What Tattoos Really Say About You

Tattoos are perhaps the ultimate form of self expression. Once done, they're basically with you for good. But does that ink doom you to life of being judged? Some studies say yes! Anthony looks at what having a tattoo says about you.

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"Tattoos are a much discussed form of body art. Who has them? How many do they have and what do they mean?"

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"Almost 50 percent of all tattoos are being done on women, many of whom are counselors, nurses, doctors, lawyers and business managers."

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"People often rely on each other's physical appearance to form first impressions, and these impressions can be potent and enduring. People use seemingly trivial cues like clothing, grooming, cosmetics, hair length, and body piercings to form impressions of each other."

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"Happy National Tattoo Day! Get out there and show off your ink today. Plus, be sure to celebrate the culture and artistry of tattooing."

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[Kovukingsrod]

As a tattooed person - I can definitely find someone less attractive for a tattoo, but that’s not cos of the ink itself, just if I think they have a stupid tattoo

[AlexRamos-nzdj]

It's funny how people without tattoos Judge people with tattoos, and people with tattoos don't care wether you have em or not.

[archermoody]

"don't get a tattoo where a judge can see it." that's what my artist told me when I got my first tattoo. I think that's sounds advice

[dbelow]

This video should be called, "Triggering people with tattoos"

[pokeygumboovo]

The only reason to judge someone by their tattoos is if they have something like a giant swastika on their forehead

[greenbuffalo]

My philosophy: If you can't see it when I'm wearing a suit then it's all good.

[FederiKoRaivan]

my surgeon has arm sleeves tattoos, didn't make him any stupider than the rest.

[fabian]

Watched this video and still don't know what tattoos really say about me, only what average US-Citizens and employers would say about me.

[NymphetaminexXxGrrrl]

I dont know where this idea that tattood individuals drink heavy or dont have jobs comes from....just think about it, how expensive is it to get a tattoo? most require several sessions at high cost. an unemployed drunk couldnt afford to be covered in tattoos. The people i know with multiple tattoos and/or body modifications, have good careers, familys, know what they want in life and achieve it. yet people will take one look and say "there goes another unproductive drain on society"

[kieranoconnor]

Oh man, before I get my first tattoo, I better say goodbye to my past self of being a sensible, well educated University student with good health and morales as well as being a good candidate for jobs! (especially the jobs including managers and workers that also have tattoos!)

[JAF]

THE BIGGEST AND MOST DEVIOUS CRIMINALS IN THE WORLD WEARS A SUIT AND TIE, NOT TATTOOS.

I'm 24 and I have 3 tattoos, got my first one when I was 17, my last one was done two weeks ago and I'm going to get another one next week. I have also worked as a Financial Adviser at one of the biggest banks in the Philippines and I now currently work for a financial brokerage firm in Australia as a Superannuation and Insurance specialist . So I have to say getting inked up has not really hurt my chances of becoming a good person and it did not hinder me from getting a job that I want.

[sadzacsesh]

The reason i got a tattoo was to get people with this guys mindset (Aka i judge people for what they look like) away from me and it worked lol

[GKNrd]

personally, I was thinking of getting BOTH my arms tattooed with math formulas so I'll never forget them cuz I love math :)

[nathanyt]

The title should be changed to "Misconceptions about tattoos" And the description should say, "What do stupid people think about people with tattoos?"

[stephenmccormack]

I'm very heavily tattooed. my tattoos are all very visible and I have a job as an instructor, teaching young adults with intellectual difficulties.

[alejandrofallas]

I'm about to put 8 tattoos on my body
And I just have to say I don't give a f*** what people say
That's why I'm easy...easy like sunday morning

[JokinJoe]

If it's covered up during work, it's fine. I will judge you if it's on your face, or any other obnoxious place on your body. 

[ellajohnson]

tattoos are just art on your skin. what is the problem?

[alexandriaskyler]

I've seen people who need surgery turn it down because the surgeon has tattoos. It's mind blowing to me.

[RoRo-hwum]

I love my body the way it was created. No need for tattoos to make me feel better about myself.