[News] Affordable tattoo removal, the growth industry of the 2030’s?

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

Tattoos are tacky

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I've never met anyone whose appearance has been enhanced by a tattoo.

But it's their choice, not mine.

Maybe my art appreciation isn't very good.

 

[Justice]

Tattoos are tacky

As are appliance engineers

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I've never met anyone whose appearance has been enhanced by a tattoo.

But it's their choice, not mine.

Maybe my art appreciation isn't very good.

Er, hello? Did you not see that photo I posted?

 

[schmunk]

Er, hello? Did you not see that photo I posted?

Yep, she looks a right wally. She's clearly very pretty, but has somewhat diminished herself with the daft scribbles all over her.

 

[Brovion]

Not at all. Just pointing out that the word is essentially American English now.

TBF that is quite a valid point, it has dropped out of common British English usage to the extent where it sounds like an Americanism even though it isn't. (Like 'soccer'). However I still like it (and use it myself).

Anyway, in true NSC style we've gone right off topic!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

The Japanese frown on tattoos as a rule, because they're associated with the Yakuza (organised crime syndicates). If you want to visit an onsen or other public bath, you have to buy a stick-on flesh coloured patch to cover the tattoo up with if it's small enough. You can't use clothing to hide tattoos, as culture dictates you bathe in the buff.

I was out there in November and I met a few disappointed tourists who were somehow shocked to discover their extensive tattoo collection prevented them from partaking.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Er, hello? Did you not see that photo I posted?

I did, and whilst she very much brightens the thread, I'm not sure she really adds weight to the debate either way.

She's clearly stunning - but I think she'd still be just as stunning without the artwork. Best add another picture, to consider this more deeply.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I've got most of both arms covered from shoulder to wrist and I can honestly say that I've never considered how they'll look when I'm 80.

It'll be different for everyone but I've always looked at mine as a kind of map of my life. I can look at each piece and be reminded of the idiot I was in my early twenties who got a star and a bit of Chinese text, both of which have since been covered over with new tattoos. Or I can look at the upper half of my left arm which is covered in musical stuff and be reminded of various bands I was in and gigs I'd played.

I like that I've got a physical link, etched into my skin, between the various people I've been and am yet to become.

Could you not have just kept a diary?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I did, and whilst she very much brightens the thread, I'm not sure she really adds weight to the debate either way.

She's clearly stunning - but I think she'd still be just as stunning without the artwork. Best add another picture, to consider this more deeply.

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I shall “consider this more deeply.” later…..preferably when the wife is out.

 

[BBassic]

Could you not have just kept a diary?

Where's the enormous expense and excruciating pain in that?

 

[GT49er]

I did, and whilst she very much brightens the thread, I'm not sure she really adds weight to the debate either way.

She's clearly stunning - but I think she'd still be just as stunning without the artwork. Best add another picture, to consider this more deeply.

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Lovely girl. Shame about the tattoos!

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

As are appliance engineers

Harsh

 

[herecomesaregular]

Personally, I feel it's ok to like tattoos or not like them (radical eh). I wouldn't have one because my tastes can be fickle and short lived. If I did it would be related to a pet I've loved (certainly not a woman) or the Albion. What does make chuckle is how badly some are put together and how insignificant or whimsical some choices are. I've met numerous people who said they just went into a tattooist and chose an example off the wall or in a brochure. I was expecting some meaning behind this permanent fixture. Anyway, who really cares, do what you like. The only time I can see myself getting one is a Memento-type scenario or if I'm lucky enough to realise before the dementia is kicking in (I'll get my food likes listed on me).

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Each to their own old boy.

I just think as Watford Zero pointed out some 8 years ago, if someone somewhere gets the technology right, they are going to make a lot of money.

Never appealed to me, partly because I’ve got a very low pain threshold, I used to cry at “Little House on the Prairie”

 

[Lenny Rider]

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I’m filling up old boy

 

[Triggaaar]

I suspect that inkings done in the last few months on 20 year old skin will continue to look good.

25 year old broken down ink on stretched and saggy 45 year old skin, maybe not so much

Saggy old skin doesn't look great with or without tattoos

 

[Triggaaar]

My fellow Brits however are quite different and some make it very clear that they consider me lower class and beneath them. I find this very helpful because they are precisely the people I have no wish to socialise with so it works out very well.

That's a benefit I hadn't considered. Twats.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Er, hello? Did you not see that photo I posted?

Yes but I still think she would look better without the tattoos.

And the towel.