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Other than some kind of tat a man got while in the .mil tattoos were largely confined to the criminal element, sailors, or the odd-ball fringe members of society.
I just figured they are popular now because peeps have run out of outlets to express themselves that do not smack of the way generations that have gone before them expressed their selves. LOL....Can't be dressing like James Dean, wearing flowers in your hair, and the grunge look has passed. ![]() |
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My kids. My kids in law, and my wife.
Have ink. I have a band on my upper arm. Kids are all military. Pretty much normal Wife is an ER Nurse. Very common on ER staff. Got mine 23 years ago for wife's birthday present. It's covered in public. Whatever. |
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Quoted: if you would have read the thread like a normal person would i wouldnt have to hold your hand, you would know... but feel free to be the arfcom karen and hit that report button! lol do i need to put it in braille what karen means for you? for the record im far from my youthful days View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Rated troll thread. ![]() are you a wethers original? lol, why do you think im a troll? because i asked a legit question on the phobia of tattoos around here? Anyway, you posted a thread with the intention of arguing and you've responded to a lot of the posts with name calling and insults. That's why. No need to get too upset. I didn't report you or anything. But it is what it is. it means you are a boomer or geriatric.. if you feel that thin skinned about it go ahead and report me, lol. i honestly started this thread to engage folks on the issue here.. and i feel like it went well. show me the name calling and insults that offended you ![]() if you would have read the thread like a normal person would i wouldnt have to hold your hand, you would know... but feel free to be the arfcom karen and hit that report button! lol do i need to put it in braille what karen means for you? for the record im far from my youthful days You asked about name calling and insults. Is that not what you meant by wethers original? Doesn't sound complimentary to me. It's something you've said repeatedly in this thread. |
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I’m a “pure skin” but my wife has a few small tattoos. I have no desire to get any, but you do you. Tattoos CAN be an indicator of people that make bad life choices like just about any other appearance choices. Difference is that tattoos are basically permanent. I know some people that have tattoos that are perfectly normal, successful people. I also have known people with tattoos that were totall pieces of shit. I will say just from my own personal sample size that people with neck and face tattoos are usually walking the line and have a huge “LOOk AT ME!!!!” complex. And probably a felony rap sheet……
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Quoted: I have sleeves. Probably have paid more taxes than some people will earn in their lifetime. Whatever. I do not take the "pure skin" people seriously. I hate metal on faces, colored hair, and judge face tattoos. Septum piercings are the worst. Take a beautiful face and ruin it. https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/t_share/MTczODA2ODk1NjA0MTgwNjE5/septum-piercing-faq.png "Go to heaven for the climate; go to hell for the company" - Mark Twain View Quote Nose rings ruin her. What normal people see: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Quoted: OP is doing a great job reinforcing stereotypes. View Quote yet its ok that many here feel the need to announce how they feel when they see a tattoo and cry and scream the infantile and i got to say gay sounding word "inkie" .. but go ahead and double standard that issue, im interested in the tattoo phobia here |
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Quoted: Quoted: "...phobia" is a misuse of the word. A phobia is a fear, but what those phases actually refer to is contempt. tatouazophobia look it up I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone actually so afflicted. Certainly nobody in this thread. The people you are likely referring to aren't afraid of them, they have contempt for them. Hence, "phobia" is misused. People generally aren't afraid of transgenders and homosexuals, yet anyone who looks down on them is accused of being transphobic or homophobic. There are many similar examples. "...phobia" is is simply word play used to try to reduce the legitimacy of those with other opinions. Similar to the moronic use of "boomer" as a label to diminish anyone that disagrees with the latest fashion or fad that people feel they need to follow. |
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Quoted: Because "thugs" "gang members" "hoodlums" and people that are up to no good have tattoos. Most here are out of touch with modern society where you realize that everyone from doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, executives, and likely the accountant doing your taxes all have tattoos now. But police mugshots and tv/movies tells them it's trash. I personally think a lot of people here aren't around successful people. Like the pot threads where you see so many comments saying everyone that smokes pot is a loser with no drive. Again, that's because maybe these posters are mostly around losers and that's the only sample they see at their local bar. Where as if you hang out with successful people that are doctors, architects, engineers, lawyers, you start to realize, "Wow, a lot of these guys smoke pot on the weekend and have tattoos. Maybe tattoos/weed doesn't automatically make someone a loser after all." View Quote This right here....Shocking the lack of knowledge of what successful people are actually like. |
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Quoted: You asked about name calling and insults. Is that not what you meant by wethers original? Doesn't sound complimentary to me. It's something you've said repeatedly in this thread. View Quote am i supposed to be complimentary to you? ![]() |
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Quoted: What is a wethers original? . View Quote Originally created in Werthers Germany in 1909 by Gustave Nebel. it is a caramel flavored hard candy that quickly gained popularity amongst American children in the 1920's. Although not as popular today, it's still considered by AARP magazine as the top hard candy choice of Americans over the age of 65 that still have most of their teeth. Among many quotes attributed to werthers originals, the phrase " if you smell a werthers, you know granpa is still breathing", has become synonymous with the candies name for over 75 years. |
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Quoted: Yeah there is. The sooner they're gone, the better. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Reading the comments and opinions here, I'm pretty sure a majority of this forum is like 60yo + Nothing wrong with that Yeah there is. The sooner they're gone, the better. Laughs in Pol Pot. |
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Let me explain it to you, OP.
First, a little background. I'm 67 years old, and have a large tattoo I had done 45 years ago. At that time, tattoos were a sign of rebellion, and were looked down upon because they most often symbolized gang membership or antisocial activities. They were not done by Barbie and Ken to commemorate their honeymoon in Cancun. The cultural norm until about 25 years ago was that tattoos signified criminal behavior, poor education, and low IQ. THIS IS WHAT WE WERE TAUGHT, just as younger people today are taught to think the same of anyone who smokes cigarettes. In 'polite society', tattoos were hidden, just as smokers often conceal their habit now. I understand the concept that tattoos can signify something meaningful and very personal. Mine is an Asian dragon, a symbol of the ancient legend of the Dragon Seeking the Pearl. The allegory is of a rough beast in search of perfect beauty, the flawed primitive seeking perfection. It still has meaning to me. What I DON'T like about the majority of tattoos I see today is how trite and poorly-executed they are. Sorry, the woman with the barely-recognizable tattoos of SpongeBob and Dora on her forearms, or a huge monochrome chandelier on her chest, looks like shit. It's not a 'boomer' thing (God, how I despise that blanket condemnation), it's a reaction to idiocracy. A beautifully-executed tattoo with timeless meaning looks fine to me. Covering yourself with tattoos like a NASCAR driving suit, which will all be dated and unfashionable in ten years, is just dumb. |
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What's the common denominator for people who live in trailer parks?
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Quoted: Ive noticed from time to time that members will comment when they see a tattoo or someone with a tattoo and cry about it and post that stupid f'ing faggotty sounding word "inkie"... first off that word truly does make one who says that sound very light in the loafers, almost like a todler.. or a gay tranny idk.. anyways what is the phobia with tattoos to yall?? are you guys like simps? do they make you scared? seriously i dont get it. example in this thread where @9divdoc commented.. this thread which is pretty comical thread and everyone thought it was a funny pic yet someone freaked out and cried "inkies! ![]() https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/New-Football-team-Salt-Lake-City-Caucasians/5-2481281/?page=1 I just dont get it, help me understand alot of members here have tatouazophobia and are just in denial about it.. View Quote In Leviticus 19:28 God says, “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.” |
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Tattoos are for felons, whores, and Sailors.
... that last one may be redundant. |
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Quoted: am i supposed to be complimentary to you? ![]() View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: You asked about name calling and insults. Is that not what you meant by wethers original? Doesn't sound complimentary to me. It's something you've said repeatedly in this thread. am i supposed to be complimentary to you? ![]() ![]() I advised you like you should feel lucky that I didn't report you? Again ![]() But in any case, have fun with your troll thread. |
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What a whiny thread.
I thought people with tattoos were supposed to be tough? |
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I personally have no problem with tattoos.
Some are truly fascinating and interesting. Most are not. That said I haven’t ever had a desire to have one. What I do have issues with are people who use them as a vehicle to draw attention to themselves. If it were not a tattoo it would be something else. Most scream out “HEY LOOK AT ME I WANT TO BE UNIQUE JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!” especially on women. I also do not understand why a person would get a tattoo they can’t see. I saw a girl at the beach with a bow tattooed on the backside of each leg below her butt. What’s the point? There also seems to be a correlation in most communities between the number of payday loan places, pay by the week used car lots, and tattoo & piercing parlors. |
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Quoted: Pretty accurate, https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24531/Screenshot_20210824-015725_Brave_jpg-2064023.JPG View Quote This guy doesn’t like tattoos. Tells you everything you need to know. Right up there with the folks saying just get the shot. Lol Mind your own business |
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OP starts a thread wondering about our negative opinions of tattooed folks. OP's post reads like it was written by someone who spent a hell of a lot more time in a tattoo parlor chair than at a school desk:
OP wrote: Ive noticed from time to time that members will comment when they see a tattoo or someone with a tattoo and cry about it and post that stupid f'ing faggotty sounding word "inkie"... first off that word truly does make one who says that sound very light in the loafers, almost like a todler.. or a gay tranny idk.. anyways what is the phobia with tattoos to yall?? are you guys like simps? do they make you scared? seriously i dont get it. example in this thread where @9divdoc commented.. this thread which is pretty comical thread and everyone thought it was a funny pic yet someone freaked out and cried "inkies! " Without intending to do so, OP has reinforced a general stereotype of inkies. No offense meant OP, but you asked. |
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I dont think its a phobia for me. I can see them and not freak out. I can touch them and not be weirded out. In my opinion ( and I know thats all it is, an opinion ) other than significant stuff like remembrances for family members, proud service in military etc, I think they are just gross. Unattractive.
I also think its weird to draw human skulls, dragons etc on yourself. How does that seem mentally healthy? |
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Use to tattoos were a visual indicator for people who had issues or made bad decisions; criminal behavior, drugs, personality disorders, bad credit/payday loan chasers, furniture renters, mayonaise sandwitches......
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Another defensive dirty inky thread lauding the virtues of dirty ink...
![]() It's like my whole country turned into a giant carnie exhibit...step right up...and view the illustrated man...only a quarter...1/4 of a dollar...step right up...and right after that the purple haired bearded lady with rings in his nose and bells in her...well you gotta be over 18 to find out the answer to that one...step right up...only a quarter...1/4 of a dollar...step right up. |
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Quoted: Originally created in Werthers Germany in 1909 by Gustave Nebel. it is a caramel flavored hard candy that quickly gained popularity amongst American children in the 1920's. Although not as popular today, it's still considered by AARP magazine as the top hard candy choice of Americans over the age of 65 that still have most of their teeth. Among many quotes attributed to werthers originals, the phrase " if you smell a werthers, you know granpa is still breathing", has become synonymous with the candies name for over 75 years. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: What is a wethers original? . Originally created in Werthers Germany in 1909 by Gustave Nebel. it is a caramel flavored hard candy that quickly gained popularity amongst American children in the 1920's. Although not as popular today, it's still considered by AARP magazine as the top hard candy choice of Americans over the age of 65 that still have most of their teeth. Among many quotes attributed to werthers originals, the phrase " if you smell a werthers, you know granpa is still breathing", has become synonymous with the candies name for over 75 years. Couldn't have said better myself! ![]() |
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Quoted: Hey now!!! Ain’t nothing wrong with a bush...gives that pussy some character. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Same guys who think women should have a giant bush crawling out of their panties. ![]() Hey now!!! Ain’t nothing wrong with a bush...gives that pussy some character. ![]() |
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Quoted: I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone actually so afflicted. Certainly nobody in this thread. The people you are likely referring to aren't afraid of them, they have contempt for them. Hence, "phobia" is misused. People generally aren't afraid of transgenders and homosexuals, yet anyone who looks down on them is accused of being transphobic or homophobic. There are many similar examples. "...phobia" is is simply word play used to try to reduce the legitimacy of those with other opinions. Similar to the moronic use of "boomer" as a label to diminish anyone that disagrees with the latest fashion or fad that people feel they need to follow. View Quote OP is guilty of multiple moronic statements, each indicating possible/probable actual moronic thinking. |
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It's part of the UN Agenda 21 initiative to reduce the world population through ink poisoning...
...And nanobot injections to track you everywhere you go. Something something 5g. |
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Quoted: Let me explain it to you, OP. First, a little background. I'm 67 years old, and have a large tattoo I had done 45 years ago. At that time, tattoos were a sign of rebellion, and were looked down upon because they most often symbolized gang membership or antisocial activities. They were not done by Barbie and Ken to commemorate their honeymoon in Cancun. The cultural norm until about 25 years ago was that tattoos signified criminal behavior, poor education, and low IQ. THIS IS WHAT WE WERE TAUGHT, just as younger people today are taught to think the same of anyone who smokes cigarettes. In 'polite society', tattoos were hidden, just as smokers often conceal their habit now. I understand the concept that tattoos can signify something meaningful and very personal. Mine is an Asian dragon, a symbol of the ancient legend of the Dragon Seeking the Pearl. The allegory is of a rough beast in search of perfect beauty, the flawed primitive seeking perfection. It still has meaning to me. What I DON'T like about the majority of tattoos I see today is how trite and poorly-executed they are. Sorry, the woman with the barely-recognizable tattoos of SpongeBob and Dora on her forearms, or a huge monochrome chandelier on her chest, looks like shit. It's not a 'boomer' thing (God, how I despise that blanket condemnation), it's a reaction to idiocracy. A beautifully-executed tattoo with timeless meaning looks fine to me. Covering yourself with tattoos like a NASCAR driving suit, which will all be dated and unfashionable in ten years, is just dumb. View Quote Thank you, seriously I do thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's all I asked for from the beginning till I got shamed for even bringing up the subject. I did touch on the subject alittle of generational differences earlier and I do recognize that. And I understand what you are saying. My tattoo is an American flag, along with my brothers dog tags. And I'm very happy I have it. I have others but nothing offensive. Small ones. I've worked in law enforcement for 15 years, I have a very respectful job and a beautiful family. The judgement I've seen tossed around here on a very often occasion I just don't understand that a group of gun loving guys and gals can be so terribly and often childishly judgemental about it. Alot these folks who don't have tats, may have an appearance or dress in a way that I would find reprehensible and disgusting. But wouldn't shame them or others like them to a point that can only be explained as an illness mental or otherwise |
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Quoted: Probably needs a rainbow-like flag and an entire month to celebrate the tattoo lifestyle. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: What a whiny thread. I thought people with tattoos were supposed to be tough? Probably needs a rainbow-like flag and an entire month to celebrate the tattoo lifestyle. It appears to me that decorating yourself for others is certainly a feminine trait, and borders on homo. Why are you trying to make yourself pretty or cool, or tough? Masculine men just are what they are. They dont have to front, or draw on themselves to look cool or tough. They just ARE. Might as well put some makup on too, that will make you even prettier. |
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Quoted: It appears to me that decorating yourself for others is certainly a feminine trait, and borders on homo. Why are you trying to make yourself pretty or cool, or tough? Masculine men just are what they are. They dont have to front, or draw on themselves to look cool or tough. They just ARE. Might as well put some makup on too, that will make you even prettier. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What a whiny thread. I thought people with tattoos were supposed to be tough? Probably needs a rainbow-like flag and an entire month to celebrate the tattoo lifestyle. It appears to me that decorating yourself for others is certainly a feminine trait, and borders on homo. Why are you trying to make yourself pretty or cool, or tough? Masculine men just are what they are. They dont have to front, or draw on themselves to look cool or tough. They just ARE. Might as well put some makup on too, that will make you even prettier. Goodluck with that mentality if you ever find yourself in prison.lol |
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Quoted: This right here....Shocking the lack of knowledge of what successful people are actually like. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Because "thugs" "gang members" "hoodlums" and people that are up to no good have tattoos. Most here are out of touch with modern society where you realize that everyone from doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, executives, and likely the accountant doing your taxes all have tattoos now. But police mugshots and tv/movies tells them it's trash. I personally think a lot of people here aren't around successful people. Like the pot threads where you see so many comments saying everyone that smokes pot is a loser with no drive. Again, that's because maybe these posters are mostly around losers and that's the only sample they see at their local bar. Where as if you hang out with successful people that are doctors, architects, engineers, lawyers, you start to realize, "Wow, a lot of these guys smoke pot on the weekend and have tattoos. Maybe tattoos/weed doesn't automatically make someone a loser after all." This right here....Shocking the lack of knowledge of what successful people are actually like. There was a time not long ago when successful people wore bell bottom trousers. Like any other trend, it faded away and those that followed it moved on the the next. Fads shouldn't be permanent. Years from now you won't hear "Grandpa, why do you wear those funny wide pants? Because I can't get the damn things off!". What you will hear is "Grandpa, why are there silly pictures on you? Because I thought I was so much cooler than boomers." |
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Anyways, great discussion! Sure feels like I was in 8th grade again. Lol but if any of you boomers/werthers carmels got all bent outta shape because a dirty indie made fun of your phobia, well basically I don't give two shits! Hit that report button you old geezer karens..
I'll let you get back to your breakfast of Wheaties or wheat toast dry. @PROFESSORCHAOS Don't sprain your thumb trying to mash that report button. Lol |
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Quoted: Ive noticed from time to time that members will comment when they see a tattoo or someone with a tattoo and cry about it and post that stupid f'ing faggotty sounding word "inkie"... View Quote Quoted: are you guys like simps? View Quote Quoted: fuckin boomers cry about tattoos again... View Quote Quoted: i can see all these blank skin wherther originals we have here View Quote Quoted: if you feel like you need to be the arfcom karen then feel free to do so View Quote Quoted: to me it makes them look like little dweebs or simps View Quote Quoted: karen about there neighbors View Quote Quoted: it means you are a boomer or geriatric.. View Quote Quoted: pure skins must have a horrible fearful life, kinda sad. View Quote Quoted: the ink simps are strange man! lol View Quote Quoted: feel free to be the arfcom karen and hit that report button! lol do i need to put it in braille what karen means for you? View Quote Quoted: to me when i see these guys on here act like simps crying about tattoos View Quote |
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When I see bad tats I can’t help but wonder “what were you thinking?” Like the guy I saw with pot leafs tattooed up his neck and on the side of his face. You want to work at the car wash for the rest of your life?
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Quoted: Some of the most successful people I know in life have visible tattoos, my friend group is late 20s early 30s. My best friend has two tattoos on his inner forearms and makes high 6 figures. View Quote Some of the most unsuccessful people I know in life have visible tattoos. My best friend has two tattoos on his inner forearms and makes high 6 figures (including decimal point) $1000.00) |
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Quoted: OP starts a thread wondering about our negative opinions of tattooed folks. OP's post reads like it was written by someone who spent a hell of a lot more time in a tattoo parlor chair than at a school desk: OP wrote: Ive noticed from time to time that members will comment when they see a tattoo or someone with a tattoo and cry about it and post that stupid f'ing faggotty sounding word "inkie"... first off that word truly does make one who says that sound very light in the loafers, almost like a todler.. or a gay tranny idk.. anyways what is the phobia with tattoos to yall?? are you guys like simps? do they make you scared? seriously i dont get it. example in this thread where @9divdoc commented.. this thread which is pretty comical thread and everyone thought it was a funny pic yet someone freaked out and cried "inkies! " Without intending to do so, OP has reinforced a general stereotype of inkies. No offense meant OP, but you asked. View Quote No offense taken. Maybe I did maybe I didnt..but I did learn something today. You guys need to find better things to be scared or bothered by than folks with tattoos, we are not all aweful people. But honestly I don't give a shit what people think about me. |
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Quoted: No offense taken. Maybe I did maybe I didnt..but I did learn something today. You guys need to find better things to be scared or bothered by than folks with tattoos, we are not all aweful people. But honestly I don't give a shit what people think about me. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: OP starts a thread wondering about our negative opinions of tattooed folks. OP's post reads like it was written by someone who spent a hell of a lot more time in a tattoo parlor chair than at a school desk: OP wrote: Ive noticed from time to time that members will comment when they see a tattoo or someone with a tattoo and cry about it and post that stupid f'ing faggotty sounding word "inkie"... first off that word truly does make one who says that sound very light in the loafers, almost like a todler.. or a gay tranny idk.. anyways what is the phobia with tattoos to yall?? are you guys like simps? do they make you scared? seriously i dont get it. example in this thread where @9divdoc commented.. this thread which is pretty comical thread and everyone thought it was a funny pic yet someone freaked out and cried "inkies! " Without intending to do so, OP has reinforced a general stereotype of inkies. No offense meant OP, but you asked. No offense taken. Maybe I did maybe I didnt..but I did learn something today. You guys need to find better things to be scared or bothered by than folks with tattoos, we are not all aweful people. But honestly I don't give a shit what people think about me. |
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Is thin skin easier or harder to tattoo?
No one cares or is bothered by your poor life choices. We're busting balls. Not everyone is equipped for that. |
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It's worse than you imagine: I never think about your ink. Ever.
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off the rails many people are going when they feel the need to yell at clouds.
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Quoted: If you read my post you would see that i am trying to understand where the fear or phobia comes from.. lol and again you guys keep adding to my amazement, lol "emotional". if you think im getting emotional bud i guess i can see why a man with tattoos would make you cower down and be afraid. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Why is OP getting so emotional about the fact that tattoos are dumb and also look terrible? If you read my post you would see that i am trying to understand where the fear or phobia comes from.. lol and again you guys keep adding to my amazement, lol "emotional". if you think im getting emotional bud i guess i can see why a man with tattoos would make you cower down and be afraid. No fear or phobia, they are just plain ugly to me. |
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