Tattoos should one or not?

myers0machine

First of i have always fancyed getting some but as i grow older i change my look etc then think Why would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari? ;D but I get it. It's the 21st century. You're cool, you're rebellious, you're cutting edge, you have a point to prove, and you're a human. Awesome.
I know you're at least at the legal age of making your own decisions, but before you decide to get a tattoo, allow me to let you in on a little secret. A secret you may have not fully realized yet thus far in your life. What you must understand is, as a human,we are – naturally – beautiful creatures.so why the need for a tattoo...God knows the last thing this world needs is another generation of kids questioning their basic values and morals.

This is not to start a fight tattoos can and do look amazing and yes meaning to some are great but I ask would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari hahaha

Once again I don't no why but I have anyways like the thought of getting some to stand out but maybe today it's not to have one to stand out what's your thoughts

Thinking out side the box..turning box inside out then getting back inside.

kyricus

Heh, it used to be cool and rebellious way back when I got my first one, decades ago. Now everyone and their sister has them so I don't think it's considered rebellious any more.

Still, you have to make the decision for yourself. I tend to like them, that's why I have them. Others don't. Just think of the type of job you have, or are likely to have, and pick your tat placement carefully. I've never seen a neck or face tatttoo that looked good anywhere other than on a wrestler, or a prison inmate IMO.

bathsheba_c

I've always wanted a tattoo because tats are cool. I will never get a tattoo because they require a lot of background research to find a reputable parlor and artist, and even if it looks great now, it won't look so great in 30 or 40 years.

kitsuneandy

It's all personal at the end of the day.

My tattoos are for me, no one else, I don't really care what other people think of them and the thought of being "rebellious" has never crossed my mind.

ajourney2beme

I don't have any tattoos but the only way i personally would get one was if it had a meaning behind it. My brothers family (brother, sis-in-law, 2 kids both 18) just got tattoos that say "To the Beach". I personally don't like their tattoos, but it has meaning for them as they spend a lot of time at the beach and they go with a group of people that are family to them and it's like their little personal family slogan. So I respect their decision on the tattoo and can appreciate it a bit more. Either way it isn't my place to throw any kind of judgement at anyone for tattoos, it's their body and regardless of the reason or lack of reason behind getting one, it is their decision.

More onto what the original question was though I think like kyricus said it used to be a rebellion thing also something associated with bikers and people who didn't exactly color inside tthe lines (in a way still is I guess), so it was the 'rebellious' thing to do. I personally feel that it has shifted to the more cool and for the look way in the newer generations.

Also, some people just look really good with tattoos and can pull them off really well Like giving that ferrari some flames on the sides or something ..

Tat2dDom0105

My tattoos are for me, no one else, I don't really care what other people think of them and the thought of being "rebellious" has never crossed my mind.

This. I have seven tats, and i don't regret anyone of them. In my opinion, they are a form of self-expression........

langsyne

I think laser tatoo removal would be a good business plan to get into because so many people are getting ink now because it's trendy and cool, and not putting a lot of thought into the meaning behind them, and 10 years from now when they are "out of vogue" those same people are gonna want them removed.

cbarn025

If you're getting a tattoo b/c it's the "in thing" then don't get a tat. If you are getting a tat b/c it has some meaning to you then get it. There is a bodybuilder whose name escapes me says he gets tattoos to excenuate(sp) his physique. The tat's make him look more cut in his opinion. So that's my response to the "why put a bumper sticker on a ferrari" part.

Manda86

My tattoos are for me, no one else, I don't really care what other people think of them and the thought of being "rebellious" has never crossed my mind.

This. I have seven tats, and i don't regret anyone of them. In my opinion, they are a form of self-expression........

Ditto (even the number of tattoos).

I think if the Ferrari was the only car you'd ever have you might fancy it up a little. My body's a daily driver, and I love my "bumper stickers".

cbarn025

Also I don't think tats make the people who get them question their morals or values. Alot of the times ppl get tats based on their morals or values. It only makes other ppl question the person with the tats morals or values. That's just the judgemental society that we live in.

JamieG8991

I think all the stereotypes about poeple with tattoos are ridiculous. I am a mom of 2, married and I work with children and I have 6 tattoos and I don't regret any of them. I plan to get another one when I reach my goal weight. They don't make me a bad person, this is just how I choose to express myself. I say if you want a tattoo, get it and don't worry about what anyone else thinks about it. It's your body.

socko6774

i got them because i wanted to , no ryhme or reason other than that. i like the way they look on other people, i like the way they look on me, hence i have them. pretty simple.

LetsTryThisAgain54

I have 12 and each tattoo has a special meaning for me. My thing is, if people don't like them, too F'ing bad! They don't have to look!

imnoangel80

i got all mine (14 and still counting) because i wanted them and each one tells a story about a part of my life, i think it makes my body more interesting to look at in the way an artist paints on a canvas, i dont care if people judge me or not, having tatts doesnt make me a criminal or someone to look down your nose at.

TruScorpio169

I think all the stereotypes about poeple with tattoos are ridiculous. I am a mom of 2, married and I work with children and I have 6 tattoos and I don't regret any of them. I plan to get another one when I reach my goal weight. They don't make me a bad person, this is just how I choose to express myself. I say if you want a tattoo, get it and don't worry about what anyone else thinks about it. It's your body.

Absolutely 100% agree! My tattoos are for me and no one else. I have 4 and I want more. I love tattoos I think they're beautiful pieces of art. I will admit 1 of my tattoos doesn't have a meaning other than it was my first one, but I don't regret it I love it and plan to add to it and give it some more meaning.

Any new tattoos I get this year will be especially meaningful to me because not only will they document this journey that I'm on that is so significant to me, but it was also mean that I am getting towards my goal, becoming happier and more comfortable with my body. I have had some really great tattoo ideas that I wanted in the past but because of the location that I wanted and my weight I never got it. This year I'm making up for all that and they will have double meaning!

tynger112

Tattoos are not for everyone. They are not necessary for everyone. No they are not placed on your body in the interest of being cool. And if that why you did it, i feel sorry for you. I have 3, It is my way of constantly carrying around that which is important to me. To remind me to be the good man I need to be, to remember the guy that I hope that I can be, and to always remember the angels that protect and watch over me. As I go through life I will obtain more because other thing will become important and I never want to lose sight of them. But Some people are not build that way and some people dont need that reminder. I'm not trying to start a fight but, Its pretty arrogant to classify yourself as a ferarri, or something i deem as important as my tattoos as bumper stickers. At best I'm chevy pick up and My tat is the roll bar, side rails and bed liner.

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♥Faerie♥

I don't care what any human thinks of my art....it is mine...I own it.....I need no one to approve it for me
We are all different beings...its just a personal choice...not a rebellion

devilwhiterose

I dunno about you but I'd put a sticker on my Ferrari.

It would read "Too Sexy For This Car." :laugh:

angelams1019

First of i have always fancyed getting some but as i grow older i change my look etc then think Why would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari? ;D but I get it. It's the 21st century. You're cool, you're rebellious, you're cutting edge, you have a point to prove, and you're a human. Awesome.
I know you're at least at the legal age of making your own decisions, but before you decide to get a tattoo, allow me to let you in on a little secret. A secret you may have not fully realized yet thus far in your life. What you must understand is, as a human,we are – naturally – beautiful creatures.so why the need for a tattoo...God knows the last thing this world needs is another generation of kids questioning their basic values and morals.

This is not to start a fight tattoos can and do look amazing and yes meaning to some are great but I ask would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari hahaha

Once again I don't no why but I have anyways like the thought of getting some to stand out but maybe today it's not to have one to stand out what's your thoughts

Thinking out side the box..turning box inside out then getting back inside.

1. Many people have that same mentality- "Why put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari?" Thats completely valid, and thats your choice.

2. The fact that you think all people with tattoos have them to "be cool, rebellious, and to prove a point" shows that you're obviously not a tattoo person and don't really understand the point of them at all. Its actually a pretty ignorant statement....But again, thats your choice.

3. Please explain to me how getting a tattoo has anything to do with kids questioning basic values and morals, which by the way, are NOT the same for everyone. You lost me there :noway:

joycebug

I love mine...if I choose to show them, I will. If not, they stay hidden. I'd love to get another one on my ribs when I achieve the body I want. It might look crappy in 30 years, but if I'm blessed to live that long, will I really care? Its not like I'm going to be sporting a belly shirt at the retirement home.

Lyssa62

love my tattoos ..have never regretted any of them and am designing my next one.

Pixi_Rex

This is not to start a fight tattoos can and do look amazing and yes meaning to some are great but I ask would you put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari hahaha

These threads always start the tattoo fight..ALWAYS.

I have tattoos, why did I get tattoos? Because I wanted them. It had nothing to do with being rebellious or anything like that I got them because I love them, and always have so why now?

Why put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari? well being as I am not a car, I wouldn't know. But I do know I do not appreciate being compared to a car.

geturgoat

I do not mind them, In fact some look really great. However, I have three that I will get rid of the first chance I have. I do believe they need to be something that has a meaning to you. When I turned 18, I just had to rush out and get a couple. Now, after pregnancy/weight gain the lady bug on my boob has morphed into some kinda strange looking creature...

juliecat1

Your thinking outside the box seems very INSIDE the box to me.

I have 5 and will likely add more as the years go. Each one of mine had a highly personal meaning to me... Representing my kids, my values, my happiness and my life journey. None of them were needed to make me feel beautiful. None were intended to make me stand out or look cool. None make me have a lessened moral compass or even look like I might. I'm the mom of 3 of the most well behaved happy kids you'd ever meet. They're not effected by my tattoos one bit.

neverstray

I love tattoos and I love others with them too. It's just a personal thing.

It's fun to meet new people with tattoos and eventually ask what they are about. Some of the stories are interesting. Sometimes funny. It seems like online no one has one they regret, but IRL it seems like everyone has that one. Lol. Just last night, I met a new friend, and she was telling me about her tramp stamp and how it needs to be changed, covered, removed ...something. Lol.

People with a lot of tattoos usually have stories behind them, even if the tattoo is meaningless, it still has a story behind it. I just love that aspect.

Rocknut53

My daughter is a tattoo artist and has done a few amazing tattoos for me, each depicting something special in my life, the last being in honor of a dear friend who at the time I got it was dying of pancreatic cancer. He was able to see it before he died and was so honored that I would do that for him. I am a 59 year old Grandma and have no regrets about my tattoos except that I didn't get some years ago.

myers0machine

Haha thanks for gettin back to me some real little fire works out there I would say for me am learning to love my own skin as vain as that is but when I have learnt to love myself I will again ask myself the question and maybe then I will not feel the need mayb I will time will tell

links_slayer

I haven't ever had a design worthy of putting it on my body. Also, needles make me scurred.

hellonheels88

I love all of my tattoos and they all hold very special meaning to me. Who cares what anyone else thinks of them. I doubt my daughter will grow up with questionable morals or standards just because her mom has some tattoos. I've never understood why people are so close minded about things that don't even apply to them. But..that's just my two cents.

"The only difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is tattooed people don't care if you are not tattooed."

Cynduck

Rebellion never once crossed my mind when I got mine. My first one no one can see unless I want them to and even then we better be good friends! My second on is for my daughter that died. It is on the inside of my right calf/ankle. Someone once asked me why I got it there instead of on the outside where other people could easily see it. My response was that when I sit I cross my right leg over my left, the tatt is for me and I want o see it all the time. They are beautiful and I have never regretted them.

ThinToWin17

Tattoos are so ugly! What about when you're old? They're gonna look bad and wrinkly and ugly. Think about your future.