Why do people care about what other peoples tattoo is going to look like when they're 80????

Question

I would be worried about:

1. My HEALTH
2. My sexual functionalities because you sure are not going to be getting as much action when you're 80+ yrs old

I hate how people think their saggy skin is going to be attractive to anyone when they're 80 regardless if you have a tattoo or not. You're going to get looked at like you're senile regardless and when i look at old people with tats i think that person must of had an interesting life. Because when you are brave enough to get one doesn't it represent something!?!?

Answer 1

The people who make those
comments are only running
off one spark plug. They don't
really care about anyone, but
themselves. It's just a compulsive
urge to try and control others lives
and the way they think, or feel
about any given thing. It's very
shallow to think that anyone will
care what they look like at 80,
or at any age. It is, and always
should be about how you treat
others and yourself. Not your looks,
your money, a tattoo, or any other
worldly things. Inner peace, now
there's something to care about.

Answer 2

lol. I was going to ask this question today, but the brakeshop guy said my car was done, so i had to get off their computer.

I am so sick of reading those responses to question after question, they drive me crazy and kind of make me sad. Sad because I think that that should be the least of my concerns. what about wondering how much longer I have to see my (possible) grandkids grow up, or how much longer I have with my husband?

If I am 80 and my main worry is what my tats look like, I will be thankful! I know people use that as a discouragement, but really, I will look at my tattoos to remember my youth. My appearance when I'm 80 will not matter to me.

If I am more worried about the girls at the nursing home seeing my wrinkly saggy tattoos rather than my wrinkly, saggy butt and boobs, not to mention probably changing my diapers, there's something wrong.

Older people with tattoos make me want to know who they are, it makes me wonder what their story is- were they in a war, did they live in another country, what were they marking in their life with a tattoo?

Tattoos rock, so hopefully those who don't like them can stay away from the tattoo section and leave it for us who support tattoos!!!

Answer 3

I wouldn't be worried about what a tattoo would look like at that age because I probably would have had it removed years ago after getting tired of seeing it. One thing to remember is that as people age, their tastes change. What they liked when they were in their teens might not be the same for when they reach their 40s. I find there are a lot of things I liked when I was a teenager that I don't like now. I can't imagine living with a tattoo that I liked as a teen for over 30 years and not developing an intense dislike for it as I got older.

Answer 4

It depends.......if the tat really means something to that person then it's pretty cool if you know the story. But if it's just from getting drunk one night and getting a random tat without knowing.....well thats kinda stupid. I hear getting a tat really hurts, and if someone has the guts to do it and KNOW their doing it I think it's pretty brave. Plus when you have almost nothing left of your life when you where young, you wouldn't care what younger people think. You'll just be glad to carry around somthing that reminds you of good times or an important time of you life.

Answer 5

Im thinking of getting a tattoo and I really dont care what i look like with a tat when Im older, its goign to be on my back shoulder so nobody can really even see it. And you're right! I would be concerned more about my health at that age than tats

Answer 6

I totally agree. Those are just stupid people who are against tattoos. I think as long as the tattoo means something to you and you're not going to regret it when you walk out of the tattoo parlor, or at any point in your life, it's fine. I couldn't care less what I'll look like when I'm eighty, I don't even plan to live that long. I'm going to pierce and tattoo freely.

As soon as I'm eighteen.

Answer 7

Yeah, people say...."don't get a tattoo, what would your grandkids think, how would it look when you 80?" The fact is, who shows off skin when they are 80? Come on! Do what you want to do!

Answer 8

When I'm old and my tattoo has bled, and the colors are faded, the memories of my youth will remain as vibrant as they were when I was 16 because I have that tattoo to remind me.
I designed my tattoos myself, and it is who I am. It is my heritage and my history.
When I am eighty, it will probably be the only thing on my body I am still proud of.

Answer 9

I agree with you completely, but for one thing...

A healthy attitude goes a long way towards keeping you looking good. Look at Ruth Gordon. She's deceased now, but she was 76 when she played Maude and "Harold and Maude" and didn't look any older than 65 (and a good-looking 65 at that).

Answer 10

They don't really care that's their way of trying to discourage someone from getting a tattoo. Thinking they may regret it later.