Friday Jan 21, 2011

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Well I have been so excited about my new tattoo that I have been showing it to everyone. biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Including people at work. Which may not always be the best thing to do now that I think of it. Apparently most people at work see me as this sweet, young, conservative, innocent girl who would never do something like get a Tattoo. LMFAO! I got quite a few different responses from wow that's so pretty, to the surprised expression while saying Oh,um,very nice. To the complete look of shock and distain of which they immediately tried to cover up as soon as they realized their reaction. I found it quite amusing. It really was pretty funny. LOL. People are weird and too caught up on what's "right" to them. I find it interesting how people can see what they want in people instead of seeing them for who they are.
stcyr:
Its funny how often Ive had this conversation recently {Im going to reproduce a lot of the following, because (a) its late (b) Im lazy, and (c) its still true}: Of course, it depends on the locality, but I think tattoos are becoming. . . not only more prevalent . . . but acceptable today. Take sports, or Hollywood for examples. Not too long ago guys like Kyle Turley and Allen Iverson were unique because of their tattoos. Today, theyd be hard to identify on the field or court simply by their ink. Likewise, I dont think Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox are missing out on roles because of theirs. The public is simply inured to tattoos now. That doesnt necessarily mean that there isnt a degree of judgment.

At their core, I believe tattoos are an expression of free speech and individualism. However, like all speech, the content of what one says and portrays are still valid points for judging the character of the actor. The simple fact that someone has a tattoo (or many) I dont believe is all that relevant in current American society. However, what and where someone is tattooed may generate some value judgments. While one is certainly free to have neo-Nazi slogans and images tattooed on their neck, hands or face, I (and I think most people) would appropriately judge them a racist neanderthal, and either give them a very wide berth - or kick their ass.

Personally, Ive never had much of an issue. There is nine-to-five, professional suit me; and there is weekend me. [The sad part is the older I get, the harder it is for me to discern which one is the real me - but, in truth, they both are.] Sure, Ive gotten the odd look from Judges or other attorneys when theyve run into me at the Farmers market or on the street, but few have ever confronted me about the issue, and when the conversation does arise, I simply explain that I wasnt always a lawyer and/or that weve all got to have some hobby. In any event, Im not concerned about it. I know that my behavior and ability as an attorney matter more to these people and my clients than what I look like under the suit. (But I still wont be getting my knuckles or neck tattooed anytime soon wink ).

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