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by Fun on December 17th, 2007

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I have a tattoo on the back of my neck. Someone said it was dumb because no one can see it... but it isn't for show it is for a personal reason. Do you believe all tattoos are for show? Why or why not.

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  • by Babycakes on December 17th, 2007

    Babycakes

    I have a tattoo on my shoulder. I am never going to see it but did it for reasons of my own.

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  • by graduated pixie getting pissed on December 17th, 2007

    graduated pixie getting pissed

    Nope. Couple of mine I'd have to nekked for you to see.

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  • by Occams Electric Razor on January 20th, 2009

    Occams Electric Razor

    I actually think the only reason to get a tat is for personal reasons, I actually have a good bit of tat work and none of mine is visible unless I take my shirt and pants off. All of my tats have a meaning to me, were designed by me and are for me alone. I could care less if anyone else saw them. I think people that get tats for the sake of showing them off are trend whores. Usually those people are the same ones that pick flash tats that are stupid and unoriginal anyways and who wants to see another calvin and hobbes, pearl jam, or other "billboard" piece or tramp stamp anyways?

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  • by American idle on December 17th, 2007

    American idle

    Not all tatts are "for show", in fact that's not the real reason to even get one. Half of mine show, others don't.

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  • by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on December 17th, 2007

    Lady Alathia of Vulcan

    No way.

    My husband has a gagillion tattoos. All of them can be covered with a T-Shirt.

    I think they have more kick then... We've heard audible gasps from old ladies when he takes his shirt off at the water park. ^_^ I'm not sure if it's the giant glowing skull or the "EMBRACE THE HORROR" in big spidery letters that gets them most.

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  • by Anonymous on December 17th, 2007

    Anonymous

    Nope. Some tat's are for personal reasons, be it a tribute to someone you've lost, or just something that you use to remind you of something that means something to you.

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  • by JTP on December 17th, 2007

    JTP

    Of course not, many are for personal enjoyment. The one I have is for show, but it's very comforting to have anyway.

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  • by Kiss A Fat Babys Ass on December 17th, 2007

    Kiss A Fat Babys Ass

    No if it means something to you thats what counts.By the way is it upside down and does it say "Let go of my ears I can't breath" I'm just wondering.

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  • by Michael Shaughnessy on September 6th, 2009

    Michael Shaughnessy

    My Dad said always have a tattoo so if you put on a short sleeve shirt you still can't see it he had one on his forearm and it held him back job wise.

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  • by caseyg on July 30th, 2009

    caseyg

    I think all tattoos should be personal, no matter where they are - I know people that get them in places no one but them, the tattoo artist, and their lovers will see, but as long as you know it's there and you wanted it and it was meaningful, I think that's great! If it's for show, then it's for show, but they're always (or, I think, should always be) personal.

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  • by EvangelineOFire on May 31st, 2009

    EvangelineOFire

    Tattoos are for show if you WANT them to be. I'm about 75% covered with tattoos but my arms are usually the only ones that are seen. I got my first ones on my arms so that I could see them, then started moving around on my body. The best reason to get a tattoo is because YOU WANT IT. Whoever made that comment doesn't know what they're talking about. That's like saying that if a woman gets breast implants she should walk around topless so everyone can see them!

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  • by JulieK on January 6th, 2009

    JulieK

    i have one on my thigh its a dragonfly. no ones going to see or know its there unless they know or i show them. or in a bathing suit, or short shorts. i feel that tattoos are a work of art, some better then others. but each one means something the person wearing it. like with my next two. ones going to be a baby dragon asleep with a teddy bear in its arms with my little brother's date of birth and date of death above and below it. then the other one is going to be another baby dragon, only it will be half hatched from its egg, and its to represent the miscarriages that i had have. both have a very special meaning to me. and i don't want random people coming up to me and asking what they mean, because both have very sad and painful memory's attached to them. they are for myself to know and for select people to know what they mean.

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  • by Schroeder on December 11th, 2008

    Schroeder

    When I was younger I wanted to get little tatoos of stars on the back of my earlobes so I could freak out the people in the pew behind me at church. I guess that would have been for show.

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  • by Marky Mark on November 12th, 2008

    Marky Mark

    I think you should at least be able to see your own tattoo. After all it is there to remind you of something or someone. It should also be coverable.

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  • by BethRiot on October 20th, 2008

    BethRiot

    Tattoos can be personal or just for show.

    It doesn't matter to me.
    You shouldn't care what the person thinks.
    Care what you think about the tattoo! =]

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  • by krazybabe08 on October 11th, 2008

    krazybabe08

    There just jealous, thats awesome, I have Karma tatted on the back of my neck :D
    but you can see it if i put my hair up. I belive to show them off, because they represent who you are, an what you belive, but if your okay with just you seeing it, then theres nothing wrong with that.

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  • by Dezimae is FINALLY 21 on September 18th, 2008

    Dezimae is FINALLY 21

    no i dont believe they are for show. i have mine where i can cover it or show it off if i want. but most of the time its covered. i got it bc it is something that i have wanted for about 5 years. my tattoo and future tattoos are for me and no one else

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  • by hhhttt on August 15th, 2008

    hhhttt

    I have a tattoo of a dark green vine running from my neck to the wrist of my right hand to show my climb to success. I also have one of Japenese symbols on my higher back to represent my time of meditation in Japan. You should get them for a meaningful reason.

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  • by MommaStoney on August 10th, 2008

    MommaStoney

    I got both of my tattoos where I could cover them up if i wanted to. Every tattoo is a personal chioce, both design and placement.If you let someone else decide, your not getting tattooed for the right reason.

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  • by walexandra865 on August 9th, 2008

    walexandra865

    tattoos to me are there to help you remember something.
    someone dying, a hard time in life, etc.,
    you shouldn't get a tattoo just for other people to see, you should get a tattoo for yourself.
    whether you are going to see it or not.

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  • by ilmasiahaleja on August 3rd, 2008

    ilmasiahaleja

    no all tats arent for show... most people i know who hate tats dont have them in areas to show ;) but its all personal preference if you want to get one to show off... anyone who says its dumb IS dumb

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  • by eric on July 29th, 2008

    eric

    They're for whatever you want them to be for.

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  • by lizardqueen on July 19th, 2008

    lizardqueen

    I have a tattoo that is pretty and meant to be looked at, but I also have a couple that have very deep meaning to me alone, so I guess my answer is both!!

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  • by Hells Satan on May 12th, 2008

    Hells Satan

    Having a tattoo is being apart of an amazing culture you should always show what you have but not have it for show.

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  • by pgray1229 on April 29th, 2008

    pgray1229

    All of my tats can be covered up. I got them for me.. not to show off.. I do like it when people compliment me on them.

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  • by Miss M on April 10th, 2008

    Miss M

    I get told the same thing. I have a sun on the back of my neck and I put it there to remind me of a new chapter in my life. I intend to put my daughters footprint below it. I don't have to see it to know its there and draw strength from it. Other people can see it if they ask.

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  • by haggis on March 31st, 2008

    haggis

    i actually chose to put mine in places that are not easily visible because i prefer it that way.

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  • by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on February 16th, 2008

    Sheriff Raff -Answerhag

    The vet assistant at the animal hospital last night had one. It was a large purple paw print. My husband saw it and liked it.

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  • by uraseasquirt on February 13th, 2008

    uraseasquirt

    my mom has a tattoo that never sees the light of day. its there to remind her of the times she went through.

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  • by Vampyre Bat on February 13th, 2008

    Vampyre Bat

    Ogf course. Even if you are not conscious of the reasons for the outward expression, a tattoo is for show. Why is it there if not to make a statement. If it were not meant to be seen then why is it there? It conveys a message. To whom is the message?

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  • by Kitt-tastrophy on February 13th, 2008

    Kitt-tastrophy

    I think they are meant to be shown to whoever the person decides they want to see it. I have 3 tattoos and they are all on my back where I have to have a mirror to see them and it's difficult to show them to people, but I put them there for a reason.

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  • by Rince on February 13th, 2008

    Rince

    I have one on my shoulder, its not seen very often, but I agree with you, I had it done for me :-)

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  • by wondering on January 12th, 2008

    wondering

    No, I personally don't. My tattoo is on my back as well, in between my shoulder blades. I didn't get mine for show. My tattoo is a bible vrse and I got it because it means something to me. However, some people do get tattoos just to show them off, and those are the kinds of people that will look at it when their 60, and say, "why did I do this?".

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  • by herstory88 on December 31st, 2007

    herstory88

    You make their representation whatever you want them to be. Tattoos and any form of body modification are not taken in by every individual in society the same. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if more than half of American society find most forms of body modification, whether it is scarification or tattoos, as a taboo topic and a "no-no" but on a personal note, I find body modification something more personal because it is your skin, your body and someone else isn't carrying it around for you.

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  • by wildfirefly on December 18th, 2007

    wildfirefly

    actually i have one tattoo and about to get another and both are hidden. These are also for personal reasons as my bf desdigned them before he passed away three years ago. Its your body and you can decide where you want your tattoos, so ignore the people who say its dumb
    love ya
    beka

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  • by L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart on December 17th, 2007

    L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart

    I do not believe all tats are for show. I have one on my stomach I have because I designed it for me and my sis, and believe me I don't show everyone my stomach.
    (No, it didn't stretch out when I was pregnant either)

    Tattoos are a personal permanent statement, whether you want to make that statement to everyone or yourself.

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  • by Babycakes Deux on December 17th, 2007

    Babycakes Deux

    I don't have any tatoos, but I would hope that when people decide to get them, it's because they really want them and not to show off.

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  • by Dedao Capoeira-seed on December 17th, 2007

    Dedao Capoeira-seed

    No, tattoos are typically gotten for personal reasons, I got all of mine because I wanted them. I got them in places that can be easily covered up so I can show them off when I want and not show them when it's not appropriate. Good question.

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  • by machinerat on September 5th, 2009

    machinerat

    All tattoos should be done for personal reasons, shown or not. It's silly to do something permanent to your body just for brief attention.

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  • by wendyc on September 5th, 2009

    wendyc

    Tattoos are for personal reasons, what ever your reason is or where ever it is. I've got two that I can cover easy, because I don't feel the need to show them at all times.

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  • by Vaporeongirl on September 26th, 2009

    Vaporeongirl

    Everybody has a different reason for being tattooed and it's NOBODY'S business to tell you if what you get on your body should be visible only to you or to others too. I got a tattoo on my ankle because I WANT it to be visible at times and invisible at others.

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  • by Anonymous on November 28th, 2009

    Anonymous

    ryting you do is for you, wheather or not you want someone to see it is up to you. if it means someting to you then who cares what other people think

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  • by MeL on September 5th, 2009

    MeL

    Of course all are not for show.i have 6 tattoos. all of them can be hidden with clothing/my hair. I have one on my neck of my mothers initals. I wanted to honor her as she passed away. However, i didnt always want to have to explain to people that its a tattoo for my mother who is now dead. get it? Some things you just dont want to talk about everyday.

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  • by Sociopathetic on October 3rd, 2009

    Sociopathetic

    Personally, I think tattoos are a personal thing. The tattoos I'll be getting are in fairly hidden places (lower back, rib cage), not places I flaunt, really.

    I understand how people could have tattoos for show, but that depends on the person.

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  • by Anonymous on October 2nd, 2009

    Anonymous

    Not neccessarly, I have some tats in places that only meant for me and my m husband to see. Plus we all have to remember that we might have work and getting tattoos in place were we dont have a choice in showing could keep you from getting a job.

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  • by Coyote on April 24th, 2009

    Coyote

    see everyone is different some people have them to fit in some have them just to ha them then there are tose of us that have tattoos for personal reasons

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  • by Seraphim Shinobi on February 16th, 2008

    Seraphim Shinobi

    tattoos are personal for some, for others its just to look cool.

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  • by anonymous on February 16th, 2008

    anonymous

    I HAVE ONE,ITS A ENGLAND FLAG, I HAD IT DONE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, I DONT REGRET MINE I LOVE IT, I DONT CARE WOT PEOPLE THINK I HAVE ANOTHER 9 TATTOOS, M

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  • by Carrot and Stick on February 16th, 2008

    Carrot and Stick

    When I got a tattoo, it was for a very personal and liberating reason. It wasn't mainly for show, and is in a location where it can be hidden when I don't want the world to see it. It's all about location.

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  • by Breakfast on February 16th, 2008

    Breakfast

    Tattoo's are for whatever you want them to be, it's your body and you can do whatever you please to it. So you don't want to show your tattoo, so what? But when someone does see that tattoo and they comment on it, do you say, "Oh, glad you like it.. blah blah" or do you say, "OMG you were not supposed to see that.. now I'll have to kill you... blah blah" Your tattoo isn't dumb regardless.. Tattoo's are cool! But look deep in your soul and ask it, Do you wanna see my tattoo? :)

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