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Tattoos Look Scummy

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lemongrove Sun 08-Mar-20 21:10:21

Does that mean you have tattoos Boheminan then?
I dislike tattoos, but it’s a personal thing, and if any more than the random single tattoo on a person, it becomes a bit odd looking.
Why do footballers/Celebrities/ Anyone else have whole armfuls and legfulls of them, I mean why??
Anyone who has neck and face tattoos either works in a tattoo parlour or behind the scenes at Argos presumably, which other employers would want them.

Missfoodlove Sun 08-Mar-20 20:51:55

Some are what are known as “job stoppers” on the hands face and neck.
I really dislike them.

I wore platform shoes and flares as a 14 year old, when my daughter saw a picture of me in this garb she had a lot to say!!!
I responded by telling her that I didn’t have to don those clothes for more than a few months, the tattoo on her back is there forever.
She is now so sorry she had it done as an 18 year old student.
She totally understands the analogy now.

boheminan Sun 08-Mar-20 20:49:14

Oh no! Not this againhmm this subject always brings out the nastiest face of GN

Calendargirl Sun 08-Mar-20 20:44:14

Yes, I think they look awful. Dirty, scummy, common, but we’ve had threads on this before. I know lots don’t agree with me, but each to their own.

Grannybags Sun 08-Mar-20 20:43:19

I don't have any either but I don't agree. I appreciate the work that goes into them. Some of them truly are works of art!

Txquiltz Sun 08-Mar-20 20:42:09

I am trying to develop more acceptance for them. I think in the young, they signify rebellion....remember we rebelled to with mini skirts (for shame!) ☺️ It is much harder to accept adults with faces, necks and arms obliterated by them. I am very tolerant if it is a military insignia (not sure why). A 60 year old getting a tulip on the wrist I cannot understand. When I find I am being too judgmental, I just think how silly and ugly a tattoo becomes with age.

GagaJo Sun 08-Mar-20 20:41:40

I don't like them. But I don't care if others have them. Not my body, not my choice.

HOWEVER, I do think people that have facial or neck tattoos are making life hard for themselves.

aggie Sun 08-Mar-20 20:38:37

No , I don't think they are , some are overdone , but that is the wearers choice . I do'nt have any but that is more out of not liking pain !

FlexibleFriend Sun 08-Mar-20 20:31:01

I don't agree and no I don't have any but then again I'm not judgmental.

granniechrissie Sun 08-Mar-20 20:23:37

AIBU to think most tattoos look scummy. I think tattoos look really scummy and I think most people agree but I just to afraid to agree.