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In reply to the discussion: How do you feel about tattoos? [View all]Tikki
(14,706 posts)147. No one in my family has ever had a tattoo.
For a variety of reasons I am alright with that.
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Personally I think they're hideous, but if that's what people want to do to themselves
Ocelot II
May 2024
#1
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
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 dislike them. But, like many things others do, I try to be both tolerant and nonreactive about them.
hlthe2b
May 2024
#9
He bled so much through the multiple sessions, he had to go in a hyperbaric (hyperoxygenated) chamber
hlthe2b
May 2024
#180
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
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
I don't have any, but sometimes I think of getting a small, tasteful one honoring my wife.
Harker
May 2024
#24
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
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'm thinking about getting a tattoo of my DU password. Just can't figure out where to put it.
dameatball
May 2024
#90
I'm slightly shocked to see so much negativity to free expression.
IrishAfricanAmerican
May 2024
#106
I have a fondness of tattoos if the tattoo subject and tattoo artist are done correctly.
Niagara
May 2024
#40
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
If I wanted another permanent reminder of a temporary feeling, I'd have another kid.
Probatim
May 2024
#117
I generally like them. I love a beautifully done, intricate, colorful inventive sleeve!...
electric_blue68
May 2024
#124
I don't have any, but most of the ones I've seen on other people have been great
Orrex
May 2024
#126
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
It's their bodies, right? Anyway, my son has a beautiful, intricate, wraparound Chinese dragon...
Hekate
May 2024
#141
I liked traditional ones and when only people in the Navy, musicians, bikers had them because
betsuni
May 2024
#149
Your body, your choice...but I hope you really think over about what you want to get.
Freethinker65
May 2024
#157
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
The only tattoo I have is on my left shoulder of a Marine bulldog with the words
MarineCombatEngineer
May 2024
#193