How come every person under 30 has a tattoo now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
It’s a good idea for ugly people because it draws the eye away from their homeliness. Attractive people make a big mistake putting a blemish on their rare natural beauty

Pretty much, especially tattoos that are visible all the time. It's good if you want to call attention away from other features. Same with lots of piercings.

[Anonymous]

I don't think tattoos are much of a thing for most younger people these days.

But there's a very large percentage of people 35-55 who have them. Myself included. Usually, they are pretty discreet. You would never see them in a work setting.

For gen z, it's not typical. Maybe because they've seen how tats fade over time with their parents. And it's not an interesting way to rebel or self-express anymore. Which is good. The rule we have is no tats until you are at least 40. Not like anyone is clamoring, but them's the rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think tattoos are much of a thing for most younger people these days.

But there's a very large percentage of people 35-55 who have them. Myself included. Usually, they are pretty discreet. You would never see them in a work setting.

For gen z, it's not typical. Maybe because they've seen how tats fade over time with their parents. And it's not an interesting way to rebel or self-express anymore. Which is good. The rule we have is no tats until you are at least 40. Not like anyone is clamoring, but them's the rules.

It's crazy that you think you can enforce rules on your adult children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you think this will ever go away in future generations? I think they’re so ugly

OK MeeMaw.

[Anonymous]

Every person under 30 does not have a tattoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: NP.

I also think tattoos are ugly. Their popularity nowadays is just one more example of how civilization is in decline.

Some of us grew up when only biker gangs and prisoners had them. They make my skin crawl. The worst are sleeves.

To me, tattoos show disrespect for your own skin. Unlike jewelry, or clothing, or makeup, tattoos are permanent. Isn’t the skin that you were born with beautiful enough? It shouldn’t need any permanent ink. Why anyone would get a tattoo is beyond my comprehension.

In my mid-50’s, I am just amazed how much American society has changed in my lifetime - and not for the better.

If you are a woman, hopefully you haven't pierced your ears. That is permanent and shows disrespect for your skin. Do you color your hair, that is sort of permanent and shows disrespect. Do you do anything not permanent to disrespect your skin such as makeup? Everyone has a different definition of beauty.

[Anonymous]

The tattoo epidemic is directly related to rampant and often undiagnosed Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Millennials and Zoomers are constantly exposed to attractive bodies on social media but having that fit, toned body takes hard-work, discipline, and commitment…personal attributes which are in severely short supply nowadays. Tattoos meanwhile are a cheap and easy “fix”. Please, prove me wrong.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Do you think this will ever go away in future generations? I think they’re so ugly

What’s ugly is being so critical of people who are leaving you alone

Np. It's onlt ugly if you tell peiple with tatoos to their face. An opinion you din't share shouldn't upset you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: NP.

I also think tattoos are ugly. Their popularity nowadays is just one more example of how civilization is in decline.

Some of us grew up when only biker gangs and prisoners had them. They make my skin crawl. The worst are sleeves.

To me, tattoos show disrespect for your own skin. Unlike jewelry, or clothing, or makeup, tattoos are permanent. Isn’t the skin that you were born with beautiful enough? It shouldn’t need any permanent ink. Why anyone would get a tattoo is beyond my comprehension.

In my mid-50’s, I am just amazed how much American society has changed in my lifetime - and not for the better.

If you are a woman, hopefully you haven't pierced your ears. That is permanent and shows disrespect for your skin. Do you color your hair, that is sort of permanent and shows disrespect. Do you do anything not permanent to disrespect your skin such as makeup? Everyone has a different definition of beauty.

Pierce earringa can close over and colored hair doesn't last. Tattoos are more pernament

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every person under 30 does not have a tattoo.

Well the percentage on our ten grandkids is 6/10 have them, all college grads, houses, some married, good jobs. Surprising.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you think this will ever go away in future generations? I think they’re so ugly

Not something I think about. And not something you should either. Mind your business.

NP.

I also think tattoos are ugly. Their popularity nowadays is just one more example of how civilization is in decline.

I doubt that. Personally when I see tattoos on skin, from a distance they just look like a blotch on someone's skin. I'm glad my DS has never gotten one.
But maybe men no longer wearing long curled wigs and high heels like they did in France a few centuries ago also represents a decline.

I imagine some future generations will do something else, but you might not like that either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The tattoo epidemic is directly related to rampant and often undiagnosed Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Millennials and Zoomers are constantly exposed to attractive bodies on social media but having that fit, toned body takes hard-work, discipline, and commitment…personal attributes which are in severely short supply nowadays. Tattoos meanwhile are a cheap and easy “fix”. Please, prove me wrong.

Huh?
My niece got a sleeve when her mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, to express her love for her parents. Not because of body dysmorphic disorder. A family member has a primary care physician who also works out, tons of muscle, leads community walking groups to encourage people to get out and move. And his forearm is tattooed.
They're not all that cheap either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The tattoo epidemic is directly related to rampant and often undiagnosed Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Millennials and Zoomers are constantly exposed to attractive bodies on social media but having that fit, toned body takes hard-work, discipline, and commitment…personal attributes which are in severely short supply nowadays. Tattoos meanwhile are a cheap and easy “fix”. Please, prove me wrong.

Huh?
My niece got a sleeve when her mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, to express her love for her parents. Not because of body dysmorphic disorder. A family member has a primary care physician who also works out, tons of muscle, leads community walking groups to encourage people to get out and move. And his forearm is tattooed.
They're not all that cheap either.

There are better ways to express love.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The tattoo epidemic is directly related to rampant and often undiagnosed Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Millennials and Zoomers are constantly exposed to attractive bodies on social media but having that fit, toned body takes hard-work, discipline, and commitment…personal attributes which are in severely short supply nowadays. Tattoos meanwhile are a cheap and easy “fix”. Please, prove me wrong.

Huh?
My niece got a sleeve when her mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, to express her love for her parents. Not because of body dysmorphic disorder. A family member has a primary care physician who also works out, tons of muscle, leads community walking groups to encourage people to get out and move. And his forearm is tattooed.
They're not all that cheap either.

Sorry about her mom’s cancer… but how does a tattoo sleeve express love? Was it her mother’s dearest wish that her daughter get one? Otherwise, it speaks more to a (rather narcissistic) bid for attention.

[Anonymous]

I have tattoos. I see many professionals with them. I think it gives away your SES class when you see them, depending on where they are and what they are. Some are “classier” than others. But other indicators - car/truck, eyelashes/nails, clothing also give that away.