Your Tattoos

[TxRad]

Please ignore stupid, he's only here to disrupt the conversation and to piss people off. When are you people going to learn that.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Please ignore stupid, he's only here to disrupt the conversation and to piss people off. When are you people going to learn that.

But you like girlz who look like graffitti covered boxcars.

 

[lance gt]

Nope. Check out the culture you live in. If tats werent the hallmark of trash every infobabe and weather chick and model and politician and actress would be decorated with them. A tat sez WHITE TRASH AND PROUD OF IT!

That is just your opinion Jimmy. As much as you are entitled to that opinion, it doesn't warrant you labelling people into a specific class. Tattooes aren't just an expression of artistic self-expression, they have been used by numerous cultures as a means of status and accomplishment.
In some cases, a woman is considered more beautiful depending on the ornateness of her tattooes. It seems from your post, that only women are trashy if they have Tats and not men. You would actually be surprised at the number of so-called main-stream people in business or politics who are sporting a tattoo, Jimmy.
I would be insulted to no end if I was turned away or shunned because of my Clan tattoo. It's my family heritage I'm showing everyone and to say I'm trash is saying my whole clan is.

How someone wishes to express themselves is their choice alone. As open-minded people, we learn to accept the differences in others and not lend creedence to a detrimental way of further discrimination.
It is your choice Jimmy, to accept or deny the beauty of a tattoo, but it is their choice to self-expression in whatever form a person desires.

 

[Freefall_mc]

As stated, many cultures have historically used the mark of tattoo as a level of accomplishment, transition or revered status earned through tasks.

I have marveled at some amazing work, and laughed (to myself) at some shoddy, stupid work. But either way, it had nothing to do with me.

James does have a point about how people are viewed in certain positions or groups though. Just as we take certain risks exercising our freedom here, we do risk the same with the identifier of a tattoo. It all comes down to what that person decides to limit themselves to, or how much they really care.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

That is just your opinion Jimmy. As much as you are entitled to that opinion, it doesn't warrant you labelling people into a specific class. Tattooes aren't just an expression of artistic self-expression, they have been used by numerous cultures as a means of status and accomplishment.
In some cases, a woman is considered more beautiful depending on the ornateness of her tattooes. It seems from your post, that only women are trashy if they have Tats and not men. You would actually be surprised at the number of so-called main-stream people in business or politics who are sporting a tattoo, Jimmy.
I would be insulted to no end if I was turned away or shunned because of my Clan tattoo. It's my family heritage I'm showing everyone and to say I'm trash is saying my whole clan is.

How someone wishes to express themselves is their choice alone. As open-minded people, we learn to accept the differences in others and not lend creedence to a detrimental way of further discrimination.
It is your choice Jimmy, to accept or deny the beauty of a tattoo, but it is their choice to self-expression in whatever form a person desires.

Most look like boxcars Greasers decorated with graffitti. If your claims were accurate Katy Couric would look like a ghetto wall.

 

[lance gt]

Most look like boxcars Greasers decorated with graffitti. If your claims were accurate Katy Couric would look like a ghetto wall.

Ever seen Katy naked?

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

As stated, many cultures have historically used the mark of tattoo as a level of accomplishment, transition or revered status earned through tasks.

I have marveled at some amazing work, and laughed (to myself) at some shoddy, stupid work. But either way, it had nothing to do with me.

James does have a point about how people are viewed in certain positions or groups though. Just as we take certain risks exercising our freedom here, we do risk the same with the identifier of a tattoo. It all comes down to what that person decides to limit themselves to, or how much they really care.

People do anything you can imagine to their bodies, and 99% of it looks like shit. If they didnt look like a carnival sideshow no one would notice them; thats why they do it.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Ever seen Katy naked?

Why would anyone wanna see Katy naked? And the question is irrelevant; Couric is vogue in every respect but tats.

 

[Freefall_mc]

People do anything you can imagine to their bodies, and 99% of it looks like shit. If they didnt look like a carnival sideshow no one would notice them; thats why they do it.

Awww, come on now Jimmy darling. You're taking a small percentage and generalizing again. And even then, I thought you appreciated extremism.

Browsing Katy Couric

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Awww, come on now Jimmy darling. You're taking a small percentage and generalizing again. And even then, I thought you appreciated extremism.

Browsing Katy Couric

I'm generalizing a general truth about humans.

 

[Freefall_mc]

I'm generalizing a general truth about humans.

Have you hit your head again? Or just trying to confuse me?

 

[cloudy]

I have four tattoos - all of them are covered by clothing, and most people don't realize I have any.

Mine tend to be a blend of my celtic heritage (my dad's side) and my native heritage (my mom's side), so I have a celtic triangle in one place and a nice tribal designed by my ex SO in the middle of my back.

They all commemorated something: the birth of a child, a flight of freedom...something.

 

[Freefall_mc]

I have four tattoos - all of them are covered by clothing, and most people don't realize I have any.

Mine tend to be a blend of my celtic heritage (my dad's side) and my native heritage (my mom's side), so I have a celtic triangle in one place and a nice tribal designed by my ex SO in the middle of my back.

They all commemorated something: the birth of a child, a flight of freedom...something.

Ah hah...another with an excellent cross of cultures!!

If I were to, it would be heritage connected. I did have a flash drawn up once by a friend tattoo artist. Hand, gripping anatomic heart, slight squeeze, blood drip, to water droplet, for a rose to grow. It was my hand and heart. Though, I've never actually seen my heart. *shrugs*

 

[lance gt]

People do anything you can imagine to their bodies, and 99% of it looks like shit. If they didnt look like a carnival sideshow no one would notice them; thats why they do it.

Interesting point Jimmy. So you don't consider being an over-weight person like youself as someone who has done something to his body on his own accord, ending up with something that looks like shit to a lot of people. Would even your hair offend people? These are choices we all make and present ourselves to the world with.

The way you dress could be considered a travisty by some, but you only look at it from your perspective as this is me, take or leave it. A person's personal expression of tattoes, piercings/brandings, hair styling/colouring and clothing choice is just that. Their choice.

As I stated earlier, we all have the right to self-expression. Because you have a dislike for tattooes already, no matter what anyone has, it will be trashy to you, just as anyone who doesn't have an interest in art, won't appreciate the differences in form and expression. An instant example is Scouries thread and the different artists. Body art is much the same, only their bodies are the canvas and the mediums used aren't brushes and oils.

You can have your opinions Jimmy, no one can deny you them. They are you inherant rights to your freedoms. I celebrate those freedoms when I can see people allowed to show their differences freely and without constraint. To do so would be tantamount to discrimination of self-expression and we're all back to looking and dressing like Mao-ists.

Body art is a widely accepted form in many parts of the world Jimmy, open up your little corner and educate yourself in another part of culture.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

LANCE

How you are and what you do has consequences in the real world. The world doesnt give a shit about your rights and your tastes...SORRY CHARLIE! STARKIST WANTS TUNA THAT TASTE GOOD, NOT TUNA WITH GOOD TASTE.

People pass judgment and reject for any and every reason, and if youre a fat female dwarf who dresses like BOZO and decorates her body in ghetto art and farts like an army mule at the table, you may get your feelings hurt.

 

[lance gt]

LANCE

How you are and what you do has consequences in the real world. The world doesnt give a shit about your rights and your tastes...SORRY CHARLIE! STARKIST WANTS TUNA THAT TASTE GOOD, NOT TUNA WITH GOOD TASTE.

People pass judgment and reject for any and every reason, and if youre a fat female dwarf who dresses like BOZO and decorates her body in ghetto art and farts like an army mule at the table, you may get your feelings hurt.

So this only applies to fat, female dwarfs who fart? So soldiers and other military personel who have numerous tats depicting a time in their life should be regarded any differently than the dwarf in question? A person's values can't be judged because of their self-expression, just as you can't judge by their skin colour.

Farting in public is rude in any circumstance, regardless of anything personal about them. Manners are just as important no matter what social circle you travel in.

I've learned to appreciate the absolute diversity of human nature and out uniqueness as individuals. I marvel at how people express themselves and enjoy the richness of different cultures. Exactly how mundane and boring do you like your world to be Jimmy? A subtle shade of dark gray with a bit of Ecru thrown in for levity? A splash of Taupe for special occasions? There's a lot of colours out there Jimmy, that's what makes the world what it is. A bright, kaleidescope of colour splashed everywhere your eyes can see.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Lance, you are trying to teach a horse to sing. In fact, you are working with a psychotic horse. Until the horse gets its meds in daily, it will never get the hang of do re me.

Take a look at his av; the portrait of a slimy, pasty, puffy, sad man. So when he attacks other people's looks-- it's obvious who he is really talking about.

 

[lance gt]

Lance, you are trying to teach a horse to sing. In fact, you are working with a psychotic horse. Until the horse gets its meds in daily, it will never get the hang of do re me.

Take a look at his av; the portrait of a slimy, pasty, puffy, sad man. So when he attacks other people's looks-- it's obvious who he is really talking about.

Exactly my point Stella. We tend to forget the image that looks back at us in the mirror, when we criticize others on their appearance. Whether Jimmy skipped his meds today or not, he still needs to get a better understanding of how different people are.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

LANCE

No one gets medals for having two heads; diversity only matters when youre dining or work for the carnival...we want Mexican cuisine NOT Mexicans.

How we are attracts people who value how we are; if youre covered with graffitti JoJo the dog faced boy will be hot for you.

 

[lance gt]

LANCE

No one gets medals for having two heads; diversity only matters when youre dining or work for the carnival...we want Mexican cuisine NOT Mexicans.

How we are attracts people who value how we are; if youre covered with graffitti JoJo the dog faced boy will be hot for you.

So how do you get Mexican cuisine without Mexicans? I think if someone had two heads, they'd get more than a medal, don't you?

Tell me Jimmy, you never once licked those paper tattooes, stuck them on your arms and thought you were someone cool? Or did the other kids just make fun of you and say you looked like some fat, female dwarf who belongs in a carnival? Was JoJo your first real love? C'mon Jimmy, keep telling me how a person with tattooes is such a low-life.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

So how do you get Mexican cuisine without Mexicans? I think if someone had two heads, they'd get more than a medal, don't you?

Tell me Jimmy, you never once licked those paper tattooes, stuck them on your arms and thought you were someone cool? Or did the other kids just make fun of you and say you looked like some fat, female dwarf who belongs in a carnival? Was JoJo your first real love? C'mon Jimmy, keep telling me how a person with tattooes is such a low-life.

No. My old man had tats and they looked assinine, and everyone I knew who had tats was an assclown. I mean, this county just tried an assclown for murder...get this...he has a swastica and barbed wired tattooed on his head. How fucking stupid, especially when the whole goddamned world can see it.

And women! Holy dog shit! Since when is Tweety effing art? Cartoons! They look like the goddamned Sunday paper! The cartoons give up their IQs!!! Using the tat money for some dental work would serve them better.

 

[lance gt]

No. My old man had tats and they looked assinine, and everyone I knew who had tats was an assclown. I mean, this county just tried an assclown for murder...get this...he has a swastica and barbed wired tattooed on his head. How fucking stupid, especially when the whole goddamned world can see it.

And women! Holy dog shit! Since when is Tweety effing art? Cartoons! They look like the goddamned Sunday paper! The cartoons give up their IQs!!! Using the tat money for some dental work would serve them better.

So, from an early age you've had a loathing of tattooes and anyone who has one, regardless of what it is, is an assclown. Skip the meds Jimmy and go with some psychiatric work instead. There are some issues you need to work out in your line of reasoning about things. I recommend the high voltage shock treatments as precursor to some intense subliminal interferance before the shrinks get to finger-paint your psyche. A few good meds and we just might get this horse to sing yet.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

So, from an early age you've had a loathing of tattooes and anyone who has one, regardless of what it is, is an assclown. Skip the meds Jimmy and go with some psychiatric work instead. There are some issues you need to work out in your line of reasoning about things. I recommend the high voltage shock treatments as precursor to some intense subliminal interferance before the shrinks get to finger-paint your psyche. A few good meds and we just might get this horse to sing yet.

Its okay with me if you wanna look like Gene Simmons, just dont kill anyone then go to court and whine when every witness spots you immediately. Or you cant get a job cuz the graffitti scares the shit out of the geezers or moms with small kids. Or al Qaeda captures your ass and Osama see's your anti-muslim bullshit and rosebud peepee.

 

[lance gt]

Its okay with me if you wanna look like Gene Simmons, just dont kill anyone then go to court and whine when every witness spots you immediately. Or you cant get a job cuz the graffitti scares the shit out of the geezers or moms with small kids. Or al Qaeda captures your ass and Osama see's your anti-muslim bullshit and rosebud peepee.

So people with Tats are criminally minded as well I see. So if and officer sees my clan symbol on my arm, I should be detained immediately and questioned? Am I a gang banger? Part of some weird cult? Should I have to register with the authorities as a possible offender because I have a tattoo?

Is there a weird haircut rule in effect as well? "Excuse me sir, but you'll have to come with us. Your hair isn't parted correctly and blue is not a natural colour." Maybe we should all just shave our heads, so everyone is on a level playing field. Would that make it better Jimmy? Make everyone's skin colour the same and only speak English? No abnormal styles of clothing, unless you want a couple of months in fashion prison.

Anything else you'd like to add to the list of what people with tats are like?

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

So people with Tats are criminally minded as well I see. So if and officer sees my clan symbol on my arm, I should be detained immediately and questioned? Am I a gang banger? Part of some weird cult? Should I have to register with the authorities as a possible offender because I have a tattoo?

Is there a weird haircut rule in effect as well? "Excuse me sir, but you'll have to come with us. Your hair isn't parted correctly and blue is not a natural colour." Maybe we should all just shave our heads, so everyone is on a level playing field. Would that make it better Jimmy? Make everyone's skin colour the same and only speak English? No abnormal styles of clothing, unless you want a couple of months in fashion prison.

Anything else you'd like to add to the list of what people with tats are like?

You forgot 'white' Christmas, add it to the list. In case youre curious, a white Christmas is when you actually buy the gifts you give.