Do you have a tattoo or want to have one?

@Rick1950 (1576)
Lima, Peru
July 13, 2011 4:59pm CST
The days when tattoos were only for sailors, prisoners and rock musicians are long gone. Tattoos have become socially acceptable and worn by many with pride. Many musicians from the rock scene have tattoos, but also students and know personalities. Women prefer tattoos of flowers and ornaments. Also preferred are Asian motifs. Do you have a tattoo or would you perhaps let yourself make one? For what motive would you choose? Or, you can not imagine ever having a tattoo.
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 11
Hi rick! No I don't have tattoo and will never consider to have one indeed because it does not look beautiful in my eyes. I loves art but not permanently nor temporary on your skin. Some might think that skin is just like a canvas but I am not thinking in that way as for me we have no right to tattooed the body because it's not belong to us. Altering part of the body to look cool, great etc indicates someone as not a grateful person. It just me-my opinion only. So no tattoos for me!(^^)
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 11
Depends on their reasons. I am fine if they undergo a plastic surgery for reconstructive procedures to correct defects on the face or body. For example, the physical birth defects like cleft lips and palates and ear deformities, traumatic injuries like burns etc. But they did it for the sake of trends (to look young, unique, cool, great etc) I will against it. They have perfect body so they should not alter and change what has been given to them. I don't know what the perfection means to them but for me as long as you have eyes, nose, face, and every part of your body you don't have to go for any surgery or. Face the fact that we are getting older day by day and don't go against the nature. Delay the effects of aging?? That is stupid! Same goes to excessive piercing and other process that seems bring more harm to the body than good.(^^)
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
18 Jul 11
OK, no tattoos for you! Just I'm thinking how much people nowadays make with their bodies, like as plastic surgery for example. There is a trend to look young or unique. What do you think about?
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@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
19 Jul 11
Hi Hanum I agree with you that only for healthy purposes one should make something with the body. However, it will go ahead, that people will try to achieve beauty, specially if they can paid for it. You might be right when you say it's stupid, but I'm thinking what kind of power is this, that lead some people to do such things with their bodies. We aren't totally in freedom or...?
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@Galena (9110)
14 Jul 11
I have three, and would like some more. I have writing on my foot (the only one that hurt at all, in fact it hurt quite a lot) on my wrist, and a bat on my lower back. I think tattoos are brilliant.
@Galena (9110)
15 Jul 11
I'm a bit of a sucker for punishment I think. the one I will PROBABLY have next will be on my ankle. from the boniness and the thin skin, I think some parts of that will probably be as painful as the one on my foot. another I want below the ankle but on the inside of the foot. it's a little fleshier there, so I hope that won't be painful. and as I said, a lot of areas just felt scratchy rather than painful. I think it's important to have the tattoo where you want it, as the pain is only temporary, and the tattoo is forever. once the pain goes away you don't want to be wishing you had the guts to have it where you really wanted it.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Well, I see you like tattoos, like as many people and sure you have your reasons for it. Only try that the next doesn't get on your foot. Thanks and take care!
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Interesting what you write and I think you are right. Only a little moment of pain, but the tattoo that you like forever. Are they expensive and how long take to make one?
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
14 Jul 11
i have thought of getting one but here are my reasons why i will not get one. a) i dont like pain! b) its expensive c) i like changing stuff up too much. i get bored with my look easily and well, a tattoo is pretty permanent.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Hi Cher, you have given reasonable grounds for not having one and are valid. Thanks for comment!
• United States
14 Jul 11
I totally understand what you mean. Although I have a high pain tolerance, I like changing things wayyyyy to much to keep something on my skin permanently!!
@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jul 11
I am going to be sixty in November and have never had a tatoo. I have thought about getting one on my shoulder of the Scorpio icon. And I have thought about get a celtic knot and vine bracelet. Maybe an anklet too. I think the stars Katt has by her left temple look cool. No special things or anything. Maybe that is why I haven't done it yet.
@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jul 11
I just have always come back around feeling I didn't want artwork on my body.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Perhaps you have not had any reason to get one and that's fine. Thanks for your response.
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@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
I think there are many people whit a feeling such as yours and they doesn't like to decorate their bodies with tattoos. Actually, I've no one too. However it's intereting to know the reasons why others let get one. Do you've any idea?
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@aeiou78 (3445)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 11
Tattoo is a kind of culture for those native people in the east of my country, Malaysia. But for my society at the West Malaysia, tattoo will impress people wrongly. Most of the gangsters like to use tattoo to differentiate their gangs. Of course, we have to prepare ourselves to suffer the pain in tattoo. Once you have tattooed on your body, it is be permanent on there. This is the most dislike I have. In my advice, consider seriously before we tattoo.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
18 Jul 11
Because tattoos are permanent, some people like to use henna tattoos what are dissapearing in two or more days. However I think you don't want tattos anyway and it's fine.
@aeiou78 (3445)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 11
If henna tattoos can disappear in few days later, I don't mind to try it since it is really a fun. Tattoo is actually a kind of very interesting art. I am worrying to hurt ourselves by having permanent tattoos. This is the reason I dislike it.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
14 Jul 11
I like tattos but to see on others body. I don't want to have tattoos on my body. Sometimes people get bored with the permanent tattoo they get on their body in that case they have to get it modified as it can't be deleted from your body. Secondly its painful when you get it made on your body.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
14 Jul 11
# moneywinner what about the pain we have to bear in making tattoo on our body???? # Rick I like them to see on TV but always like small tattoos not the bigger ones which cover almost all your arm.
• Brazil
14 Jul 11
That's why I heard from a lot of people that you always should do a tatto in a place that you don't look at every time. My sister have a small tattoo on her ear and sometimes she even don't remember that she have that tatto.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
14 Jul 11
If you like seeing tattoos on other bodies, I believe that you can always do it. Even on TV is a lot of people with tattoos, including famous athletes. Have a nice time!
• United States
14 Jul 11
No girly girl tat fore me! All I want is my avatar on my inner left wrist. See When I was little I had two chicken pox marks there. They helped me learn left from right and now they are so faded. So I want a tattoo there. This way I can see it from time to time.
• United States
15 Jul 11
Thanks!
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Well, a good reason to get a tattoo as well. Thanks!
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@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
28 Nov 11
I have one tattoo, but there are several others that I would like to get. They are a little expensive, though, so I haven’t gotten any more of them. I would certainly not be opposed to getting more of them if I could get them done at a low cost…
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
28 Nov 11
Well you have one and I expect you're happy with it. Maybe later you can afford another one.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
14 Jul 11
I do not think I would ever have the courage to have a tattoo. If I get one, I am scared that time would come that I would regret getting it. But I have tried having a henna tattoo on my ankle once and I loved it -- at least while we were on vacation. It looks dirty when it started to fade out.
• Brazil
14 Jul 11
The real tattos sometimes also start to fade out. I had a friend that made a tattoo on her foot of a japanese symbol and after 1 year, the tatto already started to fade out. She decide to remove it, because it was not looking good.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
14 Jul 11
I understand your point of view, that it would be better don't get a tattoo, if you want to delete it later. Al least you've had one and know how is that. One reason why people get tattoos is to adorn their bodies. Have a nice day!
• United States
14 Jul 11
Personally I don't have one and probably won't consider getting one. Its not that I am against it, is just I personally don't think they are for me. But you are absolutely right, now a days it seems like a lot of people are getting them it seems to be growing more and more popular each day.
• United States
19 Jul 11
It is definitely a trend that continues to increase, but I see more with younger adults (ages 18 through 25). Some do have sinficiant meaning to them, but others just get for the heck of it. I have known a few people that one night decided to get drunk and the following morning ended up with a tattoo. I guess really all depends on the person.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Yes, it is a trend that seems is increasing. Is the way how some people express themselves. Many young people are following this trend, but some older too, until they find another way to demostrate. Thank for your contribution!
@QeeGood (1213)
• Sweden
14 Jul 11
I do not have any tatoo or want any. Some years back I wanted a tatoo, but changed my mind. It is a permanent body decoration on a lifetime. As for at some working places, they dislike people wearing tatoos. Some even have say you have tatoo, no job.
• Canada
21 Jul 11
Any employer who refuses to hire a person because they are tattooed is guilty of discrimination. I have several and had no problem getting a new job. So long as I don't have tattoos on my hands, I can always wear long sleeves and pants to interviews, anyway.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
You are right, having tattooes may not be convenient to get a job. Thanks for your comment!
@alquizar (480)
• Philippines
14 Jul 11
Tattoo are nice Because It is attractive to someone's body but I don't want to have one myself because I can't stand the pain and It really don't suit for my personality.I have a friend who fantasized to have a tattoo someday but I told him that It is really not nice for him because he had already a nice skin and it also not fitted to his personality as well so as much as possible he will not make one himself.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
14 Jul 11
Yes, tattoo may be nice, but it hurts to get one. I agree with you. In ancient cultures were doing tattoos for many centuries, but were later forbidden in the West. Latest from the nineties there has been a boom in this business. Thanks and take care!
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
14 Jul 11
Yes, tattoo may be nice, but it hurts to get one. I agree with you. In ancient cultures were doing tattoos for many centuries, but were later forbidden in the West. Latest from the nineties there has been a boom in this business. Thanks and take care!
@Awinds (2468)
• United States
13 Jul 11
I have no desire to acquire a tattoo. I'm not into using my skin as an art canvas. There are people who are crazy about this sort of thing, but I am not one of them. I also don't particularly care for the permanent nature of tattoos. What if years later I regret the design or the place on my body where I received my tattoo? It is possible to remove tattoos these days, but the removal process brings with it much more expense and pain then the creation and placing process.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
13 Jul 11
Hello, actually, getting a tattoo hurt by needles used, and remove it is equally painful. However, some people like to have one for various reasons. Thanks for your response.
@Awinds (2468)
• United States
14 Jul 11
Other people can feel free to get tattoos. It is not as if I am going to stand on the street corner and throw eggs at people just because they have tattoos. I simply do not desire one for myself. :)
@Deepu49 (43)
14 Jul 11
yes i do want to have a tattoo.. but i got to know with my friends there is a risk factor in it.. they say that removing it is dangerous...is it so..??
• Canada
21 Jul 11
Talk to an artist, not friends about any perceived "risks" in getting tattooed! If you follow the artist's aftercare directions, getting tattooed is perfectly safe. Make sure the studio is clean (it should smell clean) and that the instruments are sterilized correctly. Tattoo needles should be used once and discarded. Do you folks live outside North America?
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
I know to get a tattoo, it will be introduced ink into your skin using needles. Surely there is a risk, but I don't know that magnitude. Thanks for comment!
• Canada
21 Jul 11
The human body is a wonderful canvas. I have 4 tattoos so far. I love each one of them! I plan to get as many as I can. Contrary to popular belief getting a tattoo DOES NOT hurt that much. I have a large celtic cross that takes up most of my upper left arm. I took approximately 10 hours to complete in 2 sessions, not counting the touch ups I had done after it healed. I nearly fell asleep during the second session, I was so relaxed. I have found tattoos are more painful in the 2 or 3 days immediately after one is finished( it feels a little like sunburn in one spot on my skin). There are some areas such as the knee of the foot that may hurt a bit more during the process. I consider the discomfort part of the process and find that the finished art is entirely worth it! I have plans for many more pieces with many themes including wildlife and celtic knotwork. Thus far, I have a cross on each upper arm, my cat's paw prints and one that is celtic knotwork and greek lettering. I like summer ONLY for the fact that I can show off my ink!
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
21 Jul 11
Ten hours! I think you've spent a lot of money for it, although at the end you would be happy with the tattoo. I consider celtic cross and knots are beautiful.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
To tell you frankly I don't like tattoo and I don't see good for ladies having a tattoo. It seems they hide their own beauty if those ladies have a tattoo...
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Maybe only little tattoos, that doesn't hide the beauty from ladies will be fine. :)
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
15 Jul 11
Hi Rick, You said it correctly that those days wearing tattoos was restricted to sailors, Rock Musicians and all. But today any one can have it. This says that people I mean the social set up has changed and we accept whoever does it. As for me I have no liking towards it and would never wear it.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
Hi Krajibg, Thanks for your response. I understand your point of view and I see you are tolerant accepting other people who like to adorn their bodies.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
14 Jul 11
They are amazingly ugly, and have the ability to look even worse over time. Having nasty tattoos and piercings, is a great way to never get a raise at a job, and rightly so I might add. Customers don't want to come in be present to manage crusty and his nasty tattoo'd arm. If you want tattoos, go for it. But understand, many people regret their tattoos, and society is not nearly as accepting as people think.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
You are right, people with tattoos do not have opportunities at work and, in fact, many are rejected. However there is a trend of people who make them, for various reasons. I don't want one and indeed I've none. Thanks for your response!
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
I dont have any tatoo. I have a very low tolerance to pain. But I would like to try the henna tattoo. Henna tattoo are not permanent. I would also like to eyebrow tattoo, given a chance so that I will not shave my eyebrows from time to time
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jul 11
I think henna tattooes are a good choice. You can get ever once again. You've a good reason for an eyebrown tattoo. Thanks and have a good time!
• Sweden
21 Jul 11
I got one tattoo on my left arm. It's my first but definately not my last. It's a Finnish lion, I wanted it because I'm proud of being finnish. For those who don't know, the lion symbolizes, being brave, strong and having finnish "sisu" (Sisu is strength of will, determination and perseverance. "Having guts" in other words.
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
21 Jul 11
I didn't know about the meaning of Finnish lion. I think having finnish "sisu" is a virtue. I met some people from Finnland many years ago, when I was in Germany, they was very kind.