I don't feel comfortable with people who do permanent self mutilation to themselves. A single ear piercing hole in each ear is not permanent. Mine have grown shut over the decades.

From what I see here, I figure an opinion that differs here will be vilified, but that is my opinion. If they permanently mutilate their own bodies by going beyond the arms or legs and to the face and neck to the extreme, there is something seriously wrong with their thinking.

When we pay people for handling our food or doing medical procedures like drawing blood in the lab, we have to trust they are of sound mind.

Here is an article where an MD refers to it as mutilation too.

Can't post a link but you can google it:
"Tattoos and Body Piercing: Self-Expression or Self-Mutilation". by Elizabeth Chabner Thompson MD, MPH. In Everyday Health dot com.

Is any training / certification required to administer tattoo in the state of Florida. Does the department of health inspect? How often?

As far as Dr., Financial advisor, accountant--the old diddy should apply--"the more the tattoos the lower the IQ's"

Tattoos and Yakuza(Japanese Mafia)
 

Many Yakuzas wore tattoos and some were definitely beautiful. However, tattoos have been associated with Yakuzas since samurai period. In 2020, Japan will be hosting Olympics and government is trying to figure out how to handle excessive tattoo designed visitors. Many bars and famous hot spring baths do not allow tattooed person today. Interesting to see how this will be handled at the Olympics.

I thinks some of those that posted should be tattooed on their forehead: I AM OF SMALL MIND. I have to agree you should be more concerned about servers washing their hands then their tats. This is definitely generational as younger folks now barely even notice them.

If somebody has a tattoo, that is their business. I do not have any but mostly because I'm a coward. You don't want to be served by someone with a tattoo? What bubble have you been living in? You take umbrage with a tank top? Really? I cannot believe the degree of small mindedness pervasive in TV.

I have a tat and am of very sound mind got mine at age 60 there are so many other problem in the world to worried about other then If the guy mix ing my drink has a tat .
The world has gotten to crazy with what others find offensive why can't we just live and let live
Unless it harms you physically let it go

Personally, I don't like tats. Have told my daughter more than once that if she gets one, she would be very wise to not let me know about it. But she is my daughter, so I think I have the right to left her know my beliefs. I do not say a thing to her friends who are tattooed or pierced. Their body, their life. I really don't care if my server, hair cutter, et al. are tatted or not. I'm not going to be around them long enough for it to affect me.

What does bother me are constantly negative people, whether it is someone who posts here, a server who is snarly every time I see them, a neighbor who never can smile. There are many great things to see in this world and in our community. Try to ignore the ugly lanai, the tats, the articles in the paper that offend your sensibilities (or at least keep your opinions to yourself). Look for the tail walking the dog, the cat sunning itself on the lanai, the toddler giggling for the joy of living, the sever who greeted you with a huge smile, the tattooed man who just ran after the lady who dropped five dollars. They're all around you.

Tattoos are seen on the majority of the under 40 crowd. It shouldn't affect you, but I wonder what they are doing to their own bodies. Imagine when they get older and need the skin cancer checks. I personally wouldn't want that ink seeping into my skin. As far as service though it doesn't bother me.

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If you really want to see some heavily tattooed people hang around any drug/alcohol/substance abuse program or rehab center.

I've never had an issue with tattoos on people. I've seen a few body piercing I though, what the hell's with that but it's their body. I've known people from all walks of life with various levels of education and intelligence, so it's not my place to judge them by the ink on their skin.

Without being gross..............I wonder about gravity. For all of us, gravity is not always our friend. :D Stretchy skin over the years, it could change a nice bird tattoo into a...........well, not sure what. Could be interesting times ahead.

Our neighbor here told me a story about tattoos. He himself has one and I believe his wife also has one. In hindsight, he told me it wasn't the smartest move. So, when his two children wanted to have tattoos, he told them to wait until 19 or 20 and if they still wanted then, he will not stop them. His children never got it and now they thank his dad, that that was a sound advice. They work in an environment where not having tattoos is a better choice.

Good point!

I don't really havea problem with tattoos but some of the people that get them and then think I want to see the chubby lower leg they put it on. Also the neighbors son who cannot afford his living expenses with a child from a girlfriend, living off mom and day but constantly adding to his body collection of ink. Just my opinion. By the way, I too have chubby legs but don't show them.

Thank goodness we live in American and have freedom of choice !
If we don't like tattoos, we can go somewhere else. Don't like piercings, go somewhere else.
I know many extremely smart and successful people who have tattoos.
Some people look at them the way we look at a painting on the wall. The difference is, they choose to wear it. LOL
Myself and 3 of my girlfriends went and got a tattoo 3 years ago.
Would I want a lawyer representing me covered in tattoos. Probably not so I would go find another.
Gotta love America ! :thumbup:

Probably the one with the dyed red hair. :loco:

my son has a tattoo of the ralph lauren polo pony strategically put where it appears on a shirt. I always wished I had one. it is very cool.

Some of the best motorcycle mechanics have tats.

Wait until the tattoo people get old and the skin starts to change and sag I don't think they think about that but you know how young people think I'm not going to get old,Ha

Sounds like a lot of profiling going on!

Wonder if our current Pope has any tattoos? Hail Mary! Tattoos: Not just for bikers anymore :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

My grandfather also had tattoos which he got while fighting in WW1. Definitely not a modern-day fad.

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This.

I would hope you're alone in that feeling... live and let live.

How many fortune 500 CEO's have tattoos ? I've not seen any. Ever wonder why ?

I haven't seen any of them nude. I have a tattoo only where my husband or doctor will see it...

Yep, same here. Wouldn't see mine unless I'm in a bathing suit or wearing a revealing top. :D

I would bet there are plenty of them. Just cuz you can't see them, doesn't mean they don't have them.

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I haven't seen any of them nude. I have a tattoo only where my husband or doctor will see it...


Yep, same here. Wouldn't see mine unless I'm in a bathing suit or wearing a revealing top.


Now you ladies stop that...............you're getting a bunch of old men thinking.

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When I see tattoo(s) on a person my thoughts go to those tattoo people who work the sideshows at carnivals or circuses:cold:

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So you DO judge a book by it's cover. That makes me very sad.

What we know is we haven't seen many on their hands and faces which is all that is seen 99% of the time.

I also doubt many fortune 500 go around in their speedo.

It's probably not good, but as soon as I see tattoos, especially when they are over done, I want nothing to do with the person. I feel the same about piercings. I once had a waitress come to my table with three piercing through he nose. I made and excuse and told her that I had to leave. I went to another restaurant.

I know several wonderful tattooed people that would do anything in the world for someone in need. I am so glad I know them and proud to call them a friend.

Get over it!! Welcome to the 2000's!!!

Hi jrdonn:

Since I posted at 3:38 PM and you posted at 3: 39PM I'll assume your remarks are directed at me. I reread my post to confirm my recollection that never once did I say anything about judgment, opinion etc. All I said was that when I saw people with tattoo(s) my thoughts went to my first experience (mental image) with people who covered their bodies with tattoo(s). I never said anything about those individuals. In my view you pre-judged me with your judgment that I judge a book by its cover. Since we do no know one another it may be wasted but my upbringing, education and occupation are quite to the contrary. I will admit I avoid cigarette/cigar smokers like the plague


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