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Comment #2803

2012-06-16T20:50:17Z

Same vein of what I was going to say, Stephan. All my relatives with tattoos (by which I do mean brothers and sis-in-laws...) have tattoos because they choose not to consider the consequences. "If I choose to do something indelible today, that doesn't mean I'm stuck with it" seems to be the mentality. Of course you're stuck with it. Why else would you permanently mark yourself?

My generation makes so little sense to me... :)

Comment #2802

2012-06-15T20:07:43Z

Isn't the commonality a lack of forward thought and consideration of the long-term consequences, coupled perhaps with youthful invincibility delusion? "What do you mean, swapping partners can have long-term consequences?" "What do you mean, a tat doesn't look sexy on a nursing home resident?"

Besides, even if long-term consequences are considered, nothing screams individuality and self-actualization like a tattoo. And how could you bear not actualizing yourself!