At 27, I've finally realized every tattoo anyone has is for attracting a mate

Double Dog wrote: "Some girls from wealthy families do get them, apparently to let everyone know that they are skanks?"

I would go farther than that. I use tattoos as a personality indicator. Like nose- and lip-piercings, tattoos on a girl tell me she's 'loose' in some way. I'm not an awesome player who can act on this knowledge, nor is it proof that all women with tattoos are loose, but I have yet to find an instance where it's not the case.

Tattoos on a guy create a trust issue. If he got it to look trendy, then he cares so much about fashion that we probably won't see eye-to-eye on other stuff. If he got it because of a rough past, I have to wonder if he'll relapse. If he got it to look tough, then he's obsessed with asserting bravado and I can't trust him not to start a fight or something else ridiculous.

I have a tattoo. I got it when I was in college, and I am now 47, my only regret is that it isn't larger.

lame game wrote:

Everyone I know who has a tattoo is an insecure douchebag. If you think that it's sexually attractive then you are targeting the wrong market, son.

Tattoos seem to be a mating call stupid people send to other stupid people.

This should be /thread.

WOWduuude wrote:

My brother and his wife have matching tattoos of the footprint of their infant son who passed away. It is the daily reminder of his short, but beautiful life.

You are all ignorant and generalizing.

I thought tattoos were used to identify people with hepatitis and HIV. Otherwise you just can't be sure.

I have a tattoo on my hip. It can only be seen when I am running or wearing no clothes. I don't show it to girls unless I am positive they don't have anything against tattoos. And if I am mindful of it I can avoid them seeing it when hooking up..I just have to be mindful of the outside of one of my legs being seen, although that is not always a guarantee to get away with it not being seen. All in all, I do not regret it and I would never consider myself a "douchebag" as a previous poster stated.

two beers 4 nights a week ?

sredlums wrote:

Bollocs.

I have one tattoo, got it after my life had hit an all time low (about 20 years ago), and finaly found the power and will to get my act together and stop the downward spiral.

My tattoo is rather small, on my right shoulder, and simply serves as a reminder to never let things get that far ever again.

I wear normall clothes (so my tattoo is not visible most of the times), and most people don't know I even have it (exept for those close to me and those who have seen me in swimming trousers tec.). It's not some wannebe bas ass sign of text, just something that I know the meaning of.

Your statement is just simply false in my case, and I am sure in many other cases.

Nope, never was a heavy drinker, never done drugs.

It was a relationship gone wrong (involving her having anorexia etc.) and losing my job, neglecting frindsships, losing my health and fitness etc.

Generaly just not being happy with who I was anymore.

We're always amused when people without tattoos pontificate as to why we chose to get tattooed. Thanks, I needed a good chuckle today :)

Every tattoo screams:

"Ask Me About My Parent's Divorce!"

lame game wrote:

Everyone I know who has a tattoo is an insecure douchebag. If you think that it's sexually attractive then you are targeting the wrong market, son.

I actually agree with this.

I'm sorry but I find even this, which is a HUGE exception and not the norm, a bit tacky and just...why?

Very sad wrote:

This should be /thread.

WOWduuude wrote:

My brother and his wife have matching tattoos of the footprint of their infant son who passed away. It is the daily reminder of his short, but beautiful life.

You are all ignorant and generalizing.

"At 27, I've finally realized every tattoo anyone has is for attracting a mate"

You've finally realized why you were put on this either. To a attract a mate, "pure and simple." Congratulations.

*earth

sredlums wrote:

Bollocs.

I have one tattoo, got it after my life had hit an all time low (about 20 years ago), and finaly found the power and will to get my act together and stop the downward spiral.

My tattoo is rather small, on my right shoulder, and simply serves as a reminder to never let things get that far ever again.

I wear normall clothes (so my tattoo is not visible most of the times), and most people don't know I even have it (exept for those close to me and those who have seen me in swimming trousers tec.). It's not some wannebe bas ass sign of text, just something that I know the meaning of.

Your statement is just simply false in my case, and I am sure in many other cases.

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What an outright lie. You need a tattoo on your own body to remind yourself of some life-changing event??? LMFAO. It's there to draw comments / praise /attention from OTHER people.

Very sad wrote:

This should be /thread.

WOWduuude wrote:

My brother and his wife have matching tattoos of the footprint of their infant son who passed away. It is the daily reminder of his short, but beautiful life.

You are all ignorant and generalizing.

Still an incredibly stupid and trashy thing to do. Do they pour out a 40 of malt liquor on his birthday?

my granddad had a tat but he was in the merchant marines

asdf55 wrote:

Every single tattoo is meant to heighten one's sexual attraction by appearing edgey, badboy, stylish, etc. For years I thought they were pretty cool. Slowly as I've made more and more friends and acquaitances it's dawned on me that deep down EVERY tattoo that people have is vanity, pure and simple. Ever notice how people with tattoos change their wardrobe so that most of their clothing exposes their tattoos? It's crazy.

Agree 99% of the time this is true. The only exception I see is when people get tattoos in remembrance of the deceased.

ooooatmeal wrote:

my buddy recently got a tattoo on his finger in lieu of a wedding ring (works with his hands, doesn't like jewelry).

Oh, please.

Likely hundreds of millions of people working with their hands have worn wedding bands.

Your friend's vanity, look-at-me attitude and the rest are the same a all the others'.