Tattoos seemingly becoming less taboo in DR

[JLSawmam]

Now you are pushing your luck sir. Maybe youre a sock, maybe a tweaker, maybe an ex-con idk, we certainly have many on board here.

So much for your post #12...that didn't take long

 

[JD Jones]

I dislike the look of gals with tattoos. Guys too. Please no body mutilations (ear lobes etc) or blue hair.

Same here. Maybe I'm old fashioned. My dad used to say they were bumper stickers on a Bentley.

 

[La Profe_1]

Same here. Maybe I'm old fashioned.

JD has summed up my thoughts while reading this thread. Those of us who have reached "a certain age" grew up in an environment in which tattoos, piercings (even ears since that was typical of immigrants from certain countries) and unusual hair colors were frowned upon.

That which is learned in childhood.can be difficult to unlearn. As an example, my maternal grandparents were Sicilian immigrants. Although my mother had had ears pierced as a child, she never wore earrings and neither I nor my sister had pierced ears.

It is a process to unlearn that sort of influence. I am not fond of tattoos myself, but I recognize the strength of my conditioning and refrain from disparaging comments.

 

[NanSanPedro]

JD has summed up my thoughts while reading this thread. Those of us who have reached "a certain age" grew up in an environment in which tattoos, piercings (even ears since that was typical of immigrants from certain countries) and unusual hair colors were frowned upon.

That which is learned in childhood.can be difficult to unlearn. As an example, my maternal grandparents were Sicilian immigrants. Although my mother had had ears pierced as a child, she never wore earrings and neither I nor my sister had pierced ears.

It is a process to unlearn that sort of influence. I am not fond of tattoos myself, but I recognize the strength of my conditioning and refrain from disparaging comments.

Totally agree with you and JD. You mirror my experiences. However, I do remember as a kid when longer hair first came out. The older generation was agast at it and thought those with long hair looked. It was just a style. Styles come and go and I refuse to denigrate someone because of what fashion they may or may not like.

 

[CristoRey]

It certainly depends on your particular social circle or employment setting.

Does walking down the street or sitting a public park count?

 

[CristoRey]

JD has summed up my thoughts while reading this thread. Those of us who have reached "a certain age" grew up in an environment in which tattoos, piercings (even ears since that was typical of immigrants from certain countries) and unusual hair colors were frowned upon.

That which is learned in childhood.can be difficult to unlearn. As an example, my maternal grandparents were Sicilian immigrants. Although my mother had had ears pierced as a child, she never wore earrings and neither I nor my sister had pierced ears.

It is a process to unlearn that sort of influence. I am not fond of tattoos myself, but I recognize the strength of my conditioning and refrain from disparaging comments.

I have a sleave on my right arm done by a childhood friend of mine who went on to become a world famous singer for a nu metal band. Both of he and I have my brother's tattoo work as well. He/ my good friend, currently lives in Malibu and has gone on to direct several movies one of which John Travolta played the lead role a few years ago.

Although I'm certainly no fan of HollyWeird, not exactly what BIG often refers to as a social circle of losers.

Tattooing in the DR is exploding. There is a huge Tattoo Convention scheduled to take place here in Santiago mid November. I know people coming from as far away as Vegas who've already rented a booth. I plan on attending it as well.

I'd also like to add..
my son is a well-known profesdional tattoo artist in the Houston, TX area and is doing quiet well financially.

 

[CristoRey]

Mind type "O" s...
I'm on bus at the moment.

 

[Notengo]

Well I am already blessed with a gorgeous body and never felt the desire to make permanent changes. Long hair period yes but that was easily corrected when it got boring.
While to each his own I can’t deny I make assumptions based on what people show or wear. It is a natural thing to do.

 

[windeguy]

As a libertarian, I support that people can get as many tattoos and body piercings as they want.
I will get none of either and be fine with that since I am just not into them at all.

I have noticed that people from the Great White North seem to have more on average.
Something to do on those cold days when you can't ride the Harley, Seamonkey?

 

[CristoRey]

Not so taboo among the younger folks.
I see more women with tattoos here in Santiago than men.

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[NanSanPedro]

Not so taboo among the younger folks.
I see more women with tattoos here in Santiago than men.

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Same here, especially in the gym. To me it's no big whoop.

 

[chico bill]

I see attractive women with tattoos and I say no thanks.
I ask them would you wear the same pair of shoes the rest of your life? They say "No Way".
Well you're going to wear that tacky tattoo the rest of your life

 

[keepcoming]

While I would never get a tattoo and I am not particularly fond of them, to each his own. I do not judge someone by their tattoos nor criticize them for having one (or many). There are way too many important things in life to worry about other than someone's tattoos.

 

[2020]

guys with those ugly neck tattoos look stupid and gross

thin girls with some arm tattoos are ok as long as they are with me

 

[Seamonkey]

As a libertarian, I support that people can get as many tattoos and body piercings as they want.
I will get none of either and be fine with that since I am just not into them at all.

I have noticed that people from the Great White North seem to have more on average.
Something to do on those cold days when you can't ride the Harley, Seamonkey?

Each of my tattoos symbolize something in my life. Each is personalized and yes some do symbolize my biker life, but as well my family and my hometown. I've never understood how somebody can go into a tattoo parlour, look through a book and choose a tattoo.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

 

[Big]

That’s the exact problem I’m referring to. In the US and other countries plenty of professionals including law professionals..successful business owners..IT employees ..everyday working employees ..could go on with plenty more examples, have tattoos and aren’t thugs or living in parents basements. It’s an ignorant mindset. Not everyone who has tatts is a thug or unemployed lol

I have never seen a lawyer, CPA or any business professional that has visible tattoos.

 

[Big]

Each of my tattoos symbolize something in my life. Each is personalized and yes some do symbolize my biker life, but as well my family and my hometown. I've never understood how somebody can go into a tattoo parlour, look through a book and choose a tattoo.

I understand tattoos on a plumber, no one cares. Just stop the leak and replace the broken sewer line. The more education one has the less likely they are to obtain a tattoo. As I have indicated, it takes zero talent or skill to obtain tattoos. I would and have never seen a lawyer, dentist, engineer or a C-suite person display visible tattoos,

 

[Big]

Classic !!! I love it when I see a gringo with Chinese lettering tattooed on his body. It could read "I am an idiot", they would never know.

 

[Big]

Each of my tattoos symbolize something in my life. Each is personalized and yes some do symbolize my biker life, but as well my family and my hometown. I've never understood how somebody can go into a tattoo parlour, look through a book and choose a tattoo.

Hey we have something in common. I am a biker as well. I bike ride several days a week in Mirador Sur park in Belle Vista. I have a Cannondale and a Trek.