A woman in my friend-circle got her daughter a tattoo for her birthday

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use to be you couldn't be an organ donor. Has that changed?

Yes. We can also donate blood, but not for the first six months after getting a tattoo.

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Anonymous wrote:We've known each other probably ten years, but only hung out one-on-one once (which was perfectly pleasant). Today her daughter turned 17 and after taking her to get her driver's license, she took her to get a tattoo that covers the entire shoulder blade. Jesus christ.

LET'S ALL JUDGE THAT SHIT.

That kid will never again be able to wear an evening gown, a swimsuit or a tank top without that huge ugly tattoo showing. Her wedding pictures 10 years from now will have that tattoo...ugh.

I'm not a fan of making (mostly) irreversible life choices like tattoos before the age of 18, but I do take issue with the idea that "she'll never be allowed to wear a bathing suit or gown." My shoulder tattoo is very visible in my wedding pictures, and I love the pictures, as do the rest of my family. The donors of the institution where I used to work never minded when I wore a sleeveless dress to our galas, and I did check with HR before buying a dress that would show it at those events.

[Anonymous]

She can forget marrying someone rich. Sounds like a job at Walmart might be in her future. Ugly people with ugly tattoos -- no wonder all the other countries hate us!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like only a shady tattoo artist would do this, even with Moms consent.

Since I recently took my ten year old to get her ears pierced at a tattoo and piercing studio (one that came highly recommended on DCUM BTW), I can say that I've read the parental consents at a responsible business. I'm pretty sure this would have been okay, provided it was the mom consenting and not someone posing as the mom.

I'm not into the tattoo thing for myself, but I wouldn't judge on this one. Quite possibly by going in with her daughter and paying for it, the mom was able to ensure that the tattoo was done by a skilled professional in a hygienic fashion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PADFY

Okay, what does this stand for?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We've known each other probably ten years, but only hung out one-on-one once (which was perfectly pleasant). Today her daughter turned 17 and after taking her to get her driver's license, she took her to get a tattoo that covers the entire shoulder blade. Jesus christ.

LET'S ALL JUDGE THAT SHIT.

Art gets judged. People have opinions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Got my first tattoo at 17 (mother also went and consented). Don't regret the tattoo (I have more) but do regret its location. Thinking of having it removed and put somewhere else but haven't made the move yet.

Wouldn't that cost money and be painful?

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Anonymous wrote:We've known each other probably ten years, but only hung out one-on-one once (which was perfectly pleasant). Today her daughter turned 17 and after taking her to get her driver's license, she took her to get a tattoo that covers the entire shoulder blade. Jesus christ.

LET'S ALL JUDGE THAT SHIT.

That kid will never again be able to wear an evening gown, a swimsuit or a tank top without that huge ugly tattoo showing. Her wedding pictures 10 years from now will have that tattoo...ugh.

Ugly according to who? You? Good thing you're not the one who got inked, and that the entire deal is none of your damned business, then.

Because you never ever judge anyone on what they wear, how they look, if they are religious, what their politics are ... what state they are from ...

[Anonymous]

To opine that something like a shoulder blade tattoo is not a wise lifestyle choice is not the same as judging someone's character.

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Anonymous wrote:We've known each other probably ten years, but only hung out one-on-one once (which was perfectly pleasant). Today her daughter turned 17 and after taking her to get her driver's license, she took her to get a tattoo that covers the entire shoulder blade. Jesus christ.

LET'S ALL JUDGE THAT SHIT.

That kid will never again be able to wear an evening gown, a swimsuit or a tank top without that huge ugly tattoo showing. Her wedding pictures 10 years from now will have that tattoo...ugh.

I'm not a fan of making (mostly) irreversible life choices like tattoos before the age of 18, but I do take issue with the idea that "she'll never be allowed to wear a bathing suit or gown." My shoulder tattoo is very visible in my wedding pictures, and I love the pictures, as do the rest of my family. The donors of the institution where I used to work never minded when I wore a sleeveless dress to our galas, and I did check with HR before buying a dress that would show it at those events.

Well I didn't actually say that she wouldn't be "allowed" to wear a bathing suit or a gown. What I actually did say was that she would never be able to wear a formal gown or a bathing suit without that tattoo showing. It's great that you love your tattoo, hopefully you will never regret it. Hopefully this girl will forever love and never regret her tattoo. Like you I am not a fan of making irreversible choices like tattoos before the age of 18 - especially a huge tattoo like the one that this girl got.

[Anonymous]

You should not be hanging out with these numnuts!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To opine that something like a shoulder blade tattoo is not a wise lifestyle choice is not the same as judging someone's character.

I wish more posters on DCUM understood this.

[Anonymous]

I keep hoping the tattoo thing will play itself out. They all look trashy to me.

Although, I must admit that it was the "friend-circle" in the subject that drew me in. That's just a goofy thing to say.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She can forget marrying someone rich. Sounds like a job at Walmart might be in her future. Ugly people with ugly tattoos -- no wonder all the other countries hate us!

Of all the objections, this is the absolute stupidest. WTF? I'm very rich, even by DCUM standards, and have a tattoo. I earned much of it, and married DH with the tattoo, and got even richer. I have friends with similar net worth and also tattoos. It's a personal decision. I'm also very sought after in my very wonky professional niche, and no problems there either.

[Anonymous]

Gross