What's the deal with tattoo culture?

ramaga · 2018-08-06T20:46:43+00:00

I think it's because women ape the behavior of men they're attracted to. They think, either consciously or subconsciously, "I'm attracted to loud, aggressive, tattooed men, so I'll become those things too and the guys I'm attracted to will be attracted to me."

Little do they realize men and women tend to not be attracted to the same things. It's why women are shocked and dismayed when they become highly educated and wealthy, yet can't find a man. In their minds, they have the things (like status and money) a woman would be attracted to, so they think men should be attracted to those things too.

It doesn't work that way. Most men would pick a poor, uneducated woman with a pleasant demeanor and feminine personality over a high income, educated woman who's a ball-buster and acts like a man.

It's the same with tattoos.

RunawayGrain · 2018-08-06T17:53:43+00:00

It's called Aposematism, and it's how poisonous creatures let other creatures know they are dangerous.

waynebradysworld · 2018-08-06T18:24:18+00:00

The mark of the whore

An_Actual_Politician · 2018-08-06T18:15:57+00:00

I'm older than most of you (early 40s) but tattoo culture is rearing its ugly, and I do mean ugly, head in my age range for sure.

It's women hitting their wall. They're desperate for a way to draw out that once easy to come by attention from quality alpha men (orbiters/betas don't count). They think tattoos take attention away from their failing looks, which now unfortunately pairs with their failing AWALT attitudes that men used to pretend to look past long enough to fuck them/give them attention.

TL;DR - in middle aged women hitting their walls it's a desperate attempt to steal attention away from their younger, much better looking competition. This is also why younger fat women are all in on ink. It's 1,000 times easier than hitting the gym and putting down the spoon.

DesperateChemical · 2018-08-06T17:48:17+00:00

For most people they are trying to fit in by being "unique". Like cows getting branded to stand out of the herd.

Borsao66 · 2018-08-06T17:42:55+00:00

Feeling ugly? Lots of ink can make you a pretty pony.

It's a serious red flag.

Original_Dankster · 2018-08-07T00:15:31+00:00

I remember a woman I was dating, finally got her into the sack after about 4 or 5 dates - and when the clothes came off, I saw she had tattoos all over her lower back and above her vag.

I noped the fuck out of there. I don't date or fuck women with tattoos. She was pissed, because I was stupidly honest with her why I wasn't interested anymore.

Casanova-Quinn · 2018-08-06T19:40:04+00:00

I think it's mostly because tattoos are "in fashion" right now. Most girls are just following the herd. I expect tattoo removal services to be very popular in the future lol. Excessive amounts of tattoos and piercings could indicate actual mental issues however.

KillCucksKlan · 2018-08-07T00:59:34+00:00

Tattoos and other body modifications have been around since the dawn of history and in every echelon of society. However in this day and age, they NEVER look good or aesthetically pleasing. Scars are real. Muscles from working out are real. Education and charisma are real. Tattoos are nothing but a fucking facade. In history, tattoos were EARNED and not BOUGHT. A specific tattoo marked a rite of passage that was EARNED in most civilizations before our pussified and effeminate modern society. Now people can just pay money and sit down in a chair to look hardcore minutes later, and they never are. It's a cheapened version of bygone rituals that cemented you as a badass motherfucker.

Sunny_07 · 2018-08-06T18:26:04+00:00

I think you are over analyzing it, maybe some girls do it as a form of self mutilation but I think tattoos are becoming more and more popular as tattoo art is getting better. Woman always are more invested in art, fashion, and beauty. Tattoos fit the bill for all three of those.

Of-course it is for attention. Just like how you try to hit the gym, wear the best clothes, best haircuts, jobs so that you can make yourself to be as unique and possible. Woman are doing it with their hair dying, nose piercings, distressed clothes, tattoos and so forth.

69odin420 · 2018-08-06T18:03:01+00:00

I think tattoos can look good on some girls. Tattoos look way better on guys tho

ciabattabing16 · 2018-08-06T20:30:32+00:00

I realize that this isn't exactly on topic for an answer, but I've been all across Switzerland this week and I haven't seen a guy or girl under 60 that didn't have a tattoo. It's beyond normal in the culture in Europe. I think it may just be carrying over to America and the younger generations, from being counterculture to being the expected normal, like having a smartphone.

MakeMenGreatAgain44 · 2018-08-06T17:36:25+00:00

Penis envy

apatel215 · 2018-08-06T18:20:12+00:00

Is this a known theory/behavior for women? I've seen a few comments advising caution with chicks with tattoos. Is TRP generally against tats? I'm very curious

thepesterman · 2018-08-06T20:53:43+00:00

What's everyone's opinion on females perception of guys with tattoos?

[deleted] · 2018-08-07T00:36:19+00:00

I have my share of tattoos. It made sense when I was 18. Now, looking back, I understand that America is such a spoiled country that we pay for our scars. So it looks like we've lived through some real shit. And there is also this desire to hold onto certain things, make them permanent. Like maybe you're straight-edge or love Jesus or can't get over your dead friend. You want to keep that symbol close to you at all times. But older people know, you can hold onto nothing in this life. Everything shifts. Friends today who are so dear disappear tomorrow. This is why I am baffled how anyone over 40 still gets new tattoos; are they still living like Peter Pain and thinking anything in this life is permanent?

But one thing tattoos taught me is about relationships. Up until the moment you get a tattoo, the idea burns in you. You obsess over it. Then once the ink dries, you're already bored with it.

Tattoos are preparing your for oneitis. In thinking any one image, symbol, being or idea can rule you for eternity.

MindFuktd · 2018-08-06T19:08:08+00:00

Skank culture. I have to look sometimes really hard to find a clean slut with no tats.

oytrp · 2018-08-06T20:31:25+00:00

It's "trendy" counter-culture nonsense.

DaddyIssues6 · 2018-08-06T18:45:11+00:00

Who the fuck cares? Stop complaining and work on yourself. Solution is simple, don’t fuck them. Jesus Fucking Christ

2comment · 2018-08-06T18:28:06+00:00

It must have started with some women imitating their past alphas, and then reached critical mass for other women to start copying them.

cptgoatsack · 2018-08-06T18:59:38+00:00

Means she has more experience sucking dicks.

salinorum · 2018-08-06T18:18:04+00:00

Reminds me of this Hornitos commercial.

It’s a rarity nowadays to meet someone without a tattoo. Maybe I’m wrong on this one but I’ve always thought of it as a measurement of intellect - “fuck yeah, put this design on my body that lasts forever and cost me money that I could otherwise use towards building a business, investing, saving for my children. I’d rather just waste it on this dope ass Mickey Mouse design”

I remember this chick I used to work with had this tattoo that said “with pain comes strength” across the upper portion of her cleavage. Wow, what a profound statement! If I didn’t read it by looking at your breasts, I would be completely lacking in wisdom.

What do you guys think of me tattooing AWALT across my forehead?

UnluckyPenguin · 2018-08-06T19:39:36+00:00

A senior friend of mine and retired harley rider told me how 30-40 years ago, only the most badass people got tattoos. If you got a girly tattoo, you either got harassed or your ass beat. Tattoos back then were hardcore, like a skull or cross, not a bunch of roses and cute birds.

Now-a-days, everyone is getting tattoos (sometimes with their mom). American's turned tattoos into a fetish, which young girls want to get in on for that added validation/compliments. The same way gay guys have a specific one of their ears pierced and no normal person would be able to know exactly what it means.

MaliciousMack · 2018-08-07T00:43:00+00:00

I mean, I like tattoos.

I don't really care much as long as they look good and aren't on their chest up (excluding arms). At this point culture finds them less of a taboo in the mainstream, so that's contributing.

Don't overthink it. Plenty of people agree with you and just like dreads, yoga pants, etc. It's become acceptable to the masses.

rp2626 · 2018-08-06T18:50:57+00:00

Just a way to hide your flaws but it looks tacky. I feel the same way about guys with em. Implies to me that you aren't happy with yourself.

NeedingAdvice86 · 2018-08-06T20:10:17+00:00

The pet rock fad of the millennial generation....

Too funny seeing some edge dude peacocking down at the dive bar with the same tattoo as Missy, the perky teen, scooping ice cream at the local diary bar.

xddm2653 · 2018-08-06T19:04:15+00:00

not much different than girls dyeing their hair

mrHappyPotatoe · 2018-08-06T21:57:23+00:00

We are all special and unique like everybody else.

Bruchibre · 2018-08-07T02:11:17+00:00

I was once brought back by a girl from a club and discovered she was covered in tattoos (and had nipple piercings that I got to kiss in the taxi).

Well it turned me on big time, smooth skin with drawings (mostly sailor tats).

But of course I pumped and dumped. Tattoos make you look very sexual but also very promiscuous, hence the distinction between tattoos and slutty tattoos and I stay away from that when it comes to dating.

But for P&D I'd be super happy with tattoos, big turn on.

AvocadoBathroomTiles · 2018-08-07T12:06:37+00:00

Well, studies show that girls find men with tattoos more appealing for short term flings. It is also ingrained from ancient cultures. Scarification and tattoos showed you can take pain and withstand damage, so it is kind of an indicator of being somewhat alpha. Sleeves are especially appealing to women, that is why you see so many men with them now.

IVIaskerade · 2018-08-07T12:47:33+00:00

It's women displaying their dedication to shit testing by having one permanently displayed on them.

abudun79 · 2018-08-07T05:23:11+00:00

And here's the next kid, who's got no idea of tattoos and believes negative interpretations of the red pill are the only valid answer to everything.

deville05 · 2018-08-07T06:15:59+00:00

your responses are dumb and illinformed. learn something about the history of tattoo culture. its not what it was 10-20 years ago even. tattoos are pretty normal now everywhere in the world. infact except for puritan white people back in the day, most cultures have always marked themselves. dont get hung up on it. its like getting hung up on alcohol. back in the 40s or earlier than that it would be frowned up for a woman to go out and get a drink or even drink. now you take her out for a drink with no judgement of her character. that judgement only comes from what she drinks, how much she drinks, how often she drinks and how she behaves while intoxicated. its the same with tattoos. dont get hung up on the fact that they have it. look at what they have, where they have it, why they have it and all that. they are plenty of people who get a tat because they have always wanted one and think thats cool or getting one makes them cool and they get one and stop. There are others who are really into tattoos and get a few or many and dont wear clothes around it. in any case.. I would say.. you can have your prejudices but you never know if yr wrong or right about it unless you get to know someone.

https://www.vox.com/2018/8/1/17635652/tattoo-explained-netflix

but in any case if you find tattoos unattractive, then thats cool too. but its gonna be tough out there for you.. hard to find somebody without even a little bit these days. I personally dont mind a few but covering a whole body part and isnt attractive to me on a woman. But maybe to women, a heavily tattooed guy is. I think thats probably also because of our nature.. women are attracted to the confidence and vibe more than the visual and if a tatted guy is cab carry himself with that level of confidence and also show a sensitive side to her... I think its panty wetter. men are way more visual.. so I want to see the skin of a woman in all its glory. a little adornment is fine. but covering up the meat I wanna eat, is a nope for me.

kirenian · 2018-08-06T20:47:38+00:00

Okay this is the one post on trp where i have to sort of go wtf? Especially the comments. So what if someone wants to get inked? Humans have been doing it for thousands of years without having it be an attention seeking tool. If a woman wants to express herself or get some art on her because she appreciates it, how is that a mark of a whore??

[deleted] · 2018-08-07T01:43:36+00:00

Why have there been so many posts about tattoos recently...

It's art. Get over it. Don't listen to what Red Pill thinks about tattoos -- what DO YOU think about them?

Cal______ · 2018-08-06T22:53:28+00:00

Want to know why everyone is covered in tattoos? It's because we live in a Beast System - it's the blue pill brainwashing/programming. The CIA's MK Ultra Monarch mind control program perpetuated by the Jesuits/Freemasons. Let me explain:

You don't become famous unless you become a Freemason.
Freemasons worship Lucifer/the Baphomet.
Every actor/musical act you see on TV or hear in your music is a Freemason. They are famous because they've literally sold their souls to Satan.
The goal of the Freemasons is to establish a Satanic One World Government New World Order with a One World Economy and the ushering in of the Antichrist - whether you believe in Jesus or not... Freemasons certainly worship Satan.
Freemasons communicate through hand signs, symbols, symbology etc. Symbols include: Butterflies, suns, roses, snakes, goats, bluebirds, the all seeing eye, lightning bolts (Lucifer falling from Heaven) the Infinity symbol, yin/yang symbol, the pyramid, diamond - all of these are occultic symbols, you will find them all over album covers, music videos, in TV shows, movies especially, video games, porn studio logos etc (take Brazzers for example with the double Z lightning bolts).
The Freemasons are the ones spreading the Blue Pill brainwashing programming and they are doing it on purpose - preparing everyone the world for the upcoming New World Order. Why do you think reading the Bible out loud in the street is now considered hate speech? It's all by design.
How does this all relate to tattoos? You will find that those who get tattoos often get tattoos of similar things - butterflies or roses or those I listed in point 5 etc. This is because they have been brainwashed by Masonic music/films/TV shows all their life and are under the CIA's MK Ultra mind control. Every time you watch Harry Potter or listen to Katy Perry your are being subjected to mind control. Every movie you watch and song you listen to is a piece of occultic magic created and spread by the Freemasons. I'm not joking. Hope this helps answer your question

Title	What's the deal with tattoo culture?
Author	red_matrix
Upvotes	43
Comments	150
Date	August 6, 2018 5:34 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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