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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " I share your sense of alienation. Don't have any and don't especially like them on others. | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself " Doesn’t matter in the slightest to me to be honest, just wondering how common it is? | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? Does it matter that you don't, only you can marginalise yourself Doesn’t matter in the slightest to me to be honest, just wondering how common it is? " More main stream today, I have tattoos more being done on the 29th cant wait leg should be finished off | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " It's so easy to be a rebel these days | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " I used to have pierced ears but let them close up, no tattoos but have been thinking about getting one for a long time now. Don't feel marginalised but would like a tattoo for me. Don't care about piercings at all. | |||
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"It's incredibly weird to have no piercings or tattoos. Why would someone want to be a social outcast like that? " I like to be alternative. The cultural resistance if you will! | |||
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"It's incredibly weird to have no piercings or tattoos. Why would someone want to be a social outcast like that? I like to be alternative. The cultural resistance if you will! " It's very brave to 'out' yourself publicly. | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. " Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. | |||
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"Half sleeve, full backpiece and 2 piercings. I don’t think anything is odd these days. " | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " According to official figures, around 1 in 3 UK adults has one or more tattoos, and around 1 in 10 has a one or more piercing (other than earlobes) Cal | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene." I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy. Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " I had at one point 6 facial piercings with a further 6 in my ears, and have 4 tats from when I was 17. They don’t make me who I was, am or will be. I also don’t feel part of a club for having them or view those without them any differently, as I wasn’t born with them. | |||
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though " wouldnt call that chickening out more like sensible if you dont know what ya want on you for life better to wait till ya do | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy. Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. " Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication. | |||
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though " That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. | |||
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"I have never been pierced or tattooed Plain canvas " Ready to be played with | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " I have none either, just not of interest to me | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? I share your sense of alienation. Don't have any and don't especially like them on others." ditto | |||
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"Nope from this point of view - I'm virginal. " We could start a group | |||
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"I like them, but have neither. I used to go to a lot of rock venues, and when I was younger I felt a little out of place, and thought about getting one many times. As I grew up, I realised in that situation 'not' having them made me more unique, to stand out from the crowd. Which is funny as I knew loads of people who got them young to rebel and stand out. Now they just blend in. Don't give a fuck what others do or think about it. For everyone that likes them, they'll be someone who doesn't. Just be who you want to be. " Yep well said, i just never settled on a tat design i could imagine being happy with forever. So just never bothered lol | |||
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"I have never been pierced or tattooed Plain canvas Ready to be played with " Edible body paint? | |||
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"I have never been pierced or tattooed Plain canvas Ready to be played with Edible body paint? " Ohh that’s a good idea | |||
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"Nope from this point of view - I'm virginal. We could start a group " So long as our group's motto is 'we give hugs'. | |||
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"Nope from this point of view - I'm virginal. We could start a group So long as our group's motto is 'we give hugs'. " Aww yes that’s perfect | |||
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"Nope from this point of view - I'm virginal. We could start a group So long as our group's motto is 'we give hugs'. Aww yes that’s perfect " I have good ideas now & again. Lol | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither. | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither." Ohh am I exotic | |||
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. " ... I love the Maori ones like the NZ rugby players but then odd an Irish guy getting them! Maybe something in gaelic.. But what, where, how big etc etc... Dont want hate it for the next 40 years! Have you any or would you get one? | |||
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"I have been in tattoo parlours a few times and ashamed to say I have chickened out because wasn't sure what I wanted!! i certainly don't feel inferior for not having one.. Some people do look super cool with them though That's because you go in with an idea! you can tweak it there. ... I love the Maori ones like the NZ rugby players but then odd an Irish guy getting them! Maybe something in gaelic.. But what, where, how big etc etc... Dont want hate it for the next 40 years! Have you any or would you get one? " I'll have a look for you | |||
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"5 tattoos and two piercings in each ear. Would love my nose pierced but I’m too scared. Also wanted more ear piercings (Helix, Tragus) but again, too scared of the pain." so that’s 10 tattoos inside your ear ? Xx | |||
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"I have neither... although I may get a tattoo one day it’s just choosing what and where to have it " A nappy on the chest lol | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? No tattoos or piercings is the new exotic. I have neither. Ohh am I exotic " Need you ask? | |||
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"I've got a few tattoos already and plans for a few more. Which reminds me.... I should really tell my tattoo artist that I've picked the text for the inside of my wrist.... Lu! I want "misneach" on it please!" | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy. Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication." Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it. Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason. | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy. Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication. Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it. Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason." I've wondered this, see my only tattoo with meaning is my sons name across my fingers, the rest are just because I wanted them, people have a hard time getting their head around some who's tattoos don't have a meaning | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " There's still a few of us about. | |||
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"Few tattoos here including a fully tattooed breast. Pierced nipples too. Bob has none of each. " Very nice | |||
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"3 tattoos and just ear piercings. Used to have a nose and eyebrow one but took them out More ink to come. " I see no ink on that lush canvas | |||
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"I don’t think you’re odd for not having any tattoos or piercings. Never actually seen anyone made to feel away for not having either. Feel it’s the other way round. But I don’t think so. I think it’s also great that it’s becoming more acceptable in society. Don't you think they were edgier when they were less accepted though? And that was surely part of the attraction - inviting bourgeois judgement but putting two fingers up to conformity. It just seems a trend nowadays and certainly very common on the swinging scene. I mean I don’t really remember a time when they were not edgy. When I remember people around my age getting tattoos. So like ten years ago, it was usually some random persons name tattooed on someone’s arse cause they were d*unk in Maga and thought it’d be funny. More arsey than edgy. Is it a trend or is it just more acceptable...I don’t know. Maybe it’s both. But I feel like these days people are getting more creative and original with their tattoo choices which I think is great. If you wanna be more edgy with it, pretty sure face tattoos still ruffle feathers. Face tattoos are definitely still taboo in many parts of society but I think there's a strong psychological component to that because of the importance of the face in communication. Is it for attention? If you get a face tattoo, people are going to stir at it. Is that why people get it done? Or maybe there is another reason." I recognise the social stigma around face, neck and other tattoos that aren't easily concealed. I try to cure myself of it, personally. It's not my body, it's been a long time - possibly not even within my awareness (although I grew up in a pretty sheltered/ conservative milieu) - since tattoos could reasonably imply anything about anyone. | |||
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"I don’t have any and won’t be getting any either. No issues with a them, but just see it as a fashion trend. When I was a kid only bikers, criminals, rock stars, sailors and other alternative living people had them. But now politicians to police officers have a tattoo so the uniqueness of them has been diluted in my opinion. However if you have some and love them, all the power to you " Absolutely. | |||
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"I remember when it was ‘alternative’ to have piercings or tattoos, nowadays it seems like you’re the odd one out if you don’t. How marginal am I to have neither? Anyone else? Those that do, how many do you have? " I think they are both awful, most are like sheep following the crowd, be yourself and don't be afraid to be different. | |||
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