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79. I've no desire to get one.

Sun May 12, 2024, 05:10 PM

May 12

For anybody else, it's a personal choice. I've seen some beautiful work, and I've seen some that were absolutely horrible.

Back in my merchant marine days, I had a shipmate who had tattoos just about everywhere except his face. He looked like a person who, if you saw him approaching you on the sidewalk, you'd be tempted to cross the street so as not to meet him. Great guy and great shipmate. He was lost on the El Faro.

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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 May 16 #174

I understand that. I had carpal tunnel surgery at the Niagara May 18 #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 May 16 #175

He bled so much through the multiple sessions, he had to go in a hyperbaric (hyperoxygenated) chamber hlthe2b May 16 #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 May 17 #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 May 17 #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 May 16 #176

I am into pain avoidance, so...no tats for me. OAITW r.2.0 May 16 #177

Personally claudette May 16 #178

I mostly hate them The Blue Flower May 16 #179

They're a form of self-expression with art. Laffy Kat May 16 #181

I'm surprised this thread is still going TexasDem69 May 16 #182

I didn't go to Viet Nam so you guys could cover your bodies in tattoos! Iggo May 16 #183

My first husband Cairycat May 16 #184

I've never seen a tattoo BOSSHOG May 16 #185

Depends on the tattoo sakabatou May 16 #186

The same way as I feel about abortion, if, you don't like them don't have one. republianmushroom May 17 #188

They're horrid, but if someone wants to ink cartoon characters on themselves from head to toe, Vinca May 17 #189

Anyone who thinks they should get a large one, justaprogressive May 17 #190

nasty Skittles May 17 #191

The only tattoo I have is on my left shoulder of a Marine bulldog with the words MarineCombatEngineer May 17 #193

They are barbarous. Wolf Frankula May 18 #194

Saw this True Dough 5 hrs ago #196

... Different Drummer 5 hrs ago #197

That's generally referred to as a "tramp stamp" Niagara 5 hrs ago #198

Thanks for the clarification, Niagara! True Dough 4 hrs ago #199

Never been into the idea of tattoos, but LeonidPlanck 4 hrs ago #200

I've noticed that they age really well. Voltaire2 3 hrs ago #201

Not a fan TexasBushwhacker 3 hrs ago #202

Punctured. nt thucythucy 3 hrs ago #203

I've got one and have thought about another. duncang 3 hrs ago #204

I look at them as disfiguring. Told my granddaughter to not even sinkingfeeling 1 hr ago #205

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