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Originally Posted by latinamomma  I have 4 tattoos....they all mean something to me. They are part of WHO I am and WHERE I came from. A body is just a canvas for art and a tattoo is just that...art work. The only thing I have pierced is my ears....don't want anything thing else...it's just not who I am. A tattoo doesn't mean that a woman is trashy....it's just people who can't look past their noses to see the real person. And I do have one name on my body...it's my husband's name and I love it! But my favorite one is the one for my father, so, yes tattoos do have meaning to them. Wasn't too impressed with the survey though. Sorry. |
It would have been interesting to have an Age Breakdown on the results. I too was a little suprised by the number of people who think it is trashy, but I think it may be a "sign of the times" I think younger generations post baby boomers are more accepting and a little more open minded to personal expressions. Earlier generations associate tattoos with sailors in the PI and that just isn't the case these days. I am sure some younger people may still find them trashy, but I'm sure the numbers will inversely reflect the opinions from older to younger generations.
Don't get me wrong, I think having a "Budweiser" symbol tattooed on your forearm is on the tacky side, but my feeling is your body is your property and you can do what you want with it. If i don't agree, screw me, it is not my business. My personal belief is I love tattoos, i have several, but you would never know it unless you see me at the gym, swimming, or playing sports in the summer where my shirt is off and they are exposed. I am a professional and work in a professional enviornment so visible tattoos are definatly a faux pas.