Tattoos- A turn on or a turn off?

[geordiecolin]

It seems like there are more folk in the UK under 50 with tattoos than without. Do you find them a turn on or a turn off?

 

[Jono777]

Most defo a turn off these days, almost my final answer

However "back in the day" I did like a bit of rough from time to time so the odd tat or twenty wasn't uncommon

 

[goatwack]

I have my right arm adorned in them, so definitely a 'turn on'

 

[greylady]

I like them if they are tasteful, seen some great looking sleeves and tribal tattoo's

 

[Kroffe]

On me, a turn off, on girls a turn on.
Unless they have a tattoo of me, then turn off.

 

[Borgie]

I have my right arm adorned in them, so definitely a 'turn on'

Ewwwwww

 

[dionysus]

ive just the one, a Canadian flag on my upper arm; I like it
on others, itf its artisitic or in moderation

 

[steveh35]

Turn off, why do people want to draw on themselves, isn't it like wearing the same t-shirt year after year and not being able to change it same with piercings.

At some point tattoos will go out of fashion like flares and mulletts and people will look old fashioned.

 

[Mr_Slot5]

Oooof a nicely tattooed dark haired pretty lady. Yes please.

 

[goatwack]

Like this young lady. Who wouldn't want to add a splash of white to her upper tats

 

[dionysus]

At some point tattoos will go out of fashion like flares and mulletts and people will look old fashioned.

welllll, theyve been around for 5000 plus years - for a trend, id say it's one with longevity

as to the whys, lots of variations; fashion statements, commemorative marks, deeply personal 'stamps'

for me, i backpacked across Canada and back (plus, a proud Canadian) and wanted to mark the occasion

 

[misstrouble]

Dunno. On some people it looks great, on others it’s a big turn off.


Not sure to which group I belong

 

[steveh35]

Like this young lady. Who wouldn't want to add a splash of white to her upper tats

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[mack341]

I think my tattooist is deaf, I said I don't mind what design but can I have a face tattoo that doesn't make me look like a dickhead, and this was the blinking result!:

I'll get me coat....

 

[goatwack]

Haters gonna hate

 

[lotusch]

I have none myself but I think some tattoos look really good on people and personally I do not mind them.
However I do not like people who use their whole body as a drawing board, no need for that i.m.h.o but hey it is their body.

 

[TheAverageGuy]

While I can appreciate a well done piece or understand one's desire to have something of personal meaning to them, I've never found them attractive on women, though something small, personal and that can be covered on a dressed up night out, It's not my place to say otherwise nor is it enough to deter me being with someone. However full sleeves, prison tats and other such body art on anyone has absolutely triggered my shallow side and has deterred me from being with them, though still respect their personal choices and right to individual choice, can make great friends.. just not for me.

As for myself, I always thought, maybe at some point.. 1 piece of incredible personal value that I could picture still being happy with in 20-40 years after the stretch, fade, ripple etc.. just never found that particular idea that made the cut so my body remains unbranded.. I did always tell my mother though that all she had to do was ask and I'd get one in tribute to her.. an M on each ass cheek.. she never took me up on the offer ;-)

 

[greylady]

I might go for a greyhound on my forehead or across my face ....

 

[Supababe]

I have a trap stamp! But I had it designed and created way before the girls in the fast car mags.
It is also very significant and personal to me in meaning.

As for men..... if you have strong, muscled arms then a basic bicep tat....yes please x phwarrgggghhh

 

[KasinoKing]

Yeah I think they look good on most people - and long as they are not totally covered in 'em... or on their faces.
There's a guy I've seen a few times locally has his WHOLE FACE tattooed a very dark colour (along with most of his body). Why would anyone want to do that to themselves???

A similar subject, I find facial piercings anywhere other than in people's ears a total turn-off. Especially tongues & lips.
But hey - each to their own!

KK

 

[dunover]

I have them, but my rule is they are covered by a t-shirt so not usually visible. Unless I get lucky.

 

[paul7388]

No way i would ever pay someone to inflict pain on me and give me a tattoo. would have too be pissed even to let them then who knows what i would end up with.

Hmmmm quick flashbacks here to last few days and i can't remember everything i did while away. Maybe better check everywhere

As for tattoo's on woman the odd nice one here and there i like. A woman totally covered with them is a total pass me a bucket turn off.

 

[pinnit2014]

No way i would ever pay someone to inflict pain on me and give me a tattoo. would have too be pissed even to let them then who knows what i would end up with.

Hmmmm quick flashbacks here to last few days and i can't remember everything i did while away. Maybe better check everywhere

As for tattoo's on woman the odd nice one here and there i like. A woman totally covered with them is a total pass me a bucket turn off.

Presumably that means you woke up with a a tattoo of a long haired guy on a horse, against an orange background?

 

[paul7388]

Presumably that means you woke up with a a tattoo of a long haired guy on a horse, against an orange background?

Long as is not a wee leprechaun carrying a tricoulor i should be okay . Come to think of it my back is pretty sore maybe good job i can't see around there.

 

[geordiecolin]

I have a trap stamp! But I had it designed and created way before the girls in the fast car mags.
It is also very significant and personal to me in meaning.

As for men..... if you have strong, muscled arms then a basic bicep tat....yes please x phwarrgggghhh

A trap stamp? The mind boggles!

 

[geordiecolin]

Like this young lady. Who wouldn't want to add a splash of white to her upper tats

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Or a splash of my gentleman's relish

 

[mina1929]

I don't really care if people have tattoos or not maybe not on the face or neck though.

Both my daughter and son wanted tattoos when they were younger so I said yeah I don't care and still they have not a single tattoo

 

[dionysus]

I'd probably get another - mine looks like a cheap rub-on you get on holiday. It was my first so I really didnt want much but the reasons above. Now, I'd like to maybe do a fuller upper arm piece, but like, dun, something that goes under the sleeve - it's for me, so it doesnt have to be anything i need to show off.

As for piercing, I'v both ears, but just wear a dimaond in one and never any interest further than that; I personally find an excess unattractive, but if omeone else wants 'em, their body, enjoy

 

[nikantw]

Something like butterflies?

 

[Jono777]

A trap stamp? The mind boggles!

lol, meant to be "Tramp Stamp" - a nickname for then around these parts also

 

[dunover]

lol, meant to be "Tramp Stamp" - a nickname for then around these parts also

Vadge badge?

 

[Supababe]

Vadge badge?

Such innocence amongst the boys here lol
Let me educate you....

 

[Fiekie247]

Does nothing to me - however Black Nails on a lady is a turn on.... especially when she touches you... Look at Rachel Zane... oh my God...

 

[Kroffe]

Does nothing to me - however Black Nails on a lady is a turn on.... especially when she touches you... Look at Rachel Zane... oh my God...

You looking for a clumsy female carpenter then
Have to agree that Rachel is a real looker. Good show that, Suits.

 

[LadyJelena]

Yaaay, what a cool topic!

I have 5 tattoos all are black and discreet and have meanings important to me. That's the way I like them.

 

[Fiekie247]

Yaaay, what a cool topic!

I have 5 tattoos all are black and discreet and have meanings important to me. That's the way I like them.

Jelena Isakov - Nice to see you here... Hope all is good...

I Agree of course you need them to reference to something on most occasions, I would never just put something permanent there without any meaning. I never thought I would get one, so I decided to get a matching one with the Wife as a birthday gift...

This is how they look when we got them and when we hold hands the look from Behind

My Enigste - Meaning "My Only"
11.02.2012 - Wedding Date
Infinity Sign - Well that says it all - Forever (Well I hope)

 

[miso]

I have a big one on my leg, full left sleeve and maybe half right sleeve. Plus a ton of small ones all over, even one on my arse I got when hammered some 15 years ago. I got them done over maybe 20 years (started very young ), nearly one at a time and they are my memories. I think I remember what was happening in my life when I got this and that inked... But what I really detest is the footballers tatts, when somebody gets two sleeves, back and half a chest covered in clouds and praying hands and dragons and shit, all done in five sittings. Yes, I blame Beckham for ruining the tattoo culture

 

[misstrouble]

Yaaay, what a cool topic!

I have 5 tattoos all are black and discreet and have meanings important to me. That's the way I like them.

I’m the opposite. Most have color. No specific deep reason. I just liked them.

 

[dionysus]

Such innocence amongst the boys here lol
Let me educate you....

lol, theyre called tramp stamps here as well

 

[LadyJelena]

Jelena Isakov - Nice to see you here... Hope all is good...

Nice to see you here too, but I don't know who is it

 

[Fiekie247]

- Im Hurt... PM incoming Fruity_Jelena

 

[The Dude]

When I was younger - the only people who had tattoos were ex-cons, bikers, and soldiers/sailors/marines. And maybe some circus performers.

Now it's crazy town :axeman2:

I have a military tattoo - that's it.

 

[goatwack]

I have two rifles pointing upwards on either buttcheek, in the style of a military salute

 

[Simmo!]

When I was younger and these things mattered, tattoos and body piercings on women were a massive turn-off for me. I probably care less nowadays as it's a bit more normal but I never really understood them. I guess it's just a way of expressing oneself? Nothing wrong with that.

 

[trancemonkey]

Like this young lady. Who wouldn't want to add a splash of white to her upper tats

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Me... what an absolute minger! She looks like Michael J Fox got some crayons out at a party she was at.

 

[trancemonkey]

I have a trap stamp! But I had it designed and created way before the girls in the fast car mags.
It is also very significant and personal to me in meaning.

As for men..... if you have strong, muscled arms then a basic bicep tat....yes please x phwarrgggghhh

I wonder if there are dolphins I'm the wild with women tattooed on their backs

 

[trancemonkey]

I find fake bloated lips, ridiculous eyebrows and wwwaaaayyy too much make-up a bigger turn off.

Luckily, I am fat, old and ugly so it isnt really an issue for me

 

[dionysus]

I find fake bloated lips, ridiculous eyebrows and wwwaaaayyy too much make-up a bigger turn off.

Luckily, I am fat, old and ugly so it isnt really an issue for me

awww
you're not old

 

[Kroffe]

Me... what an absolute minger! She looks like Michael J Fox got some crayons out at a party she was at.

Thats pretty offensive.
Im sure he would make a better looking tattoo.
Besides, that night he was in charge of the light-effects.
Edit: Dont watch if you have epilepsy.

 

[MartiniMan]

When I was younger - the only people who had tattoos were ex-cons, bikers, and soldiers/sailors/marines. And maybe some circus performers.

Now it's crazy town :axeman2:

Yeah it's crazy town out here too. Not my cuppa tea, like you, grew up in a similar time. Though, on occasion have spotted a few impressive tatts adorning calves, featuring a boxing kangaroo and Aussie flag combo. Very patriotic, and I respect that. I'm not sexist (maybe it's my age group) but still hard to process tatts on females.

Back when I was young, just about everyone smoked cigarettes -- that habit is really popular now
Funny how things fall in and out of popularity.