Tattoos General Chat

[Legion]

On most days this week, whenever I have had interaction with a human being in a public facing role, I have been dealt with by someone who has had a tattoo.

Safe to say, they are from what I could tell, were personal ones such as names of family members, famous phrases, Harley Davidson motorbike, etc

Is it fashionable nowadays to be inked, or just a craze that will fade away?

Or is it more unique nowadays in not being inked?

 

[Franco Pinion]

It's up to individual choice. If someone wants or has a tattoo, then so be it - I'm not going to judge them for it. But personally, I would never get one, I just don't see what's so fantastic about it.

Some tattoos qualify as works of art and are genuinely impressive but they represent a tiny minority, 99%+ fall into the range of awful to "meh" IMO. Tattoos on the hands, face or neck universally fall into the awful category.

 

[Tom]

Personally, I don't see the attraction of tattoos.

 

[Donna]

I've seen some I really like, but a lot of them aren't great, and I doubt I'd ever commit to getting any myself. I'm far too fickle.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

The trouble is tatoos are with you for life. There are people who had facial tattoos in punk days,spiders webs,swasticas etc because it was what they believed in at the time. Now they are in their 60s and are going saggy and also have to explain these things to their grandchildren. A chap at work paid a small fortune to have love and hate removed from his fingers because he believed it was holding back any promotion. Small personal tatoos on your arm are one thing but sleeves or huge murals on your body are another thing and you must believe that you can live with it for the rest of your life.

Likewise holiday tatoos,what seemed a good idea after several pints might just add misery to your hangover the next day. At the end of the day it's down to personal choice but they do nothing for me.

 

[Fraser]

I know a lot of people that have them, but I've never understood the appeal. Each to their own though as far as I'm concerned. It's their body so they can do with it as they wish. Same with piercings etc.

I can't help feel it's a real shame though when a pretty lady goes and disfigures herself with a tattoo, a total turn off.

 

[Deleted member 26]

It's definitely an individual thing, and some tattoos can be perfectly tasteful and even attractive.

I haven't been inked myself.. Never say never, but I don't think I would suit one - despite my brother being inked. It does genuinely feel like I'm being more "individual" by not having a tattoo.

 

[Deleted member 63]

Getting inked does not appeal to me and even gives me the willies at bit when I see where some people have them.. That said, they spook me less than piercings. And I've seen some nice ones with definite artistic merit so I'm not opposed to their existence or anything. Just don't ask me to get one or watch someone else getting one. Seeing the final product is quite enough, thanks.