i guess i am the only one who does not care for tattoos - Page 5

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Originally Posted by punk-a-doodle 

As a note, some people get tattoos *because* some will form an instant opinion about them.  It really helps weed out the shallow/judgemental people in daily interactions.

Actually, there is strong statistical evidence that supports making those kind of "judgement calls". While many surveys on the subject are biased by who did them (i.e. they started out with an answer and than set out to validate it.), and others are worthless since they ask for opinions, not facts, I have gleaned the following information:

1. The less formal education you have the more likely you are to be tattooed.
2. People who have tattoos are likely to have used recreational drugs at some time.
3. If you have "body art" it is highly probable that you have been jailed for a serious crime.
4. Liberals are slightly more likely to get tattooed than conservatives.
5. Tattoos are most common in the southeastern United States.

If you have tattoos and don't fit this profile, so what? There's an old saying, "If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's more than likely a duck." If you don't want to be thought of as a duck, don't quack!

I would add that pointing out that someone is shallow and judgemental is indeed being shallow and judgemental and so on and so on, it never ends. I guess we are shallow and judgemental by nature.

I agree about the tats and the facts surrounding them but my thoughts are from silent observation.
 

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Originally Posted by OldGuy43 

Actually, there is strong statistical evidence that supports making those kind of "judgement calls". While many surveys on the subject are biased by who did them (i.e. they started out with an answer and than set out to validate it.), and others are worthless since they ask for opinions, not facts, I have gleaned the following information:

 

1. The less formal education you have the more likely you are to be tattooed.
2. People who have tattoos are likely to have used recreational drugs at some time.
3. If you have "body art" it is highly probable that you have been jailed for a serious crime.
4. Liberals are slightly more likely to get tattooed than conservatives.
5. Tattoos are most common in the southeastern United States.

 

If you have tattoos and don't fit this profile, so what? There's an old saying, "If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's more than likely a duck." If you don't want to be thought of as a duck, don't quack!

One more note on the subject of being "different" and "expressing yourself" and I'll shut up. Back in 1979, when I made the decision to grow my hair and beard I did so with the sure and certain understanding that there was a price to be paid for being different. The majority of the flock doesn't approve of different. It prefers conformity. I knew that many people would make derogatory comments and jobs would become harder to get. I accepted that as the price I would have to pay.

Yes, you have the right to be yourself and be different, to stand out from the flock. That does not mean that the flock has to accept you. Some will just tolerate you, some will ignore you and others will be downright mean and nasty, and a few will accept you for what you are. That's the price you have to be willing to pay. Human nature is what it is. Your wishes and desires will not change that. It will do no good to complain about the unfairness of it all!

I know that this is not considered PC, but that is the nature of the beast. A natural instinct that has been developed to insure survival of the species over 150 million years of evolution. You can't change that by simply passing a law.

Darwin always wins in the long run.

We learn alot from the animal kingdom... when we act like animals.  I prefer, hopefully a higher plane.

Darwin sez:

All it takes is one female (or male) to be attracted to your tatts, in order for your genes to be replicated and passed on -- though the more mates, the better the genetic viability, but one fecund female per tattooed male will work just fine. The rest of society's acceptance is not necessary.

 

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Originally Posted by OldGuy43 

One more note on the subject of being "different" and "expressing yourself" and I'll shut up. Back in 1979, when I made the decision to grow my hair and beard I did so with the sure and certain understanding that there was a price to be paid for being different. The majority of the flock doesn't approve of different. It prefers conformity. I knew that many people would make derogatory comments and jobs would become harder to get. I accepted that as the price I would have to pay.

 

Yes, you have the right to be yourself and be different, to stand out from the flock. That does not mean that the flock has to accept you. Some will just tolerate you, some will ignore you and others will be downright mean and nasty, and a few will accept you for what you are. That's the price you have to be willing to pay. Human nature is what it is. Your wishes and desires will not change that. It will do no good to complain about the unfairness of it all!

 

I know that this is not considered PC, but that is the nature of the beast. A natural instinct that has been developed to insure survival of the species over 150 million years of evolution. You can't change that by simply passing a law.

 

Darwin always wins in the long run.

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Originally Posted by GardenerGal 

Darwin sez:

All it takes is one female (or male) to be attracted to your tatts, in order for your genes to be replicated and passed on -- though the more mates, the better the genetic viability, but one fecund female per tattooed male will work just fine. The rest of society's acceptance is not necessary.

Which Darwin said that?

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Originally Posted by OldGuy43 

One more note on the subject of being "different" and "expressing yourself" and I'll shut up. Back in 1979, when I made the decision to grow my hair and beard I did so with the sure and certain understanding that there was a price to be paid for being different. The majority of the flock doesn't approve of different. It prefers conformity. I knew that many people would make derogatory comments and jobs would become harder to get. I accepted that as the price I would have to pay.

 

Yes, you have the right to be yourself and be different, to stand out from the flock. That does not mean that the flock has to accept you. Some will just tolerate you, some will ignore you and others will be downright mean and nasty, and a few will accept you for what you are. That's the price you have to be willing to pay. Human nature is what it is. Your wishes and desires will not change that. It will do no good to complain about the unfairness of it all!

 

I know that this is not considered PC, but that is the nature of the beast. A natural instinct that has been developed to insure survival of the species over 150 million years of evolution. You can't change that by simply passing a law.

 

Darwin always wins in the long run.

Yeah, I think I'd rather be around people that accept me than, than hide how I truly am, just to fit in.  I only have a few tattoos, and they are in areas that can be hidden, if I so desired. I have yet to come across anyone that has treated me differently because of them. I realize you may be talking about those with alot of tattoos, or at least more visible ones, but never the less. My tattoos are much more visible in warmer weather, when I wear shorts and tank tops, and no, I don't dress like a hoochie mama, lol!

I do agree "to each their own" and teach my children the same thing. I have ten tattoos, no one knows that I have that many. Some people don't even know I have any. I can hold a professional position without problem and have a reasonably high IQ. If someone wants to judge me, go for it, you don't matter to me. There is a personal reason for most of my tats. Anyone can generalize about a certain group and will be right most of the time, but not all the time.

My mom hates tattoos, I like them when tastefully done.....to each their own

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Originally Posted by OldGuy43 

Which Darwin said that?

Chuck. He drinks at the same pub I do.