible tattoos. Just as they won't hire someone with unnatural hair color.
I do think tattoos look much better on men than women.

I don't mind a few tattoos that tell stories, or serve as visible reminders of past personal events.
But if your entire body is a tattoo showcase, or if you have a tattoo that covers your entire back or chest, that is where I draw the ugly line.
And if you have someone's name tattooed in large lettering on your neck, you have a problem.
IMHO, of course.

[Robert A Whit]

None of that has anything to do with what I wrote or asked in the OP. Fail!

Well Jim

At least it gave you the chance to try to mock.

[Robert A Whit]

I'm not offended by tattoos. I merely don't find them attractive. My mom is dead set against them. My aunt believes they indicate "disreputable character."
Some workplaces will not hire people with visible tattoos. Just as they won't hire someone with unnatural hair color.
I do think tattoos look much better on men than women.

I don't mind a few tattoos that tell stories, or serve as visible reminders of past personal events.
But if your entire body is a tattoo showcase, or if you have a tattoo that covers your entire back or chest, that is where I draw the ugly line.
And if you have someone's name tattooed in large lettering on your neck, you have a problem.
IMHO, of course.

I don't give a damn what they do to their own body. If they try to put one of those ugly things on my body, then I give a crap.

[Robert A Whit]

What the hell good is a tattoo?

[KitchenKitten99]

I grew up in a family where tats were pretty standard for everyone. My mom has a couple. She even offered to pay for my first one when I turned 18. Just back then I didn't know what I wanted. Didn't get my first one (technically my only one) til I was 26. Couple years later I added onto it and made it a bit bigger. My next one is planned but I have to wait until after May because of risk of infection since I am still only 6 weeks out post-surgery.

My sister has several tattoos, one of a shape of a heart made up of her initials and her two best friends' initials, and then she had our grandma's (mom's mom) and her dad's mom's signatures inked. She has one or two more but I can't remember what.


Mine is a phoenix. Many reasons why, mostly spiritual and metaphorical.
I believe I have posted these sometime before though.

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[jimnyc]

I'm not offended by tattoos. I merely don't find them attractive. My mom is dead set against them. My aunt believes they indicate "disreputable character."
Some workplaces will not hire people with visible tattoos. Just as they won't hire someone with unnatural hair color.
I do think tattoos look much better on men than women.

I don't mind a few tattoos that tell stories, or serve as visible reminders of past personal events.
But if your entire body is a tattoo showcase, or if you have a tattoo that covers your entire back or chest, that is where I draw the ugly line.
And if you have someone's name tattooed in large lettering on your neck, you have a problem.
IMHO, of course.

Your aunt is the type of generalizing I speak of. A tattoo doesn't speak of ones character. I've seen quite a few military and police heroes with tattoos. What of their character speaks more, the tattoo or the heroic acts?

I posted an article in the other thread where tats emerged, the one in the cage. Sure, some places will still shy away from tattoos, but that's changing dramatically. Today you have lawyers, judges, doctors and beyond, all with tattoos. Not everyone walks around with a tank top on. I worked at a law firm and a major beverage company. Wearing your average dress shirt they are covered. But visible tattoos were seen at both places. But I do agree that some still frown upon it, mostly places where the business is based on appearance.

And yes, some like them and some don't. I don't mind if someone says it's not for them and they don't like them. To each their own. I get taken back a bit when someone thinks they can judge me based on me having one.

[jimnyc]

Well Jim

At least it gave you the chance to try to mock.

Just as my thread gave you a chance to make an off topic rant.

I don't give a damn what they do to their own body. If they try to put one of those ugly things on my body, then I give a crap.

Has there ever been an instance of a tattooist holding someone down and forcing them to get a tattoo? Most of the time, it's people without tattoos tossing out insults or talking about how they don't like them or how they look. Those with tattoos rarely go around demanding attention or discussion of them.

What the hell good is a tattoo?

Equal to not having one. What one values as 'good' or great, might be inconsequential to another. In other words, to each their own.