Throughout history, humans have used decorative body art to represent personal achievements, personality traits and to make a statement or express a personal philosophy. Getting a body tattoo is becoming more common today. In the past they were stereotypically common on prison inmates and people who belonged to motorcycle gangs. Now tattoos are seen on moms, teachers, lawyers and doctors.
Tattoos are becoming fashionable. There was a time when models and actresses would never be allowed to show their tattoos but now it seems quite common to see them on models on the runway and well- known celebrities.
Because tattooed people today don’t fit the traditional stereotypes, more people are reserving judgment regarding the intelligence and class of tattooed people. Employers are more open to hiring people with tattoos on areas of their bodies that can not be covered with clothing such as their neck, face or hands.
How about you? Would you get a tattoo? Do you have any tattoos that you would like to share the details on?
- What is the design and where is is located?
- How old were you when you took the plunge?
- Do you have any regrets?
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19 Responses to Tattoos – How Do You Feel About Them?
I have a couple of tattoos…one visible and one that is not visible. I don’t regret it at all, although the one that is “visible” is being “corrected” right now as I wasn’t pleased with it.
I always wanted to get Tweety Bird tattoed somewhere..Haven’t figured out where yet!!
I don’t have one. I almost got one at time. I would only go to a pro and the one I wanted to use was expensive. I had an ankle bracelet that made the prettiest impressions on my leg, and a friend suggested that I should get that as tattoo. I thought it was a great idea, but I’ve never sprung for it. I wouldn’t have regretted, but I doubt I will ever get it because I’m tight-like w/my $s.
It is very different now. I remember where I used to work, the men who had tattoos on their arms wore shirts that covered them up because of the impression it made.
Pam, I love Tweety! I wouldn’t mind a muppet somewhere and that would be more affordable. I would have to think really hard before I picked which one.
I have no tattoos and desire none. Ladies, I worked as a nurse’s aide in my teenaged years. Let me just say that tattoos do not age all that well, though that is not why I wouldn’t get one. I just don’t understand them.
I tend to agree with Ann more. I am not entirely opposed to getting one, but I’ve never been able to think of a tattoo that was important enough to me that I felt the need to have it inked on my skin permanently. That might change sometime in the future; I don’t know.
Not for me. I don’t want anything permanent- I change my mind too much. And I really wouldn’t want one in a visible areas- they always look weird in business attire or dress wear. My sister on the other hand…..
I have one. It’s just below my waistline – so only my hubby can see it! LOL!
It’s two black paw prints. I was the director of an animal organization at the time I got it. I began working at the age of 16 at the Humane Society. I’ve always been a huge animal lover and that was the reason I got it. I don’t regret it at all. Seeing it actually reminds me of the time I got it which is actually the better story.
I had lunch (with margaritas) with a friend/coworker. We began talking about tattoos. I said “I’ve always wanted two paw prints.” She always wanted a red chili pepper. Later that day after we were back at work, we buzzed each other and said “let’s do it.” So we left work early (good thing I was the boss) and went to the popular studio was here and got one by one of the best artists around.
I was quite the carefree single party girl at the time. It hurt like hell.
I’m not a fan of tattoos, especially for me. I know that what I would get done today, years later would look so distorted.
I have a Mendhi flower on the back of my neck, which is an endless fascination for the older men of the county bar, and called trashy by the women. I have plans for another on my wrist, small scroll work shamrocks which will remain covered by my rosary beads at work. I think tattoos are so varied in skill level and beauty–and the aging of a tattoo depends on the upkeep and care. Mine is covered, almost never sees the sun, and is holding up well. That said, I have seen a LOT of bad tattoos (prison tats, etc.) which always give me pause when I really want a new tattoo. That and I think I got extremely lucky because mine didn’t hurt at all.
Where is the guy who thinks women with tattoos are hussies, and women who wear makeup never get married because men think they are whores? He was fun.
Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!
Erin Kate, those sound pretty, both the one you have and the one you want to get.
My opinion of tattoos has changed over the years, maybe towards more lenient with my view of them. I used to have closed mind opinion on women getting tattoos, just wasn’t feminine in my mind. Today I am more accepting since I think tattoos in general are more a work of art then what was done in the 50′s or 60′s where mostly blue and black ink were used. I guess the word I want to use is tasteful. When I see someone who is covered with tattoos and on their faces it turns me off. When I see a smaller or larger tattoo strategically placed I find it pretty and a work of art.I have no desire to have one, nor would I spend the money it. The one thing that still grosses me out are those earrings with the holes that stretch the lower ear lobe out, that makes my stomach turn when I see men and women with that.
I have no tattoos. I have never had the desire to get one. My sister has one on her ankle, I believe and I was pretty shocked years ago when she showed me. Now days, nothing would shock me as far as tattoos go. I have no problem with other people having tattoos and I would not let it stop me from hiring someone if their references were good.
Diane,
I know what you mean about the earring which stretch the lower ear lobe out. That is just painful to look at and I always wonder how many people get those caught and pulled accidentally when washing and drying hair and other activities of daily living. They absolutely are not attractive to look at. At least some tattoos can be.
I so agree with Pam and Diane on the ear lobe thing. So not my thing.
I do agree with Erin Kate that skill level of the artist can make a big difference. I don’t have a desire to get a tattoo, but if I did I’d save up my money and get a lot of references! I think I would get a small one discretely placed to honor my mom. Maybe her name or something else to keep signify her importance to me.
I have an 18-year-old daughter and I am very grateful that so far she has only been interested in getting her belly button pierced and hasn’t forced the tattoo issue. I was fine with the piercing. It looks cute on her (now) and when it doesn’t look cute anymore, she can just take the ring out!
Where is the guy who thinks women with tattoos are hussies, and women who wear makeup never get married because men think they are whores? He was fun.~Erin Kate
I had to google Mendhi flower. Very pretty.
LOL, I remember him and I remember your reply.
I know what you mean about the earring which stretch the lower ear lobe out.~Pam
I don’t like the piercings and how they use the gages to stretch more. Whenever one of the kid’s friends would tell me they were going to to that, I would ask them to please not mutilate their body. It seems like such a fad and not artistic like the tattoos. It didn’t make me think any different about them. Anya, I do think the belly button piercings are cute.
I was quite the carefree single party girl at the time. It hurt like hell.~Nancy
Nancy, your paw-prints tattoo sounds darling.
The pain is the other deterrent. When I see a big one, no matter how incredible the artwork, I still think “ouch”.
Yuck, ear gauges. Not a fan.
There are certain piercings I don’t really care for – “snakebite” piercings come to mind. But they aren’t as disfiguring as ear gauges, at least.
I wanted to come back over and mention my son’s tattoo. I think it was right after his Sr. yr or close to that. Anyway, he has an Izod alligator on his chest where it would be over the pocket in one of the shirts. I think it’s a cute hoot.
Lily–I love a tattoo with a sense of humor (I am one of the few, probably, that finds many of Steve-O’s tattoos funny).