Do you have a tattoo?
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ali_kat said:
CVM said:
theshrew said:
doogz said:
I've got one tattoo, on my upper arm, where you won't see it unless I'm topless, and you think people look down on me as some sort of sub-class as a result?.)
Like you I have one on my upper arm which can't be seen. I do honestly think that people do look down on others who have tattoo's on show. Just in the same way people used to do with Skinheads and Punks back in the day.
There are some that react like the typical tattooed thug (aka skinhead) that exkst to perpetuate the HTH that tats are bad - we've seen it demonstrated in this thread in response to your original question about the Gorilla!
But you'd not live saying that of Moneypenny or Gretchen or me!! And one I'd say was most tattooed on here, Johnny, has been utterly polite & helpful (despite looking like a thug at times
) and dresses like JAYB TheJimi said:
For balance, the same question has been asked multiple times in this thread. Like I said, certain individuals have been spouting the same s
t on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.
and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
He was. He's asked me & Moneypenny in person about ours, full of curiosity not rudeness, but a desire to know.t on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
The question about the Gorilla & the other piece is a good question, they are beautifully done, fabulous drawings in their own right but I don't understand why someone would have either inked on them the rest of their lives. My tattoos are personal. They have meaning to me. I designed them. I didn't walk in with a picture froma film & say "I'd like that please".
If you think "why the f
k not" is an appropriate reaction to ANY polite question, then I imagine you are either a great disappointment to your parents, or, well...let's just say it proves the point CVM said:
I'm not saying that's what I think, I'm saying that's what society thinks (to a degree). Whether we like it or not, tattoos are still viewed as a mark of lower class.
I realise that, but if you said that to me, Moneypenny, or Gretchen in the pub, you'd leave with a black eye for the insult 
ali_kat said:
CVM said:
I'm not saying that's what I think, I'm saying that's what society thinks (to a degree). Whether we like it or not, tattoos are still viewed as a mark of lower class.
I realise that, but if you said that to me, Moneypenny, or Gretchen in the pub, you'd leave with a black eye for the insult 
I dont doubt that....rough tattooed birds CVM said:
I'm not saying that's what I think, I'm saying that's what society thinks (to a degree). Whether we like it or not, tattoos are still viewed as a mark of lower class.
It was at one time very popular with the aristocracy. As usual, the upper and lower classes don't give a damn while the cringingly insecure middle classes fret about keeping up appearances. 
Im a middle class, 5ft 11 none company director who isn't powerfully built and I have a Tattoo.
ali_kat said:
Really? A polite question is asked & the acceptable response is that?!
Not in my world, nor in 99% of the people I know! And a straw poll of 20 in the office stated they would find it an offensive response to any question.
It's an exceedingly rude response and I'm shocked that you admit that you think it's appropriate TBH.
You are sadder than I thought if you "straw polled" 20 people in the office about an argument on the internet.Not in my world, nor in 99% of the people I know! And a straw poll of 20 in the office stated they would find it an offensive response to any question.
It's an exceedingly rude response and I'm shocked that you admit that you think it's appropriate TBH.
People cover themselves in tattoo's because they want to. Much like you wanted to. Why should anyone have to justify anything other than "why the f
k not?".Either that or you work for the local government.
ali_kat said:
TheJimi said:
For balance, the same question has been asked multiple times in this thread. Like I said, certain individuals have been spouting the same st on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.
and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
If you think "why the ft on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
k not" is an appropriate reaction to ANY polite question, then I imagine you are either a great disappointment to your parents, or, well...let's just say it proves the point 
TheJimi said:
For balance, the same question has been asked multiple times in this thread. Like I said, certain individuals have been spouting the same st on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.
and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
Hang on Jimi, I'm tattooed dude too. Not sure what you read in this thread from me? I want some more.t on this thread since 2008, CVM, sc0tt and singlecoil for example.and we're supposed to believe that CVM was asking out of genuine interest? Of course he was!
So yeah, imo, it was entirely appropriate.
TheJimi said:
It is ironic, then, that regardless of the use smilies, I've managed to not get personal with anyone or level insults at them.
My apologies, despite my use of you, I didn't actually mean TheJimi personally; more all of you that think "why the fk not" is an appropriate response.It isn't.
Well, at least not in polite society/my generation.
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