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516. Both my son and daughter have tattoos they got in their teens, then overlaid

Wed Oct 9, 2013, 02:47 AM

Oct 2013

Believe me, I was not consulted at that early age. My disapproval made no difference.

However, they are now well into their thirties and that point is moot. My son is on a long-term project with a real artist to have a "sleeve" done, and I have to say that dragon draping over his shoulder is a beauty. Everything he has can be covered by a business shirt with the sleeves half-rolled up.

My daughter her teenage tatt redone as a colorful fairy, and it's pretty on her ankle. She's had others done to mark passages in her life: when her baby daughter died of SIDS, she had the baby's handprints tattooed on her back up by her shoulder blades. Those are in black, like you get when you ink your hand and place it on paper.

It comes down to personal choice. I've known all my life that if I were ever to have one done it would be a small flower in a discreet location, but as I am now in my mid-60s it's not ever going to happen.

I think there are a certain proportion of youngsters who regret their tattoos for various reasons: inking your first love's name on your chest or arm is kind of dumb, but getting all identified with a gang can make it really hard/dangerous to drop out and be anonymous. Below a certain age, it really should be a no-no -- but then look at my own kids.

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Do you think tattoos are attractive?? [View all] kentuck Oct 2013 OP

No OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2013 #1

As they say, "You don't put bumperstickers on a Ferrari". eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #219

We have a doc that went to NY for some Ferrari ride/gathering ileus Oct 2013 #273

LOL! I guess he didn't get the memo. ;-) BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #323

I am Sooooo going to use that phrasing next time. Xyzse Oct 2013 #318

You're welcome, Xyzse. BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #325

But sometimes you do get a nice custom trim or paint job. cui bono Oct 2013 #428

'They don't age well. 'Ever see those old guys with the Navy tatoos?? n/t Rectangle Oct 2013 #271

I have a tattoo on my forearm, been there since 1965, best investment I ever made 1-Old-Man Oct 2013 #397

I think that a woman doing what she wants with her body is a beautiful thing. flvegan Oct 2013 #2

what you said....... dhill926 Oct 2013 #68

Agreed Champion Jack Oct 2013 #294

Certainly not. Dawson Leery Oct 2013 #3

how about guys ? JI7 Oct 2013 #4

I don't like them on men or women, as the years go by and the skin sags and wrinkles Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #5

That tired old argument MattBaggins Oct 2013 #165

I think you missed the point, yes the skin ages if you live long enough but when the Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #189

Point? MattBaggins Oct 2013 #190

I give up, can't explain any simpler Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #199

Get a hound dog when you're a youngun and a sharpei when you're older 2 tats for the price of 1! Tigress DEM Oct 2013 #254

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #372

If a woman feels a tattoo makes her more attractive, she should do it. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2013 #6

Personally, I find them ugly and often defacing Zambero Oct 2013 #7

Amen thecrow Oct 2013 #88

+100 Auntie Bush Oct 2013 #124

I agree MissDeeds Oct 2013 #310

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #374

I would consider the current rate of tattoos as a fad. Jenoch Oct 2013 #404

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #406

Yeah, I'm not gonna do that. Jenoch Oct 2013 #415

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #421

Did some research and looks like frequency has gone up quite a bit joeglow3 Oct 2013 #432

How old are you? Jenoch Oct 2013 #436

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #441

Thank you for your concern. bunnies Oct 2013 #390

Tattoos are like Graffiti Bosonic Oct 2013 #8

One or two? It depends, but generally no........ TheCowsCameHome Oct 2013 #9

Try having one removed. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2013 #15

true that exlrrp Oct 2013 #306

+1 Go Vols Oct 2013 #407

Tats are a way of life here. ananda Oct 2013 #10

You are SOOOOOOOOOOO out of turn with this OP snooper2 Oct 2013 #11

I thought I would distract the folks for a minute... kentuck Oct 2013 #16

where's the schedule? Enrique Oct 2013 #40

It's stuck in my head- but you are clear starting Friday! snooper2 Oct 2013 #64

Here.. But it looks like personal grooming is an open entry.. opiate69 Oct 2013 #74

You forgot 'cornflake chicken' Rhythm Oct 2013 #205

LOL! chill_wind Oct 2013 #221

Has the 2013 calendar been Ilsa Oct 2013 #285

LOL LizW Oct 2013 #341

Can we switch out one of the PETA months for "Pitbulls"? nt PassingFair Oct 2013 #349

Fine with me. HappyMe Oct 2013 #351

lol treestar Oct 2013 #493

I've seen some really beautiful tattoos REP Oct 2013 #12

I do not find tattoos attractive at all, on anyone. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #13

I don't mind a couple on an otherwise handsome, physically fit man. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #118

Depends on size and location. Mojo Electro Oct 2013 #14

Tattoos are secondary to everything else. NuclearDem Oct 2013 #17

I hate tattoos Nevernose Oct 2013 #24

A good tattoo... sure... Decaffeinated Oct 2013 #18

I think people get tattoos because the message or picture is meaningful to them...... meti57b Oct 2013 #19

I've never seen the appearance of anyone enhanced by a tattoo. immoderate Oct 2013 #20

Tattoos are ugly to me. I don't like to see them on women or men. nt bluestate10 Oct 2013 #21

I also think they are ugly, on men or women. northoftheborder Oct 2013 #72

Not a big fan of tattoos myself, but I don't get all riled up over them, either. n/t deutsey Oct 2013 #22

This ^ Wounded Bear Oct 2013 #79

Absolutely not. RebelOne Oct 2013 #23

Darn right exlrrp Oct 2013 #312

Neither of his next two wives were all that brilliant, apparently... jmowreader Oct 2013 #512

It depends on the tattoo and even more on the person wearing it. uppityperson Oct 2013 #25

A visceral reaction is a visceral reaction. Silent3 Oct 2013 #231

I assume most of us here are capable of learning and overcoming many of those "visceral" reactions uppityperson Oct 2013 #247

"Visceral" does not mean "guts clench" - Look it up Silent3 Oct 2013 #299

Yes, prejudices can be "overcome". "Visceral" is " of and pertaining to the viscera, guts, organs" uppityperson Oct 2013 #454

Some are. Some aren't. Luminous Animal Oct 2013 #26

I don't like tatoos on men or women. meadowlark5 Oct 2013 #27

I'm still waiting for the goatee fad to die an ignominious death. Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #120

Don't worry meadowlark5 Oct 2013 #122

Yikes. I can't see that one becoming VERY widespread, but you never know. Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #127

Except that goatees are sexy and mullets never were. cui bono Oct 2013 #151

Millions of U2 fans in 1984 would have begged to differ with you. Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #154

I loved mullets. My husband and I met in the '90's and he had one. Very sexy in my opinion. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #342

I know plenty of women who think mullets look good on the right guy fitman Oct 2013 #378

It's actually a VanDyke fad and as a man that has worn one for 30+ years, I agree. Egalitarian Thug Oct 2013 #354

The schnauzer-ugh. WCLinolVir Oct 2013 #369

No. They don't offend me either. KentuckyWoman Oct 2013 #28

Almost never coldmountain Oct 2013 #29

frankly dhol82 Oct 2013 #30

I hang out with a bunch of drummers and belly dancers Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #197

They are no longer unique seveneyes Oct 2013 #31

No. hamsterjill Oct 2013 #32

Yes I do bmbmd Oct 2013 #33

Absolutely! opiate69 Oct 2013 #34

I think she'd look much better without the ink myself. nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #37

I disagree, but that's ok.. To each, his (or her) own. opiate69 Oct 2013 #45

I agree with that! nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #50

Actually....... left on green only Oct 2013 #78

Holy shit... TeeYiYi Oct 2013 #162

She's an up & coming model and tattoo artist. Lepa Dinis. opiate69 Oct 2013 #169

That's incredible. Great work. I love how the blues and reds play off of each other. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #350

Don't you think it depends on why someone has a tattoo in the first place? cynatnite Oct 2013 #35

+++ uppityperson Oct 2013 #46

Not particularly, no. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #47

I wasn't talking about your rights in regards to liking or not liking tattoos. n/t cynatnite Oct 2013 #56

I agree. polly7 Oct 2013 #73

I think the bottom line is pipoman Oct 2013 #472

No! PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #36

i have 5 rdking647 Oct 2013 #307

I was being silly PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #328

Nope. Not at all. They're unattractive to me. longship Oct 2013 #38

If you look like a map, I won't ask you for directions. DireStrike Oct 2013 #39

"more beautiful"? Nnnnnnnope. n/t cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #41

Depends on what's underneath them...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #42

I can certainly appreciate the artistry. procon Oct 2013 #43

Artistry is seldom present Silent3 Oct 2013 #235

Gotta love those rugged individualists Link Speed Oct 2013 #44

They can be, if well thought out and nicely executed. Electric Monk Oct 2013 #48

Speaking of nicely executed: Has anyone seen the 1981 movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern... left on green only Oct 2013 #91

I think thats fine art exlrrp Oct 2013 #319

One Little Tiny Tattoo otohara Oct 2013 #49

No, no and no. radiclib Oct 2013 #51

No. I really don't like tats on women. PeteSelman Oct 2013 #52

No. oldhippie Oct 2013 #53

keep seeing hipster girls with full sleeves a lot recently Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2013 #54

Those "tramp stamps" are a thing of the past CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #228

No. 840high Oct 2013 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Oct 2013 #57

Vince Myers is an amazing artist... Rhythm Oct 2013 #207

This thread demands music Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2013 #58

I think it's disfiguring Boudica the Lyoness Oct 2013 #59

Nope libodem Oct 2013 #60

Get a pony tat at 20 and have a giraffe at 60 liberal N proud Oct 2013 #61

Just where is this pony tattoo? Arugula Latte Oct 2013 #417

I'm remimded of a meme I read... opiate69 Oct 2013 #62

+1 Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #106

I believe I read that on the wall when my wife was getting her last tat.. opiate69 Oct 2013 #116

It's a good one! Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #128

Indeed. Rhythm Oct 2013 #208

And we also dont go around spouting off about how ugly people without them are. bunnies Oct 2013 #340

I fully admit I love ink, and could probably spend hours admiring your backpiece. opiate69 Oct 2013 #479

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Exactly right. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #346

Plenty of people without tattoos don't care either BainsBane Oct 2013 #507

No doubt that's true.. opiate69 Oct 2013 #509

I don't know BainsBane Oct 2013 #510

hh.. See, given your education (Latin American history, right?) opiate69 Oct 2013 #511

The bird-man of Teotihuacan? BainsBane Oct 2013 #513

It was the best image that popped up on google.. anyway, opiate69 Oct 2013 #515

Sorry no, that's not a tattoo mimmylemoo Oct 2013 #534

That is very neat, thanks for sharing with us. uppityperson Oct 2013 #536

Your work is amazing! BainsBane Oct 2013 #537

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #538

It depends on the tattoo. CBHagman Oct 2013 #63

No mindem Oct 2013 #65

never seen a tattoo that added anything to anyone ProdigalJunkMail Oct 2013 #66

A visit to epicfail.com Art_from_Ark Oct 2013 #117

seems to much like self mutilation dembotoz Oct 2013 #67

To each his own, I say. madamesilverspurs Oct 2013 #69

I *think* I read recently that today's kids don't want them. xfundy Oct 2013 #70

I like all of mine. QC Oct 2013 #71

Most of them, no Retrograde Oct 2013 #75

No, unattractive and tacky. And unless easily covered our company will not hire people with them. nt Logical Oct 2013 #76

Explain to me exactly what is so terrible about a tattoo that makes it unattractive and tacky. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #95

To each their own, some people are turned on by smoking, some are... Logical Oct 2013 #97

What a strange false equivalency. Progressives don't reject new hires for having tattoos. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #100

This progressive does. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #108

Mine says I miss my mother, love my child, am connected to all. My work ethic is better uppityperson Oct 2013 #138

Sorry, but I can't judge your work ethic based on one interview and a resume. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #150

Since you didn't get an interview resume from me, you can't judge me. Except to decide how much uppityperson Oct 2013 #184

I can certainly understand that you might not want to work for me. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #191

You are something. Eom uppityperson Oct 2013 #223

You know, I have tattoos you can't see (i.e. easily covered) justiceischeap Oct 2013 #277

Seems bigoted. Neoma Oct 2013 #152

I feel the same about tattoos and piercings. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #158

Because you judge their appearance before their character. Neoma Oct 2013 #160

If you hang a sign on yourself... Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #170

So even if you're getting literary or scientific tattoos, you should be treated like dirt? Neoma Oct 2013 #175

I'm saying if you choose to have visible tattoos... Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #178

Consequences? Bigoted superficial people create the consequences. Neoma Oct 2013 #180

+1 cui bono Oct 2013 #233

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #381

Schrodinger's Tattoo Electric Monk Oct 2013 #187

Kinda like the "signs" you are hanging from yourself (or hanging yourself with) cui bono Oct 2013 #229

What, is tattooing now a "progressive" value? Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #234

No, being open minded and non-jugmental is. And not being so self-righteous that you completely cui bono Oct 2013 #236

How you choose to present is part of one's character. nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #239

No, how you behave is your character. cui bono Oct 2013 #245

Thank you for trying. uppityperson Oct 2013 #248

Seems to me that that if we predicate our judgement of a person LanternWaste Oct 2013 #313

+ a brazillion. bunnies Oct 2013 #343

if your post was a dinosaur, it'd be a megalodouchesaurus. dionysus Oct 2013 #468

Funny, I see it completely differently Demobrat Oct 2013 #230

So you think all men who cut their hair short and wear suits to work cui bono Oct 2013 #394

Let me rephrase that Demobrat Oct 2013 #456

Well bigotry is intolerance, so no it would not have been. n/t cui bono Oct 2013 #469

Did I say I was intolerant of or even disliked Demobrat Oct 2013 #474

Well you can spare your energy, because most people get tattoos because they want the tattoo. cui bono Oct 2013 #478

So in other words it's only possible to feel sorry for people Demobrat Oct 2013 #480

That's not what I said. Based on your words you do feel superior. cui bono Oct 2013 #482

I can see I hit a nerve. n/t Demobrat Oct 2013 #487

You know who I feel sorry for? bunnies Oct 2013 #491

My husband worked as a telecom engineer for 12 yrs before he became disabled. Yes, he does have a liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #333

Really? REALLY? Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2013 #396

I had a Triple AAA tow truck driver tell me they were going to cancel him R B Garr Oct 2013 #142

We have a dress code also, but wait, that stops them from expressing.... Logical Oct 2013 #155

I know many people with tattoos including my husband. He is much more respectable than you are liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #334

Quit whining! I said "uncovered"! nt Logical Oct 2013 #450

The fact that you've voluntarily mutilated yourself? Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #99

I don't think you know the definition of mutilation. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #101

" to ruin the beauty of (something) : to severely damage or spoil (something)" Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #102

In what way does having a tattoo ruin one's beauty? Answer honestly. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #104

It's hardly puritanical to find tattoos unattractive. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #114

That is like the exact definition of puritanical... Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #121

Whatever dude. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #134

"And yes, I will continue to consider it self-mutilation." - We are all entitled to our opinions... Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #136

I imagine your consistency compels you to consider ear-rings as self-mutilation, LanternWaste Oct 2013 #317

Have you ever asked why a "well-balanced person" would want a tat, or by your definition, ALL uppityperson Oct 2013 #141

First of all, that's not how one gets inked. We do not get "deliberately inflicted open wounds" cui bono Oct 2013 #163

So how do you get ink into your skin? nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #172

There is a tattoo gun with a needle that goes in and out incredibly fast cui bono Oct 2013 #174

I have seen it. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #179

I doubt that if you pricked yourself with a pin you would call yourself wounded. cui bono Oct 2013 #188

Actually, I would. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #200

Just so I understand your last statement... cui bono Oct 2013 #227

Yes. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #237

I would not judge someone based on appearances like a closed minded bigot would. cui bono Oct 2013 #242

+++++++++++ uppityperson Oct 2013 #249

So a Confederate flag t-shirt wouldn't be a problem? Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #255

You don't really think that's the same thing, do you? cui bono Oct 2013 #256

Good easttexaslefty Oct 2013 #300

That is your choice, and in making it you limit your experience. MineralMan Oct 2013 #361

You sound like my mom back in the 70's when I got my ears pieced. MUTULATION!!!!!! uppityperson Oct 2013 #139

Mutilation MattBaggins Oct 2013 #181

Good lord.... Decaffeinated Oct 2013 #153

Wow. You have very strong feelings about this. Bad experience or something? cui bono Oct 2013 #159

We're all entitled to our opinions. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #177

No one is born with pubic hair either. Nor with clothes on their bodies. cui bono Oct 2013 #232

I have the right to disapprove of anything I darn well please, actually. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #238

You seem to have missed all my questions. cui bono Oct 2013 #243

Here you go. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #251

True, you were not circumcised by your own choice. cui bono Oct 2013 #253

I shave because frankly, a beard is irritating as hell... Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #257

And so if you were in that hypothetical room with those two hypothetical people cui bono Oct 2013 #260

Have a good night. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #261

Burn victims get tattoos to make their faces look more human. Neoma Oct 2013 #297

Your last sentence. easttexaslefty Oct 2013 #303

I'm not sure you know what mutilation means. Vashta Nerada Oct 2013 #176

"to ruin the beauty of (something) : to severely damage or spoil (something)" Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #182

Yeah... how horrible... LadyHawkAZ Oct 2013 #206

Look, I don't find that attractive. Sorry. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #211

Any idea who the artist is? Rhythm Oct 2013 #214

Can't remember now, sorry LadyHawkAZ Oct 2013 #215

Its certainly more attractive than acting like a judgemental, closeminded, bigot. bunnies Oct 2013 #345

You know you're in the minority, don't you? Body decoration is a common characteristic Egalitarian Thug Oct 2013 #477

Not on this thread. Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #484

Yes...they are definitely growing on me too. nt Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2013 #77

sometimes. nt Deep13 Oct 2013 #80

Also... opiate69 Oct 2013 #81

+1 Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #110

i so agree with this La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #111

Hate them, on either men or women. nt LumosMaxima Oct 2013 #82

Depends on the tattoo Scootaloo Oct 2013 #83

I find the idea that women exist to impress men unattractive. LeftyMom Oct 2013 #84

HAHA laundry_queen Oct 2013 #96

No, and I often wonder why a person has marred him- or herself that way -- but it's a personal struggle4progress Oct 2013 #85

No, I find tattos to be decidedly unattractive. Lil Missy Oct 2013 #86

It's not a deal breaker for me but LibAsHell Oct 2013 #87

Tramp Stamps? No! jazzimov Oct 2013 #89

"tramp stamp" cui bono Oct 2013 #168

I do not, either. My husband has none... Tikki Oct 2013 #90

Ah, yes. The male gaze. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #92

Yes. Lex Oct 2013 #308

You should destroy the male gaze, not mind it. Gravitycollapse Oct 2013 #496

No nt riderinthestorm Oct 2013 #93

Depends on the artwork, placement, meaning, etc etc etc. n/t X_Digger Oct 2013 #94

Attractive? No. Sexy? Hell yes! Auggie Oct 2013 #98

No. GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #103

I've seen some beautiful ink Warpy Oct 2013 #105

I have a lot of friends with tattoos... kentuck Oct 2013 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author polly7 Oct 2013 #129

Polls usually identify the average DUer as 893 years old. LeftyMom Oct 2013 #147

LOL! Neoma Oct 2013 #167

Thread win MattBaggins Oct 2013 #185

Right? Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #352

A certain amount of judgment happens automatically Silent3 Oct 2013 #244

yes, i do. i also find people who find all/any tattoos unattractive on women to be too conservative La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #109

I completely agree with you. bunnies Oct 2013 #356

meh. do you really want to be friends with these people? they always sound old/suburban La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #457

Hey... bunnies Oct 2013 #459

yeah. i feel sad about people whose lives are this boring, and i have never wanted or needed La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #460

As I said downthread... bunnies Oct 2013 #461

.. La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #463

No. Gemini Cat Oct 2013 #112

They look good on David Beckham! Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2013 #113

Well, there are tattoos......... kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #115

I did not used to like them Beringia Oct 2013 #119

Nope. A lot of gang bangers and prison convicts seem to really dig them though quinnox Oct 2013 #123

I don't know one single individual easttexaslefty Oct 2013 #304

I normally agree with almost everything you post quinnox, but I think you jump to judgmental liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #338

Whether or not I Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #125

+ a brazillion. opiate69 Oct 2013 #133

Excellent post. nt laundry_queen Oct 2013 #296

Brilliant post! I wish I could rec this post a million times. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #339

Ding..Ding...Ding pipoman Oct 2013 #475

+1 Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #486

Some are. I am not enamoured with I body covered arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #126

No. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2013 #130

No gopiscrap Oct 2013 #131

Some can be eye-catching, which is often the intent (male and female). Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #132

I don't like them. GreenStormCloud Oct 2013 #135

Depends on the tattoo, really. Hayabusa Oct 2013 #137

No Puzzledtraveller Oct 2013 #140

No! In time they become dark splotches on ones skin. 4bucksagallon Oct 2013 #143

No. Bryan Cranston said when he was growing up only sailors and Hells Angels valerief Oct 2013 #144

No, they're distracting, like graffiti. Duppers Oct 2013 #145

In general, yes. I like ink. I have several. cui bono Oct 2013 #146

On some people they look out of place? Isn't that an example of you, judging? Demit Oct 2013 #267

No, it's not. Whether or not I like something or not does not mean I pass judgment on the person. cui bono Oct 2013 #386

No, I'm not a fan of them at all R B Garr Oct 2013 #148

Generally, men I have met that have big tatooes Whisp Oct 2013 #149

No, not at all Lydia Leftcoast Oct 2013 #156

Then don't fuck her. Mushroom Oct 2013 #157

Because women are simply there to either be fucked or not be fucked cui bono Oct 2013 #387

They're disgusting on both sexes. Always hated them, always will. n/t duffyduff Oct 2013 #161

Sometimes they can be, but too much just becomes distracting. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #164

Most are cool, especially colorful pastels. But I ain't doin nuttin pewmenant on visable skin. Hoyt Oct 2013 #166

They can be erotic if displayed the right way but I am generally not a fan Quixote1818 Oct 2013 #171

No. But a well placed one that's tasteful, shouldn't detract too much. woodsprite Oct 2013 #173

It depends on that Tattoo and the location of the tattoo Chisox08 Oct 2013 #183

No Go Vols Oct 2013 #186

I want a giant tattoo of the Olive Garden logo on my forehead. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #192

It's gotta also have a pit bull, in an MRA shirt smoking a cigarette and holding a VenusBikini razor opiate69 Oct 2013 #196

Don't forget the turducken. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #217

What, no chest tattoo of a breast feeding baby? JHB Oct 2013 #276

No. I just see their proliferation as an increasingly conformist mass consumer chill_wind Oct 2013 #193

I think that they are rebellious non-conformists. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #194

:-) chill_wind Oct 2013 #198

While I don't find them attractive customerserviceguy Oct 2013 #195

no, but she has a right to DesertFlower Oct 2013 #201

A qualified yes, because a lot depends on the quality of the art LadyHawkAZ Oct 2013 #202

This is a stupid post. nt ladjf Oct 2013 #203

Depends on the artistic quality of the work... Rhythm Oct 2013 #204

Tattoo'd men do it for me. Love sleeves. :D nt cecilfirefox Oct 2013 #209

One tattoo right there at the top of the arm. My husband has one. We've been married for 19 years, liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #329

Call me paranoid Jim Warren Oct 2013 #210

No CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #212

Love tatoos. Lucinda Oct 2013 #213

A girl with anchor tatoos on her forearms is damned hot. Kablooie Oct 2013 #216

No. I've never liked tattoos - on anyone. eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #218

Not really, but it's not a big deal. nt rrneck Oct 2013 #220

I don't like them on women LittleBlue Oct 2013 #222

"My mom's got lightning bolts tattooed on her boobs." NBachers Oct 2013 #224

No, not at all bhikkhu Oct 2013 #225

In my culture, tattoos were traditionally worn by gangsters taught_me_patience Oct 2013 #226

no Skittles Oct 2013 #240

Not usually Rstrstx Oct 2013 #241

I think the right tattoo on the right person can compliment their looks. Nolimit Oct 2013 #246

To me it depends RandySF Oct 2013 #250

beautiful lady Niceguy1 Oct 2013 #252

Not for me personally, Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #258

Erm..... DeSwiss Oct 2013 #259

some more than others. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #262

Come on DU! Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #263

Yes. a la izquierda Oct 2013 #264

Makes one look like a prison thug B Calm Oct 2013 #265

About 6 months ago, I saw an elderly woman with tattoos all over. Paper Roses Oct 2013 #266

I don't think tattoos add anything to a person. GreenEyedLefty Oct 2013 #268

In general, no I don't think tattoos are attractive. Sunlei Oct 2013 #269

absolutely not DrDan Oct 2013 #270

You don't keep the same shoes or purse for life do you? ileus Oct 2013 #272

It depends on the tattoo, but what I really don't get... JHB Oct 2013 #274

As for me, I have a good reason to never get a Tattoo... AsahinaKimi Oct 2013 #275

My sister-in-law in Nagoya and I had a debate about this as well... opiate69 Oct 2013 #504

As you can see most of the best AsahinaKimi Oct 2013 #523

He's an amazing guitarist... opiate69 Oct 2013 #524

I love him too! yuiyoshida Oct 2013 #525

It's like eating just one potato chip... TheCowsCameHome Oct 2013 #278

No I don't like them on either sex notadmblnd Oct 2013 #279

I like tattoos on men or women. HappyMe Oct 2013 #280

Piercings & tattoos are over--their purpose was to piss off the squares; the squares have them now Alamuti Lotus Oct 2013 #281

I suppose thats why people have been getting tattoos for thousands and thousands of years. bunnies Oct 2013 #355

A really nice tattoo is like a diamond. noamnety Oct 2013 #282

seriously? People's discretionary spending is their own business. I hope people don't judge you for liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #327

I didn't say I wanted to outlaw it or anything noamnety Oct 2013 #499

No, but my opinion only applies to my body csziggy Oct 2013 #283

I do not think that tattoos INCREASE the beauty of anyone. male or female. CBGLuthier Oct 2013 #284

It's difficult for me to focus on someone with tattoos on their face and neck. charmay Oct 2013 #286

No. Never. trof Oct 2013 #287

I took my kids to a nursing home one time and had some old sailors show them their tattos. FSogol Oct 2013 #288

Not on anyone. Some are nice artwork, most just ink that will sag one day. we can do it Oct 2013 #289

Unequivocably no. nt raccoon Oct 2013 #290

I do not find tattoos attractive. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #291

No theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #292

Generally, I'm not a fan of tattoos Bettie Oct 2013 #293

Why just women? Oh, right, because they are objects for the world to look at. PeaceNikki Oct 2013 #295

Tattoos do not make someone attractive. egduj Oct 2013 #298

I have seen some pretty tatoos. Maybe one tatoo might be ok. ejpoeta Oct 2013 #301

Take a look at a Man or a Woman with tats they got in their 20's redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #302

No warrior1 Oct 2013 #305

For women, I think on the ankle or back of the shoulder is the most attractive. For men, the arm. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #309

I am one of the few who does not like tatoos at all... but different strokes for different folks.... hlthe2b Oct 2013 #311

You all sound like dinosaurs Wetzelbill Oct 2013 #314

Yup. HappyMe Oct 2013 #320

HOW BOUT this: grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #315

Who's that? Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #485

Rihanna Left2Tackle Oct 2013 #498

Who? I'm just lookin at the tattoo! grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #506

How would that matter? MineralMan Oct 2013 #316

It's the permanence of tattoos that repels me. Nine Oct 2013 #321

My daughter's friend plans on getting a Mickey Mouse tattoo because her father died a few years ago. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #322

I think about lumberjack jeff's comment earlier... Nine Oct 2013 #332

Ask people who have a personal tattoo about their tattoo. Then you will understand. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #336

To be perfectly honest, they are a non-issue to me. LanternWaste Oct 2013 #324

It really depends on the tattoo. Javaman Oct 2013 #326

I'm glad my wife does not have any.. fitman Oct 2013 #330

I think people are attractive. The rest is just window dressing. nt ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #331

Beazer went behind my back and got one a month ago..... PassingFair Oct 2013 #362

Oh no! ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #384

I knew when she started her babysitting gig with the daughter of a tattoo artist.... PassingFair Oct 2013 #419

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Well executed, nicely placed, appealing designs can be attractive. Marr Oct 2013 #337

Most tattoo artists just aren't very good and most people have pretty awful taste, Egalitarian Thug Oct 2013 #344

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I think they're mostly hideous, on everyone, male or female alike. Sheldon Cooper Oct 2013 #348

Sheldon, You said exactly what I was thinking. OregonBlue Oct 2013 #398

And his Mom had him tested! lol n/t EX500rider Oct 2013 #453

To be honest, I've never seen one I thought enhanced a person's looks. Arugula Latte Oct 2013 #353

As a woman with several tattoos... bunnies Oct 2013 #357

Well, did you honestly expect universal appreciation? Nine Oct 2013 #360

I don't think I've ever heard anyone refer to the First Lady's bangs are "repulsive". LanternWaste Oct 2013 #375

There are many who find bangs (mullets/goatees/holiday sweaters/skinny jeans) repulsive and hideous. Nine Oct 2013 #382

Did you read the thread? bunnies Oct 2013 #380

I see people mostly saying how they feel about tattoos, not tattoo-bearers. (nt) Nine Oct 2013 #391

So, no. You didnt read the thread. bunnies Oct 2013 #393

I did read it. Nine Oct 2013 #402

...doesnt mean they personally believe it? bunnies Oct 2013 #414

Look, if my husband started dressing like Larry the Cable Guy I wouldn't be very happy. Nine Oct 2013 #426

ok. I lol'ed at the Larry the Cable Guy Stuff. bunnies Oct 2013 #435

ok, glad we could end this on a friendly note Nine Oct 2013 #455

Me too. bunnies Oct 2013 #458

Well now you know. PassingFair Oct 2013 #363

But would you assail someones character due to hat choice? bunnies Oct 2013 #385

I actually saw some of that here on DU ..... oldhippie Oct 2013 #400

I hid all those royal threads... bunnies Oct 2013 #403

I dislike all overt cries for attention. nt PassingFair Oct 2013 #418

Is that what you think tattoos are? bunnies Oct 2013 #424

I have never seen a protester protesting for themselves. PassingFair Oct 2013 #425

Tattoos dont say "look at me" anymore than make-up and clothing can. bunnies Oct 2013 #430

Self express away! PassingFair Oct 2013 #431

I couldnt care less if others are impressed. bunnies Oct 2013 #433

You have been expressing surprise all over this thread..... PassingFair Oct 2013 #434

Not caring if others are impressed... bunnies Oct 2013 #439

"I have ink..." That actually bothers me more than tattoos do. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #442

wow. bunnies Oct 2013 #444

So let's leave it at that then. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #447

+1 cui bono Oct 2013 #470

OMG!!1 HappyMe Oct 2013 #368

lol. bunnies Oct 2013 #379

Haha... I'm surprised how many people on here have negative feelings cui bono Oct 2013 #392

Its the same around here and I dont even live in a big city. bunnies Oct 2013 #395

Well have you heard? cui bono Oct 2013 #409

Jesus, No! bunnies Oct 2013 #420

I'm in Portland, OR, and I think part of the reason I dislike tattoos is because I HAVE been exposed Arugula Latte Oct 2013 #412

Looks like I'm not getting a date -- Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2013 #410

lol. Yep. Me neither. bunnies Oct 2013 #423

Nor will I FloridaJudy Oct 2013 #464

In rare cases, yes AgingAmerican Oct 2013 #358

Smaller, tasteful single tats that are beautiful works of art can be attractive. Zorra Oct 2013 #359

It depends JonLP24 Oct 2013 #364

Nope! L0oniX Oct 2013 #365

Fuck, NO! lastlib Oct 2013 #366

No. If people want to display something they should just wear a shirt or pants cbdo2007 Oct 2013 #367

wow. Nice to see progressives act so progressive. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #370

permanently scarring your body is progressive?? lol cbdo2007 Oct 2013 #389

No one said that. The comment was about all the people who are judgmental towards those with tattoos cui bono Oct 2013 #471

Having an opinion and being judgemental are different. Every progressive has opinions...even you! cbdo2007 Oct 2013 #517

I know. That is exactly my position. cui bono Oct 2013 #519

On men, yes to a limit - on women, no, except closeupready Oct 2013 #371

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Well said. Thank you. bunnies Oct 2013 #388

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I couldnt agree more. bunnies Oct 2013 #405

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A relative had the lat and long of her birthplace tattooed on the tops of her feet. GliderGuider Oct 2013 #422

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I don't like tattoos at all. I hate to see a woman in a dress with a tattoo down her arm or on her appleannie1 Oct 2013 #377

trashy datasuspect Oct 2013 #383

No, I find them to be fascinating but not attractive. Rex Oct 2013 #399

No louis-t Oct 2013 #411

There's a distinction. Orsino Oct 2013 #413

Depends on the tat intaglio Oct 2013 #416

No, but it doesn't make me think any less of them. Salviati Oct 2013 #429

I find it fascinating that so many people have an opinion. MadrasT Oct 2013 #437

Well he said 'attractive' so it is always going to be a subjective answer. Rex Oct 2013 #438

Does your brain really work that way? No opinions on anything ever form, even momentarily... Silent3 Oct 2013 #443

Actually yes, I have Asperger Syndrome... MadrasT Oct 2013 #466

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not... Silent3 Oct 2013 #500

I think as liberals we should hold ourselves to a higher standard. We should stop and think before liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #514

Terrible analogy. Opinions about aesthetics and attractiveness are totally different... Silent3 Oct 2013 #518

This message was self-deleted by its author liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #531

speaking of bad analogies. You want to compare a guy who gets a picture of a piece of pizza with liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #532

I didn't compare that tattoo to any other particular tattoo. And if you think they compare badly... Silent3 Oct 2013 #533

Depends on the tat. Iggo Oct 2013 #440

I just plain ol' love women. Evoman Oct 2013 #445

I find them ugly cpwm17 Oct 2013 #446

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My friend's work WilliamPitt Oct 2013 #449

Great stuff? Silent3 Oct 2013 #505

I'm sure the beautiful ladies with tattoos... Ino Oct 2013 #451

I have two Marrah_G Oct 2013 #452

Advertising is seldom attractive. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2013 #462

It just occurred to me that many years from now, Jenoch Oct 2013 #465

Nope, sorry. I love art but not etched permanently onto the human body. Doremus Oct 2013 #467

I think we have a 500-pluser here folks! nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #473

Not really Turbineguy Oct 2013 #476

No. Not even on drunken sailore who love their Mothers. WinkyDink Oct 2013 #481

This is a test ... right? Eddie Haskell Oct 2013 #483

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Do you only have a problem with attractive ladies having tats? maddezmom Oct 2013 #489

I used to think no, but after this thread, hell YES! The Midway Rebel Oct 2013 #490

No. I think it's a function of my age treestar Oct 2013 #492

Tattoos don't bother me. Vashta Nerada Oct 2013 #494

This thread needs more pictures.. Left2Tackle Oct 2013 #495

So, is it safe to say many DUer's have strong opinions about tattoos? nt Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #497

YUP! bullimiami Oct 2013 #501

Yes!! 500+!!!! Llewlladdwr Oct 2013 #502

Some tatts are, some aren't steve2470 Oct 2013 #503

I know of at least one tattoo that is really unattractive BainsBane Oct 2013 #508

Both my son and daughter have tattoos they got in their teens, then overlaid Hekate Oct 2013 #516

My mother-in-law got her first (and only) tattoo at 72. Heidi Oct 2013 #521

Good for her! The only ones I've ever thought disfiguring aside from criminal affiliations were Hekate Oct 2013 #522

My opinion does not determine anyone else's true beauty. Heidi Oct 2013 #520

Very good point. Rex Oct 2013 #530

No, but my generation was different. El Supremo Oct 2013 #526

Personally NO! samplegirl Oct 2013 #527

Threadkiller *OR* flamebait: ancient ones = anthropologic. Then, "masculine" efforts, NOW: UTUSN Oct 2013 #528

For me, it depends on the tat. ZombieHorde Oct 2013 #529

No OmahaBlueDog Oct 2013 #535

Don't like them, appreciate or admire them. Would never have one. AAO Oct 2013 #539

Not at all. Zavulon Oct 2013 #540