What you think of the current tattoo trend?

Stab*City · 22-06-2016 11:14AM

smash wrote: »

It doesn't matter how many generations I've been around for. All I need to do is think about it or look it up...

All removable with very little left in the way of damage, unless you've had a gauge in your ear.

Maybe you should have looked it up so. Tattoo's are removable as well with laser treatment. Body modifications have been around for years. Women have been getting their breasts enlarged for decades. People have been getting tattoos since the start of civilization. Ears have been pierced for a very long time.

I have tattoos and i want more. I have always wanted tattoos i got my first "tattoo" in 1992 its not a fad for alot of people.

Shenshen · 22-06-2016 11:22AM

Stab*City wrote: »

I have tattoos and i want more. I have always wanted tattoos i got my first "tattoo" in 1992 its not a fad for alot of people.

I've known tattooed people nearly all my life (and no, before the snobbery starts, my background is by no means working class), and got my own some 20 years ago.
I had been wondering how many decades it would take before people would stop going on about how it's just a fad and it will go away in a year or two

smash · 22-06-2016 11:24AM

Stab*City wrote: »

Maybe you should have looked it up so. Tattoo's are removable as well with laser treatment.

It's not 100% successful. I know this because I've had a tattoo lasered.

Stab*City wrote: »

Body modifications have been around for years. Women have been getting their breasts enlarged for decades. People have been getting tattoos since the start of civilization. Ears have been pierced for a very long time.

So? We're talking about the massive influx of tattoos as a fashion trend.

Stab*City wrote: »

I have tattoos and i want more. I have always wanted tattoos i got my first "tattoo" in 1992 its not a fad for alot of people.

Good for you

Saipanne · 22-06-2016 11:28AM

As Ozzy Osbourne put it:

"Every **** has a tattoo these days. If you want to be different or cool, don't get one."

Stab*City · 22-06-2016 11:34AM

smash wrote: »

It's not 100% successful. I know this because I've had a tattoo lasered.

So? We're talking about the massive influx of tattoos as a fashion trend.

Good for you

No actually you were saying that you couldn't think of any other generation who permanently modified their body. I simply pointed out a few examples of modifications done throughout the years.

Not sure what your confused emoji is hinting at. Do you get easily confused?

HensVassal · 22-06-2016 11:35AM

kellyshell wrote: »

And what exactly is wrong with blue collar?? I am blue collar, have qualifications, in a well paid job, own car and house. What has a bit of art got to do with class????

Well I knew it would be taken the wrong way.

joeguevara · 22-06-2016 11:36AM

neris wrote: »

has anyone seen a player at the euros who doesnt have their arms covered in tattoos?

Gareth Bale.

murpho999 · 22-06-2016 11:36AM

LordSutch wrote: »

Personally I think its a short sighted trend/fad that will fade in a year or two . . .

I fully expect there to be a lot of men & women looking for tattoo removal advice in the years & decades to come.

This is more than a fad as it has become more and more popular since the 1990's and is not fading away (well the tattoos are but not the trend).

Pinch Flat · 22-06-2016 11:48AM

Usually, these tattoos serve a really important function, like telling the wearer's life story. Or something like that.

kellyshell · 22-06-2016 11:51AM

But I can't help thinking of later in life....you have a child and you want that child to be the best they can be in life but they see their mother or father with a big obnoxious tattoo and they will eventually start to think that "my mum/dad are working class so I will be too".

I wrote out a long reply and it was deleted!!

the above are your words HensVassal..........I know plenty of "snobs" with tattoos and plenty of working class who hate them..I am a working class inner city flats girl and my working class background had no bearing on why I have tattooed and pierced my body!

bodice ripper · 22-06-2016 11:55AM

I have a number of job stopping tattoos - head, fingers, my chest (I am female), sleeves etc. I know they put people off, but only the people I could do without talking to in a day to day basis.

And people keep their damn kids away from me on public transport. It's worth it just for that.

Ashbx · 22-06-2016 12:03PM

IMO the "fad" seems to be more lads than girls. Every second guy seems to have full sleeves when in fact, in my circle of friends/colleagues etc. only a handful of girls have tattoos.

I have a tattoo on my wrist but it symbolises something very personal to me. I couldn't give a flying f*ck if someone is turned off by it. In fact, any time someone who doesn't like it asks what it means, suddenly its "oh, that is so nice/such a nice idea".....hypocrites. Ive had it 6 years now, I love it and look at it every day! I do think if you are getting a tattoo it should mean something to that personal, so its something you will never regret.

In terms of the job, I work in a solicitors and volunteer for two charities. My tattoo is very much on display and have never had an issue.

Irish Guitarist · 22-06-2016 12:03PM

I think some tattoos can be really classy such as this.

And here's an article about a teenager getting a tattoo that I'm sure he'll still love in later life and will never regret.

22-06-2016 12:15PM

Ashbx wrote: »

In terms of the job, I work in a solicitors and volunteer for two charities. My tattoo is very much on display and have never had an issue.

I work in law too. I don't have a tattoo, like piercings they don't bother me that much except for the real fad ones like the sleeve thing that 20 something year old men love at the moment.

On the other hand I know tattoos and piercings would bother certain older clients, certain judges etc. so I myself would not employ people with visible tattoos. And I tell male clients to remove visible piercings before Court. It's simple respect for the forum, like not chewing gum. Tattoos are a bit trickier but I encourage them to cover them up a little.

NikoTopps · 22-06-2016 12:18PM

I just got a tattoo and 2 piercings yesterday, I love getting inked especially when the design is creative and has meaning to it. I'm not keen on the tattoos that someone got because "they looked cool", however to each their own and all that.

Duggy747 · 22-06-2016 12:21PM

HensVassal wrote: »

But I can't help thinking of later in life....you have a child and you want that child to be the best they can be in life but they see their mother or father with a big obnoxious tattoo and they will eventually start to think that "my mum/dad are working class so I will be too".

If you want your child to be the best they can be then not judging others by their looks would be a pretty good trait you'd expect them to have.

smash · 22-06-2016 12:28PM

Stab*City wrote: »

No actually you were saying that you couldn't think of any other generation who permanently modified their body. I simply pointed out a few examples of modifications done throughout the years.

No I didn't. I said I can't really think of another generation who've embraced tattooing as a fashion trend in the way people are doing it now.

Stab*City wrote: »

Not sure what your confused emoji is hinting at. Do you get easily confused?

Just wondering what your point was other than to point out that you have tattoos. Like I said, good for you.

aaronjumper · 22-06-2016 12:30PM

I don't have one myself but I do like them.
They can be whatever you want and can be quite artistic.

Piercing is the one I don't get.
"I'm going to pierce a hole in my body and hang some rings, studs or diamonds out of it just because."

Not that I care enough to dislike it I just don't get it, at least tattoos can be personal.

riclad · 22-06-2016 12:33PM

IF you are working in a normal business ,tattoos should not be visible,
i think large tatoo,s on hands ,or the neck are ugly .
I see tattoos on the neck and hands ,
and think this person is a weirdo or has issues or is a chav, criminal ,psycho .
Theres no harm in small tattoos, less than 2 inches .
When those people are 40/50 those tattoo,s will look even worse.
Its like a college degree,when most teens have one,
it becomes meaningless .
I can some people going for a job, a large tattoo may put off some
employers .
.
A few small tattoo,s can be attractive .

bodice ripper · 22-06-2016 12:35PM

riclad wrote: »

IF you are working in a normal business ,tattoos should not be visible,
i think large tatoo,s on hands ,or the neck are ugly .
I see tattoos on the neck and hands ,
and think this person is a weirdo or has issues or is a chav, criminal ,psycho .
Theres no harm in small tattoos, less than 2 inches .
When those people are 40/50 those tattoo,s will look even worse.
Its like a college degree,when most teens have one,
it becomes meaningless .
I can some people going for a job, a large tattoo may put off some
employers .
.
A few small tattoo,s can be attractive .

Yeah, I'd say an ability to form a sentence trumps having no tattoos in an interview situation though...

22-06-2016 12:36PM

I love tattoos. Of course some are manky. I'm planning my first one. Well I've been planning it for a few years now. For me it's not something to rush in to and I want it to have meaning. Tattoos often tell a story or symbolise memories, people, feelings.

The way we can use our bodies as a canvas appeals to me. A talented artist will do wonders on that canvas.
I disagree that it's a fad. Tattoos have existed, along with body modifications and scarification for centuries.

The world would be a very bland place if we all had the same lives.

Shenshen · 22-06-2016 12:37PM

riclad wrote: »

IF you are working in a normal business ,tattoos should not be visible,
i think large tatoo,s on hands ,or the neck are ugly .
I see tattoos on the neck and hands ,
and think this person is a weirdo or has issues or is a chav, criminal ,psycho .
Theres no harm in small tattoos, less than 2 inches .
When those people are 40/50 those tattoo,s will look even worse.
Its like a college degree,when most teens have one,
it becomes meaningless .
I can some people going for a job, a large tattoo may put off some
employers .
.
A few small tattoo,s can be attractive .

Let's see, so far in my life I've worked in libraries, schools, sales, IT and administration. You would call all these not normal, then, I assume?

MayoAreMagic · 22-06-2016 12:39PM

When you ask someone about their tattoo they generally tell you that it is something very personal to them etc etc. What I don't get is, why plaster something that is personal to you, all over your arm or back or wherever, for everyone to see, all the time? It is the equivalent of tattooing your bank pin on your forehead. In all honesty, that is just a pile of garbage that the person wants to believe themselves. If a story has a profound meaning to you, tattooing it onto yourself isn't going to make it any more meaningful. So what is the point?

The reality of tattoos is (or the current fashion of tattoos anyway), they are by nature, a very narcissistic exercise. People think the detail sets them apart and displays character, and that this needs to be broadcast 24-7, forever more. The thing is people don't really look at the detail to any great level, because they don't actually care what it means and they know that it is far more to do with image than anything else.

What people dont get is, it is the fact that you feel other people should know this, and what is more, would be interested, is the over-powering message that your tattoo elicits about you rather than any indication of thoughtfulness, depth to your character or importance of the story. Right now, the people showing real character, are actually the people without tattoos - if you have real character, you don't have to advertise it.

Think of a loud person in a bar who seems to think everyone wants to know their life story, and is wrecking your head, along with everyone elses. Have you ever considered the similarity that this scenario has with your tattoo-story that you insist on showing all the time? The truth is, nobody cares about either of those things.

smash · 22-06-2016 12:41PM

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

If a story has a profound meaning to you, tattooing it onto yourself isn't going to make it any more meaningful.

Unless you're Guy Pearce.

Jimbob1977 · 22-06-2016 12:44PM

smash wrote: »

Unless you're Guy Pearce.

Don't trust Sammy Jankis

22-06-2016 12:45PM

Deleted User wrote: »

For me it's not something to rush in to and I want it to have meaning. Tattoos often tell a story or symbolise memories, people, feelings...

I'd say much more often they are just 20 year olds participating in the fad...as meaningful as a beard and skinny jeans.

aaronjumper · 22-06-2016 12:49PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd say much more often they are just 20 year olds participating in the fad...as meaningful as a beard and skinny jeans.

Skinny jeans are so mainstream.

Irish Guitarist · 22-06-2016 12:51PM

I have a family member who is friends with a 'tattoo artist'. He gets free tattoos but really this 'tattoo artist' is an amateur who is using my family member as a guinea pig to practice on.

I don't agree with the tattoos he gets. They seem like things he'll grow out of in ten or so years (things like current films he likes). More than what the tattoos are of though what strikes me is how badly done they are. It's like a teenager who was just about passable at drawing cartoon characters drew on his arm with a permanent marker.

I don't have any tattoos but have nothing against ones that are done well. The ones my family member has are anything but and both his arms are absolutely covered in them.

I don't know how anyone can put so little thought into something that they'll have to look at for life (bar getting them removed or covered).

Dirty Dingus McGee · 22-06-2016 12:53PM

Shenshen wrote: »

You'll have to explain that - did the tattoos get stuck in the lining or something?

I assume because tatoos an look quite cheap and the classy wedding dress they wanted didn't cover it up and the tatoo being visible cheapens the whole wedding dresss and the brides look on the day of the wedding.

22-06-2016 12:53PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd say much more often they are just 20 year olds participating in the fad...as meaningful as a beard and skinny jeans.

I don't know any twenty somethings with tattoos. I know forty somethings and thirty somethings who have them.

But yes perhaps that's all it is to many, a fad. That's ok though. Absolutely nothing wrong with it.

What you think of the current tattoo trend?

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