Originally Posted by latinasojourn

in western society, social observers understand that tattoos are a badge of breeding, or general socio-economic status.

there is no better way of announcing to the world that you were probably born on the wrong side of the tracks.

you will rarely find tattoos in fortune 500 companies, or high fashion, or in ivy league universities.

you will see them on the guy who changes your oil, or the girl behind the Häagen-Dazs counter (maybe, if they let her work the counter.)

of course there are a minority of exceptions. but in general getting tattoos is just about the dumbest thing people can do for their economic well-being.

even porn models who presumably make their living showing their skin would get more work without body "art".

sorry for the truth.