FabSwingers.com forum: Age & Tattoos

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ok folks, I'm 49 started to retrain at the boxing gym, shed a couple of stone and getting towards where I'd like to be.

One thing...apart from being the oldest guy training, I'm the only one without a tattoo. It seems to be compulsory to have one!

Not having one doesn't bother me, but I wondered what public opinion is about getting one done at this age...?!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Your body, your choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Your body, your choice."

WSS

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By *essie.Woman
over a year ago

Serendipity

I had my first one when I was 42. Age shouldn’t stop you, just depends if there’s a tattoo you actually want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But don’t get one just so you’re not the only guy in the gym without one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm seriously considering a tattoo for myself. My first. I have a variety of things I'm considering. Other people's views on whether I should have tattoos or not don't factor into it in the slightest.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not"

Ooh that's not true. Those with tattoos can be incredibly judgemental about my lack of tattoos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why’s it taken you 49 years?

Don’t do it just because everyone else as them.

Do it because you want one. "

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

get a tattoo if YOU want one but i wouldnt be getting one done just to "fit in" or because the other lads in the gym have one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have ink and love mine , your choice but I’d say make it meaningful x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was 16 when I got my first tattoo I'm 36 Wednesday andni got plenty and still want more

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, it's not peer pressure or wanting to fit in. I'll have one if I want one. I was just curious about the age of "acceptance" for an "older" guy to have one and at what age it becomes a little silly - nothing worse than seeing a mature guy trying to look hip.

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

"Your body, your choice.

WSS

It must be my age

I have no clue what WSS means???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok folks, I'm 49 started to retrain at the boxing gym, shed a couple of stone and getting towards where I'd like to be.

One thing...apart from being the oldest guy training, I'm the only one without a tattoo. It seems to be compulsory to have one!

Not having one doesn't bother me, but I wondered what public opinion is about getting one done at this age...?! "

have one IF YOU WANT ONE or dont give into peer pressure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, it's not peer pressure or wanting to fit in. I'll have one if I want one. I was just curious about the age of "acceptance" for an "older" guy to have one and at what age it becomes a little silly - nothing worse than seeing a mature guy trying to look hip."

The tattoo will be with you till you take your last breath.

You could be 90 with the tattoo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not

Ooh that's not true. Those with tattoos can be incredibly judgemental about my lack of tattoos."

I'm sure its a blanket statement. But personally the only people who have criticised my tattoos are people who don't have any

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

In the immortal words of Taylor Swift, "haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate... Shake it off"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mum got her 1st at 58 we got matching ones do what you feel is right for you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not

Ooh that's not true. Those with tattoos can be incredibly judgemental about my lack of tattoos."

Only the fashion tattooed... I would rather someone had none than had the same guff everyone else has

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Your body, your choice.

WSS

It must be my age

I have no clue what WSS means???"

What she said

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"I was 16 when I got my first tattoo I'm 36 Wednesday andni got plenty and still want more"

same. im getting a full leg one in a couple weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a tattoo that says welcome to cornwall have a nice day

Only when I'm not excited it just says WHY

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got a tattoo that says welcome to cornwall have a nice day

Only when I'm not excited it just says WHY

Guess where the tattoo is lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP I'm the same age as you and started having tattoos many moons ago ..Now everyman and his dog seems to have one ..Be different and leave your body as nature intended. I don't regret any of my tattoos ..Just remember this though. A tattoo is for life not just for Christmas. Choose wisely as what may seem cool now won't be on another 10 years. Trends change and so do tattoos. I'm sure there's a few on here that regret not putting a little thought into theirs.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

There's plenty worse than that, trust me.

I'd like to get a tattoo but I couldn't bear to go without swimming while it healed. I know exactly what I would have and where too, I even know who I want to do it.

If anybody thinks I'm an old bird trying to look hip because I want a tattoo I'm

about it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok folks, I'm 49 started to retrain at the boxing gym, shed a couple of stone and getting towards where I'd like to be.

One thing...apart from being the oldest guy training, I'm the only one without a tattoo. It seems to be compulsory to have one!

Not having one doesn't bother me, but I wondered what public opinion is about getting one done at this age...?! "
doesn't appeal to me either, are you of the mindset its cool to have a tattoo, i don’t think you are otherwise you'd have one by now, don't be influenced by others or by the culture of cool

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

my mum is "considering" getting one and shes 75 although shes not mentioned it for a couple of weeks

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not

Ooh that's not true. Those with tattoos can be incredibly judgemental about my lack of tattoos.

I'm sure its a blanket statement. But personally the only people who have criticised my tattoos are people who don't have any"

I don't know about that, I have tattoos and I regularly take the piss out of a mate who had a massive tasmanian devil holding a beer and a joint done back in '99 and still has it now

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

My dad got his first in his 50s. I currently don't have any but I'd like to.

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By *ornyhappyCouple
over a year ago

perth

I got my first tattoo at 43, wish I'd done it years ago! Definitely plan to get more.

K x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What I've found is there is only one difference between people who have tattoos and people who don't

and that is people with tattoos, don't care if you have one or not

Ooh that's not true. Those with tattoos can be incredibly judgemental about my lack of tattoos."

It goea both ways, those without tatts also judge some of us for having them. Although i may have taken it to the extreme

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"OP I'm the same age as you and started having tattoos many moons ago ..Now everyman and his dog seems to have one ..Be different and leave your body as nature intended. I don't regret any of my tattoos ..Just remember this though. A tattoo is for life not just for Christmas. Choose wisely as what may seem cool now won't be on another 10 years. Trends change and so do tattoos. I'm sure there's a few on here that regret not putting a little thought into theirs. "

Agreed Mr Nice

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By *rongstantineWoman
over a year ago

hull

Good grief darling, do what you want! Your body, your life, your rules. New experiences aren't age dependent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have many tattoos, I love tattoos when done nicely, however it does not make me less likely to like someone if they do not have any.

Do it if you really want 1, dont worry about if others have them or not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm 44 and working on my next tattoo I want a leg sleeve so it's working out how it wil all fit together

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good grief darling, do what you want! Your body, your life, your rules. New experiences aren't age dependent

LOL, I don't want anything I was just sampling the general mood on age and tattoos. Whether I get the half sleeve done is more a matter of time and getting my design complete, rather than what others think of it. Thanks for the reply anyway x

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By *exysinnersCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere in the South West

Mate,

I started getting my leg sleeve done at 51 and love it.

Age is a mere number and still fit as a fiddle.

Go for it

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By *rongstantineWoman
over a year ago

hull

In terms of age and tattoos, if you were considering one, I'd definitely talk to an artist about placement. Skin may or may not be more forgiving.

But, you know, tattoos *are* cool

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By *zreal_rdgMan
over a year ago

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"Ok folks, I'm 49 started to retrain at the boxing gym, shed a couple of stone and getting towards where I'd like to be.

One thing...apart from being the oldest guy training, I'm the only one without a tattoo. It seems to be compulsory to have one!

Not having one doesn't bother me, but I wondered what public opinion is about getting one done at this age...?! "

Do what ever makes you happy brother.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you want one then go for it but only do it if it’s what you want to do

I took my mum last Mother’s Day for her first tattoo and she is 62. I asked my tattooist which the oldest person he’s had in to have their first tattoo and he said it was a 90yo woman who got a horny devil tattooed on her bum for her birthday

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By *ibbleBitMan
over a year ago

Shifnal

I'm 35 and covered in tattoos absolutely love them all

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By *ibbleBitMan
over a year ago

Shifnal

You be surprised that alot older people getting tgem now these days and end up getting more and more there so addictive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You be surprised that alot older people getting tgem now these days and end up getting more and more there so addictive "

They really are so addictive aren’t they?! Loveeee the feel of being tattooed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s your body, your choice. Get one of you really really want one. Not because the majority say so. I have 19 but they’re completely different to what anyone else has and where they have them.

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