In today’s society, image is everything. People will never admit it, but most people are judged based upon their appearances. Sometimes, it’s based off how someone dresses, sometimes it’s just based off if someone thinks you are ugly. However, a lot of people are mostly judged due to things they do to their bodies.
Tattoos & piercings have been around for hundreds of years. Heck, back in the early days of tattoos, they were used to decipher the upper-class from the lower peasants. Now-a-days it seems like it is the same thing.
Look, I have several tattoos and people actually do look at me differently. I can’t however lie and say I haven't judged those people with the 7-inch gages in their ears. While it’s not fair for people to judge, they will always ask you questions about your tattoos.
After a while it gets really old, so let me give you every thought that goes through the mind when people ask us about our tattoos.
HOW COULD YOU GET IT?!?!
Well…I paid money and then, I got it.
DID YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY??
Well, that depends upon what you consider a lot actually.
DID IT HURT?
No, of course not, a needle jabbing into your skin feels like a hug from Barney.
SO…ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT GETTING A REAL JOB??
Well, I am getting a degree from a great University and have a solid resume...what do you think?
WHAT’S THE MEANING BEHIND THAT??
Some have meanings, some just look cool…not everything needs a meaning.
WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WHEN YOUR OLDER??
Live my life like you, should I be any different?
WHAT DID YOUR PARENTS SAY??
Let’s just say they weren’t happy. But, in the end, it was my decision.
CAN I TOUCH IT?
I guess…it’s just like touching skin though…
YOU WANNA SEE MINE?
I won’t cry if I don’t.
SO…DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TATTOOS?
…….Really?
Look on the bright side though, now you will know the Do’s and Don’ts of asking people about their tattoos in the future.
