Tattoos

[patricks148]

Went lane swimming last night.

must have been at least 50 adults there ranges from 20 something to 60 ish, about an equal number of Men and Women.

I think i was the only person without a tattoo.

Each to their own, but i don;t get it, whats the attraction?

Its not even like its that rebellious anymore, everyone seems to have them now.


if you have one, why did you get it done?

 

[chrisd]

I absolutely loath tattoos

 

[medwayjon]

I love good tattoos!

My koi carp

 

[patricks148]

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I love good tattoos!

My koi carp

yes lovely... but why?

 

[medwayjon]

Reason for it?

I'm passionate about fishing, I loved keeping Koi carp (got rid years ago on safety grounds with young kids) and love the symbolic meaning of this tattoo

Next up, a large Day of the dead piece, reason? I have a very difficult time dealing with our own mortality, and the whole day of the dead thing in Mexican culture to me, is simply wonderful.

 

[JT77]

Each to their own mate, I have some, although you wouldn't know, unless I was in the pool. I have them as I wanted them, got 1st when 18, have the bairns names done and some other things I like, but they are for me and nobody else.
I remember playing at royal portrush in a team match about 6/7 years ago and nobody on the team knew I had tattoos til until after in the changing facilities, and I had know the guys for several years I just don't flash mine, but if people do it's up to them I guess.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

My son has a lot - but only where they can be covered up. He recognises that quite a number of folks have issues - he knows that the issues are theirs and not his - but they can make their issues his if he does not on occasions cover up. And as far as why? Well - it's the metal music scene he's in - and the truth is as you say - as it appears that we are heading for the situation where the majority of folk over 18 having a tattoo - then it is commonplace and so no issue.

I am not bothered. My mum wasn't bothered. But my wife and her mum are.

And so he covers up in front of my M-i-Law.

 

[Tarkus1212]

I don't mind them on other people but no-one is coming at me with a needle unless they're in the medical profession.

 

[Dellboy]

I don't have any and never would but I do appreciate the art work.

 

[USER1999]

I am not keen, but each to their own i guess. My main comment on tattoos is 'what is that meant to be?' And sorry John, yours falls squarely in that category! Looks nice, but its not a fish.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

My son wouldn't be seen 'dead' in some of the clothes I wear - especially those for golf...likewise I wouldn't be seen 'dead' wearing his tattoos.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Another vote for don't get it.

 

[Fish]

I love the looks I get in the changing rooms especially after playing away in a seniors match with some of the stuffy brigade as I rip my top off displaying tatts over my back (2), chest (2) and arms (3).

As ex-forces all I had to spend my money on was beer, tattoos & dirty women 😜

What I question is when I see or know of unemployed people or people always moaning about not working and not earning and yet are covered in new tattoos, they ain't cheap nowadays !

 

[One Planer]

I have a full Japanese sleeve and chest piece.

I has it done when our first son was born.

Now we have another, the other arm and side of the chest will be filled.

All mine mean something to me.

Even the mahoosive tribal piece that covers my back.

 

[arnieboy]

I hate having a blood test, let alone a tattoo!

 

[trevor]

I have one at the top of my arm. Had it done at about 40 and still like it. It was just one of life's experiences that you have to do to tick off before you die list. Always thought it funny when he finished put a piece of kitchen towel round it and secured it with some sellotape!

 

[louise_a]

I really don't like tattoos and don't get the attraction, I am sure there will be a lot of people, particularly women, who have them who have regrets in later life.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Not bothered one way or the other.

Don't mind them on others and no interest in getting one for myself.

 

[srixon 1]

Just been on holiday to Ibiza. As we walked past a tattoo parlour they were also advertising tattoo removal. This could be a growth industry in the next 10 years.

Don't like them myself, but some people's look quite good. However, I think there are some that are just crazy, especially those high up on the side of the neck.

 

[CliveW]

as a kid I remember asking my granddad about his tattoos that he got during the First World War. Most soldiers in those days had them done as a means of identification and he regretted the day he had them done as they are for life.

I just don't see them as attractive, especially on women, and in particular older, over-weight women with tats on boobs and legs. Most seem to be of extremely poor quality and blurry.