Comments on: The Truth About Tattoos

By: AndAnotherThing

AndAnotherThing — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:16:39 +0000

@Dee – the article admits the statistics are made up. No matter, I still think all tattoos – that’s every last one of them – are naff. So, if a kid wanders on to the article, can’t be bothered to read it properly (like you) but in so doing doesn’t pay someone to abuse her or his skin then good.

So less of your high handed arrogance. You are such an idiot (obviously) but you should persevere with your reading. Perhaps read it twice before you lambaste…

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:56:40 +0000

Wow. “All tattoos are ugly?” That’s a big generalization you’re making there. “Shut up with these stupid comments?” Are you an eight year old? (no offense to the eight year olds out there) Really, don’t you know what’s invoking all these “stupid” comments on here?

Please don’t make up statistics. Some poor kid may wander in here, mistake this as a reliable source and actually use those statistics for some report. Take responsibility in what you write.

By: AndAnotherThing

AndAnotherThing — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:17:06 +0000

All tattoos are ugly. Some people don’t likr hats, well I don’t like tattoos or any self harming or mutilation. No matter what tattoo you have it is ugly to some people if you can’t accept that cover it up or have it removed. Stop acting like a pathetic saddo

By: foreveryoung

foreveryoung — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:26:36 +0000

I can not even say i respect your view i feel like you are trying to judge a person just based on their appearance. as a person with a tattoo i believe very deeply that you should think long and hard before getting a tattoo, i think it should be something you deeply consider before going through with it. I got my first tattoo when i turned 19 and i got it as a representation to my sisters that they are my strength in how i get through everyday. i will never regret having them permanently on my body because they will always be a part of my life. i feel as if you should do some soul searching before you try and speak on a behalf that is not your own a tattoo is a personal choice and someone should not be judge because they have different views. you wouldnt judge someone because they had different choice in books then you. this is the same concept!!!

By: AndAnotherThing

AndAnotherThing — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:44:28 +0000

Shut up with your stupid comments. Unless you want to make a complete arse of yourself, before you make an earnest comment, make sure you have read the article from start to finish, you understand why it was written and you seek clarification in the comments above. Don’t get on your high horse when there is no need. Yes, most tattoos are naff and look worse as they age but that is a point of view. Once again please note: the statistics are made up…

I doubt the above will make any difference and expect more stupid people to make their stupid comments below:

By: Retirement

Retirement — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:41:38 +0000

I’m 65 and love my NEW tattoo’s. Get your statistics correct. The Harris Poll says only 17% regret getting a tattoo ( out of those 18-50 one in four people in the U.S. have a tattoo) and those regretting getting a tattoo was the highest among Republicans. If someone is thinking about a tattoo, they need to give alot of thought to it. Most if not the majority have much meaning to them by the person getting them. The term tattoo is in the top ten terms searched on the internet. I’m a retired professional. Many of my peers also have tattoo’s. No, we don’t ride a Harley.

By: AndAnotherThing

AndAnotherThing — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:29:43 +0000

The statistics were made up. I didn’t see a dolphin tattoo like the one described in the article. There is some truth in Amphibian Man story. “Many a true word spoken in jest” http://wilmaproops.blogspot.com

By: gijs

gijs — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:58:36 +0000

ok first of all your a little bit obsessive about tattoos in a negative way, second of all state someone elses opinion not just yours, third of all people like tattoos and are used to other people hating them like you so just a negative post on some wierd forum doesnt make them drop thier fate in tattoos and have them all removed, its like a religion in some way if you say to a christian that jesus does not exist he will just turn around and walk away but he will be in churh again the next sunday, so dont try it! fourth of all if you see someone thit a viseble tattoo that doesnt mean he or the is wierd or ugly in anyway thets just your little world, fifth of all your deffenition of ugly is someone elses deffinition of beutifull an example i like girls whit black hair and you dont you just like girls whit blonde hair but that doesnt mean some girl whit black hair is ugly or some girl whit blonde hair is, sixth of all you are just trying to get people to take your opinion and make them think exactly like you(sounds like brainwashing to me) and any other opinion is wrong in you eyes, seventh of all where the hell did you get your research from?! 60% regrets thier tattoos?! that is in no way true maybe 20% tops but dont realy liking a tattoo anymore is not regretting it.
im about done for now, if you still want to brainwash me dont wait to respond ^^

grtz from holland

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:21:18 +0000

Where did you get your information? because i can tell you that your statistics are not true and you got the origin of the word wrong…the word tattoo comes from the polynesian word \’tatau\’ which means \’to mark something.\’ You are welcome to your opinions but I would also like to say that tattooing is one of the oldest ways of decorating the human body and dates back over 5000 years to ancient egypt. What you see as trashy has been used by not only lower and middle class people, but also by kings and queens all over the world. Tattooing has been viewed for centuries (and remains viewed as) an art form with the body being the canvas upon which is painted. You should try and look past the outside anyways…isn\’t that what everyone tells us anyways, \”don\’t judge a book by it\’s cover\”…well that\’s what you are doing…and there are so many other things involved…many tattoos mean a great deal to people like my heart on my ankle…it is a base clef and an upside down treble clef forming a heart with a black rose through the middle…both that and the one on my wrist (it says \”Dreams are Real\” in german) mean a great deal to me and I shouldn\’t be judged by you or anyone else because I have decided to decorate my body with artwork

By: Mikey

Mikey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:19:55 +0000

*bump to j.laine
Greetings,

I’m just a guest passing through. I won’t lie, I have not read everypost. I just kind of scanned it. But am sure most of us will say the same thing. I probably won’t find this site again unless it emails me.

First. I have 5 tattoos, with various importance, and I don’t regret one. Most of the opponnents of body art, that I encounter, are people that do not in fact have any art themselves. Just because others have them, does not imply that you need any. If you don’t care for it, that’s fine don’t get one. But realise that for the most part ink is a self expression and one done for personal reasons. Another persons opinions of my decision is not the point. I hope others can enjoy the work, but ultimately I did it because I desired it.

Next, let’s stop once and for all, at least here, this “tatoos will get saggy/wrinkly. All skin does!!! At least my wrinkles will be colorful! Again this is rooted in the fact that intelligent ink wearers decide on art based on personal reasons, not to impress guys at a bath with bad english. (i take no responsibility for frat boys with mexico mistakes by the way)

Third, what is with the non tattooed populace? Why do they want to jump down our throat about our body? It is my choice, if you don’t like them don’t get one, but let me do with my body as I choose.

Also in closing I would like to briefly address this “tattoo fad.” Many people talk about the growing acceptance of tattoo’s as a fad. I disagree with this assessment. I believe it is more an increase in openess. Many cultures, i.e. New Zealand, have deeply rooted traditions in ink. Also many cultures accept it as a normal choice to ink if you want. All traditions/cultures start somewhere. Tattoos are here to stay, sorry you don’t like that you came around while they grew.

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I believe you should check your eye for logs my friend. Leave my specks alone.