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over a year ago
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I don’t know if tattoos are either rebellious or edgy, I like mine and I got them to mark significant feelings or things that I love permanently.
It’s part of modern sociology that there is no such thing as having no signifiers as to ‘what’ you are; how you dress or look shows something about you.
What one considers edgy another considers the norm. Personally I do what I like and let others make their judgement, it carries little significance to the decisions that I make |
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over a year ago
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It does seem that way at the moment. I know one of my friends wants a tattoo but she won’t get one as its too popular at the moment. I’m like that too ( don’t like following trends). My tattoos were all done before everyone went med for them. |
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"It does seem that way at the moment. I know one of my friends wants a tattoo but she won’t get one as its too popular at the moment. I’m like that too ( don’t like following trends). My tattoos were all done before everyone went med for them. "
Yet it seems that not following the masses seems to be a trend these days so you can't bloody win. Just get the damn tattoo if you want it lol |
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?"
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It does seem that way at the moment. I know one of my friends wants a tattoo but she won’t get one as its too popular at the moment. I’m like that too ( don’t like following trends). My tattoos were all done before everyone went med for them. "
Why does it matter what other people are doing? Personally I think it’s great that tattoos are accepted now and aren’t seen as being the reserve of the violent or chavs.
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis."
That would be very classy ! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis.
Elephant shrew "
Is this body shaming ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Two of mine were done before it was popular to have them and before all these trendy artistic tattoos took off.
Which is why mine are quite shit.
I did want a full back tattoo like that lass in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo but i wasn’t sure it would look good with back fat rolls so i wussed out and had two lower back ones done.
I don’t regret them. I’ve had loads of compliments on my toe tattoo over the years when i’ve worn open toe shoes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A lot of people are posting that they had tattoos/ liked tattoos before they became popular... does that matter to people? Is it a bit like talking about a popular band and saying that you saw them before they went mainstream? |
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over a year ago
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"A lot of people are posting that they had tattoos/ liked tattoos before they became popular... does that matter to people? Is it a bit like talking about a popular band and saying that you saw them before they went mainstream?"
No, just explains why some have intrinsic pieces of art on their body and others look like their tats were done by a blindfolded d*unk person  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have one. It’s covered most of the time. It means something. And I see it every morning to remind me. I have a new one booked in. This might be a bit more visible but none the less meaningful.
As long as they are unique and personal I love them. |
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over a year ago
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"A lot of people are posting that they had tattoos/ liked tattoos before they became popular... does that matter to people? Is it a bit like talking about a popular band and saying that you saw them before they went mainstream?
No, just explains why some have intrinsic pieces of art on their body and others look like their tats were done by a blindfolded d*unk person "
I had my eyebrow pierced years before it became popular (and before ‘5’) I removed it in an archery accident a while back but never put it back. Should have I think loosing it was the beginning of the end... now no-one has them |
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"A lot of people are posting that they had tattoos/ liked tattoos before they became popular... does that matter to people? Is it a bit like talking about a popular band and saying that you saw them before they went mainstream?"
People like to think they're something special. Reality is, of you like a picture and want it on your body forever then do it wether it's 'popular' or not. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have tats but on parts of my body nobody can see unless I am naked.
Or low cut back top.
I find them very sexy and intimate.
I don't mind people who have ones all over their body.
But the trendy ones are shite.
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By *sylockeWoman
over a year ago
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I have several tattoos that reflect my identity and things I like. I agree some may feel everyone has a tattoo but if it’s personal to the individual I think it’s nice if you get the design right. I have abstract tatts as I tried to get something different. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've always wanted one so I never really cared if it was mainstream/edgy or not. Just had to find the money and the time to do it and now I have a Death Mark I'm very happy with 
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"It's definitely more common, but I can confirm from the filthy looks I still get when I wear shorts that it's not completely normalised."
I get the same reaction when I wear shorts. Nothing to do with tattoos though, I just have awful skinny milk-bottle legs. |
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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago
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Most of mine were done before this latest trend... 20-30 years ago.
My most recent is completely original and I had it done just last Wednesday. The studio was busy with youngsters wanting quotes and song lyrics which appears to be the latest trend. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The front man of radiohead once said
"One day it will be trendy to have nothing done to your body"
With rising trends in piercings and tattoos i am sure it will happen "
There will soon be thousands of people in laser removal clinics getting there pocket watches, infinity symbols, stars and roses on the backs of their hands taken off. Am considering learning how to do it tbh, there is gonna be alot of money to be made in the name of fashion  |
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In answer to the question though, it seems everyone who has no tattoos these days are vocally smug about being the "edgy rebellious ones these days" so by very definition, no you're not. You're still slavishly following a trend, just a different one to those with tattoos. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven't got mine because they are trendy, got them because I spent a long time coming up with what I wanted and I like them.
Got a full 10 hour session booked in to start on my right arm sleeve in October, left arm is half done. Got planned so for my back and chest too.
Couldn't give a shit what others think. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I haven't got mine because they are trendy, got them because I spent a long time coming up with what I wanted and I like them.
Got a full 10 hour session booked in to start on my right arm sleeve in October, left arm is half done. Got planned so for my back and chest too.
Couldn't give a shit what others think."
I may need to see those!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In answer to the question though, it seems everyone who has no tattoos these days are vocally smug about being the "edgy rebellious ones these days" so by very definition, no you're not. You're still slavishly following a trend, just a different one to those with tattoos. "
Noòooo. I didnt want tattoos long before it was trendy not too . Dont make me a rebel  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven't had any work done in around 4/5 years but I got my tattoos because I wanted to. Just like the clothes I wear may be on trend or they may be years old! I dress for me, not because someone says it's cool to.
Getting a tattoo because it's seen as a trend is ridiculous. Do you and screw what anyone else thinks.
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"Indeed. And I’ve never felt the need for a big bushy beard or even a top-knot.
I’m now the ‘alternative’ to the mainstream by having none of the above. "
I have no tattoos and the only reason for a beard was that i was too lazy to shave. However it made me look like Charles Manson, as for top knot (twat knot) i do not have enough hair on my head. |
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"The front man of radiohead once said
"One day it will be trendy to have nothing done to your body"
With rising trends in piercings and tattoos i am sure it will happen
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In my head I see the nursing homes of the future.
All the old people in there covered in tats, and the younger people caring for them without any. Because at that point tattoos will be something only your gran has... |
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis.
That would be very classy ! "
Me too...do it. |
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I don't have tattoos either. Sooo many women say "love a man with tattoos" these days but I won't be getting any because of that. It's strange how tattoos got so wildly popular over the last 20 years. It used to be working class men and the military that had them and now the majority seem to have a tattoo. I must admit it's a turn off when I see a woman plastered in tattoos. Though they're probably turned off by my lack of tattoos |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tattoos are funky
The guy who I use, I turn up. Give him a talk through of what I’m thinking, he gets a sharpie pen out, draws on me and then tattoos over it.
Tattoos are a form of art |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It does seem that way at the moment. I know one of my friends wants a tattoo but she won’t get one as its too popular at the moment. I’m like that too ( don’t like following trends). My tattoos were all done before everyone went med for them.
Why does it matter what other people are doing? Personally I think it’s great that tattoos are accepted now and aren’t seen as being the reserve of the violent or chavs.
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It doesn’t matter want people are doing. I just tend not to follow the masses like a lost sheep. I love the fact that people with tattoos aren’t stereotyped in to being violent or chavs. It’s for everyone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?"
I think it is!
I have zero tattoos and these days that is far more unique than it is to have them.
I’ve never had the urge to get one as I know I’d hate it quite quickly. I’ve seen some great ones on friends and family but I know I wouldn’t like it on me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The front man of radiohead once said
"One day it will be trendy to have nothing done to your body"
With rising trends in piercings and tattoos i am sure it will happen
There will soon be thousands of people in laser removal clinics getting there pocket watches, infinity symbols, stars and roses on the backs of their hands taken off. Am considering learning how to do it tbh, there is gonna be alot of money to be made in the name of fashion "
I have noticed this on Instagram a lot of people getting their tattoos lasered off.
I’ve noticed it with lip fillers aswell, loads of girls got it done, and plenty got it done when Kylie Jenner admitted to having it done, but now Kylie as dissolved some of hers I’ve noticed lots of girls recently doing the same. |
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I would say its just the norm to have tattoos these days. They neither attract or detract me from someone. I remember the days where only sailors and ex prisoners had tattoos. I had my first tattoo at 17 and my female friend had what would now be called a sleeve. Most unusual in those days |
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I want an Octopus flying a kite on my thigh... if anyone can draw!
I do have a small starfish, I got in 2000. Before superdrug changed there logo to a starfish!
Only tattoos I dislike are the ones across the lower back, have two friends with the exact same one.... both went different occasions to get the tattoo and it was only upon showing each other their new tattoo they realised they were identical... was a funny you have the same dress on moment... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?"
I didn't have my tattoos to be original, edgy or rebellious. I had them because I wanted them. |
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"Indeed. And I’ve never felt the need for a big bushy beard or even a top-knot."
Ah, the hipsters with their man buns, man bags, monstrous beards and huge tattoo's on very thin arms.
Along with the skinny jeans and man bags it's not a good image at all. In the future they'll look back at the thousands of selfies they've posted on Facebook and cringe. Much like people who are now in their 60's look back with horror at platform shoes and tartan flares. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If the reason is rebellion, or fitting in, then you’re in trouble with tattoos. Regret will follow.
I’ve had my final one done and I love it the most. Each one of them are part of me. They serve as reminders, scars of art. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sums it up. Similar to what I said earlier- tattoos that are personal are part of us. There for a reason and there for always. That sentiment is so true. What a great way to put it. |
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over a year ago
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"If the reason is rebellion, or fitting in, then you’re in trouble with tattoos. Regret will follow.
I’ve had my final one done and I love it the most. Each one of them are part of me. They serve as reminders, scars of art. "
Wow, scars of art. Brilliant. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The front man of radiohead once said
"One day it will be trendy to have nothing done to your body"
With rising trends in piercings and tattoos i am sure it will happen "
I'm there. No-one is doing anything to my body.....unfortunately..  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a pussy and don't like pain, needles or sitting still for 5 hours
I'm considering my first. Will you come with? "
Only if I can design what you get and where it goes |
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"I don't have tattoos either. Sooo many women say "love a man with tattoos" these days but I won't be getting any because of that. It's strange how tattoos got so wildly popular over the last 20 years. It used to be working class men and the military that had them and now the majority seem to have a tattoo. I must admit it's a turn off when I see a woman plastered in tattoos. Though they're probably turned off by my lack of tattoos "
That is often the difference between the tattooed and the not... The tattooed don't care if you don't have any |
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By *hugwelMan
over a year ago
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"Is it more original and edgy and rebellious, not to have a tattoo these days, as every Tom, Dick and Sally has one now ?
I think you should get one of those funny elephant faces above your penis."
Bald headed man gets a tattoo of a rabitt on his head, they look like Hares from a distance
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Watching a group of adults debating 'standing out' vs 'fitting in' is both sad and intriguing. How people choose to adorn and modify their bodies really is irrelevant, but the fact that we feel compelled to justify or 'understand' is just laughable.
And for those interested, my left leg is dedicated to covering scars whereas the rest of me is sheer artistic whimsy |
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