your view on tatoos?

United States
January 14, 2009 10:25am CST
My husband has a tatoo on bicep of the Tazmania devil....he got it when he turned 21...ok this has been several years ago....LOL!! I was watching the Biggest loser last night and coulnt help but notice that Bob the trainer has his inner forearms filled with tats on both sides.... I am noticing them more and more often lately. I dont think I would ever get a permenant one, but I like the temp tats.... anyway....what is your views?
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
15 Jan 09
I don't think that tatoo's are my kind of thing. At one time I wanted to get one, but now I just rather stick the temporary ones... so yep, I agree with you. Some people they look good on, I guess, but I'm not much for one myself. My fiance doesn't have any, and won't get none either.
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@fangxum (43)
• China
15 Jan 09
i don't like tattoos and will never make it on my body.Well,it is personal,if you like it,it is your freedom to have one.However,it is best not to have somebody's name on your body.Just my suggestion.
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
15 Jan 09
Well i find tattoos rather cool whe I see one in other bodies. But putting it on my skin is a no-no for me. I guess I can just admire them from a distance but putting it on my own skin is a definite no for me.
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
16 Jan 09
Yeah I feel dirty seeing them in my body that is why.
• United States
15 Jan 09
LOL, same for me.... I dont mind seeing them and some of them are pretty cool....but on me... I only play with temp tats...LOL
@elemental69 (1561)
• Ireland
15 Jan 09
I love tattoos, and I have one. Its only a small one. Even though I do like tattoos, I dont like to have a big tattoo. I have a small red devil. :-)
• United States
15 Jan 09
aww that sounds cute....
@heidibur (310)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I like them I have 5 of my own, I got them a long time ago, but I was careful even back then every tat that I have can be covered easly. now that I'm older I'm glad I did that. I have to attend my husbands museum functions with members being in thier 70's and up and I dont want to make my husband look bad.
• United States
14 Jan 09
that was very smart that you got them in places that can be hidden. so many people get them and they are out in the open and when they get older they have to always be wondering why did I put it there...LOL
@neknna (63)
15 Jan 09
i've nothing against tatoos may it be permanent or temporary.. for as long as you accepted it and know the pros and cons.. Personaly, i want one but because of my sensitive skin i'm afraid that it wont do me good.. i had several henna tatoos esp during summer.. it's cool!
• United States
15 Jan 09
I havent gotten a henna one yet...but I am tempted. My mom got one on her last vacation to cancun....LOL
@neknna (63)
16 Jan 09
try it, its cool. henna tatoo will do you no harm. After more than a week it be gone. I got my first henna, when my brother, a trying hard artist wants to try doing it and he made me his model. A chinese character at the right most part of my back so every time i used a boxer shirt. people will see it and every time they does. They say's its cute. So after that im want to have it every time i go swimming. its really cool.
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I like tattoos to a point. But I think when you have so many you can't even see your real skin any more that is going to far. I think it is nice to get a tattoo that means something to you. I don't have any but I have thought about getting one for a long time. It is something permanent and I'm afraid I would get tired of anything I would pick.
• United States
14 Jan 09
yeah, I dont think I could pick one out that I wouldnt want to change over the years.
@4mymak (1793)
• Malaysia
14 Jan 09
i dont like them.. no matter how 'cute' it may be.. i do notice that it has become a 'fashion-trend'.. even a tv program based on tatoo artist - 'miami ink' - have you seen that show?.. i personally wouldnt want to put myself thru all that 'pain' to get something 'printed' on my body..
• United States
14 Jan 09
I have heard of the show and saw previews, but never have seen the show.
@mychattime (1013)
14 Jan 09
My hubby has 2 tats, 1 on each upper arm, anyway I've been wanting one for a while but was to scared, I actually got one on 30th Dec last year so not long ago, its on the back of my shoulder so no-one can see unless I wear a strappy top, I must admit though I can't stand people with loads of them I think it looks horrible e.g David Beckham, his arms are covered and I think its horrid, how is it gona look when he is old? I probably wouldn't get another but who knows, I've never go to the extent of getting loads, its a personal choice I guess. When I got mine I was really worried I wouldn't like it, luckily its nice and I'm pleased!
• United States
14 Jan 09
yeah, I dont have any, I know if I got one a yr later I would be like...hey this thing doesnt come off...LOL but to many is just not right... I guess the ones that do that just have a way of expressing themselves.
@lisa0502 (1724)
• Canada
14 Jan 09
I also have a tattoo of a tiger with a rose in it's mouth. I got this when I was about 16 years old. I do not mind tattoo's on people as long as they are old enough and fully understand that these things are there for life. You also have to know that if they are visible than some people will frown upon them. But I do not mind them.
• United States
14 Jan 09
I am glad to hear that you are not sorry after you got it... that is great.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I have nothing against tats. I know alot of people who have them. I don't have one. I kind of want one but not sure if i will get one. I figure its your body so do what you want with it.
• United States
14 Jan 09
that is a very good way of putting it.... it is your body to choose... I dont know if I could ever actually do it, but I see so many people with them now I was just curious to what others thought....LOL
• United States
14 Jan 09
I think if you get a few it is not a big deal. I know that some people like getting them all over. Some people look ok but others I think look kinda of silly. I think it all depends on the person. I myself would like to get a few tatts. When and where I have no idea. I feel it is a big decision as well. I think you should be careful when choosing an artist. A tattoo is a big choice but a lot of people do it everyday. I feel people usually like expressing themselves this way thru art on the body. I like temp ones too! So do my kids, lol. Great discussion and good luck with it. Happy mylotting have a great day!
• United States
14 Jan 09
it is a very personal and big decision.... they are permenant!! LOL yes for me, temp tats are fun to play with, and when I get tired of them I can wash them off....LOL
@CRIVAS (1815)
• Canada
14 Jan 09
Well considering that I myself have one, I would have to say I don;t mind them,LOL. I think that tatoos are a great way to keep a constant reminder of things that are special to us. I have a tatoo of a single rose on my back, it symbolizes the very first rose that my husband ever gave me. My husband also has a tatoo, he has waves tatooed around his forarm. I think that if you like them you should get one, if not don't it is a personal choice.
• United States
14 Jan 09
that is so true....it is a personal choice. I kinda like the fact when people have them and they are hidden and then found by that special someone....LOL
@joosh00 (121)
14 Jan 09
I Think That The Only Bad Things About A Perminant Tatoo Is That When You Become About 50 And Youve Got A Tatoo Of the Tazmanian Devil On You, You Must Think To Your Self.. Why The Hell Did I Do That ?!
• United States
14 Jan 09
LMAO..... yeah, he kinda wants to get something else that would cover that one.
• Canada
15 Jan 09
I grew up with a dad who had two large eagle tattoos, one on each forearm. I never thought of tattoos as something different, at that time, but he was probably the only person I knew that had them. I have one tattoo myself. A tribal rose (no color, just black and grey) on my left shoulder. Since I don't wear spaghetti straps, most people would never know I have it. I got tattooed at 37 years old. I also thought about it for a year before getting it done and spent hours researching the design. It was a time in my life that I wanted to do something just for me. I have no regrets :)
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Jan 09
I don't like tattoos. I think it's painful and usually we will think it belongs to bad guys. I don't think it is cool anyway. I love China
@dodo19 (47113)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
15 Jan 09
I have nothing against tattoos, as my fiance has five of them, and I have one myself. Although we both make sure that, when we are in public places, such as a restaurant, class, or something, that we cover our tattoos, simply so that we don't offend anyone.
@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
15 Jan 09
I'm a mixed up person when it comes to tats. I think they are cool if done right. I especially love the color and detail some of the true artists accomplish. I've even thought of getting one or two myself. BUT, I was raised in a household that looked down on such things. Mainly thinking that those who have tats are from the "wrong side of the tracks" or are felons etc. Know I KNOW this is ridiculous and I don't believe that myself. (I personally think that I too grew up on the wrong side of those tracks) But I can't seem to get past my upbringing at times. I love em, but was raised to hate em.
@bamrahkirti (1821)
• India
15 Jan 09
Ya permanent tattoos are in fashion today.I see lots of youngsters opting for them.These look good to some extent but whole body tattooing does not look good.Actually this art is very old and were used by people of medieval times .they used to write their names and religious symbols on their arms but now this art has come under the perspective of fashion and people are using it for looking fab and modern
• United States
15 Jan 09
i like tattoos just not on me