Have you got any tattoos or considered getting them?

freshpopcorn

When I was younger tattoos didn't excite me but a few years ago I was tempted with getting one but I didn't know how I'd feel about it long term and would I get tired of it.
I also feel like I don't look the part to pull them off. Some people can pull them off better than others and I don't look the part.


Have you got any tattoos or considered getting them?

No too old now, but do not regret not getting one.

EmmetSpiceland

Never had any issues with them but face, neck and hand tattoos are not a good “look”, in my opinion.

Also, find 20 year old lads turning out with “sleeve” tattoos a bit ridiculous.

whatawaster81

Got one, ended up hating it and spent two years in laser removal at considerable expense getting it removed. Still not fully gone.

Bobblehats

Getting matching licks of flame on my forearms when 50 is on the horizon

Anyone who gets their girlfriend or boyfriend tattoo only to split up is a complete twat.

Zaney

No interest for myself. Never been tempted.

I know a couple of people who got one in their twenties and hate them in their fourties.

I know one female work colleague who loves the ones she has. I’ve never seen them.

blindside88

I never really had any interest in them. We lost a baby 15 months ago and I wanted one to commemorate him so I got his name and a pair of angel wings tattoo on my shoulder, I love it and makes me think of him every time I see it in the mirror. We had a baby 3 weeks ago and when things go back to normal I’ll get one on the other shoulder with his name and a nice design. They are just for me and I like the position in that I can show them if I want or hide them if I want

munster87

Yes I have tattoos. They are related to experiences in my life. I will probably get more in future.

I have a few..Got them in my late teens/early twenties..
Kind of wish I didn't really at this stage but shur..

The trend of people in their late thirties/forties getting full sleeves and extensive fancy work done of the last few years has been fairly tragic I reckon..

I hope they date terribly..

Gregor Samsa

I designed a few for friends years ago, and had one designed for myself, but never got it done. Every now and then I think about it, but obviously the urge to do it isn’t strong enough. Had a few body piercings, but took them out a few years ago.

No problem with other people having them. Not gone on neck/face/hands ones.

Years ago, I was in the States for work. We had a conference, with a “casino night” with free drink after it. My boss got drunk, and started taking half her clothes off to show me her back tattoos in front of everyone at a blackjack table. That’s probably my most traumatic experience with tattoos.

themacattack.

freshpopcorn wrote: »

When I was younger tattoos didn't excite me but a few years ago I was tempted with getting one but I didn't know how I'd feel about it long term and would I get tired of it.
I also feel like I don't look the part to pull them off. Some people can pull them off better than others and I don't look the part.


Have you got any tattoos or considered getting them?

i wouldnt dwell too much on "looking the part to pull them off" as long as its something you yourself want and desire....main thing is to not try and get it cheap or save money,you get what you pay for...maybe print out the design or have it sketched up and leave it sitting in your bedroom on a table for 6 or 7 months...if you are sick of looking at it then you will prob be sick of looking at it on your body...if you still love it then belt away...

AlejGuzman68

I currently have 26 tattoos, each one represents events in my life. Both good and bad.

thesultan

No tattoos. Don't like them. Not sure why people get Chinese writing on them...

Definitely not.

Social welfare 'art' always comes to mind when I see them.

GT89

I don't mind tattoos in fact kinda of like them but wouldn't get one as there is nothing that means enough to me to get permanently marked on my skin. I wouldn't get a design/fashion tattoo as this would be on my skin for the rest of my life I know you you get them removed but this is a painful, expensive and even at that it still won't remove the tattoo fully.

That being said I think it's absolutely ridiculous that some employers will judge people on visible tattoos at interviews and the like.

GT89

JayZeus wrote: »

Definitely not.

Social welfare 'art' always comes to mind when I see them.

I disagree plenty of people have tattoos and work

Sunny Disposition

I think tattoos always look bad in time. Surprised they have got so popular.

Gatling

Have a few .

Growing more appreciating of real quality tattoos now especially anything done by charles huurman amazing artist ,
Anything by him would leave me quite happy

GT89

GT89 wrote: »

I disagree plenty of people have tattoos and work

Clearly, it always comes to mind, for me. I also won't hire someone with visible tattoos. Yes, that's true.

But if you want tattoos and pay for them from earned income, go for it. Each to their own.

drake70

I got a tattoo when I was 18. Had that one expanded about 10 years ago. Planning on another one when lockdown ends and tattooists can work again.

Your age or the reason for getting one should not matter.

I'm 50 btw.

Also having tattoos does not state what type of person you are.

Montage of Feck

I've got the plans of Mountjoy all over my body, the only problem is they sent me to Portlaoise.

micar

whatawaster81 wrote: »

Got one, ended up hating it and spent two years in laser removal at considerable expense getting it removed. Still not fully gone.

Out of interest, is the removal part painful?

Has it cost more go remove it than it cost to get the tattoo

Don't have any tattoos myself

jimbobaloobob

If you have a tattoo and get a suntan does it make it harder to see it? Does that skin tan too or is it damaged from getting the tattoo?

GT89

JayZeus wrote: »

Clearly, it always comes to mind, for me. I also won't hire someone with visible tattoos. Yes, that's true.

But if you want tattoos and pay for them from earned income, go for it. Each to their own.

And on what grounds would you not hire someone if they had tattoos. You assoicate people with tattoos with being on social welfare. I would hire someone with tattoos if they were a suitable candidate for the job on offer.

That being said if I was interviewing someone for a position and they had tattoos and they came in a tracksuit and appeared to be sent by social welfare in order to show they were looking for a job I would not hire them. Not because they have tattoos but because they are unsuitable.

Advertising companies these days trying to target younger demographics or even just trying to pitch old unexciting product are all using people covered in tattoos to sell their product.
I approve of this trend as it will hopefully mean young wans will see that tattoos are now approved and accepted by the "Establishment" and they'll cease inking themselves up to the oxters.

Filmer Paradise

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

If you have a tattoo and get a suntan does it make it harder to see it? Does that skin tan too or is it damaged from getting the tattoo?

Some people are prone to skin cancer.

For them getting a tattoo can be a skin cancer magnet.

Look it up. Google is your friend.

I have a good few, but only in places I can hide them

GT89

GT89 wrote: »

And on what grounds would you not hire someone if they had tattoos....

....Not because they have tattoos but because they are unsuitable.

Because someone with visible tattoos would not be a suitable person for me to hire. They could be the perfect candidate in every other way and I still wouldn't hire them. Visible tattoos limit peoples options in some workplaces/careers and open them up in others.

riffmongous

Planning to get one for over a year now.. first I had the money but then came lockdown.. then I needed to save money.. and now that I have the spare cash again..lockdown

L1011

None, and can't understand how they became so fashionable. Suspect there's going to be huge demand for laser or any future dye-destruction tech in a few years when the fashion moves away again. And it will.

Don't judge anyone who has them, except for neck and facial ones that is.

Hercule Poirot

Got one when I was 18, regretted it by the time I was 21 - got it covered with another design last year over 15 years later. One that actually meant something to me and I love it. I'll probably get more work done when COVID allows for it.

If anyone is thinking about getting one I'd advise that they actually think about it properly and not just get one for the sake of getting one like my younger, idiotic self did.

jimbobaloobob

L1011 wrote: »

Don't judge anyone who has them, except for neck and facial ones that is.

Why judge people with facial or neck tattoos either? What’s the rational for that?

L1011

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

Why judge people with facial or neck tattoos either? What’s the rational for that?

If you have them, you have clearly decided to make a show of yourself.

You are basically never going to get paid employment with them.

I'm not talking about cultural facial tattooing, I'm talking about the "getting me mots name tattooed under my eye" stuff, or faux-tribal tattoos extended up from a sleeve, or indeed 99.999% of facial and neck tattoos.

jimbobaloobob

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

Why judge people with facial or neck tattoos either? What’s the rational for that?

Because it shows incredibly poor judgement on the part of the person with the tattoos.

jimbobaloobob

I get ye but is there many non tribal people getting facial tattoos?
Maybe I’m just not noticing it.
I see many cultural tattoos where I am but I don’t pay much heed to them really (the tattoos that is)

AllForIt

No.

People with tattoos die younger.

Have you ever seen a 100 year old with tattoos?

No, cus they die younger.

So no, I won't be getting a tattoo ever.

Cherry Blossom

I have three, one on my foot/ankle one on my upper arm and one on my stomach. I’d love a tiny one behind my ear but wouldn’t get one there as long as im still working age. Just in case I get a job where I’d be required to tie up my hair. I’ve never regretted getting any of my tats. Piercings are a different story I still have a scarred eyebrow decades after taking out my eyebrow piercing. I also have a kink in my ear in the cartilage at the top where one was done badly which I took out straight away. I regret those.

pgj2015

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

Why judge people with facial or neck tattoos either? What’s the rational for that?

this video may answer your question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHcWXpanDCE

Filmer Paradise

riffmongous wrote: »

Planning to get one for over a year now.. first I had the money but then came lockdown.. then I needed to save money.. and now that I have the spare cash again..lockdown

You just can't wait to waste your money matey.

The foolishness of a broke guy willing to mutilate himself with trampstamps.

Go ahead buddy. Tee Hee Hee...

D3V!L

My wife is more tattooed than not. Only places she doesn't have ink is her face, neck and parts of her arms. I've never seen her without her ink. I've only 4 myself.

They're not for everyone. Personal choice is just that. If you don't like them then don't get one.

AllForIt

AllForIt wrote: »

No.

People with tattoos die younger.

Have you ever seen a 100 year old with tattoos?

No, cus they die younger.

So no, I won't be getting a tattoo ever.

Try it you might live to be 104

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whang-od

Also knew a few lads from my mens shed who had them, and lived into their 90s, and a couple of my old college lecturers who would now be in their 60s.

Don't have any myself, but don't mind people who do. Once they are well done, they can look good even years later.

GT89

L1011 wrote: »

None, and can't understand how they became so fashionable. Suspect there's going to be huge demand for laser or any future dye-destruction tech in a few years when the fashion moves away again. And it will.

Don't judge anyone who has them, except for neck and facial ones that is.

They've been quite popular for some time now. Particularly with the likes of professional footballers. I agree they have become more popular in recent years but they have become much more socially accepted in the last 20 years in general even if they weren't exactly in the vogue.

GT89

L1011 wrote: »

You are basically never going to get paid employment with them.

What about Mike Tyson? On a serious note I have seen lads working on sites with neck tattoos so it doesn't completely rule you out from having a job.

I don't have any. I know if eventually get sick of whatever I'd get done.

GT89

GT89 wrote: »

What about Mike Tyson? On a serious note I have seen lads working on sites with neck tattoos so it doesn't completely rule you out from having a job.

I think they meant white collar jobs.

Oink

I considered getting a tattoo when I was younger but being honest with myself I realised I just wanted to look cool. So I was 100% going to regret them.

Some people look good with tats. Some girls look hawt with tats. A lot of people look like they’re trying too hard. Cringe.

markc1184

As a teenager I'd always wanted tattoos. I came close a couple of times to the usual crap holiday tattoos but then as I got older the more I realised they just weren't for me.

riffmongous

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

You just can't wait to waste your money matey.

The foolishness of a broke guy willing to mutilate himself with trampstamps.

Go ahead buddy. Tee Hee Hee...

Let me guess.. Journal commenter? Issues pal

OneEightSeven

Never cared for them when I was younger but ever since women started covering their bodies with tattoos I think they look trashy.

the beer revolu

L1011 wrote: »

You are basically never going to get paid employment with them.
.

This isn't true.
I know two people with jobs and facial tattoos.

In, fact, I only know two people with face tattoos and they both have jobs. Both public facing jobs, too.

Also have an employee covered in tats but I don't think he has any on his face. Fairly sure he has visible neck tats but I'm not entirely sue. I'll have to look more closely.

I have one very small, very poor, very old tattoo on my shoulder.