Body art

First reaction to picture - Eurghhh. But then I saw he is a professor of performing arts. So that's alright.

I guess I would go by his politics.

Just proves you should not judge by looks alone.

I'd be suspicious of a man so obsessed with his body! He's tattooed from head to toe

I hate tattoos with a vengeance I'm afraid. I'm sure he is a very nice man but I would find having to see him every day in newspapers etc. would put me off!!!!!!!

Oh dear, I have three tattoos, does this mean everyone hates me

No, I wouldn't. I think he may be just a little obsessive even for a professor.

I'd rather like a tattoo. Just the one. But I haven't summoned up the courage yet. Can you get a temporary one to see if you like it?

What and where, Goose? My GD1 has acquired two new (but fortunately subtle) tattoos to celebrate her 21st birthday and my niece has a butterfly on her rump.

I thought perhaps a dragon fly.

On my shoulder.

A butterfly may be nice.

But wouldn't it hurt more on your bum?

Nfk lots of temp tattoos though mostly for kids - how about a dinosaur or skull and crossbones?

Gosh, I remember them from when I was at school! I've heard henna lasts a while. The trouble is it's henna coloured.

I like the birds of a feather and the dandelion.

My GD put a mermaid on my ankle once when we were on holiday. Looked quite appropriate in Provence, though probably not on the streets of Poynton. It washed off in a couple of days. I'd go for the dandelion!

NfkDumpling Hello. I've had my three tattoos done over the last few years, when I was over 60yrs! It's something I'd always wanted and never had the courage to do before but in the end I did - for me.
I had a henna one done first...a black scorpion on my shoulder, just to see how I'd cope with 'the comments' and after I found no one really took any notice, went on for the 'real thing'. It does hurt, well I think it does, though a lot of others say it doesn't...My three are ones I designed myself and therefore mean something to me. You can take in your own design to the Tattooist when you go (if you want to). No one really knows I have them because I've chosen to have them on areas of my body that aren't exposed a lot (eg: my shoulder, and I don't like wearing short sleeves as I see my arms as 'fat'). IMO if you want to do something for yourself that in no way harms anybody else, then go for it!!

Sorry I don't know which man you are refering to

Welcome to Gransnet wanting. If you click on the blue words in the original post you will find a link showing the man.

i regret my tattoos .... i was 50 when i had them done and should have known better!!!

i would love to get rid of them !!! the one on one arm is ok but the others
( on my shoulder and top of my other arm) i hate .... i dont even want to say what they are ....... i certainly wish i had not had them done and cover them up

as for the question .... the tattoos are a bit off putting but if hes the best choice then it wouldnt bother me

Could not for all the world summon the courage to get tattooed .

I could not vote for someone with a tattoo , whatever his political leanings .

Think all the tattoos Beckham has are quite gross , make his body look dirty , IMHO

[hmmm]

DD was going to get a scorpion (birth sign) on the base of her spine for her 18th.
She got as far as the door of the parlor turned round and has never considered it again

Nonu how would you know? Perhaps they've all got hidden tattoos and that's why they still wear suits and ties all the time?

crikey , you could be right , Lily

Yuk!!!!