Tattoos in BA

[French jurist]

Surveys have shown that 70-80% of people later regret getting them, removing them is painful and very expensive.

What am I missing?

You are missing this : you can put a tattoo onto a tattoo you don't wish anymore, like did the famous Ricardo Fort and his "Germàn" tattoo
http://laventanaindiscretadejulia1.blogspot.com/2009/12/los-tatuajes-y-german.html

 

[gsi16386]

To tell you the truth I've never quite got the tattoo thing. Why do people do this? What's the point? It use to limited to sailors, why is it the in thing for so many people now?

Surveys have shown that 70-80% of people later regret getting them, removing them is painful and very expensive.

What am I missing?

I don't think the poster asked any questions in regards to your opinions on Tattoos. You're more than welcome to create a separate post expressing your opinions bashing people with tattoos.

My brother's a tattoo artist, has been for 20 years, but I don't have a single tattoo because much like yourself, I don't get it. However, the poster was asking questions about how they're perceived down here in Argentina, not how you perceived them. Answer the post or keep your comments to yourself...

 

[MizzMarr]

I don't think the poster asked any questions in regards to your opinions on Tattoos. You're more than welcome to create a separate post expressing your opinions bashing people with tattoos.

My brother's a tattoo artist, has been for 20 years, but I don't have a single tattoo because much like yourself, I don't get it. However, the poster was asking questions about how they're perceived down here in Argentina, not how you perceived them. Answer the post or keep your comments to yourself...

I don't think that it's inappropriate for Bob to ask a question in a pertinent thread without starting one on his own (which he may not care enough to do, but he wasn't "bashing" anybody)--as you can see from the majority of threads around this forum most people contribute freely and flexibly to the conversation, and they frequently get derailed. At least his comment was related to the original topic. Lighten up!

 

[gouchobob]

I personally don't like tattoos, if somebody else does fine. I have just never understood the reasoning or the need that they full-fill in some people. I only wanted enlightenment on why somebody would get one.

 

[hannstew]

 

[Gisel]

It depends on the social rank the girl belongs to. Yes, it still works that way here. A (good/high social class) girl will try to introduce you to her family & friends, sooner or later. But if you meet a "guarra" (rough one) "ricotera" (fan of Redonditos de Ricota - Music) "falopera" (drug user) she wouldn't mind about your tattoos. This society is image driven, and what your body shows, how it looks indicates where in the social rank you are , that is why here, to be thin, is a sign of high status, meanwhile if you are fat, are looked as poor (poor carbohidrated diet/pasta based diet) and discriminated. Being fat in this culture is a disease. Body speaks more than words and it shows the attitude as well. Good luck!

 

[French jurist]

Indeed, tattoos appeared 1000s of years ago in order to show the social rank, the attributes, etc.

Now, we have some other ways of showing that :
- Buying this brand or this brand
- Buying a 4x4 SUV when you only live in the city (I've always wished to be an adventurer)
- Buying a really big car (I'm short but I've got a big one!)

 

[Johnno]

Well - I'm still overweight and I intend to get at least one really good ''tat'' when I get to BA in February - I guess I'm in trouble already lol And to be honest, even though I will probably start another health kick again soon NO way do I intend to ever be really ''skinny'' again - it just doesn't work for me lol

 

[sergio]

I don't think tatoos are liked by people in the upper-middle / upper class or probably even middle class. I agree that Argentina is very class oriented. Appearance is extremely important. Men can get away with being a little overweight but not obese. Women have to be thin or they are discriminated against. I don't think tatoos will go over well if you are dealing with professional people.

 

[thebookcellar]

i love my tattoos. planning a new one. no regrets.