The Tattoo Fad And Where It Comes From

At least, spell "tattoo" correctly, if you're going to start yet another thread about a subject that's been run into the ground, in here.
 
Absolutely NOT!! Just visit here in Jacksonville, FL and you'd definitely see what I mean. All over the arms/top of hands, legs and some on the neck and even back.

One or two small tattoos is one thing, but today, there are those that must spend hundreds-to-thousands of dollars on theirs.

Watched a cable show called Gangland and another about state and federal prison inmates. Wow, some very "wicked" looking tattoos there. The nicer tattoos can be seen on the show Inked.

Wife and I don't have any and would never get any.
 

treeguy64 said:
At least, spell "tattoo" correctly, if you're going to start yet another thread about a subject that's been run into the ground, in here.
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You're absolutely RIGHT, it has been "run into the ground", but then again, so have some other topics/threads.
 
That fad is like "the gift that keeps on giving." How would we know that it is over, since the tatoos are permanent, and will unfortunately be in our line of vision forever?
 
I think the "fad" aspect of it is over. It was put to rest as a fad some time back, and now folks are getting inked more because it means something to them, and not just because all their friends are. It's a form of personal expression.
 
Ronni said:
I think the "fad" aspect of it is over. It was put to rest as a fad some time back, and now folks are getting inked more because it means something to them, and not just because all their friends are. It's a form of personal expression.
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But, WHY does "person expression" have to be all over the arms, part of the hands, on the neck and sometimes on the back? Where we currently live, it's like a lot of young folks want to play "gang member", by looks that is. I really looks like a number of businesses want that "gang" look working for them. No matter the amount of experience, college degree or whatever, I'd find a way not to hire someone that looked like a gang member.

And, there are business that absolutely won't hire someone with visible tattoos for outside sales reps. I have never seen an airline stewardess with tattoos on their arms or wherever.
 
Well, I've had my say about this topic. Everyone here knows where/how wife and I stand on it.
 
DaveA said:
Classic - -here's one for you to get before heading west. It'll make you fit right in with those cowboy "gangs".


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My wife says "No thank you...……...YOU get it". I told her, "Nice comeback, Honey!"

We just thank God that this multiple tattoo thing all over the arms and other places isn't all over America. There are retirement areas that don't want to look like a gang city. We are going to one of them.

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ClassicRockr said:
But, WHY does "person expression" have to be all over the arms, part of the hands, on the neck and sometimes on the back? Where we currently live, it's like a lot of young folks want to play "gang member", by looks that is. I really looks like a number of businesses want that "gang" look working for them. No matter the amount of experience, college degree or whatever, I'd find a way not to hire someone that looked like a gang member.

And, there are business that absolutely won't hire someone with visible tattoos for outside sales reps. I have never seen an airline stewardess with tattoos on their arms or wherever.
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Probably the same reason some people like to dress up in western attire and play like they're cowboys......
 
Tattoos are everywhere, even in the boondocks. What I don't get is why get so riled up over it? It's like everything else -- if you don't like it, don't do it.

We've got cowboys, ranchers, dirt farmers, rodeo people, etc., here, especially out in the rural areas (of which there are many in this state) and they've got as many tattoos as everybody else. Who cares?
 
For anyone that works in law enforcement or as a corrections officer, most know that some tattoos on certain parts of the body reflect different messages. Prisoners belonging to the different gangs that are incarcerated can and do communicate by tattooing different symbols and then covering up certain ones while leaving others visible. This allows members to communicate among one another in the same gang. It’s most important for gang members to follow their code. To go it alone is not a good idea.

In today’s prison society, it’s important for the prisoners that are between the ages on 18-45 to hook up with a gang. Once accepted, the new member must wear the gang’s tattoo design. Next thing is to learn the language and how to communicate. Being a prisoner and not a gang member is risky business.
 
jujube said:
Probably the same reason some people like to dress up in western attire and play like they're cowboys......
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Do you know how to saddle and bridle a horse...…….I do! Do you know how to swing a lariat and catch a steer...…...I do! Believe, I was in a profession rodeo association and didn't dress up and play cowboy.

But, then again, I seriously doubt if anyone on this forum has even been around cowboys.
 
Butterfly said:
Tattoos are everywhere, even in the boondocks. What I don't get is why get so riled up over it? It's like everything else -- if you don't like it, don't do it.

We've got cowboys, ranchers, dirt farmers, rodeo people, etc., here, especially out in the rural areas (of which there are many in this state) and they've got as many tattoos as everybody else. Who cares?
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Guess you need the post that I did about Sid Steiner. The rodeo cowboy who was always getting teased about his tattoos and body piercings. Have never seen anybody showing livestock at a county or state fair, full of tattoos. I've been in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, the Dakota's, Nebraska and Kansas and have never/ever seen any young farmers, ranchers or rodeo people displaying tattoos all over their body.

Have YOU ever seen an airline stewardess, pilot, co-pilot displaying tattoos all over themselves????? Guess not, hugh.

"Who cares" you ask...……..believe it or not, many, many people do.
 
911 said:
For anyone that works in law enforcement or as a corrections officer, most know that some tattoos on certain parts of the body reflect different messages. Prisoners belonging to the different gangs that are incarcerated can and do communicate by tattooing different symbols and then covering up certain ones while leaving others visible. This allows members to communicate among one another in the same gang. It’s most important for gang members to follow their code. To go it alone is not a good idea.

In today’s prison society, it’s important for the prisoners that are between the ages on 18-45 to hook up with a gang. Once accepted, the new member must wear the gang’s tattoo design. Next thing is to learn the language and how to communicate. Being a prisoner and not a gang member is risky business.
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And, would an officer have a tendency to pull over his patrol car and talk to a person walking along a road, who was full of tattoos, instead of doing the same to a person that didn't look the same way? Can't numerous tattoos give off a bad "vibe" to an officer?
 
I kind of wish there were pictures of 70 yr. & older with multiple tats to look at if only to see the difference between firm & wrinkled skin. I can only imagine a tat of the flag on the back of a flabby arm flapping as though it were being blown by the wind. Really wouldn't want to see the tats on the chest of a 70 something guy with man boobs.

Tats are a choice. In my Navy boot camp out of our company of 78 recruits 77 got tats or already had some. I didn't and couldn't be convinced every sailor had to have one.
 
ClassicRockr said:
Guess you need the post that I did about Sid Steiner. The rodeo cowboy who was always getting teased about his tattoos and body piercings. Have never seen anybody showing livestock at a county or state fair, full of tattoos. I've been in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, the Dakota's, Nebraska and Kansas and have never/ever seen any young farmers, ranchers or rodeo people displaying tattoos all over their body.

Have YOU ever seen an airline stewardess, pilot, co-pilot displaying tattoos all over themselves????? Guess not, hugh.

"Who cares" you ask...……..believe it or not, many, many people do.
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Just because you do not see someone's tattoos when they are dressed in everyday clothing does not mean they are not there. I just do not see why it is so all fired important to you. I believe that what's inside a person is far more important than what's on their skin, and I am certainly not going to judge someone for having them. It certainly isn't a sign of depraved character.
 
Butterfly said:
So you think it is OK for law enforcement to hassle someone over how they look?
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I think...it is OK for law enforcement to be suspicious of whom ever they feel suspicious about. And react accordingly. That is exactly what we pay them to do.

If one does not want to be seen as a criminal thug ? Then do not present ones self as a criminal thug.
 
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