Thanks. You've offered the kind of objective commentary I would expect frome someone cashing in on the tattoo fad. How does it feel to make money disfiguring people? Is Clinger one of your victims...I mean "clients"?

youre so clueless

Yeah, because tattoos are a new fad...dumbass.

The immense amount of ignorance is astounding in this thread.

typical 41, really. But yeah.

Fixed

Trust me, if I was sporting a neck tattoo or sleeve, I would find the realization that I was the worst kind of fashion victim hard to stomach. Denial is an understandable reaction.

Mahalo

FB

Just out of curiosity what do you do for a living and where do you live? I wonder if your inability to deal with those not like you is due to you being a "product of your environment".

rob

I've never discriminated against anyone in my life. I think discrimination for any reason is wrong and I would never be friends with someone who discriminates. However, if someone is telling people, especially young people, that getting neck, facial or sleeve type tattoos is a good idea or that these types of body "art" pieces will not have consequences later in life, I feel they are doing these people a disservice.

I have friends with tattoos, visible ones, but they would not allow their children to get visible tattoos (ones that can't be covered by short sleeve shirts) until they are old enough to understand the consequences of their actions.

IMO, sleeve type tats are not far from neck or face tattoos. I would advise anyone who is considering a professional career to avoid these types of tats or at least consider the consequences of their actions. I'm sure Mr. Clinger wishes he would have considered this when he decided to disfigure his face. It's shallow and unfair for people to "judge" him because of his appearance but it's a sad reality he faces. That's all.

So what do you do and where do you live? Really I'm just curious. Reason I ask - I was born/raised in New Hampshire. For the most part, NH is a very conservative state. My parents have never really left there and they share a similar viewpoint as yours. To think a "corporate" or "senior" level position can not be obtained because of a sleeve is just not right though. Some people care, some don't. A lot depends on the company, position, and area. In New Hampshire, I'd have a tough time in the corporate world. Here in So Cal, I've done just fine.

Your name includes the word circus. Please note, I never said a visible tattoo would hurt one's carreer prospects in the circus. Quite the contrary. I would think tattoos of the visible nature would surely be a bonus in a circus/carny environment.

You are lucky to be in Socal but you would be shortsidedness to assume the rest of America shares your lifestyle and beliefs.

My gawd, you are a dumbass. While I agree that a lot of tattoos are ugly, I wholeheartedly believe in getting tattoos if they truly mean something to you. My buddy's best friend died tragically a couple of years ago and now he has a memorial tattoo on his back. It is meaningful and truly a work of art. If someone wants to judge him or accuse him of following a "herd mentality" because of this they can just gtfo planet earth for all I'm concerned.

Why don't you just go sit down somewhere. You are just making yourself out to be a bigger ass then you already have.

Its not my fault you hate your dad.

Hate my dad? Quite the contrary, I loved my dad and appreciated the fact that he taught me to stand up for my beliefs and not be part of the "herd". I am not saying that you hate your dad but it's understandable if you are a bit disappointed your parents didn't instill similar values in you. Keep following the herd my friend, although you might not be happy when you find out where it gets you.

Nothing says "I can't make good decisions" like tats and smoking cigs.

yea because tattoos lead to cancer and an early death. i don't see the connection.

you might say you don't discriminate but I haven't seen a larger bigot in a long time.

Your name includes the word flea. I'd rather go to the circus than have fleas.

Nice job avoiding my honest questions. I don't believe the rest of America agrees with me. In fact, I'd assume they don't. So what is it that you do again? You are the one that keeps mentioning careers, etc...

Enjoying the flea circus, I see...

Actually I had a tattoo artist come talk to my third graders when I taught in CA and he did a really interesting lesson with them on creativity and imagination. They didn't even ask him about his neck tattoo. But using the guy with a full-face tattoo as an example of all tattooed people and how tattooing is a mistake works. Sure.
Was that mealy mouthed or manny-pamby (always thought it was mamby-pamby)? At least it wasn't close-minded and shallow.

WTF why do you take pictures of strangers. Dont sit next to me please.

It beats what's on television.

I've seen some really good ink and some not-so-good. I'm not a big fan of color, so IF I were going to get a tat I'd stay with a clean, simple design. I've thought about getting an old-style Campy winged Q/R logo on my shoulder, but my wife would probably shoot me if I did and besides I've got this phobia involving needles. I survived getting a piercing (a "PA"), but the idea of getting inked is a bit too scary for me.

As for sleeves . . . you've obviously got a lot bigger nads than me!

Maybe I should consider a Shimano tat. I live in Point Loma, where there are still a lot of Portuguese fisherman. They'd all think I was into sport fishing equipment.

you should get a sram one, it's lighter.