REASONS WE GET TATTOOED by M. Redfish
Please add any of your ideas that aren’t on my list to the blog.
Reasons for getting tattoos are too numerous to count.
Below are some of the best ones i could think of…super simple to greatly complex examples of why we
humans will always get tattoos.
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In Memory / Memorials
(for people, places, experiences, travels, love, pets, possessions, obsessions)
Self Expression
Rite Of Passage
Sex Appeal
Mark a time of life or change
Communicate ideas and personality
Surviving illness
Awareness to a cause (cancer ribbon etc.)
Reminder of lessons learned
Special achievements
Occupation
For beauty
For health and motivation
Primal need to be different
Primal urges from our DNA
Parents tattoos about children
Childrens tattoos about parents
Military Service
Funny, comedy
Souvoneir from places traveled
Good Luck
Intimidate enemies
Protection from evil
Tribe or group identity
Surviving great odds
Animal associations, channeling the powers of, totems, kinship
Advertise
On a dare
Social Status
Protection in combat
Religious Status
Wealth Status
Criminal records kept on criminals
Medical / Pain Relief
Rebellion
Achievements in combat/war
Spiritual
Facial Make up, beauty marks
To cover up scars
Love
Lust
Ego
Family and friendship
Being a Fan – Sports, Musicians, Movie Stars, Religion
Cultural
Marriage
Prison
Showing Loyalty
Attention
Because they like the pain
Because everyone else is doing it
Because they just want one and dont know why
Spur of the moment experience
Political views and party affiliation
… and on and on and on…
