Tatoos

[yukonjack]

Apples to oranges. People wanting to engage in scientific study of human behavior seem to have significantly less bias than what's typically observed on OSA.




Exactly. Irrational fear goes a long way sometimes.

Not really that much different. Most people have a psychological reason behind getting a tattoo. If you understand just a little bit of the reason someone gets one it helps you understand them. Just food for thought.

 

[Glocktogo]

Apples to oranges. People wanting to engage in scientific study of human behavior seem to have significantly less bias than what's typically observed on OSA.

I couldn't agree more. I find tattoos interesting and often the people who sport them the same. I enjoy studying people, even those I don't have anything in common with. Not to mention, hot chicks are hot, but hot chicks with quality ink are INSANELY hot!

Exactly. Irrational fear goes a long way sometimes.

I couldn't disagree more. Clowns are an unholy abomination of nature and shouldn't be feared, but loathed with every fiber of one's being!

 

[JD8]

Not really that much different. Most people have a psychological reason behind getting a tattoo. If you understand just a little bit of the reason someone gets one it helps you understand them. Just food for thought.

Yes, it's called expression, pretty common emotion. It's different if you really understand scientific study vs the sometimes hypocritical nature of OSA lol, but if you need that validation you can have it. My comment was towards the people who say.... "I just don't understand/get it" blah blah blah. If you are truly are objective then more power to you, some are, and some aren't. However on the flip side, there's a lot of judgment, that flies with Tatts, for whatever reason.

 

[Boehlertaught]

To some, Tats are a way of dealing with issues, a way of healing. Many folks with PTSD have Tats of events, friends, KIAs, etc. I cannot speak to the social prospectus and trends. To some, the pain of the Tat and the picture/design/words is a type of therapy. I personally have no opinion either way, but many men I know have Tats and every Tat to them has a meaning.

This answer is directed at why I have a tattoo. My wife has a terrible scar from knee surgery. She has incredible legs but would never wear shorts. She got a tattoo to cover the scar...all the time knowing her really conservative family would badger her badly for it. I got a tattoo also to spread the love around. Her family rolled eyes a bit but understood the message. She now wears shorts and feels good about herself. Mission accomplished.

 

[JCW355]

I have one tattoo, it is in memory of my wife that died 5-27-16

 

[MacFromOK]

I have one tattoo, it is in memory of my wife that died 5-27-16

Sincere condolences. The possibility of losing my wife has always been a terror of mine.

You gonna be alright with the upcoming anniversary?

 

[Annie]

I like the one that I have. It is, like many have mentioned, special to me for personal reasons. I keep saying I want to get a sleeve but never manage to find the time or the money. Priorities. Maybe one of these days.

 

[dennishoddy]

I have one tattoo, it is in memory of my wife that died 5-27-16

Oh Man, I hadn't heard about that. My sincere condolences, and hope your recovery is progressing.

 

[nofearfactor]

Tattoos for remembrances are great honors. The rest are just for losers and thugs...

 

[beardking]

Tattoos for remembrances are great honors. The rest are just for losers and thugs...

Woohooo!!! I'm a thug. :-)