C J Snarzell
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My uncle (my mum's older brother) had his forearms tattooed as a young man in the early 1960s and he regretted it as soon as he had it done until he died three years ago. He always wore long sleeve shirts throughout his life because he did not like anyone seeing them. As a youngster it was always ingrained in me that tattoo's are potentially life changing things to the body and for that very reason I have never felt the need or desire to have any done myself.
I have seen in the last 20 years that tattoos are far more prevalent in society than they were in the 20th century. As an ex-police officer, I joined the job in an era when tattoos were still frowned upon by senior officers. An old school Superintendent (long since retired) blew his top at a young PC in the parade room once because he was wearing short sleeve shirts with his army tattoo's on display. How times have changed so quickly!!!
I recent saw a picture of a uniformed police officer stood at a crime scene with both of his forearms completely covered in tattoos. Me personally - I find the site of a police officer completely covered in tattoo's completely unprofessional - but that is my own opinion and I apologise in advance if anyone objects to what I have said here.
Even going out to pubs/bars in the late 1990s - I don't remember many people having tattoos. Nowadays, every other female you see in a pub is sporting tattoos on their wrists or ankles, while alot of men aged late teens to 50 are sporting tattoos on their arms and necks.
I completely accept that tattoos are part of a 'diverse' fabric of society, such as those people who dress that little bit differently or maybe have their hair styled in a unique way. Fashion and style are very much a way to express personalities and feelings which is a fantastic way of living in a free world.
I think the down side to tattoo's is that they almost feel like a fashion accessory of the moment. Fast forward another 20 years - will tattoos be the in thing in 2041? Sadly, if they aren't there will be millions of older people sporting body art that is no longer the 'thing'.
CJ
I have seen in the last 20 years that tattoos are far more prevalent in society than they were in the 20th century. As an ex-police officer, I joined the job in an era when tattoos were still frowned upon by senior officers. An old school Superintendent (long since retired) blew his top at a young PC in the parade room once because he was wearing short sleeve shirts with his army tattoo's on display. How times have changed so quickly!!!
I recent saw a picture of a uniformed police officer stood at a crime scene with both of his forearms completely covered in tattoos. Me personally - I find the site of a police officer completely covered in tattoo's completely unprofessional - but that is my own opinion and I apologise in advance if anyone objects to what I have said here.
Even going out to pubs/bars in the late 1990s - I don't remember many people having tattoos. Nowadays, every other female you see in a pub is sporting tattoos on their wrists or ankles, while alot of men aged late teens to 50 are sporting tattoos on their arms and necks.
I completely accept that tattoos are part of a 'diverse' fabric of society, such as those people who dress that little bit differently or maybe have their hair styled in a unique way. Fashion and style are very much a way to express personalities and feelings which is a fantastic way of living in a free world.
I think the down side to tattoo's is that they almost feel like a fashion accessory of the moment. Fast forward another 20 years - will tattoos be the in thing in 2041? Sadly, if they aren't there will be millions of older people sporting body art that is no longer the 'thing'.
CJ