TATTOOS-Becoming more socially acceptable

**Curious_AJ** · 5th October 2008, 16:08

Originally Posted by NC

Tattoos are gross

that's your opinion...

but personally I find them beautiful. and excellent way of expressing one's self. mien are all very special and very significant t me and i'm sure a lot of people would say the same thing...

**KiwiRat** · 5th October 2008, 16:11

Originally Posted by NC

Tattoos are bad, mkay.

NC · 5th October 2008, 16:19

Originally Posted by KiwiRat

**Beemer** · 5th October 2008, 16:38

I have four - one that VERY few people have ever seen (on my left cheek, if you catch my drift!) and three that are visible if I wear a strapless top or something with a deep vee-neck. If I was about to get them done now, I would have them done a bit lower or on my back rather than my chest, but the only time it created a problem was when shopping for wedding dresses - and even then they modified the one I liked. Most people don't know I've got them and I've had them for more than 20 years now.

The first one was a swallow - didn't really know what I wanted but knew it wasn't going to be a rose or a butterfly or a dolphin! The second is a tiger as I was born in the year of the tiger, the third the two Pisces fish (my birth sign) and the fourth the Chinese symbol for Pisces. So a bit of thought went into those as they meant something to me personally.

As I was writing an order out a guy once said to me "you've got a tattoo!" and I said "yes, and you're obviously looking down my top to know that!" None are visible wearing normal work clothes and it's only in summer when wearing thinner tops or ones that are lower cut that they are seen. I doubt my inlaws know about them but my parents were cool with them.

**Headbanger** · 5th October 2008, 16:58

It should be mandatory for the ladies to post pics......

**Blossom** · 5th October 2008, 17:05

I have 2. One medium sized one on my left shoulder blade of a rose which I got on my 17th birthday and a dumb arsed swazsticker I got on the inside of my right ankle when I was 16 and very very drunk at a party.. (My mum said I should find new friends but I was a bit of a slow learner) That one has been partially removed and is now an inocuious looking cross.

Only time I have ever cared that I had a negitive reaction to my tattoo was the day I met my father in Law to be. It was the middle of summer when we visited and he had a pool. I took my top off to go for a swim (yes i had togs underneath) and all I could hear was a gasping of air behind me...
sigh...
Took him 3 years to get over it and finally start seeing me, not my tattoo or the culture he believed I was a part of because I had a tattoo...
Yeah it was a pain in the ass...but my FIL is a pain in the ass...
And at least I still get to enjoy the tattoo.

**Nagash** · 5th October 2008, 17:36

Totally agree the tatto's are addictive, only have one at this point which I got when I was 15, next tatt coming in a couple of months time.. full arm sleeves.

Been drawing it from inspiration i've gathered over the past 3 years..

Full torso will be next.

I have too much money for my age.. have to spend it on something.

**ynot slow** · 5th October 2008, 17:39

Have one on arm,visible wearing t shirt or short sleeves.Not keen on one on neck,anyone who has had chemo enfused into the neck will understand,rather tender and when the site needs to be stitched is a strange feeling,had it under local and felt strange,not pain but uncomfortable.Any where else ok,thinking of arm band next.

**alanzs** · 5th October 2008, 18:11

I have a full back/shoulder and a couple on my leg. They are pieces of art that mean a lot to me for personal reasons. I look forward to being 110 years old and knowing that I have enjoyed a full, rich life. My body art is part of that richness.

**Forest** · 5th October 2008, 19:32

It is hard to generalise about tattoos, since they vary so much in subject matter and quality of execution.

I have a couple of tattoos but all of them are placed so that they are hidden under a polo shirt and shorts.

**MisterD** · 5th October 2008, 19:37

I blame David Beckham. Oh, and Robbie Williams...I'm part of the counter culture - I have no tattoos.

**The Pastor** · 5th October 2008, 19:45

I got a swaskita on my forehead, and my boss fired me

so yeah tats are bad

**Charlie41** · 5th October 2008, 19:59

Tattoos rock!!! They are totally addictive...I have 3 and planning the next 1LOL. 2 on my back not visible at work. 1 on my stomach/hip bone sometimes...when I wear short tops. But no issues at work

**1 Free Man** · 5th October 2008, 20:39

heard a discussion with regards to tattoo's on the radio the other day. The general consensus years ago was that if you had tattoo's you were a hardcore biker, an ex or practicing criminal or a merchant seaman.
Whatever you were regarded as being a somewhat sketchy dude and should be given a wide berth.
Nowday's everyones doing it. That is to say they are expressing their own individuality.
People are more aware nowdays that they don't have to "CONFORM" to suite the considered norm. Today there is no norm THANK GO FOR THAT!!!!
I got my first tattoo at 54. It's my family badge. the next will be the family crest or coat of arms (see below) from my father's side and then it will be the coat of arms from my mother's side. For me it's an expression of my pride in my heritage.
My Dad would have kicked my arse if he had still been alive but I think deep down he would have been proud. I know I am. My son has the same Tattoo on his back. 3 times the size of mine and I am proud of his pride in his family name and heritage.
" 'S RIOGHAL MO DHREAM " (Royal is my race.)