Acantha Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Man, old folks homes 50 years from now are going to be ugly - a bunch of octogenarians with faded and wrinkled tats rolling around in wheelchairs... Because old folks homes are oh so picturesque now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 My opinion is there are certain number of people out there, who truly get Tatts for artistic/creative reasons. The rest are "look at me" ilk. Especially the ones with the Japanese/Chinese characters. Look at me! I'm such an individual I'm getting tattoos like everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Especially the ones with the Japanese/Chinese characters. Look at me! I'm such an individual I'm getting tattoos like everyone else! I don't know one sinlge person that got a tattoo and gave a single thought about what other people would think about it. In fact, I'd say most people should care a little more about that, if anything. Your stereotype is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Because old folks homes are oh so picturesque now. Maybe it's just me, but old, wrinkled skin is one thing but old, wrinkled skin with blurry tats that now look like huge bruises/subdermal hemotomas is another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As pointed out above the tattoos will look like shiite in about 30 years. Removing them is expensive and extremely painful and it still leaves a light outline of the tattoo. I have yet to see anyone who looks better with a tattoo than not. JMO. Also, I'm not sure I'd want anything permanently attached to my body except for Jessica Alba or Salma Hayek, literally. Non tattooed people are the minority now but just as all styles go it will eventually die out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As pointed out above the tattoos will look like shiite in about 30 years. Removing them is expensive and extremely painful and it still leaves a light outline of the tattoo. I have yet to see anyone who looks better with a tattoo than not. JMO. Also, I'm not sure I'd want anything permanently attached to my body except for Jessica Alba or Salma Hayek, literally. Non tattooed people are the minority now but just as all styles go it will eventually die out. Even after they've turned 80? Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Even after they've turned 80? Think about it. Nice Chef... I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Even after they've turned 80? Think about it. That's my point. Nothing looks good when you're that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 That's my point. Nothing looks good when you're that age. So why then do something today that will only make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 this post goes out to Chef... i work in technologies. i have a few tattoos, some visible to customers, if my shirt sleeves come up. Nothing filthy or in bad taste though. ive had meetings with OLD SCHOOL rich, southern gentlemen that run a VERY high scale financial planning/investment company. we're talking bow-ties and seersucker suits. the tattoos have never been an issue when selling to them or performing the work. now, i think that has to do with a combination of things: 1. im not working for as an employee of their company 2. we're very VERY good at what we do both of the Partners of my company are in their 40s, and they have tatoos. nothing big though. mine were never once brought up as an issue or anything. i think a lot depends on what youre offering and how well you do it. im also extremely professional in nature. with a shirt and tie on, youd never expect it from me. but i have tattoos that go right down to my wrists. but not PAST my wrist. my friends and i refer to the collar and wrists as "the employment line". the day i get a hand/neck tattoo is when i never have to worry about working again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Even after they've turned 80? Think about it. Two years later I'd be dead anyway of exhaustion and extreme happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I just spent the week in Cancun, and for the first time in my life I saw many examples of what happens when a tramp stamp ages. Absolutely hideous. On the other hand, since we had our son with us (so, subsequently, the resort had more older families than younger couples), I also saw what happens when women aren't provided mirrors in their room and somehow think it's still okay to wear a two-piece bathing suit. You know I'm always railing against government intrusion in our lives, but I would have no problem if the government would create laws to determine which chicks can wear a bikini in public. By the way, two of my employees' arms are covered with tatoos, and while I used to be against it, my industry doesn't care if these guys showed up in a bikini with a wrinkled tramp stamp: they're two of the best in the biz, and that is all my customers care about. They know to wear long sleeves to the job if it's necessary. yep, no one can argue with results. show me a business owner who would want less-than performers doing a job for them simply because the top guys have tattoos, and ill show you a very stupid businessman. really, no one cares anymore. i thought i was going to have trouble down south with the old-money guys. but they dont care as long as I do my job right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 this post goes out to Chef... i work in technologies. i have a few tattoos, some visible to customers, if my shirt sleeves come up. Nothing filthy or in bad taste though. ive had meetings with OLD SCHOOL rich, southern gentlemen that run a VERY high scale financial planning/investment company. we're talking bow-ties and seersucker suits. the tattoos have never been an issue when selling to them or performing the work. now, i think that has to do with a combination of things: 1. im not working for as an employee of their company 2. we're very VERY good at what we do both of the Partners of my company are in their 40s, and they have tatoos. nothing big though. mine were never once brought up as an issue or anything. i think a lot depends on what youre offering and how well you do it. im also extremely professional in nature. with a shirt and tie on, youd never expect it from me. but i have tattoos that go right down to my wrists. but not PAST my wrist. my friends and i refer to the collar and wrists as "the employment line". the day i get a hand/neck tattoo is when i never have to worry about working again. I think you're responding to my Shell gas station remark. There's a difference between having tattoos that you cover up that just happen to show when you roll up your sleeves (while wearing a tie) and this: I have size 0 ear gauges and a bunch of tattoos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I think you're responding to my Shell gas station remark. There's a difference between having tattoos that you cover up that just happen to show when you roll up your sleeves (while wearing a tie) and this: I have size 0 ear gauges and a bunch of tattoos. i wasnt responding to any post you made in particular. ive seen you mention before about strictness of the financial company you work for. and just commenting that the same types of guys which ive run into, dont seem to mind (as long as im not going in front of their customers ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 So why then do something today that will only make it worse. Bad is bad. I don't think the difference is enough to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Screwed blue, but never tattooed! I'm on that same train with you man. Idin't it nice having a clean body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As pointed out above the tattoos will look like shiite in about 30 years. Removing them is expensive and extremely painful and it still leaves a light outline of the tattoo. I have yet to see anyone who looks better with a tattoo than not. JMO. Also, I'm not sure I'd want anything permanently attached to my body except for Jessica Alba or Salma Hayek, literally. Non tattooed people are the minority now but just as all styles go it will eventually die out. That's horse hockey. I know you have kitty paws down in your kitty area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 this post goes out to Chef... i work in technologies. i have a few tattoos, some visible to customers, if my shirt sleeves come up. Nothing filthy or in bad taste though. ive had meetings with OLD SCHOOL rich, southern gentlemen that run a VERY high scale financial planning/investment company. we're talking bow-ties and seersucker suits. the tattoos have never been an issue when selling to them or performing the work. now, i think that has to do with a combination of things: 1. im not working for as an employee of their company 2. we're very VERY good at what we do both of the Partners of my company are in their 40s, and they have tatoos. nothing big though. mine were never once brought up as an issue or anything. i think a lot depends on what youre offering and how well you do it. im also extremely professional in nature. with a shirt and tie on, youd never expect it from me. but i have tattoos that go right down to my wrists. but not PAST my wrist. my friends and i refer to the collar and wrists as "the employment line". the day i get a hand/neck tattoo is when i never have to worry about working again. Dr Dank to yor point there is an element of how you carry yourself. I do not have tats and will not get one. I work in an environment where they would generally be frowned upon. However, if you are a qualified individual who carryies themselves professionally you are likely to overcome the bias. As a part of this, with what and where you are tattooed likely comes into play. If it is offensive or distracting to conversation then it will work against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm quite partial to the Bills tattoo on my ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 My company doesn't give a flying fark if you have a tattoo, earrings or wear a kilt (one of our employees wears a kilt every day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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