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It's always amusing when people who look like the Illustrated Man wonder why they aren't hired.
Vinca
Oct 2014
#5
The mistake here isn't tattoos. It's the TV station deciding to run with this after he contacted it.
Brickbat
Oct 2014
#6
As in many businesses they often use the "legal" excuse not to hire someone.
NCTraveler
Oct 2014
#11
Right there with ya. As long as they don't screw with me I could care less about appearance.
raouldukelives
Oct 2014
#13
I've never seen a tattoo that enhanced anybody's looks (in my worthless opinion, of course)
Arugula Latte
Oct 2014
#15
Well, I'm not entirely sure they're not just photoshop, actually ;)
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Oct 2014
#120
A couple of guys got the Purple Heart tattoo in the vivid color ink they have now
pinboy3niner
Oct 2014
#46
Of coarse some people get them to make a statement, most get them for very personal reasons
pipoman
Oct 2014
#103
It then begs the question, what specifically does a tattoo say one's character?
LanternWaste
Oct 2014
#47
I am not, the older generation equate tattoos to loose morals and criminal activity.
dilby
Oct 2014
#79
Well, seems not to be a problem now. 150 applicants for every opening. But this is a professional..
Logical
Oct 2014
#118
all he needs is long sleeves and some consealer makeup for the neck tats.
Liberal_in_LA
Oct 2014
#58
This guy got struck by lightening and his scar (which looks like a tattoo) is very cool
riderinthestorm
Oct 2014
#82