Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Doodley

(9,962 posts)
59. I feel threatened by somebody who has tatoos on the face. They suggest to me somebody who
Sun May 12, 2024, 03:05 PM
May 2024

wants to shock, somebody who wants to stand out, somebody who wants to show they rebel to the extent that they limit their career prospects. What kind of person is that? Possibly, somebody with sociopathic tendancies. Possibly, somebody without safe social boundaries.

Personally I think they're hideous, but if that's what people want to do to themselves Ocelot II May 2024 #1
Ditto here ailsagirl May 2024 #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 2024 #2
here is where? NoRethugFriends May 2024 #57
My dad was in WWII in the Navy too. 1WorldHope May 2024 #62
The thing is, as we get older, our taste changes. zanana1 May 2024 #3
That's exactly why I never got one. nt. happybird May 2024 #66
As an elderly person with 3 large dragon tattoos AuntyGravity May 2024 #83
My daughter is a tattoo artist, and one of her favorite things was a rework yellowdogintexas May 2024 #92
I still have the OP that you created about your daughter bookmarked by the way. Niagara May 2024 #152
thank you, I will tell her. She will be pleased that you liked her work that much yellowdogintexas May 2024 #174
I understand that. I had carpal tunnel surgery at the Niagara May 2024 #195
No one in my family has ever had a tattoo. Tikki May 2024 #147
You don't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley. Cartoonist May 2024 #4
Good one! bif May 2024 #5
(It might be the only thing holding that old Ford together.......) lastlib May 2024 #32
I feel the same. I find them almost repulsive. Quakerfriend May 2024 #6
I have never wanted any for myself Glorfindel May 2024 #7
Human billboards Bayard May 2024 #8
I dislike them. But, like many things others do, I try to be both tolerant and nonreactive about them. hlthe2b May 2024 #9
I thought he had on part of a black shirt! quaint May 2024 #175
He bled so much through the multiple sessions, he had to go in a hyperbaric (hyperoxygenated) chamber hlthe2b May 2024 #180
Not for me. I do think some people are almost addicted to them. LisaM May 2024 #10
I think they're disgusting. (nt) Paladin May 2024 #11
I have a funny story about tattoos bif May 2024 #12
You definitely should not get a big one then. Think. Again. May 2024 #13
Never wanted one. By the time I would have been old enough to get one, RockRaven May 2024 #14
Ugh. Repulsive. It's a dirty look. Demobrat May 2024 #15
On a gut level, I perceive them as flesh wounds. Mister Ed May 2024 #16
I think they look dirty also. Saw some brides with very pretty white dresses and tattooed arms, not a pretty look. Srkdqltr May 2024 #44
Went to a friends son's wedding recently Freddie May 2024 #129
I don't like them but I'm getting used to them. hay rick May 2024 #17
Almost always ugly Voltaire2 May 2024 #18
Everyone wants to look like a prison inmate. Emile May 2024 #19
My father was a WWII Navy vet. No tattoos. wnylib May 2024 #112
Sailors and Biker Chicks Captain Zero May 2024 #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 2024 #21
Do you feel that way about tribal tattoos? quaint May 2024 #22
Do not like them. LiberalFighter May 2024 #23
There's a minister in my city whose arms are both covered in tattoos. wnylib May 2024 #115
I don't have any, but sometimes I think of getting a small, tasteful one honoring my wife. Harker May 2024 #24
Japanese tats are usually associated with the yakuza RazorbackExpat May 2024 #96
If you decided to get a small, tasteful one to honor your wife ... Niagara May 2024 #154
Yes, Niagara, I have three in mind thus far... Harker May 2024 #156
All of those ideas are sentimental and lovely. Niagara May 2024 #160
That's a heavy power dream, and I'm sure it's meaning is profound. Harker May 2024 #168
It's definitely a dream that I've never forgotten that's for sure Niagara May 2024 #171
Good, sound advice, thanks! Harker May 2024 #172
You're welcome! Niagara May 2024 #173
Probably the ugliest thing people do to themselves. Polly Hennessey May 2024 #25
Confused; don't understand why. elleng May 2024 #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 2024 #27
I saw more than enough in the Navy. bluescribbler May 2024 #28
Of course. Demobrat May 2024 #108
True bluescribbler May 2024 #113
Hallmark of insanity and narcissism bucolic_frolic May 2024 #29
I was insane with grief when I got my tattoo at age 53 MyMission May 2024 #118
My daughter marked her body with her grief, too. There are a pair of baby handprints between her shoulder blades... Hekate May 2024 #142
I Dislike Tatoos RobinA May 2024 #187
Yeah, I don't go for it BUT Conjuay May 2024 #30
When I see nose rings and body piercings, my first thought.... lastlib May 2024 #37
My first thought on nose rings is that the person wants Polly Hennessey May 2024 #61
Totally gross having nose or any face gear. Earrings are it. jimfields33 May 2024 #69
the nose rings always remind me of cows Skittles May 2024 #192
"Permanent reminder of a temporary feeling. . ." DinahMoeHum May 2024 #31
So who decides what is overboard? HUAJIAO May 2024 #36
Employers for one thing. They definitely can choose. jimfields33 May 2024 #70
I don't understand tons of tattoos Danmel May 2024 #33
My parents told me that sellitman May 2024 #93
Doesn't the Torah forbid it anyway? Leviticus 19:28 if memory serves... nt RockRaven May 2024 #98
I don't care for them at all!! Pisces May 2024 #34
Lol! This thread! I LOVE my tattoo. Scrivener7 May 2024 #35
Well said !!! HUAJIAO May 2024 #39
I'm thinking about getting a tattoo of my DU password. Just can't figure out where to put it. dameatball May 2024 #90
LOL!! HUAJIAO May 2024 #97
I just had to laugh at some of the comments Docreed2003 May 2024 #41
I have seen many absolutely beautiful tattoos leftieNanner May 2024 #84
I HATED Tattoos and Piercings mockmonkey May 2024 #75
Right? Tree-Hugger May 2024 #76
I'm slightly shocked to see so much negativity to free expression. IrishAfricanAmerican May 2024 #106
Meh. I don't have any and wouldn't get one but dobleremolque May 2024 #38
I have a fondness of tattoos if the tattoo subject and tattoo artist are done correctly. Niagara May 2024 #40
Have you replaced that car yet, Niagara? True Dough May 2024 #110
Yes, Final Girl has been replaced, True Dough Niagara May 2024 #120
Excellent! True Dough May 2024 #121
I haven't read that book. Niagara May 2024 #122
And then there's the grass True Dough May 2024 #128
Willie Nelson! Niagara May 2024 #137
TYVM for speaking up! Hekate May 2024 #143
Ywvm, Hekate Niagara May 2024 #150
I have no problem with stand alone tats. Don't care for the continuation of tats all over flying_wahini May 2024 #42
Well, I must say I don't think I have seen so many negative, critical, judgemental replies here. HUAJIAO May 2024 #43
The question was asked what we thought of them. Ocelot II May 2024 #63
same - I have them and if they are done well, they look great. Chakaconcarne May 2024 #132
I Have None ProfessorGAC May 2024 #45
Never liked them for even one minute. They MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #46
I like them but wish they were not permanent as it is the young applegrove May 2024 #47
I have a lot of scars. Arne May 2024 #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 2024 #49
My biker ex was annoyed when it came into fashion happybird May 2024 #68
Yeah. Now it's something 8th graders fight with mommy and daddy over! LOL n/t brewens May 2024 #82
so many better ways to spend your money NJCher May 2024 #50
One or two, OK. no_hypocrisy May 2024 #51
SNL did a skit about lower back tattoos. Jeebo May 2024 #52
Hate them. But for some strange reason people want to look like a cartoon. appleannie1 May 2024 #53
I think they look great on young people. But when you become doc03 May 2024 #54
To me they are like body piercings. Raven123 May 2024 #55
Bad strategy.. Permanut May 2024 #56
One of the most intense fads of the millennial era. Probably driven by social media. Blues Heron May 2024 #58
I feel threatened by somebody who has tatoos on the face. They suggest to me somebody who Doodley May 2024 #59
I am one of the older people mentioned in this thread, and I will say niyad May 2024 #60
When I see the artwork (of the really good ones) close-up intrepidity May 2024 #64
I've been thinking about getting a small tat of Grumpy, grumpyduck May 2024 #65
They are absolutely awesome TexasDem69 May 2024 #67
I always think former convict when I see neck and face tattoos. redwitch May 2024 #88
I think that it is none of my business how people decide to decorate their bodies. Chainfire May 2024 #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 2024 #72
TYVM for speaking out Hekate May 2024 #144
Getting a big "Old Man Yelling at Clouds" vibe here DetroitLegalBeagle May 2024 #73
I got mine over 50 years ago and have zero regrets. multigraincracker May 2024 #103
I thought about getting one CountAllVotes May 2024 #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 2024 #77
dont care for them. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #78
I've no desire to get one. cloudbase May 2024 #79
Kick. N/T Upthevibe May 2024 #80
I would never get one. Dulcinea May 2024 #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 2024 #85
I have 3 bottomofthehill May 2024 #86
Reminds me... piddyprints May 2024 #87
I went with piercings because they can be removed happybird May 2024 #89
I'll just let this GIF express my opinion on the subject. Different Drummer May 2024 #91
When I was 21 I wanted a tattoo drmeow May 2024 #94
Glad I got mine when I was young. multigraincracker May 2024 #104
Job interviewer asks, what prison were you in? Emile May 2024 #95
Your body, your choice. flvegan May 2024 #99
I have a theory about why people get them nuxvomica May 2024 #100
Your posts always make me see things I didn't see before. Scrivener7 May 2024 #109
Sounds like you wanted to hold onto something nuxvomica May 2024 #134
Yes. Maybe it was as much about holding onto something of what I Scrivener7 May 2024 #135
Seen that way, tattoo may be a useful tool for self-care nuxvomica May 2024 #136
Anyone can do anything they want with their own bodies Pototan May 2024 #101
There's some gorgeous ink out there. madamesilverspurs May 2024 #102
Permanent record of meaningful experiences...not for me but intriguing for others lostnfound May 2024 #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 2024 #107
My wife and I have none True Dough May 2024 #111
Never did, never will Auggie May 2024 #114
Here is my ankle vine, and my plan! Croney May 2024 #116
Beautiful! I love the meaning behind your tattoo, Croney. Niagara May 2024 #151
Thank you! Croney May 2024 #158
You're welcome! Niagara May 2024 #163
Postimages dot org is really easy, just takes seconds. Croney May 2024 #164
Thank you so much, Croney! Niagara May 2024 #165
Beautiful! I love the colors. Croney May 2024 #166
Thank you! Niagara May 2024 #170
If I wanted another permanent reminder of a temporary feeling, I'd have another kid. Probatim May 2024 #117
I am an old progressive, enigmania May 2024 #119
I've wondered if i were a 20 year old now would i get a tattoo IcyPeas May 2024 #123
I generally like them. I love a beautifully done, intricate, colorful inventive sleeve!... electric_blue68 May 2024 #124
I dig mine duckworth969 May 2024 #125
I don't have any, but most of the ones I've seen on other people have been great Orrex May 2024 #126
My daughter is a tattoo artist Thunderbeast May 2024 #127
Lovely Hekate May 2024 #145
Not for me. LakeArenal May 2024 #130
I like them very much. I think full sleeves are sexy if the ink is done right. beaglelover May 2024 #131
I get the impression many here still think Tattoos are of anchors and battleships. Chakaconcarne May 2024 #133
I've always said I would NEVER, EVER get a tattoo. Imagine my surprise to find... 3catwoman3 May 2024 #138
If you do that, it would be pretty Hekate May 2024 #146
I've never wanted one. LudwigPastorius May 2024 #139
I have several, and plan to get more jmowreader May 2024 #140
It's their bodies, right? Anyway, my son has a beautiful, intricate, wraparound Chinese dragon... Hekate May 2024 #141
Not my aesthetic, but also not my business. malthaussen May 2024 #148
I liked traditional ones and when only people in the Navy, musicians, bikers had them because betsuni May 2024 #149
Our middle child. Duncanpup May 2024 #153
Being raised Evangelical Pentecostal... czarjak May 2024 #155
Your body, your choice...but I hope you really think over about what you want to get. Freethinker65 May 2024 #157
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2024 #159
Some are beautiful works of art Picaro May 2024 #161
Some are beautiful works of art... Picaro May 2024 #162
I've never been fond of tatoos. Never had one. coprolite May 2024 #169
I know someone whose soccer ball has deflated in old age. gordianot May 2024 #176
I am into pain avoidance, so...no tats for me. OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 #177
Personally claudette May 2024 #178
I mostly hate them The Blue Flower May 2024 #179
They're a form of self-expression with art. Laffy Kat May 2024 #181
I'm surprised this thread is still going TexasDem69 May 2024 #182
I didn't go to Viet Nam so you guys could cover your bodies in tattoos! Iggo May 2024 #183
My first husband Cairycat May 2024 #184
I've never seen a tattoo BOSSHOG May 2024 #185
Depends on the tattoo sakabatou May 2024 #186
The same way as I feel about abortion, if, you don't like them don't have one. republianmushroom May 2024 #188
They're horrid, but if someone wants to ink cartoon characters on themselves from head to toe, Vinca May 2024 #189
Anyone who thinks they should get a large one, justaprogressive May 2024 #190
nasty Skittles May 2024 #191
The only tattoo I have is on my left shoulder of a Marine bulldog with the words MarineCombatEngineer May 2024 #193
They are barbarous. Wolf Frankula May 2024 #194
Saw this True Dough Jun 2024 #196
... Different Drummer Jun 2024 #197
That's generally referred to as a "tramp stamp" Niagara Jun 2024 #198
Thanks for the clarification, Niagara! True Dough Jun 2024 #199
Never been into the idea of tattoos, but LeonidPlanck Jun 2024 #200
I've noticed that they age really well. Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #201
Not a fan TexasBushwhacker Jun 2024 #202
Punctured. nt thucythucy Jun 2024 #203
I've got one and have thought about another. duncang Jun 2024 #204
I look at them as disfiguring. Told my granddaughter to not even sinkingfeeling Jun 2024 #205
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jun 2024 #206
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»How do you feel about tat...»Reply #59