maybe, it could also be social class related, isn't it mostly trashy people that get them? or is that a false prejudice
my coach always said to tools in my gym who got tatoos "if you were built you wouldnt need tattoos to stand out" and their confidence was crushed, not even replied just saw their face go 
Back when I was a kid it was considered low class of have tattoos. I suspect this has changed. My theory is that many people are trying to look different or stand out from the crowd, so they get tattoos. Only problem is that so many people have them now, you stand out more if you don't have a tattoo and not so much if you do.
I would get a tattoo if I could take it off when I got bored with it, much like taking off your clothes when you go to bed. Unfortunately, tattoos are permanent.