Did anyone else make it to age 50+ with zero tattoo?

[Demovictory9]

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[jmbar2]

1. I did.

Motivated by seeing folks who started with cute dolphin tattoos that turned into whales. Most tats don't age particularly well, IMO.

[hlthe2b]

2. Well, I'm saying NOTHING about age, but no tats for me--ever.

Different strokes for different folks and all that, but I've NEVER liked them (though the small inconspicuous ones would be what I'd get if I ever wanted one).

[bahboo]

3. I try to avoid pain when at all possible....

[Cracklin Charlie]

4. Why would you pay someone to poke you with a needle 1000 times?

Not to mention whatever is in those dyes. No, thanks.

[Sherman A1]

5. Yes, I did

Personally I find them disgusting, but folks that want to go that route, up to them.

[Hoyt]

6. My WWII vet dad had a small anchor on his arm. He hid it whenever possible.

Tats are too permanent for me.

[TexasTowelie]

7. Since tattoos can cause problems with MRIs it seems short-sighted to get a tattoo

that would interfere with diagnostic procedures in the future.

[Docreed2003]

8. I have multiple tattoos

Each one has different meaning and all are great quality. The majority of tattoos that don't "age well" weren't well done tattoos to begin with. I like my tats and I love to talk about them when folks ask.

[bottomofthehill]

9. Not really all inked up but

Got my first tattoo as a sophomore in high school. The second as a senior. The tattoo parlor in RI really did not care how old you were back in the 80’s. They would ask if you were 18 and if the answer was yes, it was game ( or ink) on

[Croney]

10. You need another option.

I got my first tattoo after age 50, a little butterfly on my--uh--chest that flies lower and lower every year.

At 65 I got a vine around my ankle with three little pink wild roses. In three years at 80 I'm getting three little birds added. Yes, for one of my favorite songs.

[Ocelot II]

11. Me.

I think they're gross, but to each his own.

[keithbvadu2]

12. Wanted a tattoo of MOM.

Wanted a tattoo of MOM.
10 bucks a letter but I only had 20 bucks. Tattoo shop would not come down on price.
Had an M tattooed on each cheek of my butt. When I bend over it spells MOM.
When I lay on my back and lift my legs it spells WOW.

Me mudder wuz so proud!

[BlueTsunami2018]

13. I don't have any but I've always wanted some.

I just have an aversion to unnecessary pain.

[KT2000]

14. Tattoos and MRIs

Some of the dyes have metals in them so having an MRI can cause a pulling sensation and burning feeling. Rare, but an ink with more metal can affect the diagnostic usefulness of an MRI. I doubt most people look into the contents of the inks used.

https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-probably-safe-to-get-an-mri-if-you-have-tattoos-just-in-case-you-were-worried

[bottomofthehill]

15. When I got my Tattoos in the early 80's. I am not sure there even were MRI's

I don’t know that they were around until the mid 90’s and then, they seemed extremely rare.

[Aristus]

16. Yeah. Even considering four years of active duty as a tank crewman.

Nearly all of my fellow tankers had tattoos.

I never got one...

[OnDoutside]

17. A guy doing a labourers job for a builder at my house got his entire

throat tattooed last weekend. He's a lovely guy but judgement doesn't appear to figure largely in his life. He has 3 kids with 2 different women, and is back dating again, while back living with his mother. I think it looks terrible and can imagine how mushy it'll look in 20 years.

I look at tattoos as a form of self mutilation.

[DFW]

18. It was easy. No one ever told me to get one. How was I to know?

And turning 50 was almost 20 years ago. Too late, so I'm not going to bother to make up for lost time.

In my next incarnation, maybe. Or, maybe not, either. On my list of priorities, it's still hovering down there somewhere between number 547 and 633.

[Demovictory9]

19. Maybe get some jail tats if you get arrested

[DFW]

21. My schedule is kinda crazy these days

I don't have time to think up some offense that would warrant me getting arrested. I'll ask around........

[OriginalGeek]

20. I made it all the way to 53

I have 3 now with more planned. My wife got to 60 before getting her first.

[Skittles]

22. would never get one

have admired them on others though

[Archae]

23. Never had one, never will get one.

I'm 61, BTW.

[yellowdogintexas]

24. made to 73 without one,

even though my daughter is a very accomplished tattoo artist

https://www.beautifuladdictions.net/tattoo-portfolio/

From time to time I think I might have her tattoo something over my hysterectomy scar

[Demovictory9]

26. wow...nice work

[wnylib]

25. 72 and no tatoo.

Was never interested in having one. I have seen a few that I thought looked nice on people, but have also seen some that looked poorly done and gross.

I think tats are more of a thing among younger people today than they ever were in my younger days. I just don't understand the appeal of injecting the skin with dyes to create a permanent image or message on your body.

Also never got more than one set of piercings for my ears. None beyond the lobes. Would never consider one elsewhere, e. g. tongue, lip, nose, etc.

[Duppers]

27. Eyeliner doesn't count...

Right?

I've such a pale complexion with disappearing eyelashes to match; so, besides using makeup & mascara, I needed eyeliner in order to appear normal. Applying it was too time consuming getting ready for work every day, so I thought that eyeliner tattoo would be a great idea & it was! Never regretted it. That was 20yrs ago & I need a touch-up now.