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AuntyGravity

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83. As an elderly person with 3 large dragon tattoos

Sun May 12, 2024, 05:43 PM

May 12

I can attest that this is hilariously absolutely irrefutable...I don't hate them...but they make me awfully nostalgic for that naive young rebel telling society, at a glance, to fuck off

Thanks Anne McCaffery and your 7 zillion Dragonriders of Pern books!

The big Armor Mothra on my varicose striated calf still looks bitchin' though!

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How do you feel about tattoos? [View all] bif May 12 OP

Personally I think they're hideous, but if that's what people want to do to themselves Ocelot II May 12 #1

Ditto here ailsagirl May 14 #167

Just about everyone has them here. But, I remember my dad always tried to hide his WWII anchor tatoo on his arm. Silent Type May 12 #2

here is where? NoRethugFriends May 12 #57

My dad was in WWII in the Navy too. 1WorldHope May 12 #62

The thing is, as we get older, our taste changes. zanana1 May 12 #3

That's exactly why I never got one. nt. happybird May 12 #66

As an elderly person with 3 large dragon tattoos AuntyGravity May 12 #83

My daughter is a tattoo artist, and one of her favorite things was a rework yellowdogintexas May 12 #92

I still have the OP that you created about your daughter bookmarked by the way. Niagara May 14 #152

thank you, I will tell her. She will be pleased that you liked her work that much yellowdogintexas Thursday #174

I understand that. I had carpal tunnel surgery at the Niagara Saturday #195

No one in my family has ever had a tattoo. Tikki May 14 #147

You don't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley. Cartoonist May 12 #4

Good one! bif May 12 #5

(It might be the only thing holding that old Ford together.......) lastlib May 12 #32

I feel the same. I find them almost repulsive. Quakerfriend May 12 #6

I have never wanted any for myself Glorfindel May 12 #7

Human billboards Bayard May 12 #8

I dislike them. But, like many things others do, I try to be both tolerant and nonreactive about them. hlthe2b May 12 #9

I thought he had on part of a black shirt! quaint Thursday #175

He bled so much through the multiple sessions, he had to go in a hyperbaric (hyperoxygenated) chamber hlthe2b Thursday #180

Not for me. I do think some people are almost addicted to them. LisaM May 12 #10

I think they're disgusting. (nt) Paladin May 12 #11

I have a funny story about tattoos bif May 12 #12

You definitely should not get a big one then. Think. Again. May 12 #13

Never wanted one. By the time I would have been old enough to get one, RockRaven May 12 #14

Ugh. Repulsive. It's a dirty look. Demobrat May 12 #15

On a gut level, I perceive them as flesh wounds. Mister Ed May 12 #16

I think they look dirty also. Saw some brides with very pretty white dresses and tattooed arms, not a pretty look. Srkdqltr May 12 #44

Went to a friends son's wedding recently Freddie May 13 #129

I don't like them but I'm getting used to them. hay rick May 12 #17

Almost always ugly Voltaire2 May 12 #18

Everyone wants to look like a prison inmate. Emile May 12 #19

My father was a WWII Navy vet. No tattoos. wnylib May 13 #112

Sailors and Biker Chicks Captain Zero May 12 #20

Overdone. Used to be that you saw a tat, and you assumed that the person was a Navy person. Not anymore, and like SWBTATTReg May 12 #21

Do you feel that way about tribal tattoos? quaint May 12 #22

Do not like them. LiberalFighter May 12 #23

There's a minister in my city whose arms are both covered in tattoos. wnylib May 13 #115

I don't have any, but sometimes I think of getting a small, tasteful one honoring my wife. Harker May 12 #24

Japanese tats are usually associated with the yakuza RazorbackExpat May 12 #96

If you decided to get a small, tasteful one to honor your wife ... Niagara May 14 #154

Yes, Niagara, I have three in mind thus far... Harker May 14 #156

All of those ideas are sentimental and lovely. Niagara May 14 #160

That's a heavy power dream, and I'm sure it's meaning is profound. Harker May 14 #168

It's definitely a dream that I've never forgotten that's for sure Niagara May 14 #171

Good, sound advice, thanks! Harker May 14 #172

You're welcome! Niagara May 14 #173

Probably the ugliest thing people do to themselves. Polly Hennessey May 12 #25

Confused; don't understand why. elleng May 12 #26

I remember a friends of my Dad who said he regretted getting a tattoo because it looked bad on old sagging skin kimbutgar May 12 #27

I saw more than enough in the Navy. bluescribbler May 12 #28

Of course. Demobrat May 13 #108

True bluescribbler May 13 #113

Hallmark of insanity and narcissism bucolic_frolic May 12 #29

I was insane with grief when I got my tattoo at age 53 MyMission May 13 #118

My daughter marked her body with her grief, too. There are a pair of baby handprints between her shoulder blades... Hekate May 14 #142

I Dislike Tatoos RobinA Friday #187

Yeah, I don't go for it BUT Conjuay May 12 #30

When I see nose rings and body piercings, my first thought.... lastlib May 12 #37

My first thought on nose rings is that the person wants Polly Hennessey May 12 #61

Totally gross having nose or any face gear. Earrings are it. jimfields33 May 12 #69

the nose rings always remind me of cows Skittles Friday #192

"Permanent reminder of a temporary feeling. . ." DinahMoeHum May 12 #31

So who decides what is overboard? HUAJIAO May 12 #36

Employers for one thing. They definitely can choose. jimfields33 May 12 #70

I don't understand tons of tattoos Danmel May 12 #33

My parents told me that sellitman May 12 #93

Doesn't the Torah forbid it anyway? Leviticus 19:28 if memory serves... nt RockRaven May 13 #98

I don't care for them at all!! Pisces May 12 #34

Lol! This thread! I LOVE my tattoo. Scrivener7 May 12 #35

Well said !!! HUAJIAO May 12 #39

I'm thinking about getting a tattoo of my DU password. Just can't figure out where to put it. dameatball May 12 #90

LOL!! HUAJIAO May 13 #97

I just had to laugh at some of the comments Docreed2003 May 12 #41

I have seen many absolutely beautiful tattoos leftieNanner May 12 #84

I HATED Tattoos and Piercings mockmonkey May 12 #75

Right? Tree-Hugger May 12 #76

I'm slightly shocked to see so much negativity to free expression. IrishAfricanAmerican May 13 #106

Meh. I don't have any and wouldn't get one but dobleremolque May 12 #38

I have a fondness of tattoos if the tattoo subject and tattoo artist are done correctly. Niagara May 12 #40

Have you replaced that car yet, Niagara? True Dough May 13 #110

Yes, Final Girl has been replaced, True Dough Niagara May 13 #120

Excellent! True Dough May 13 #121

I haven't read that book. Niagara May 13 #122

And then there's the grass True Dough May 13 #128

Willie Nelson! Niagara May 13 #137

TYVM for speaking up! Hekate May 14 #143

Ywvm, Hekate Niagara May 14 #150

I have no problem with stand alone tats. Don't care for the continuation of tats all over flying_wahini May 12 #42

Well, I must say I don't think I have seen so many negative, critical, judgemental replies here. HUAJIAO May 12 #43

The question was asked what we thought of them. Ocelot II May 12 #63

same - I have them and if they are done well, they look great. Chakaconcarne May 13 #132

I Have None ProfessorGAC May 12 #45

Never liked them for even one minute. They MOMFUDSKI May 12 #46

I like them but wish they were not permanent as it is the young applegrove May 12 #47

I have a lot of scars. Arne May 12 #48

Not impressed. I tell people I'd get one but never saw or came up with an idea that would be cool enough to do me brewens May 12 #49

My biker ex was annoyed when it came into fashion happybird May 12 #68

Yeah. Now it's something 8th graders fight with mommy and daddy over! LOL n/t brewens May 12 #82

so many better ways to spend your money NJCher May 12 #50

One or two, OK. no_hypocrisy May 12 #51

SNL did a skit about lower back tattoos. Jeebo May 12 #52

Hate them. But for some strange reason people want to look like a cartoon. appleannie1 May 12 #53

I think they look great on young people. But when you become doc03 May 12 #54

To me they are like body piercings. Raven123 May 12 #55

Bad strategy.. Permanut May 12 #56

One of the most intense fads of the millennial era. Probably driven by social media. Blues Heron May 12 #58

I feel threatened by somebody who has tatoos on the face. They suggest to me somebody who Doodley May 12 #59

I am one of the older people mentioned in this thread, and I will say niyad May 12 #60

When I see the artwork (of the really good ones) close-up intrepidity May 12 #64

I've been thinking about getting a small tat of Grumpy, grumpyduck May 12 #65

They are absolutely awesome TexasDem69 May 12 #67

I always think former convict when I see neck and face tattoos. redwitch May 12 #88

I think that it is none of my business how people decide to decorate their bodies. Chainfire May 12 #71

I like them. I will never be able to have one, I have very sensitive skin, but some of the art is great. BoomaofBandM May 12 #72

TYVM for speaking out Hekate May 14 #144

Getting a big "Old Man Yelling at Clouds" vibe here DetroitLegalBeagle May 12 #73

I got mine over 50 years ago and have zero regrets. multigraincracker May 13 #103

I thought about getting one CountAllVotes May 12 #74

Didn't get my first one till after I was 50. I have 9 all on my upper left arm, eventually I'll have a half sleeve. Zipgun May 12 #77

dont care for them. AllaN01Bear May 12 #78

I've no desire to get one. cloudbase May 12 #79

Kick. N/T Upthevibe May 12 #80

I would never get one. Dulcinea May 12 #81

Our son has tattoos that I envy. He has the crest of our Scottish clan on a shoulder and thistle on a forearm. TomSlick May 12 #85

I have 3 bottomofthehill May 12 #86

Reminds me... piddyprints May 12 #87

I went with piercings because they can be removed happybird May 12 #89

I'll just let this GIF express my opinion on the subject. Different Drummer May 12 #91

When I was 21 I wanted a tattoo drmeow May 12 #94

Glad I got mine when I was young. multigraincracker May 13 #104

Job interviewer asks, what prison were you in? Emile May 12 #95

Your body, your choice. flvegan May 13 #99

I have a theory about why people get them nuxvomica May 13 #100

Your posts always make me see things I didn't see before. Scrivener7 May 13 #109

Sounds like you wanted to hold onto something nuxvomica May 13 #134

Yes. Maybe it was as much about holding onto something of what I Scrivener7 May 13 #135

Seen that way, tattoo may be a useful tool for self-care nuxvomica May 13 #136

Anyone can do anything they want with their own bodies Pototan May 13 #101

There's some gorgeous ink out there. madamesilverspurs May 13 #102

Permanent record of meaningful experiences...not for me but intriguing for others lostnfound May 13 #105

I don't like them, so I don't have any. However, if an adult chooses to have one, or many, Arkansas Granny May 13 #107

My wife and I have none True Dough May 13 #111

Never did, never will Auggie May 13 #114

Here is my ankle vine, and my plan! Croney May 13 #116

Beautiful! I love the meaning behind your tattoo, Croney. Niagara May 14 #151

Thank you! Croney May 14 #158

You're welcome! Niagara May 14 #163

Postimages dot org is really easy, just takes seconds. Croney May 14 #164

Thank you so much, Croney! Niagara May 14 #165

Beautiful! I love the colors. Croney May 14 #166

Thank you! Niagara May 14 #170

If I wanted another permanent reminder of a temporary feeling, I'd have another kid. Probatim May 13 #117

I am an old progressive, enigmania May 13 #119

I've wondered if i were a 20 year old now would i get a tattoo IcyPeas May 13 #123

I generally like them. I love a beautifully done, intricate, colorful inventive sleeve!... electric_blue68 May 13 #124

I dig mine duckworth969 May 13 #125

I don't have any, but most of the ones I've seen on other people have been great Orrex May 13 #126

My daughter is a tattoo artist Thunderbeast May 13 #127

Lovely Hekate May 14 #145

Not for me. LakeArenal May 13 #130

I like them very much. I think full sleeves are sexy if the ink is done right. beaglelover May 13 #131

I get the impression many here still think Tattoos are of anchors and battleships. Chakaconcarne May 13 #133

I've always said I would NEVER, EVER get a tattoo. Imagine my surprise to find... 3catwoman3 May 13 #138

If you do that, it would be pretty Hekate May 14 #146

I've never wanted one. LudwigPastorius May 13 #139

I have several, and plan to get more jmowreader May 14 #140

It's their bodies, right? Anyway, my son has a beautiful, intricate, wraparound Chinese dragon... Hekate May 14 #141

Not my aesthetic, but also not my business. malthaussen May 14 #148

I liked traditional ones and when only people in the Navy, musicians, bikers had them because betsuni May 14 #149

Our middle child. Duncanpup May 14 #153

Being raised Evangelical Pentecostal... czarjak May 14 #155

Your body, your choice...but I hope you really think over about what you want to get. Freethinker65 May 14 #157

Message auto-removed Name removed May 14 #159

Some are beautiful works of art Picaro May 14 #161

Some are beautiful works of art... Picaro May 14 #162

I've never been fond of tatoos. Never had one. coprolite May 14 #169

I know someone whose soccer ball has deflated in old age. gordianot Thursday #176

I am into pain avoidance, so...no tats for me. OAITW r.2.0 Thursday #177

Personally claudette Thursday #178

I mostly hate them The Blue Flower Thursday #179

They're a form of self-expression with art. Laffy Kat Thursday #181

I'm surprised this thread is still going TexasDem69 Thursday #182

I didn't go to Viet Nam so you guys could cover your bodies in tattoos! Iggo Thursday #183

My first husband Cairycat Thursday #184

I've never seen a tattoo BOSSHOG Thursday #185

Depends on the tattoo sakabatou Thursday #186

The same way as I feel about abortion, if, you don't like them don't have one. republianmushroom Friday #188

They're horrid, but if someone wants to ink cartoon characters on themselves from head to toe, Vinca Friday #189

Anyone who thinks they should get a large one, justaprogressive Friday #190

nasty Skittles Friday #191

The only tattoo I have is on my left shoulder of a Marine bulldog with the words MarineCombatEngineer Friday #193

They are barbarous. Wolf Frankula Saturday #194