Tattoos

[MisterMagoo]

if you like tattoo'd girls, check out suicidegirls.com. one's a friend of mine, another is a "friend" of mine. 

[The ChemistV2]

Many years ago, if someone had a tatoo, they were considered a non-conformist..someone possibly trying to express their individuality..or in the case of women back then, they were probably biker chicks, strippers, or porn stars. Nowadays, every guy I see in the gym has some kind of tattoo on their arm or some tribal shit. It seems it's almost become mandatory. If you don't have one, you're not cool. In fact, now you're a non-conformist if you don't have one. I'm glad I've never felt pressured to adapt to ridiculous social trends and be of the mindset of "Well, I have to get this..everybody else has one!"

[MisterMagoo]

Many years ago, if someone had a tatoo, they were considered a non-conformist..someone possibly trying to express their individuality..or in the case of women back then, they were probably biker chicks, strippers, or porn stars. Nowadays, every guy I see in the gym has some kind of tattoo on their arm or some tribal shit. It seems it's almost become mandatory. If you don't have one, you're not cool. In fact, now you're a non-conformist if you don't have one. I'm glad I've never felt pressured to adapt to ridiculous social trends and be of the mindset of "Well, I have to get this..everybody else has one!"

bullshit logic. if anything, the mainstream adaptation of tattoos has been a good thing. like you said, it used to be that if you got a tattoo your motivation was largely rebellion, so you'd go to some shitty shop with a guy that probably smoked while he did it and wasn't very sanitary so you could get some random skull or a symbol just to make yourself feel tough.

now that tattoos are more acceptable, people are free to get them simply for the personal satisfaction of having them, and more people are getting them simply because THEY like them, not for the stupid "oh i'm such a badass" feel. i got my tattoos for ME, and frankly the nice thing about them is that if i wear a loose t-shirt they're hidden.

and no, amazingly, no one looks at people without tattoos and thinks they're non-conformist, because the "conformity" aspect has been ripped away from tattoos. if you have them or if you don't, the overall acceptance of them now means that there is no conformity TO them. if you have them, it means you want 'em. if not, it means you don't.

the only time people WITH tattoos get on the offensive is when some asshole like you tries to use his lack of ink as a badge of pride. news flash: i don't care if you don't want tattoos. it's your choice, just like anything else. my tattoos are MY choice. i respect your decisions, PLEASE respect mine.

[G o a t b o y]

The whole tattoo fad is gay.  Before long it will be out of style again, and everyone who has one will look like an idiot.

[The ChemistV2]

bullshit logic. if anything, the mainstream adaptation of tattoos has been a good thing. like you said, it used to be that if you got a tattoo your motivation was largely rebellion, so you'd go to some shitty shop with a guy that probably smoked while he did it and wasn't very sanitary so you could get some random skull or a symbol just to make yourself feel tough.

now that tattoos are more acceptable, people are free to get them simply for the personal satisfaction of having them, and more people are getting them simply because THEY like them, not for the stupid "oh i'm such a badass" feel. i got my tattoos for ME, and frankly the nice thing about them is that if i wear a loose t-shirt they're hidden.

and no, amazingly, no one looks at people without tattoos and thinks they're non-conformist, because the "conformity" aspect has been ripped away from tattoos. if you have them or if you don't, the overall acceptance of them now means that there is no conformity TO them. if you have them, it means you want 'em. if not, it means you don't.

the only time people WITH tattoos get on the offensive is when some asshole like you tries to use his lack of ink as a badge of pride. news flash: i don't care if you don't want tattoos. it's your choice, just like anything else. my tattoos are MY choice. i respect your decisions, PLEASE respect mine.

First of all, I wasn't grouping everyone that has a Tattoo into the same category. I happen to think some of them are pretty cool, especially if there's some deep personal meaning behind them. The point I was making is that from personal observation and actually talking to these guys I see at the gym, with the dime a dozen tribal tats..I feel a lot of them are doing it because it's The In-thing..just like the body-piercing with the spikes in the lips, eyebrow, etc. When a new fad comes along..the first few that do it will be the individuals..then will come the multitude of followers.

[Tapeworm]

There's a study which showed a link between fathers who have tattoos of their child's name and the kid turning out homosexual.

[MisterMagoo]

First of all, I wasn't grouping everyone that has a Tattoo into the same category. I happen to think some of them are pretty cool, especially if there's some deep personal meaning behind them. The point I was making is that from personal observation and actually talking to these guys I see at the gym, with the dime a dozen tribal tats..I feel a lot of them are doing it because it's The In-thing..just like the body-piercing with the spikes in the lips, eyebrow, etc. When a new fad comes along..the first few that do it will be the individuals..then will come the multitude of followers.

funny thing is, most people really "into" tattoos and body mods can't stand the "tribal armband" crowd. my artist refuses to do them. if some 18 year old kid comes in and asks for a barbed wire armband, he'll either give them a ridiculous price or refuse outright.

[Moosejay]

A bigger business these days than tattooing is tattoo removal.

Large, muscle and definition-obscuring tats on bb's who compete only detract and can lead to lower placings if the comp is very close.

[Epic_Monster]

A bigger business these days than tattooing is tattoo removal.

Large, muscle and definition-obscuring tats on bb's who compete only detract and can lead to lower placings if the comp is very close.

Like the cool teens in college who get those tats on their necks then realize they may want to use that degree!!

[Moosejay]

Like the cool teens in college who get those tats on their necks then realize they may want to use that degree!!

I warned one of my college-aged patients not to get the neck/face tattoo. Told him he'd never get a good job.

"I will never work for the man..." was his reply. "But they'd have to hire me...I have rights..."

"No," I told him.

"If you got such a tat AFTER becoming employed...they may have a harder time canning you.

"If you went to an interview with a gaudy tat on your neck and/or face...they would not likely hire you...and give you any old excuse as to why they would not.

Why limit your options with such stupidity?


 

[dr.chimps]

The whole tattoo fad is gay.  Before long it will be out of style again, and everyone who has one will look like an idiot.

Agree. I figure in about 10-15 yrs that first great wave of tattooed skanks will be hitting middle-age and their tats will look anything but nice. Guys will be looking for that rare female who doesn't look like an ashtray. 

/i see magoo taking the moral (snob) high road on tats, not unlike those in a wine or beer thread 

[HTexan]

A bigger business these days than tattooing is tattoo removal.

Large, muscle and definition-obscuring tats on bb's who compete only detract and can lead to lower placings if the comp is very close.

true. fake tanners and lighting seem to hide tattoos a little tho.

[Moosejay]

Agree. I figure in about 10-15 yrs that first great wave of tattooed skanks will be hitting middle-age and their tats will look anything but nice. Guys will be looking for that rare female who doesn't look like an ashtray. 

/i see magoo taking the moral (snob) high road on tats, not unlike those in a wine or beer thread 

If you are talking about me then yes...especially on women, I feel tattooing is morally corrupt. That's my OPINION.

I won't hire anyone with tattoos.

And, as others have mentioned, these women will live with great regret for their youthful indescretions.

[MAXX]

if there is a tatoo that looks cool then eventually every toolbag gets it and it looks like shit 

[bigguns23]

K-

I post this alot when tattoo ? come up, but this is a sweet tat....

as a fan of ink, that is sick!!!!!!

[MisterMagoo]

Agree. I figure in about 10-15 yrs that first great wave of tattooed skanks will be hitting middle-age and their tats will look anything but nice. Guys will be looking for that rare female who doesn't look like an ashtray. 

/i see magoo taking the moral (snob) high road on tats, not unlike those in a wine or beer thread 

you got a problem with good beer? i had a fine St Bernardus 12 last night, you got a problem with that? 

 

[chaos]

If you are talking about me then yes...especially on women, I feel tattooing is morally corrupt. That's my OPINION.

I won't hire anyone with tattoos.

And, as others have mentioned, these women will live with great regret for their youthful indescretions.

How do you know if someone has a tattoo or not?

[MisterMagoo]

How do you know if someone has a tattoo or not?

probably quizzes them and if he finds out they lied, he fires them.

and the funny thing is, people act like that and then say it's the people with the tattoos that have issues.

I get so damn annoyed that people react aversely to mine. then the people say "well that's why you got them, right? to get a reaction?" no, dipshit, i got them because i like how they look. frankly i'd prefer if no one hassled me over them. i ain't a rebel, i love tattoos at an art form. you don't? fine.

[Dballn247]

[HTexan]

No a job interviewer can't ask someone straight out if they have a tattoo.

[chaos]

probably quizzes them and if he finds out they lied, he fires them.

and the funny thing is, people act like that and then say it's the people with the tattoos that have issues.

I get so damn annoyed that people react aversely to mine. then the people say "well that's why you got them, right? to get a reaction?" no, dipshit, i got them because i like how they look. frankly i'd prefer if no one hassled me over them. i ain't a rebel, i love tattoos at an art form. you don't? fine.

My sister in law used to date a doctor, with a full back piece and half sleeves.

Nobody knew, includng her until she saw him nekkid

[MisterMagoo]

My sister in law used to date a doctor, with a full back piece and half sleeves.

Nobody knew, includng her until she saw him nekkid

see that's my favorite stuff. that's why mine is elbows up and on my chest (and soon on my back). in a loose t-shirt you can't see that i have a thing. and, heck, a lot of the time i wear sleeves, and generally dress like a normal guy. i don't advertise my ink or anything like that, so there's an odd sense of satisfaction in walking around knowing that i've got all the ink i do, but no one ELSE does. weird, i know. 

[chaos]

see that's my favorite stuff. that's why mine is elbows up and on my chest (and soon on my back). in a loose t-shirt you can't see that i have a thing. and, heck, a lot of the time i wear sleeves, and generally dress like a normal guy. i don't advertise my ink or anything like that, so there's an odd sense of satisfaction in walking around knowing that i've got all the ink i do, but no one ELSE does. weird, i know. 

I funnier when you are talking to a guy who's running his mouth about how disgusting tattos are and how much he hates them, can't see why anyone would do that.........you either walk away laughing at his ignorance or tell him and watch him stutter an apology....

[Captain Equipoise]

I grew up with the belief that tattoos were for convicts and losers.

The trash of humanity.

[Paul Allen]

I grew up with the belief that tattoos were for convicts and losers.

The trash of humanity.

it's not a myth.