1. Can I touch it?
Nope, but you can touch your own arm for a sense of what it feels like. (Hint: skin.)
2. Is that real?
No, I am an adult woman with a stick-on tattoo collection that I break out for special occasions.
3. Did it hurt?!?
No, I am the naked mole rat and I am a creature immune to the pain of sharp needles digging through my skin.
4. I’m thinking about getting a tattoo on my side. Do you think that’s going to hurt?
If you are also a naked mole rat, probably not. But if you’re a human, I’m gonna take a stab in the dark here and say it might hurt.
5. What does it MEAN?! (Usually asked by a stranger in a public place.)
Listen, dude. If I were interested in giving a dissertation detailing the inspiration behind my tattoos, I’d be at the Why I Got My Tattoo convention right now, not here at the bar catching up with my friend over some Guinness. (FYI: I am not a jerk. I just prefer to bond with strangers by, say, playing K-F-M using other bar patrons, or showing them adorable selfies of my cat. Not talking about my tattoos.)
6. What do you mean, “you just like it”? IT HAS TO MEAN SOMETHING, right?
Nope. I like lilies. So now they’re on my arm forever. Bye!
7. Wanna see mine?
Not really, but looks like you’re rolling up your pant leg to show me that tribal sun around an angry lizard(?) on your calf anyway. Sweet ink, bro.
8. I really want to get my sleeve done! How much is that going to cost?
I’m an editor, not a tattooer. Maybe call your local tattoo shop and get back to me.
9. So…do you have any tattoos in *private* places? ;)
I literally just met you five seconds ago. No.
12. Who did your tattoo — do you have his/her number?
No, but there’s a cool new website called Google that might. (Don’t get me wrong — I love my artist, and I would refer every tattoo-wanting human on the planet to him. I am not, however, a walking billboard for his business and don’t carry his cards in my wallet. Sorry!)
13. How will you ever get a JOB with those?
With my sparkling résumé, my intelligence, and my magnetic charm. That’s how.
14. OMGz aren’t you afraid of getting a disease?!?!
Last I checked, I wasn’t a convicted felon with a spare pen and a paper clip.
15. Whoa, so you’re, like, a tough chick or something, right?
Nope. I cry when I see cute puppies jumping around, actually.
16. UGH, what are you gonna look like when you’re 80??
HOT ON
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aggieg 3 months agoYou care more about your tats than others do. If you go to the beach in the summer there are more people with tattoos than without. Nobody cares anymore. It’s not a novelty. It’s not cool. It’s not uncool. It’s not badass, either. It’s common.It’s a permanent accessory on your body and it’s a great way for people to make conversation or break the ice. When I’m at a party people might ask about my tights or my hairband or my hair colour or anything else that they can try to relate to. Get over yourself.
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Seahn Sinister 3 months agoIt has nothing to do with caring about your tattoos, you are just a creepy guy magnet. Tattoos are just the easiest thing to start the conversation with. Think about why creepy guys like you and do something about THAT, and then you won’t have to worry about anyone pretending to give a fvck about whatever lame choice you made for your pathetic life.
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jessicab61 3 months agoI have some raised skin on my shoulder tattoo, and my boyfriend touches it all the time! And that I don’t mind ;)
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fossilgoth 3 months agoYawn, who doesn’t have a tattoo these days? I’m 42, at least 1/3 of the women in my social circle (friends, clients, neighbors, kids school) have visible tattoos and probably rarely get asked these questions and if they are asked, just answer politely or ignore it. Next edgy article: People Are Annoying, Gah.
“Among age groups, one-third (32%) of those ages 25-29 and one-quarter (25%) of those 30-39 have tattoos, as do 12 percent of those 40-49. The youngest age group (18-24) is one of the age groups least likely to have a tattoo (9%), the same as the oldest age group of 65 and older. Men are just slightly more likely to have a tattoo than women (15% versus 13%) and Democrats are a little more likely to have tattoos (15%) than Republicans and Independents (13% each). These are some of the results of a nationwide Harris Poll of 2,302 U.S. adults surveyed online between January 15 and 22, 2008 by Harris Interactive -
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alyjane 3 months agoEnough is enough about tattoo discrimination. All these posts about how people hate tattoos and BlahBlahBlah are ridiculous and are unfair to the person who has the tattoo. I have yet to see a post about someone who is hating people who have tattoos. I have heard a handful of those who do not like tattoos and y’know what? More power to them. They don’t have to like them. Just like you don’t have to listen to them.
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meganw27 3 months agoI’m not a big fan of being approached by strangers, especially (as a female) strange men and talking about much of anything, especially my body. Just because I’m tattooed doesn’t mean I’m an extrovert. Just because you can see it doesn’t mean I was specifically showing it to you. Unless we’re in a situation where speaking to each other is encouraging and comfortable, I would rather you stick to hi, how are you, and be on about your business, because I’m busy grocery shopping, walking my dogs, exercising, etc. If we’ve already engaged in conversation I don’t entirely mind these questions, but that’s not how it usually goes.
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pocketprotractor 3 months agoI have a tattoo on my forearm, and people ask and comment about it on a daily basis. I really don’t mind. And you shouldn’t either.
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shannonjader 3 months agoi have one on my left wrist that i would love everyone to ask about. that is why it is where everyone can see it.
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tiptoptippy 3 months ago
considering every other person seems to have a tattoo these days, i don’t see why anyone would even bother asking these questions anymore. nobody cares about your tattoos, and no they don’t make you unique. at. all.
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cobaltcglass 3 months ago
maybe it’s because of my own ink, (and the story behind it) but the older people pictured in the last photos made me really verklempt… lovely pictures.
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singsaw 3 months ago
I’m covered in traditional American tattoos and I can’t tell you how accurate this article is. Yes, I get it that tattoos are different and they can be conversation starters but by far the most annoying question is, “what does this one mean?” This is always asked by someone who doesn’t have any tattoos. I’ve never been asked what my tattoos mean by someone who is tattooed. Ever. Not every tattoo has to “mean” something. If you’re serious about tattoos and you’re going to a good tattooer to get multiple pieces, then you’re paying a lot of money to have them put their art on your body and it doesn’t have to “mean” something. If anything, it simply means that you like and appreciate that tattooer’s art. However, if a cute girl is asking me about my forearms, I will oblige her because she clearly has the guts to make conversation with a charming tattooed stranger.
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Shmaylor P 3 months ago
I don’t have a tattoo, but I can understand why most of these would annoy you. However, I DO happen to be an adult woman with a stick-on tattoo collection that I break out for special occasions. Because stick-on tattoos are awesome.
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