FabGuys.com forum: Getting a tattoo after 40

By *eedsbearman OP Man
34 weeks ago

Leeds

Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?

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By *arridMan
34 weeks ago

Brighton

I don’t have any.

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By *eedsbearman OP Man
34 weeks ago

Leeds

I've always wanted one.

Not that I worry about what other people think, but of course I do worry that it'll just look sad and old as I get even older.

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By *dstefiMan
34 weeks ago

Solihull

It's ... just trying too hard, sweetheart.

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By *ishop666Man
34 weeks ago

ls19

Got mine for my 50th birthday present

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By *ndstorm45Man
34 weeks ago

Wakefield

I didn't get my 1st one till I was 32 and still getting them now at 48. Lol

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By *dstefiMan
34 weeks ago

Solihull

I got an ear pierced at like 35 or something and that was too late as well. Couldn't be arsed with maintaining it so let it grow back.

I'll be the outlier when they do my post mortem and it's like "what, no ink?"

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By *anDadBodMan
34 weeks ago

Speke

sad and tragic? why would you think that?

I pondered for almost a decade before getting my first one in my late 40s, and the second one i got in july, wouldn’t say they’re sad or tragic, just not for everyone.

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By *oodpeckerMan
34 weeks ago

Falkirk

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Either/neither and a whole load of views on "getting a tattoo after 40," none of which matter a jot, I suspect, to most of those choosing to mark their skin.

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By *IPMANMan
34 weeks ago

West London

Please promise me that it won't be in your face/neck or inner firearm

Remember if it involves script, read it at least twice before he starts inking. .mistakes are forever

But first of all ask yourself. Do you really want to look like Beckham or Robbie Williams ????

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By *eo PublicMan
34 weeks ago

Lincoln

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By *eo PublicMan
34 weeks ago

Lincoln

"Please promise me that it won't be in your face/neck or inner firearm

Remember if it involves script, read it at least twice before he starts inking. .mistakes are forever

But first of all ask yourself. Do you really want to look like Beckham or Robbie Williams ????"

What's wrong with the inner forearm?

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By *enjamin2018Man
34 weeks ago

Halstead

Ive got a a small very personal one on my shoulder and I won't have any more ,I had it done when I was 57 .

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By *ristol_Speedo_guyMan
34 weeks ago

Bristol

Yes it was! Didnt enhance my existence at all. Lucky I stopped at one.

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By *3versMan
34 weeks ago

glasgow

"Please promise me that it won't be in your face/neck or inner firearm

Remember if it involves script, read it at least twice before he starts inking. .mistakes are forever

But first of all ask yourself. Do you really want to look like Beckham or Robbie Williams ????

What's wrong with the inner forearm?"

I thought inner firearm was a euphemism for a cock

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By *airyrettoMan
34 weeks ago

North Notts

Ok terrified that if reform get in they will take us back 60 years, as in, instead of sorting out what everyone is really upset about, they will focus on awful things like banning gay marriage, rights, pride bans, bans on trans people using toilets of their resigned genders, banning trans in the military and stuff of this ilk, spending time changing things that don't need touching but not focusing on stuff that everyone is really bothered about like securing the NHS for the future, potholes, cost of living, energy prices other things like that

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By *hagmenowplsMan
34 weeks ago

Hereford

I'm 52 and looking to get flames around my anus tattoo

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By *3versMan
34 weeks ago

glasgow

"Ok terrified that if reform get in they will take us back 60 years, as in, instead of sorting out what everyone is really upset about, they will focus on awful things like banning gay marriage, rights, pride bans, bans on trans people using toilets of their resigned genders, banning trans in the military and stuff of this ilk, spending time changing things that don't need touching but not focusing on stuff that everyone is really bothered about like securing the NHS for the future, potholes, cost of living, energy prices other things like that"

Are you planning that on your back or thigh?

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By *eedsbearman OP Man
34 weeks ago

Leeds

What the fk this gotta do with tattoos

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

Got my first aged 53 as a tribute to my late Civil Partner on my right forearm, am going to get my sixth on my 55th birthday in November

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By *ildwestheroMan
34 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

If you want one then go for it. Your body.

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By *3versMan
34 weeks ago

glasgow

"Got my first aged 53 as a tribute to my late Civil Partner on my right forearm, am going to get my sixth on my 55th birthday in November "

Civil partner, you must love wedding cake

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By *arbus61Man
34 weeks ago

Leeds

Don’t like them personally

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By *ustOneBearMan
34 weeks ago

Neath

Planning on getting one soon. Itll be my first one. A version of my late husband’s tattoo.

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By *oosterladMan
34 weeks ago

ipswich

Are you worried that you will end up in the govt re-education camp if you dont comply with digital id and get made in to a lampshade?

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By *he ForceMan
34 weeks ago

Rugby

I kind-of regret never getting a good full back tattoo. Probably cost a fortune now… I’d rather spend the money elsewhere now

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By *izzer69Man
34 weeks ago

Maryport

I had my first one aged 58. Have 4 now looking at number 5

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By *orkie0807Man
34 weeks ago

Keighley

Got my 1st tattoo at 58.. now got 4.. and my nipple pierced at 61 lol... never too late

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By *acingfanMan
34 weeks ago

Huddersfield

I'm not a fan of tattoos.

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By *aid2TV/TS
34 weeks ago

Swindon

Who cares? If someone wants a tattoo over 40 go for it. Anyone who judges people for such daft things isn't worth your time.

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By *IPMANMan
34 weeks ago

West London

The inner forearm seems to be where the punters get some pseudo intellectual claptrap inked on..or the names of ther partners/offspring

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By *airyrettoMan
34 weeks ago

North Notts

I posted yesterday on here and someone sent me private message to say, go away lefty pushover, and blocked me second they sent it, wtf. I'm not against changes, I'd be happy for something else as ruling party but I don't want whoever gets on to undo the progress made in the lgtb etc world, that's all, whoever gets in, why would any of us, particularly us on here, want rights removed, are there seriously gay guys on here then that actually want a ban on gay marriage, section 28 back, pride banned and one thing after another? I am not for one section saying that is deffo what will happen if reform get in, all I was saying was I don't want, if they do get in to focus on that stuff, they don't need to fix what ain't broke, they need to focus on all the other important national issues, not focus on anything at all, I hope not, like reversing any gay rights or abortion rights, but to even say this I am some evil lefty apparently that needs to go away. Can't make this shit up can you

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By *airyrettoMan
34 weeks ago

North Notts

Also I didn't post this in this forum it was on the chat on the forum about the government, so why mt private message and block me put it on the tattoo one I don't know. He put in his private message to me before blocking me "Yet another brainwashed, cowardly leftie pushover. Go away." All I want is nothing to be made worse by reform or any party against anyone and the gay community, why is that a bad thing? If reform are happy to keep women's rights as they are and gay rights as they are and no undo any of it then all good.

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By *IPMANMan
34 weeks ago

West London

You're making my brain hurt... to quote Kathy Burke

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By *bear67Man
34 weeks ago

Aldershot

I got my first one aged 57 and it has deep personal significance for me.

Getting a tattoo is such a personal thing. Nobody else's opinion really matters. Only you can know if it's right for you.

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By *uriousguy18Man
34 weeks ago

Goole

Doesn't natter what age if someone wants one and gets one then good for them.

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By *ildwestheroMan
34 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

"I kind-of regret never getting a good full back tattoo. Probably cost a fortune now… I’d rather spend the money elsewhere now"

Started getting a full back tattoo about 35 years ago. Got two thirds of the outline done in two sittings. Was told it would take 5 or 6 sittings to complete. Got a new job and moved away from the area. Was always planning to get it finished but never did and never will now which is a shame.

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By *eo PublicMan
34 weeks ago

Lincoln

"The inner forearm seems to be where the punters get some pseudo intellectual claptrap inked on..or the names of ther partners/offspring"

Ah, both mine are inner forearms as it's not so hairy there and I wanted them to be seen when I'm in a t-shirt, but able to be covered easily. Hopefully neither are pseudo-intellectual claptrap, both are pictures with no writing.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

"I got my first one aged 57 and it has deep personal significance for me.

Getting a tattoo is such a personal thing. Nobody else's opinion really matters. Only you can know if it's right for you."

This!

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
34 weeks ago

Didcot

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Why would there be any age where getting a tattoo would be considered sad or tragic, I'm 63 and don't have any but don't consider myself too old to get one if I wanted to.

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By *heo6SGMan
34 weeks ago

Lincs

mid life crisis?

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By *irtyfacesMan
34 weeks ago

near

Didn't get any till I retired

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By *ulldozer47Man
34 weeks ago

London/Westminster

None of the above for me its down to personal taste Considered getting one for many years. However do appreciate that tattoos are not everybodys cup of tea. Had my first one when i was 55 and my last one in 2019.

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By *bonybucksMan
34 weeks ago

High Wycombe

Do it if you want to and who cares how old you are. Don’t be worried about what other people think! You don’t know what they have or do. So go and do it and enjoy it!!

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By *annyDanielleMan
34 weeks ago

Street, Somerset

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Cheaper than a motorbike.

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By *weddolMan
34 weeks ago

Chester

Just be aware that once you start on this path you are leaving yourself open to random strangers who you've never heard of before and live hundreds of miles from you telling you that they don't fancy guys with tattoos.

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By *andomguy321Man
34 weeks ago

reading

They are so commonplace these days that not having any denotes a stronger air of individuality than being inked.

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By *uck me in KentMan
34 weeks ago

Medway

I have 6 and 5 of them were after 40. 3 of them after 50

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By *lackbootzMan
34 weeks ago

Hayes, Middx

"… Getting a tattoo is such a personal thing. Nobody else's opinion really matters. Only you can know if it's right for you..."

Stop right there with all this selfish, commonsensical claptrap!

Surely what’s right for you can only be advocated by anonymous, bloviating profiles in the FabGuys forum?!

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By *ucker4you80Man
34 weeks ago

Chippenham

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Sad and tragic, don't do it!

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By *ldderMan
34 weeks ago

Oxford and Sevenoaks. Lymington spar

I would but I don't like pain lol

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

Got my first at 55. I've 8 tattoos now. Just do it

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By *ose_QuartzTV/TS
34 weeks ago

Berkshire

If you feel the need to ask then I wouldn’t bother, Don’t do what everyone else does these days. You either love them or hate them simple as that.

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By *oodpeckerMan
34 weeks ago

Falkirk

"… Getting a tattoo is such a personal thing. Nobody else's opinion really matters. Only you can know if it's right for you...

Stop right there with all this selfish, commonsensical claptrap!

Surely what’s right for you can only be advocated by anonymous, bloviating profiles in the FabGuys forum?! "

You mean I was wrong to follow the advice/instructions of an earlier group of "anonymous, bloviating profiles" and embark on a tattoo 'journey’ when I was well into my fifties? 😳… and now I have to thank YOU for teaching me a new word! Getting tattoos, still learning: who knew that all this was possible at such a late stage in life, from HERE? 🙏

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By *attooedholeMan
34 weeks ago

Bromsgrove

Started aged 21 with 2 tattoos. Both on forearms.

Next tattoo wasn't until 30 years later.

When I had the money.

Many of mine done at various conventions.

Even standing naked on stage to show the entire oriental art.

In the competition.

Had several pieces included in tattoo magazines.

Like Skin Deep and Total Tattoos.

I only ever wanted a large dragon.

Last tattoo was last year in a studio in Liverpool

I'm just had my 66th birthday

Have a look at my profile.

Sadly due to photo hunters.

I've reduced my photos considerably

For those who would love to see more.

Just ask.

Unlikely though if you have no photos yourself

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By *lasgow1975Man
34 weeks ago

Parkhead

Got my tattoo as a 40th present to myself

Pierced nipples for my 50th

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By *andysmithTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Poole

Here is the list of tattoo suggestions,. Please help me by choosing your top five that would make you horny if you saw them on an intimate place on a slut.

I will put the top five up for a vote.

A nice devil pic

Horny devil cartoon character

eat my pussy

Red lips

Slap here.

Enter at will.

For daddy

Don't stop

A black star tattooed just above your cock

Spit first around my hole

treasure hole

Ace of spades

A lotus flower with hearts

A small rose

A black cat

bbc only

cumdump

Breed me

Free hole

Use me

No load refused

Enter here

don't stop till I cry

Fill here

A rose with thorns from my thigh to my arse

Peach, tomatoes, apple or something fruity,

None. I dislike them on men and especially females, just my preference.

Target on your arse

two dog paws, one on each cheek

Their masters name

a heart with "Slut" written in it.

road sign on bum showing 2 way traffic or give way to oncoming traffic

flames around anus tattoo

Bows tattooed on the back of the thighs

The owner chooses - ideally a mark of ownership above caged penis, then advertising the fact one is a sissy as a trampstamp for all to see xx

None because they look gross

An image of my cock in a cage on my bum so he can see my cock when he is fucking me doggy style.

W my hole then W to spell wow

BB arse

Enter here

Hole for hire

simple arrow tattoo for newbies to find their way

bright red pair of lips 💋

Spunk spashes

A line of sperm tadpoles heading towards my hole

An ace of spades surrounded with "black new world order"

A butterfly with the body like a cock and the wings a woman each side licking it,

a heart with the word sissy written in it,

lick my pussy,

fuck me,

spit first,

wh re each side of my hole with my hole making the o so it spells whore

fuck doll,

a school prefect type badge with head girl on it

a st trinnians school badge

eat my pussy

Betty Boop in a sexy outfit

Four vertical lines with one crossing it and then another four lines so as to indicate a count of 9

A bar code on the breast.

Please reply privately so I can collate the answers for a final vote

Thank you in advance

Miss Smith 💋💋💋

Ps. Still not ready to meet yet but about 80% healed and getting better each day I will change my profile when I can meet again, looking forward to it. 💋💋💋

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By *vilfish76Man
2 weeks ago

Billericay

If you wanna do it .. do it . Don't ask for opinions as opinions are like arseholes .. everyone's got one but some are nicer than others .. do whatever you feel is right .. its your skin ..

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By *bearplymMan
2 weeks ago

Plymouth

If its what you want go for it. Do it for yourself and no one else. If you are concerned what others think then you need to have a serious discussion with yourself to make sure it's what you want.

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By *anfun1090Man
2 weeks ago

Monaghan

" I posted yesterday on here and someone sent me private message to say, go away lefty pushover, and blocked me second they sent it, wtf. I'm not against changes, I'd be happy for something else as ruling party but I don't want whoever gets on to undo the progress made in the lgtb etc world, that's all, whoever gets in, why would any of us, particularly us on here, want rights removed, are there seriously gay guys on here then that actually want a ban on gay marriage, section 28 back, pride banned and one thing after another? I am not for one section saying that is deffo what will happen if reform get in, all I was saying was I don't want, if they do get in to focus on that stuff, they don't need to fix what ain't broke, they need to focus on all the other important national issues, not focus on anything at all, I hope not, like reversing any gay rights or abortion rights, but to even say this I am some evil lefty apparently that needs to go away. Can't make this shit up can you"

Lol why are you saying all this crap on a tatoo post? It does make you look a bit crazy tbh.

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By *uck me in KentMan
2 weeks ago

Medway

I had one done at 17 when I was in the army my other 5 after I was 50. They represent my Scottish heritage and my military service

Nothing to do with sticking two fingers up at anyone or anything.

At 70 I may still get another couple

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By *ernne2Man
2 weeks ago

shoebury

Had first one at the age of 18 my last one was from the knee to ankle on one 1 leg this month im having the other leg done .its a personal choice .i do it for me i dont care what people think

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By *ammerhant420Man
2 weeks ago

Bromley, Kent

I've considered getting a tattoo many times over the years, but each time it's been the same story...

1. Design a tattoo.

2. Put it away for six months, to see if I still like it.

3. Hate it and wonder what I was thinking of.

There is just one, single slogan, that I keep coming back to. If I ever get it done, then I think I'd like the basic design in plain black, but coloured with UV reactive ink.

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By *ightflyMan
2 weeks ago

sittingbourne

"mid life crisis?"
spot on !!

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By *evanianMan
2 weeks ago

Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru

If you’ve lived for 40 years without wanting one, that probably tells you all you need to know. Tattoos aren’t for everyone, and there’s nothing wrong with deciding your skin is fine as it is.

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By *ip71Man
2 weeks ago

Darlington

Get it slapped on do what you wanna do!

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
2 weeks ago

North East

Can have a tattoo at any age I really can’t understand why anyone would say otherwise

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By *amie1402Man
2 weeks ago

Liverpool

"I don’t have any. "

Fingers ?

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By *aster islandMan
2 weeks ago

navan

Why bother . Any age ..

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By *evanianMan
2 weeks ago

Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru

"I don’t have any.

Fingers ?"

He's referring to the main topic of the thread! 😂

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By *ilverhandMan
2 weeks ago

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Did you get one in the end? We regret the things we don't do... plus tattoos look awesome

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By *airyDivDadMan
2 weeks ago

Whiston

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Maybe neither, more probably blindly following the masses. I'm sure if putting your hand in the fire became a thing, there'd be no shortage of devotees.

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By *q oralistMan
2 weeks ago

Torquay

What the fk this gotta do with tattoos

Exactly. And from what I have learned so far, none of that is declared ReformUK policy -

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By *q oralistMan
2 weeks ago

Torquay

I am not against people having tattoos if that' their wish, but I do not like seeing tattoos all over arms, legs faces etc.

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By *tan99Man
2 weeks ago

SPENNYMOOR

Why would they do all those things you said. Look this lot in charge are fucking the country up, they are going to bankrupt the country. And the other lot are just as bad.

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By *3versMan
2 weeks ago

glasgow

Might not be worth the money getting "Mum" tattooed once you're over 40

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By *alker2468Man
2 weeks ago

Folkestone

It's the person's own body. If they want a tattoo at what ever age it's up to them. Pointless worrying about what other people think. If the tattoo isn't offensive then it's got nothing to do with anyone else

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By *q oralistMan
2 weeks ago

Torquay

Not quite. How we present ourselves in public is part of other people's environment, what they will be looking at in public places. For instance when I go in a cafe to order food I feel a bit revolted if the person serving has metalwork dangling out of their nostrils

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
2 weeks ago

North East

Do what you want it’s no one’s business but yours

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By *PH1956Man
2 weeks ago

Colchester

The only thing I would say is be aware to the position of your tattoo. If you're not showing your face on here. It could be an identifying mark that could get you recognised!

Just a thought...

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By *oxleyMan
2 weeks ago

Wetherby

What do you want for your 60th luv ?

A greenhouse and a tattoo !

4 later I have stopped.

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By *ronmant16Man
2 weeks ago

Sheffield

"Is it sad and tragic?

Or sticking two fingers up at the world?"

Iv never been at all interested in tattoos as they don't do anything for me and had my theory that if you don't know what to have/ where to have or why then you shouldn't have one, there's no need , then my lad wanted one as a present, I wasn't happy but paid for it and went with him for something to do , while I was waiting a song came on that I loved and it had family meaning to me so I had the title tattooed and some dates and now I actually rather like it, so much so I'm going to add rest of family to it, it's not a trophy but in my head I tell myself that when I'm cremated it will be all I can take with so it makes me happy, no midlife crisis was involved just a time and a place scenario for me , there should be no judges for or against just go with your own thoughts

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By *uck me in KentMan
2 weeks ago

Medway

"The only thing I would say is be aware to the position of your tattoo. If you're not showing your face on here. It could be an identifying mark that could get you recognised!

Just a thought..."

One reason that I won't get photo verified or show body ehots

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By *erscumdumpMan
2 weeks ago

Watford & Worth Matravers

Sad and tragic is getting to 40 and still giving a flying fuck what anyone else thinks of your life choices.

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By *paldingbi2Man
2 weeks ago

Spalding

"Sad and tragic is getting to 40 and still giving a flying fuck what anyone else thinks of your life choices. "

Here here! 😀

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