I noticed that 2 tattoo parlors in my general area have closed their doors in recent months (probably due to lack of business). Is the tattoo fad fading? For example, I carefully studied the nude pics (for research purposes only) of Jennifer Lawrence and didn't see any obvious tattoos.
Are Tattoos Fading?
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I noticed 3-4 years ago that dancers had slowed/stopped getting new ones. Many dancers in recent years have told me they wished they could get rid of some or all. Now the mainstream wannabes must finally be slowing down.
Like any fad it goes away only to come back in the future. Infections from on bad tattoos can give people toxic shock syndrome. Infection o tattoos to the head have been known to cause people to damage their sight, hearing, speech and sense of smell.
I wanted them when I was younger, but never got any cause I was to scared I might regret them when I get older. One of the few things I've done right in my life.
I am waiting for the trimmed ball sack fad to die out because I am tired of cutting myself in the worst of all places.
Here's my take. The ones who wanted tattoos already got them. In fact, some of the folks don't have enough naked skin to accommodate any more tattoos. Maybe I'm dating myself but I can remember when only sailors and prostitutes had tattoos. Like all fads they will come back again.
Not sure if tatoos are fad. Perhaps only in the "now". They have been part of different cultures for 5,000 years. Some of the remarkably well preserved bodies recovered from peat bogs have them, as well as the ancient frozen hunter found in the alps(?)
I have seen tattoos that I flat out do not like, but I 100% differentiate between a "tat" and some of the amazing body art on ladies like Malika, Sydney Desade and Joeyjames to name a few.
I have seen tattoos that I flat out do not like, but I 100% differentiate between a "tat" and some of the amazing body art on ladies like Malika, Sydney Desade and Joeyjames to name a few.
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Lmao. YAy! Another tattoo thread, where everyone who doesn't like them uses the thread to completely dodge the point and soapbox to bash people over the head with their opinions and judgment of people who have them! Terb tattoo threads are the BEST. Kudos to those of you who at least attempted to answer the question. Lol.
I agree with Celticman that calling tattoos a fad may be a bit off. Like anything, their popularity has varied over time, but they've clearly withstood the test of time as more than a fad. I feel like the "fad" bit, where people who might not normally have decided to be tattooed did, may have worn off... On the other hand, I feel like I see more and more people with extensive work (sleeves, etc) these days than I used to, probably thanks to it being more socially acceptable than in the past. I used to only see people with extensive work in urban centres, and now it's not uncommon to see in more rural areas. So I don't know if what I'm saying makes sense, but I feel like the number "fad" people, who might get one or two and regret it has dropped, but the number of us who get extensive work and don't seem to regret it has risen...? Just my observation & thoughts.
I agree with Celticman that calling tattoos a fad may be a bit off. Like anything, their popularity has varied over time, but they've clearly withstood the test of time as more than a fad. I feel like the "fad" bit, where people who might not normally have decided to be tattooed did, may have worn off... On the other hand, I feel like I see more and more people with extensive work (sleeves, etc) these days than I used to, probably thanks to it being more socially acceptable than in the past. I used to only see people with extensive work in urban centres, and now it's not uncommon to see in more rural areas. So I don't know if what I'm saying makes sense, but I feel like the number "fad" people, who might get one or two and regret it has dropped, but the number of us who get extensive work and don't seem to regret it has risen...? Just my observation & thoughts.
You've missed my point and addressed one I haven't made. We're human, we do all sorts of imperfect things. The tattoo threads on here drive me nuts, though less so than they used to. A thread with "huge hooter photos" as the title wouldn't receive a bunch of members writing "NO! DISGUSTING!! TRASHY!! Big boobs are for hillbilly teen mamas!" They'd just avoid the thread. Not so with tattoos. A thread asking if the tattoo fad is fading receives tattoo bashing, but few answers to or thoughts on the actual question. It's tiresome to me. I mentioned that, then addressed the question, never said that people won't judge... We all do, but thanks for the righteous correction/reminder on something I didn't say
Hey, whether you realize it or not. it's an art form thats existed for years. And do luv art.
I find tattoos close to a woman's privates, very erotic. But that's just me.
I find tattoos close to a woman's privates, very erotic. But that's just me.
On the other hand, there is at least one major culture/religion that does not allow tattoos.
Hmmm... Sometimes I think I choose my words too well. I did think of avoiding this thread, but I was surprised at how little it bothered me! I do sound a bit pithier than I'd intended. Isn't that a nice new way to call myself bitchy, btw?Joey, just avoid these threads. I know it upsets you and has been this way for quite some time.. I'm sure you didn't return to terb to be aggravated by threads like this.
Fwiw I think the hipsters have brought tattoos to even more popularity.
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