[Jamal]

Originally Posted by TUCKER

Not only that but, for the most part the tatoo is still there because the laser pretty much removes only the dye, the pattern of the scarring from the tatoo and the laser are yours for life. "Once their on you, they own you". Look at guys like SEAL and po Mike Tyson. Tatoos originally were tribal markings. Invaders saw them and thought they were cute so they stole the technique and introduced them to the world. Now if you aint committed to no tribe, gang, social club, or some other group, having a tatoo does nothing to promote ones image of EL LOBO, solitaire bad boy, UNO, or any other singular expression. What it says is the wearer will join anyone, doing anything, because he has few moments of originality. Well it probably doesn't say all that, but I think most people will get the point.

When you REALLY think about noone does anything to please themselves, its all for show. The statement "I don't care what nobody says or thinks" is bulls**t. Our very existence depends on what others think of us. Thats why some people have low self esteem. Let someone tell your breath stanks. After you've cleaned it up, you'll think of it from time to time for the rest of your life! It aint got nothing to do with personal hygiene because a kid would never brush his teeth or anything else if he wasn't "taught" to do it. So tattoos and stuff are like that. They're body decorations that we choose to adapt for the benefit and pleasure of someone else. Before you dispute this assertion, think it through, LONG AND HARD! That tatt you got in that secret place, that aint for you and you know it. Hell the only way you can see it is to bend over!

I agree with your assessment concerning the reason behind the tattoo phenomenon. Good commentary.

Jamal, I'm speaking in general, this is not directed to you in particular, I was just responding to your post. That is my disclaimer! LMAO

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