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

Getting a tattoo consciously thinking that 20,30,40 yrs from now they will be happy with it - is irrelevant. Many people get tattoos on impulse. Yes, others put thought into it before making the decision - and sure some may "assume" that 40 yrs down the road they will be happy with it. That doesn't mean that 40 yrs physically down the road that they will actually be happy with it.

U know only one person who said they aren't happy with their tattoo? How many people do u actually know with tattoos, how many of these tattoo bearers did u actually ask, how many said they are still happy with their tattoos actually meant it and weren't just saying it out of stubbornness? How many millions of other people are out there that u didn't ask?

Getting a tattoo consciously thinking that 20,30,40 yrs from now they will be happy with it - is irrelevant. Many people get tattoos on impulse. Yes, others put thought into it before making the decision - and sure some may "assume" that 40 yrs down the road they will be happy with it. That doesn't mean that 40 yrs physically down the road that they will actually be happy with it.

U know only one person who said they aren't happy with their tattoo? How many people do u actually know with tattoos, how many of these tattoo bearers did u actually ask, how many said they are still happy with their tattoos actually meant it and weren't just saying it out of stubbornness? How many millions of other people are out there that u didn't ask?

It's a sad situation- my condolences. However the tragedy, and the tattoos are not relative. You are saying that because your bro and his wife got matching tattoos, everyone is ignorant and generalizing... because their son passed away? Because they underwent a horrible experience that means they are automatically not douchbags?

I have experienced suffering like your bro and his wife, but never desired a tattoo. Not to say your bro is a douch, just that that his personality has nothing to do with the situation.

They want to be reminded of such a painful experience for the rest of their lives? How is that honouring their son? Their son would want them to be happy in life, not wake up every day and be pained every time I see my tattoo, and reminded how I felt when I got the tattoo. It either becomes a negative symbol, or just a symbol that is on your skin for the rest of your life. Either way it has no bearing.

My old neighbors got tattoos of their dog who passed away. That must've mean they dearly loved their dog that they etched her name in their skin forever?? Actually they treated the dog like trash while living. She was a street dog that depended on food from the neighbourhood folks. The tattoo and the purpose for it are irrelevant, and serve more as self-validation than anything else.

Might as well be a bullseye.

Double Dog wrote:

Some girls from wealthy families do get them, apparently to let everyone know that they are skanks?

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.

From a Darwinian perspective, couldn't this be said about everything?

I have no tattoos and zero interest in getting one but I find them hot on some girls.

I've lost count of the number with tattoos right above their butt cheeks but I always remember this one girl who had the dark side of the moon cover right there.

So I got to actually make love to my favourite record at the same time as listening to it. Wow, was she hot and kinky in bed.

p.s. I lasted all the way through to 'us and them' before I finally bust.

A former GF has a tattoo of a cross on her left shoulder. Man I loved to stare at that during sexy time.

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

Next realization:

At 27, I've finally realized pretty much everything adults do is for attracting a mate.

Blanket statements are typically not accurate. That's the nature of a blanket statement.

However, I look at the dudes that got barbed wire tattoos on their biceps in the 90s. I see them at the neighborhood pool, the beach, the resort, etc. Every year they get older, and in each successive stage of life those barged wires look sillier and sillier.

They got them when they were in the 20s. Maybe back then they were fit, or even ripped at the time. Bad boy. Rough, tough and edgy.

Now they they are playing with their kids in the pool with their pudgy dad bods and receding hairlines and minivans.....and the barbed wire tattoos are still there. Chuckle.

How comical will these tattoos look in the coming decades? Quite amusing to me.

Yep,

Unless you are a professional athlete or rock star, visible tattoos and facial piercings are a one way ticket to the service sector. Might as well get a tattoo on their forehead at the same time they get their neck tattoo that says "would you like fries with that?"

Full sleeves and I'm a BigLaw partner. Get on my level.

I am unhappy and overworked. But I'm also rich.

Really don't wish to boast but I got my full name tattooed on my penis which always rouses a smile from the ladies as they think they're the first ever to see Willie MF Shagner in full glory!

WOWduuude wrote:

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

You are all ignorant and generalizing.

Wow dude, if that is a true story I stand in awe of your brother and his wife.

If you made it up - good job!

I agree, they are a sign of insecurity. They are insecure in their own skin, therefore, trying to deflect attention from their true self!

I do not have any tattoos. Therefore anyone who does have a tattoo is shallow, skanky, scumbaggish, douchey, moronic...

Oh wait, I just remembered, I DO have a tattoo. Therefore anyone who does NOT have a tattoo is insecure, unoriginal, boring, tied to convention, frightened of the judgement of others...

Same sentiments

Tattoos have got to be the dumbest thing us humans do. Don't you know you won't always be 25. Old people with tatoos simply not cool at all.

Nothing expressed by the poster you responded to nor anything that we know about the the parents with the tattoos supports your (bolded) generalizations. And since your bolded generalizations are the foundations of your entire post, your entire post is simply the creation and reaction to your own straw man.