Why is it that when someone asks a question about tattoos (whether they hurt, whats a good tattoo idea, where should they get them, etc etc) theres always a bunch of people who'll answer JUST to tell them that tattoos are ugly and they'll look horrible in 40 years? If they hate tattoos so much...How come theyre answering questions, in the tattoo section?
Also, why do they think that we're so dumb that we dont know that theyre gonna be on our bodies for ever, and that we havent considered what theyre going to look like in 40 years, but we still decided that we wanted them, because we love them so much?
Why do people get such an attitude about tattoos? its our personal choice, we're not forcing anyone else to get them, so why does it bother them so much? If it makes us happy whats wrong with that? Just curious, what do you think?
2007-01-22 14:10:34 · 27 answers · asked by Dani 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I also dont like that people assume we're stupid, or bad people because we have them. My tattoos havent changed who I am, they dont make me a bad person, they dont make me stupid,they dont make me dirty,they make me who I was before I got them, only a little happier. Why is art okay on the walls but not on our bodies.
2007-01-22 14:12:56 · update #1
Just to clarify, I have absolutely nothing against the "untattooed". I think its a personal choice, and nobody should be pressured into getting one. If you dont want one, thats great, more power to you, I just dont want to be judged because I do want them, just like I dont judge people who dont have them. I figure its their body, its their decision, just like getting them was my decision.
2007-01-22 15:49:57 · update #2
Funny you should say that Dani. I have often thought about why people would go to great lengths to express such intolerant and prejudiced views towards who already have tattoos or those looking for genuine advice on getting their first tattoo.
Usually it is those with the least to say that make the most noise.
2007-01-22 14:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dex 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not one to preach at people about stuff. You ask a question that I have a response to, I'll respond. If you don't care what I think don't ask,
Anyhow I don't have any tattoos, don't plan on getting one anytime soon. Than could change as I had never planned on getting my ear pierced. Well I have a stud in my left ear.
Anyhow I would never get one for 2 reasons. One is I cannot think of anything I would want on my body for the rest of my life. With art or pictures you hang on the wall, they can be easily replaced. Tattoos are permanent and should be well though out. Don't get me wrong, I do find some tattoos interesting, and some very attractive.
Second reason I'd not get one. I'm too cheap. My wife has talked about getting one and I laugh.
2007-01-29 05:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Lew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are voicing their opinion. I like tattoos if done right and have meanings. You will always find people like that but it's part of being able to weed through the crap being blown around and the words that mean more. For example, I know someone who got a butterfly tattoo in Canada because she could. It is in a really bad spot and she will hate it once she has had children and she knows that. But I want one on my arm that represents my personality and if it fades, stretches, so what ... I will know why I got it. There is nothing wrong with getting a tattoo or piercing (I have five and plan on atleast five more) if it makes you happy. It is not their body but they are hoping that giving off enough bad energy will convince someone to not do it. It wont work ... but they keep trying. Bless their hopeful hearts! Lol. Had to throw some sarcasm in there, it was too tempting to resist, hehe.
2007-01-22 15:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i agree. people just feel the need to push their opinions on people who are asking genuine questions. tho there are some people who don't take into consideration what their tattoo will look like or even it's appropriateness when they get older. i think those people end up regretting their tattoos. but for those of us who consider the tattoos carefully before they are a great addition to our bodies.
i hate it when the tattoo haters say stuff like "be original and don't get a tattoo" well how original is that? more people don't have tattoos than people who do... whatever.
i also hate it when people acutally think that girls with lower back tattoos are tramps. as if one day you can go from not being a tramp to being one because of a tattoo? and what about all the tramps out there in the world who don't have tattoos? it boggles the mind!
2007-01-23 00:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm 21 and am moderately tattooed, I have a half sleeve and 5 other very visible tattoos, one of which is a back piece with my son's name on it. He's three, so he doesn't ask about the process but he does talk about them a lot. When he does start to ask I'll tell him the truth, I don't understand the point of sugar coating it really, when you want to do something as drastic as permanently changing your skin, it's a big deal and it isn't easy.
2016-03-14 22:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost asked the same question myself today. The I saw your question. I gotta say Amen sister I agree with you whole heartedly. I hate seeing " I wouldn't get one,but..." Then why answer a question that has to do with Tattoos in the first place. There are several other categorys to choose from. Or when a guy puts his 2 cents in and says "only whores have tattoos." Oh that irks the **it out of me!
2007-01-30 09:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anitalyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your body do as you wan't and as you feel comfortable doing with it. It shouldn't matter to anyone else except your significant other what you do to your body. Other people can have there opinions and that is what they are there opinions. I have 3 tattoo's and when I got my 1st 1 my dad told me I was stupid and I said thanks it was my choice! I waited until I was 18 and was old enough to be stupid on my own, then he took my brother who was 14 and got him 1, 3 weeks later because he thought it was cool. The difference between being a boy and a girl, my dad finally did like it eventually. Or accepted it!
2007-01-30 12:37:18 · answer #7 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its because deep down, their arguments have no real foundation and they just have little else to do with a meaningless life. Its just like the girls that think they are 'hot sh*t' and go around putting down others, they are insecure and use hostility and hate to maintain their image. There is a huge stigma around people who are tattooed and the 'untattooed' see themselves as the best and pure people around and that they are smartest...God-like if you will.
I do agree with you 110% and while its nice you posted this, I'm sure calling them out on it will just cause them to post more about how its wrong and mutilation and blah blah blah
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but people still need to learn when to keep said opinion to themselves.
2007-01-23 02:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I brought up a point similar to this one when my Aunt was giving me the judgemental speech about tattoos. Granted, my parents don't like them and they make that known, but they don't think any less of me because of them. One thing I've always said is that my tattoos make me proud to live in my skin when I've had such a hard time getting to that point.
2007-01-25 13:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think that people just try to push thier personal views in people adn it isn'y just over tattoos!!! I personally only have one tattoo at the moment.. BUT that is just because I am a BROKE college student... Wen my taxes come back I plan on getting AT LEAST 3 new ones!!!!! I can't wait!!!!
2007-01-22 15:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Audie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋