Body
piercing, tattooing and hair panting into rainbow colors are getting more and
more popular, among young people. Honestly, the more I see the more I am convinced
I would never do any of these things to my own body. Probably I would never decide on any of these.
Let’s focus
on tattoos. At first blush, getting one doesn’t seem such a bad idea. This
“ornament” lets people stand out and feel unique in a crowd. Sometimes a tattoo
is supposed to pay homage to someone special in our life or to remind you about
some special moment. Unfortunately, most people just want to have “something
pretty” or “something to show” on their arm or another part of body. The
problems appear later on. When people turn into their 50’s they suddenly
realize that their skin is not as smooth as it used to be. A colorful butterfly
on the back is no longer as charming as it used to be and a naked blond girl
with big breasts on a man’s arm suddenly turns out to be just a ridiculous
idea. Getting bored with our “decoration” is also possible. If a tattoo is
hopeless, because the painter didn’t
understand our idea or just he couldn’t make it so precisely, people decide to
remove it.
There
are two ways out. First – to change your tattoo shape and turn a blond mermaid
into your wife’s picture. Just find a good tattoo artist who will take up this
challenge. If that method doesn’t satisfy you, you can try to have your tattoo
removed. Just there is a risk that the ink will vanish but a scar will remain
till the end of your life. And it is an expensive and painfull operation.
Businesses
often discriminate people with tattoos. Tattoos have become the negative
stereotype of prison inmates or gang members.
That doesn’t mean anybody with a tattoo is a criminal, but if you are a
business owner, are you going to hire anybody that looks like one? People
sometimes criticize what they cannot understand. Just like one shouldn’t
judge a book by its cover, one shouldn’t judge a person with a tattoo.
Here is short movie about removing tattoo:
What is your opinion about tattooing? Have you got
your own tattoo?
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
Sources
images:http://www.taringa.net/posts/humor/4370936/Tattoo-Fail-99.html
http://tattoo-kid.com/3d-tattoos-robot.htm
Source of video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw1mPAPwNbc
http://tattoo-kid.com/3d-tattoos-robot.htm
Source of video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw1mPAPwNbc
Comments
But I like seeing tattoos on other people - but only those one, very simple and small. The friend of mine has infinity sign ∞ on her neck, and it really looks cool! :)
I also like this one
http://data1.whicdn.com/images/144105917/large.jpg
and I think someone I know has similar one, it also looks nice :)
I also think that it is good when a tattoo has a special meaning for an owner.
I have nothing against tattoos, but if you have a tattoo on your forehead you shouldn't be surprised that nobody wants to hire you as a manager. Business is about making money not equal treatment in employment.
Have you got your own tattoo?
No, I don't. I couldn't decide which one would I want for eternity.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
I really don't have one.
I have one tattoo and am planning to get another one;)
Speaking of old tattoos fading or losing its shape or meaning - I just love this guy, he is a real artist (not just in cover-ups, but generally): http://szolcart.com/ I visited him once with my mom, she wanted to redo an old tribal tattoo she had gotten a long time ago. He took a marker, drew the entire new pattern on her old one and asked "so, shall we get this started?" And he did a really great job.
And here is an interesting article about Stanislava Pinchuk, who is a tattoo artist and has been tattooing her friends in exchange for favours: http://www.boredpanda.com/tiny-homemade-tattoo-art-miso-stanislava-pinchuk/
Why people don't develop some common sense and get a tattoo with their blood type. It actually can save their life someday.
I like tattoos but only if the idea is pretty and if the engraving is well done. I never understood why people would let someone inexperienced make their tattoo for a few bucks instead of gathering enough money and going to a professional.
Here are some older people with tattoos and I personally feel that they look cool and it just fits them:
http://news.distractify.com/people/senior-tattoos/
I don't have any tattoos and I think it's mostly because I've never found/thought of one that would be perfect for me. It's possible that in the future I'll get one. I've always liked something simple, like here:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MxG2K9nRv_I/T7xdVVpMi_I/AAAAAAAAXhE/bkNG8a0SklA/s640/hipster+triangle+tattoos.jpg
I guess it's great if a tattoo is meaningful and if it's a symbol of something important for a person but I don't think that tattoos necessarily should mean something, they can be as well a way of just decorating your body. I never liked an idea of people tattooing sometimes name on themselves and in my opinion something neutral is sometimes much better. Today tattoos can be a form of art. I've know people that removed their tattoos and yes it hurts (but getting a tattoo also hurts) but it's possible so if you really want to a tattoo isn't for the whole life.
I feel that the stereotype that connects prison with tattoos is long gone. Tattoos became a form of art and really a lot of people have them. Of course they'll always be some stupid guys who will tattoo a penis on their forehead but I think (or at least I hope) that they're an exception. I'm kind of conflicted on the whole discrimination issue because I think that on one hand people should be able to hire anyone they want but on the other hand in my opinion people shouldn't discriminate against somebody on any grounds (gender, sexual orientation, religion) and looks is one of them. I can kind of understand that if someone's face is covered with tattoos someone would be prejudiced to hire them. But I feel that the same can be said about an extremely ugly or fat person who would come in looking for a job and someone wouldn't hire them because they could be appalling to clients. They could always say that we would hire you if you just removed your tattoos/lost weight and most people would consider the second one as something unacceptable . I know that at least I wouldn't mind working with/under, being served in a bank, shop or in any way by someone with tattoos.
I don't have a favourite example yet to show it, but I want to add something to the topic of discrimination and negative stereotypes. I know that in Poland there is a trend to 'stigmatize' people with tattoos and piercing in 'unusual' places, but... 'fun fact' - after spending some time in Spain I observed that in places with warm climate, where people wear less clothes and show their bodies more, tattoos are just like another form of jewellery. Young or mature, surfer, hairdresser or policeman - everyone had a tattoo and it looked really good :)
- http://llwproductions.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/no-regert_regret.jpg - hehe
- http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/ridiculous-chinese-character-tattoos-translated - ;)
I like the idea of tattoo with a blood type.
THIS ONE IS MY FAVOURITE :D
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/80/9f/72809fc29321d9fb7de2a22da333985d.jpg
Beside the fact, that it is an awesome ad of the product, how do you feel about this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mIBKifOOQQ
and I agree - tattoo with blood type sounds really nice :)
haha, cool exemple :D
and yeah the ad is amazing, I've seen it many times before, cause I was interested in this model.
@Paulina Zabokrzycka
I absolutely agree with you, it must be unique.
I love beautiful tattoos, that have their own idea and are meaningful.
Also I don't mind about the age or that my skin will not be as smooth as it used to be.
But I really don't understand people, who don't care about artist experience,hygiene and materials their artist uses.
I think if you want to have a tattoo, you should analyse everything that concerns it.
And of course I prefer a conscious choice.
Here are some tattos:
http://cs11131.vk.me/u29598461/96718534/x_c77e1f00.jpg
http://koikoikoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/941458_527183633985528_899291365_n-610x610.jpg
Well, it's really cute one(I mean grown old together couple):
http://cs4172.vk.me/u29598461/96718534/x_29bf1997.jpg
Personally, just like you, i don't want to have any tattoos. And it doesn't come from idea that in 30 years, my skin would be old and flappy. It's just i tend to change things i like over the short amount of a time and i don't wish to undergo painful process because i don't like for example cats anymore and want to remove them.
That is why i think tattoos should be from something special, is it death of someone you hold dear and you want to remember, is it family member or some important day.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QD1RUnnMB90/UdLL8DVo89I/AAAAAAAAFh0/z1oi1tlxUas/s961/shark%2Btattoo%2Bon%2Barm%2Btop%2Bten.png
or
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/01/article-2068777-0F02FA4A00000578-920_308x347.jpg
"I think if you want to have a tattoo, you should analyse everything that concerns it."
For example... I met person who has contours of owl tattoo (one of many) on her ankle. I said wow great and she said that in China culture it means peace of your soul. Hmmm my reaction was little surprised that she has something common with China culture. Anyway, her choose and her way of thinking:) I don't care.
Maybe someone confirm that meaning?
I noticed the same fact that in foreign countries (especially on West Europe - Germany, UK or as you said Spain) tattoos or others unusual body decorations are definitely more popular and social acceptable. Regardless of way of living, age or social status.
or dying hair with unnatural colors. That is why I placed it on the beginning of my article;) and I wrote then, I gonna focus on tattooing in here.
Thanks for extensive comment with your perceptions:)
I don't want to offensive people who have tattoos, I just want to know why are they doing that and every comment with opinions is valuable. I just think that tattoo (visible sign on own body for the rest of life) should mean something special, when that person look at it and remain important moment, experience. Or should motivate to keep doing something, for example improve lifestyle.
Personally I don't get tattoos just for decoration. Maybe sometime in the future...
For me hitman barcode tattoo is impressing
https://www.google.pl/search?q=hitman+tattoo&client=safari&rls=en&biw=720&bih=735&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=7DFeVKPxCImgPdHrgdAC&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#rls=en&tbm=isch&q=hitman+barcode
I'll be drunk as it once makings yourself this:
http://www.zeusnews.it/img/7/0/2/8/1/0/018207-ethernet_tattoo.jpg
apart from whether or not falls, I don't like tattoos in older people. I think it looks bad ...
http://www.tattoobite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/black-apple-logo-tattoo-on-wrist.jpg
Or make tattoo sentence in binary code... :D
http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/W6X_0Nfi0ULWQ_SseOFNmw/l.jpg
so nerdy haha
It's an another kind of art. Tattoos can be really amazing when done well, but I don't like when someone has covered their whole bodies in them. Well, everything is worth a try, you just have to know the limits.
Have you got your own tattoo?
No and I don't really think I need one.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
Can't really remember now, it's not something I am that interested. Although, I think that most impressing tatto was one of those that look like they are showing what is under the skin. Like that in second picture.
Oh, and if you want to have your bloodtype on a formal document - you can have it on your goverment-issued ID (dowód osobisty).
Maybe it's not the best comparison but tatoos are like graffiti. Some people understand it, treat it as a form of art (for me both graffiti and tatoos are a great example of evolution of art and form). But on another hand I'm not that into covering entire body in tatoos... Maybe I'm still to narrow-minded for it:) Same with random patterns, graphics, " smart sentences about life" tattooed in random places without any "story"/history/reason.
Have you got your own tattoo?
Nope, although I'm thinking about one. As someone mentioned before a tattoo "stays with you for the rest of your life". So I want to be sure that it's what I wanna see every morning looking in the mirror.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
Yakuza tattoos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXBpd0KT7y4
I think tatoos should be considered as another form of art. Some of them are really impressive and eye-catching. On the other hand, tatoos are a part of jail culture, which strikes me. When I see people on the street who has tatoos the association with violence and prison is inevitable.
Have you got your own tattoo?
No, and I do not consider having one in the future. Mostly because they are rather permanent (erasing one is very painfull process and often effects are not satfisfying). I can't really tell what my aesthetic preferences will be in the next 20 years but If I chose to make a tatoo today I would be sentenced to having it then.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
Honestly, I am not keen on tatoos, but I like watching bad or ugly tatoos. It makes me laugh to think that people choose tatooing a proverbs or aphorism in foreign language an it turns on that the words tatooed means completely different thing. Imagine, you would like to tatoo some impressive words in chinese and instead you get a recipe for a chicken in 5 tastes. Funny, isn't it? Also imagine, that the recipe stays with you till the end of your time. Undoubtedly, the person would be the master of that dish ;)
I reccomend the page: http://worst-tattoo-ever.tumblr.com/
I'm a big fan of one I found: http://worst-tattoo-ever.tumblr.com/post/39273840107
I like Bill Murray as an actor, but I guess I would never present my leg with such love manifest, no matter how good actor he is :)
I simply don't like tatoos and I tend to ignore them even when people try to force me to focus on their newly done 'piece of art'.
Have you got your own tattoo?
No, and i'm not going to make one. As stated above: I just don't like them, there is no other deep meaning of it for me. I could do a tatoo only under one condition: It would be necessary to do it to help some person.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
I can't remember any. When I see tatoos I just think 'oh, another one'.
I dont interested in tatoo so I haven’t got my favourite one.
If I had to choose a tattoo, I would probably take this:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/211106301258370939/
No, I don't have any, yet. Maybe one day I'll find 'this one'.
I've seen lot of very impressive tattoos, but I don't have a favourite one.
And it's probably not my fault, because design and fashion is changing, and tattoo is like element of fashion for me.
Another thing is that it is inevitable that after some time I would be just tired of the way my tattoo looks and wanted to make some change, like I'm not having the same wallpaper on my computer all the time. Even if I still like it, I can change it just because. And tattoo is permanent, so it's not for me.
To me tattoos are a personal matter. It is one's decision to get a tattoo and other people shouldn't judge it. Of course there are better and worse designs, but even if someone got a cliche tattoo of a butterfly it is none of my business. There are some designs that can be offensive, but leaving those out of the discussion, to me tattoos can really be an art form.
Have you got your own tattoo?
Yes, I got mine 2 years ago, and I'm still very happy with it. It's small, it's somewhere that can be hidden if I don't want to show it around and it has meaning for me.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
I'm not able to select one. I know a couple of great tattoo artists, like Kat Von D or Amanda Wachob and their work is amazing
I don’t have my own tattoo and I think I never will simply because I am not brave enough to make such a bold move and get something for whole life (I know there are methods to remove tattoos and few of them are very accurate but still tattoo is way to express yourself and I don’t need such expression :) Too much risk and concerns I think.
What is the most beautiful or impressing tattoo have you ever seen?
I have never seen “good” tattoo always bad or really bad maybe I am not interested enough to deal with really great ones.