"CLEANSKINS" Think They're Better than Tattooed People

[@JonDoe-t8f]

I think people coming up with the word for people without tatoos aka cleanskins is the most woke thing ever heard off you'll need help. Could you imagine if people without tattas just referred to Guy as dirtskin's.

[@kirkfagantattoo]

hey dingus, watch the whole video. They use the term cleanskins referring to themselves

[@oogieboogie6358]

He's using the term they gave themselves 😂

[@womblingaround]

Been a term for a long time in australia, my next door neighbour was a engine room engineer in the korean war and refused to get tattoos. His nickname was Cleanskin.

[@leisureliam]

​@@kirkfagantattoo dingus😂😂

[@dekusi1857]

oh no pin of shame

[@troysmith159]

Cleanskin sounds like a slur from a Sci-fi novel

[@mikaelastefkova]

I'm not sure why, but it really does haha

[@sarahdemartin1183]

fr🤣

[@CROSSofIRON-uk]

I think it is a take on George Orwell 1984 : groupthink thoughtcrime, ungood...everything binary either 100% good or 100% bad.

[@CrawlingPanther]

Tattooing has become so mainstream that there's no shock value anymore unless you're tattooing your face or head. Also because it's mainstream, a lot of people see it as a fad or something everyone's doing because everyone else is doing it. That way they can say "Look, I'm not participating in this trend. I have restraint and common sense" when pointing to people (celebrities) with ridiculous tattoos. Usually when people make these arguments they are pointing to celebrities and bad tattoos. I've never seen anyone make this argument next to a full Japanese bodysuit lol.

[@Kingcobra6699]

That's about how I see it as someone who has no tattoos.....

[@WhitneyDahlin]

Because thats actual art! The problem is in America most people and tattoo culture treats their bodies like math homework and the tattoos random doodles. They end up with a bunch of random sh all over their entire bodies that doesn't look good isnt cohesive and doesn't go together. Instead of just waiting and saving up and treating tattooing like the art it is and the body like the canvas it is and getting one big masterpiece. And I just don't see anyone talking about it or telling this to young people who want tattoos. It will look if you just get a bunch of small tattoos there's no cohesion nothing goes with anything else. You just look like algebra homework. You might as well tattoo that S on yourself. But if you have nothing except one big masterpiece then literally even people who don't like tattoos can recognize that it's art and it's beautiful.

[@YaBoyJRock42069]

​@@Kingcobra6699No one asked

[@YaBoyJRock42069]

​@@WhitneyDahlin no one asked you either

[@stache297]

I have a full sleeve and the only trendy tattoo I have is the semicolon on my right forearm inside the head of a hoodie but I always have to get tattoos that mean something to me otherwise I don’t want them.

[@SarahB-bt6ch]

I always find it so funny when people with no tattoos make up reasons why people get tattoos and then get all worked up about the story they made up.

[@JustTheTip556]

Yeah sometimes people ask what mine mean and I just tell them they don't really mean anything I just like them. They usually look like upset or concerned and I find it funny. I have a (almost complete) black and grey traditional sleeve, hand included.

[@Aussie100-hj2jm]

@@JustTheTip556 oh weeeely ? How twee A full black and gay sleeve AND hand !!! Ewwwww tee hee How naughty !!!!!

[@JustTheTip556]

@@Aussie100-hj2jm not sure why you're trying to talk crap to me but ok

[@Aussie100-hj2jm]

@@JustTheTip556 nobody asks what your trendy tatt means slick Relax

[@JustTheTip556]

@@Aussie100-hj2jm some people do, but ok. And I don't understand how traditional is trendy.. at least it isn't where I live. I know a lot of European countries have kinda made it trendy I guess but I'm American. Idk man why are you starting crap with me for no reason? Just trying to share my experience in relation to the original comment

[@necrosadotor]

people without tattoos always have the most opinions on them

[@kennynicely9676]

Same with people that don’t own guns.

[@kirkfagantattoo]

thats so true haha

[@necrosadotor]

dunno about that myself, here in fin/funland guns are mostly for hunters@@kennynicely9676

[@noahperelini7886]

slightly different kettle of fish@@kennynicely9676

[@corneliusthecrowtamer1937]

I literally never think about tattoos, I don't even know why I'm here

[@Dichardsimmons]

The ritualistic nature of tattoo, the transformation in appearance as well as getting through a difficult session by utilizing prayer, meditation, and breathwork this is the appealing nature of tattoos for me. It's also nice to have something im my skin that inspires me, or is aesthetically pleasing to me or that is covering up a patch of scars. Plus tattoos get me high, and as a straight edge person and former addict - its one of my acceptable vices left.🖤 🤙🏼 from 🏝️ Kirk

[@darrylstanley2656]

I always love your videos! I'm already an old geezer, and I'm still getting tatted. I'll be the coolest, tatted up 75 year old in the nursing home. My tattoos, or body art, have given me so much self-confidence. Not that it matters, but I'm a white-collar professional.

[@kirkfagantattoo]

that is awesome, one of my favorite clients was in his mid 70s. He started getting tattooed at 70 and by 74 he had a completed bodysuit

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

This is great. Love your comments. Just want to say, I'm a 62 year old, retired woman with a master's degree and 2 undergraduate degrees - and no criminal record. I've always been so intrigued by tattoos (honestly it started with some of my favorite rock and punk bands and some of their tattoos). I had a few, small, discreet (and not very good) tattoos when I was in my 30's. After my parents passed away (they would have LOST THEIR MINDS if they knew I was tattooed!!) and especially when I started working for myself (in my 50's), I started going a bit wild with tattoos. I have two sleeves - one is 2/3, the other is 3/4, my lower legs are almost completely covered (I just got a beautiful gap filler yesterday). I don't have any hand or neck tattoos - and probably never will - it's just not for me, but I don't judge others getting them (unless they're just bad! 😅). I plan on getting a back piece (almost the entire back) before I'm too old and my skin is just not in good shape for it - which means VERY soon! I now live in Portugal and found a wonderful neo-traditional artist right in the town I live in (Johnny Domus). I've gotten about 3 fairly large (whole shins, whole calfs) tattoos from him already and plan on getting more. I'm really not trying to brag, just saying that not all old(er) people are anti-tattoo or against body mods. I'm just fascinated by the art form and love the whole process of deciding (generally) what I want to get then working with my artist on tweaking the design (he makes my original ideas into something pretty great) and then getting the tattoo. I only really don't enjoy the healing part! Anyway, if anyone wants to see any of my tattoos, you can scroll through my IG @iloverescuecats (sorry, the IG account is kind of a mess of just my life in Portugal). Thanks Kirk, for your tattoo videos. I love them. These people on this panel need to worry about much more important things rather than whether or not people are getting ink in their skin. ❤

[@jaredflacker8107]

Sky News Australia is like the weird junky neighbor of Fox News. It’s literally rage bait.

[@ManDogBearPig]

Honestly they are based 50% of the time it's just conservative stuff

[@krandlez]

@ManDogBearPig mate if you think they are any percentage based, you're fucked in the head

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

I roll my eyes when anyone mentions Sky News. As an American & in my personal perspective, I think Sky makes Australia look bad.

[@ManDogBearPig]

@@jaredflacker8107 fox News is owneby liberals if you've ɓeen under a rock and heavy censorship

[@ManDogBearPig]

@@dixiewinxeqandmore356 a w can't opposite opinions boo bòom🥺

[@danframpt0n]

the latte joke was a good one

[@kirkfagantattoo]

He was my favorite haha

[@chonkwiz]

The comment about someone doing black out wanting to be black was so crazy to me. First off, some black people have black out tattoos lol. I have seen it before, so what are they doing then? They're wanting to be... more black? They're throwing so much logic out the window on that one lol.

[@kirkfagantattoo]

Hahahah that’s a really good point!

[@stickynotes2040]

Also black ppl aren't pure black. it's like saying someone with an all white tattoo wants to look like a white person. there's a difference between someones skintone and a pigmented color.

[@coilyyy]

i hate when people say "imagine whatd you look like when your old" have you seen old tatted people they look bad ass

[@kirkfagantattoo]

right! they need to google Lyle Tuttle

[@firstdonuts]

yeah, you're not going to look that great when you're 70+ anyways, tattoo or not. But really I think that's just a side justification they throw in there. When it comes down to it, it's all just social stigma. Some people grow up seeing tattoos as bad things bad people get. My parents are like that, and there's nothing you can say or do to change their mind.

[@whodoesntluvpapas]

@@firstdonuts right!?! things start going downhill when you're old anyways, might as well have a little fun with it.

[@christophermichael5764]

@@kirkfagantattoo Lyle, Ed Hardy, Bert Grimm- the kings

[@invader.indigo8435]

lol they don’t look badass

[@moneycreatestaste]

There was a make-up company that recently got a lot of backlash for hastly creating a foundation for the deepest skin tones. The formulation included only black pigment - it didn't work for anyone. Pure black pigment isn't a skin tone.

[@postal_the_clown]

Like Kirk said, there are some things in life that I do not understand. Tattooing is one of them. Having one does not change how I perceive someone. But personally I don't share the same concept of benefit others do. It's difficult to express how i can appreciate the art and the dedication involved in creating and wearing the art but at the same time have ZERO desire to participate. Think of walking thru Walmart and walking past things you know other people need and use. You know within those sections there are good and bad products. Traditional and trendy things. But I don't have a baby or keep pet fish or care if my Kleenex box has a cozy that matches my towels. But someone does. And I'm glad they have the choices available.

[@kornfedboy]

I don’t believe these commentators can see the irony of Australian-originally foundedas a penal colony-discussing how tattoos are for criminals.

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

💯, I thought the same!

[@bmacaulay18]

The irony is pretty thick on that fact.

[@Floss133]

As an Australian, these guys are so embarrassing 🤦‍♀

[@leewoods2475]

The claim that you’ll look bad when your 70 with tattoos is so funny. Like when was the last time you looked at a 70 year old and went wow what a stunner

[@fungi42o0]

some people like gilfs

[@cled3600]

I'll just say... wait 'til you're seventy.

[@tetrahydraa]

LOL ok this was funny. My older sister is so proud to be one of the only people she knows with no tattoos and I find it honestly so funny. The people that care about others getting tattoos are gonna judge people for literally ANYTHING they can that makes them feel better about themselves.

[@kirkfagantattoo]

yea i get the feeling that these people woud do exactly that, judge people for anythinf!

[@felix-ve8jk]

The funny thing about the elitist "low class" view of tattoos is that they actually used to be very common among elites. Tsar Nicholas had a tattoo of a dragon he got while visiting Japan. King George V had tattoos. And now that tattoos are more socially acceptable, plenty of elites (Crown Prince of Denmark, Princess of Sweden) are getting tattoos again. Really all depends on what it looks like and what's the placement. Some tattoos will always be trashy, sure. But as you know, it's been around for thousands of years.

[@etoeto6754]

Aleksandar Karadjordjevic king of serbia had double headed eagle on his chest

[@ALLrobotsAreSad]

Kirk, you seem such like a genuine dude. I like how to talk about controversial/sensitive topics surrounding tattoo culture. I’m 41 and been researching for a bit now before get my first tattoo. I’m hoping to get one done by you if it’s nun first one or not. :)

[@Chieftracyhorse]

You are so right, there audience is older and they are trying to ‘please them’ .

[@Kennyack511]

yep, tatts are really popular with young people in australia so just sounds like they're a bit salty

[@NnNf87]

I work in med tech and have tattoos. I don't understand this need to downgrade someone based on a single (physical) features. These people need to care less about other people's appearance and mind their own business

[@kirkfagantattoo]

yea thats very true

[@itsROMPERS...]

Bullshit. If you get a tat that others can see, you can't be surprised if they look and react to them, because unlike your natural features, tattoos are your choice, and people can question your choice. You can't just expect everyone to like them. People are going to see and judge, and if you didn't like it, don't get a tattoo.

[@peacefulsoldierTX]

Every time I’m in the ER or the doctor’s office I get compliments. Including my dermatologist.

[@neram74]

I recently saw a couple of older ladies (70+) that were very tattooed. They looked like amazing and fun ladies. It made me smile and I'm looking forward to being like them.

[@Set_The_Controls]

Great topic to cover bro. I must say , being someone whos heavily blacked out , you have to be ready for the same stupid questions and comments... but I LOVE it..."bro wants to be black" is the most unoriginal statement ever Also tattoo suits aren't cheap and take so much dedication. Screw em' glad they aren't part of the culture

[@kirkfagantattoo]

yea im glad i found the topic, it gave me a lot of different topics to talk about. but yea screw em

[@Set_The_Controls]

@@kirkfagantattoo keep them coming my man.

[@lianabevyrage]

I have no tattoos and no desire to get any, but, I can really get into the artistry. I have a ton of respect for talented and ethical artists. Judgment isn’t the way, ever.

[@brentmatheson4729]

i agree with what you say. I teach at a top university (I have for nearly 20 years) and i have visible tattoos and piercings. I teach finance to students who will be in the finance world. Many of them have tattoos and piercings and yet they get great jobs. Only one co-worker ever made any disparaging comments about my tattoos and the looks that he got from the others in the room were hilarious and made it pretty obvious that he was the one out of touch. I suppose if i had "F&8k the system" on my forehead they may consider that too much but a neck tattoo would not get a second took. And, since you mentioned it: I am a Christian. I go to a church where lots of people have tattoos. Not an issue at all.

[@Capeverdeluv1]

Black ppl aren’t black ink color. We have undertones and color variations w/in our skin. He doesn’t look like he’s in a minstrel show and neither does anyone else w/that tattoo styles.

[@calamitiesagain7014]

Tattoos might be the thing on your body that looks the best at 70

[@floatingcolors5964]

1:11 These little angry air-snatchers... i am so dead 😭😭🤣 lov u

[@keviiinramaaaage7650]

Anytime anyone who clearly disapproves asks me why I have tattoos I just tell them I’m aroused by pain. That usually shuts the conversation down 😂

[@Bro4ever14]

6:53 That face really made me laugh😂😂

[@bassjumpaofficial]

I love your level headed perspective it’s very refreshing to hear 💎🙏

[@witchyfarmgirl]

2:05 THANK YOU 😂😂😂 I laughed so hard, I snorted and had everyone glaring at me!

[@explorer010]

Hey Kirk, wait, just a minute there, young man. I'm 56 and heavily tattooed I love my ink. Love your channel by the way 😂😂😂 the only difference between tattooed people and non tattooed people is that tattooed people dont care if you're tattooed or not.

[@KayRobinsonElliott-nq6br]

Very interesting video, thank you Kirk. I am a 63 year old university educated British woman who adores tattoos. I had my first one at the age of 54 and kept going. My non-tattoed husband has always been supportive of my decisions - and designs - although he doesn't want any himself. Tattoos are for everyone who wants them, wherever they want them. If you don't want a tattoo that's fine but let the rest of us enjoy our body art. My only regret is that I am unable to have more due to certain medication that I now have to take.

[@susanmartin3762]

It's the same thing when I counsel people going through a divorce or a break up. People will always say, "I just don't understand why he ________?? I just want to understand how she could_______? And I tell them this. THERE ARE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE NOT MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD! And even if THEY DO/DID get the answer to their questions... it will NEVER be enough! They won't understand WHAT THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND!! They will continue saying that "all they want is to understand WHY SOMBODY LOVES SOMEONE ELSE! That Ginger DUMASS in the glasses with a bow tie WOULD ever COULD never ever EVER UNDERSTAND why people get tattoos! I mean.. LOOK AT HIM???🤣😂 I really love your honesty, Kirk. You have a wise spirit!

[@johnnyc.3261]

I love that “shitty panther” is on the flash wall.

[@driedgloss]

Congrats on 40k brodie ❤

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

I'm in my early 30s, just got my first tattoo a few days ago and have a corporate office job. This bs that only poor people or criminals have tats is completely false. I've worked with many different professionals ranging from accountants to lawyers with visible tattoos all making $80k+ There's a partner at my current firm who has a vibrant neck tattoo and he's bringing home well into the 6 figures. Yes there are SOME careers where you may want to avoid getting a tattoo that cant be covered up with clothing but i'm proud to say that MOST professions have come a long way when it comes to acceptance around tattoos. By the way i've never had a problem with tattoos, the only reason why ive waited this long is because im incredibly indecisive.

[@plastic2666]

Idk why I'd post this here, but here is a context in which I think cultural appropriation is a valid criticism. It's simply when people use someone's culture to subjugate them. Like the British started printing a bunch of religious texts in India to make people more focused with their religion rather than British rule. Things like that I think are when cultural appropriation is a valid criticism.

[@sages101]

lol I've seen videos like "No tattoos is the new tattooed" like... tf? If you don't want one don't get one. It's this weird band of people who want to act like they're "special" because they don't have tattoos. No one really cares about your personal choice at the end of the day. I'm not going to bed thinking "that dude would look so cool with a dragon on his chest"

[@WitchRPG]

I’ve never understood the “what happens when you’re old and you have tattooos?” thing. I’ll be old. That’s what’s gonna happen. I’m gonna be wrinkly and old asf (god willing I am fortunate enough to get old also). Old skin kinda looks bad anyways after a certain point and like it’ll just also have tattoos on it. Big deal

[@jakelieske1211]

I love when people say “those tattoos are gonna look terrible when you’re old” but like you said, you’re old! Who cares! It’s not like you’re going out to the club trying to look cool when you’re in your 70s. Plus now a days, SO many people are getting tattooed so when our generation gets old, it’s going to be way more common for older people to be tattooed.

[@kronaaaa]

I never understood the whole "you'll regret them when youre old" argument either. Old people with tattoos look sick.

[@newyorkvisionary]

I’m an accountant and I have a ton of tattoos with plans for more. These people are arrogant and close minded. It’s embarrassing.

[@darkestcoven666]

if we have to explain, they wouldnt understand. so therefore, no explantion required 😃

[@kirkfagantattoo]

thats very ture, they wull never understand

[@darkestcoven666]

@@kirkfagantattoo i kinda like it that way. its OURSSSSS 🖤🖤🖤

[@eliethia_munay]

Your thoughts/commentary on cultural appropriation are spot on! - Very refreshing to hear. Thanks! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tcaprecap1448]

calling tattoos 'try hard' is the real try hard behavior.

[@Beek88]

I'm heavily tattood and have a successful career. Throat, sleeves...bold/heavy blacks. My boss who's a millionaire and my best friend is catching up to me getting ink!

[@unmitigated-claustrophobia]

As an artist I've never gotten a tattoo. Only because I've never had a piece of art that I felt was "done". In short, never wanted a lot of tattoos, so never got the first. It is awkward, taking off the shirt at a concert 😂

[@ssgtblackmamba7991]

Cop here...Tell me more about how gangs work , white lady that's never seen a gangster in real life....

[@IronySpidery]

I don't have tattoos and I think most people look better without them... but who cares about people (especially adults) getting tattoos. Also, I bet the woman who brought God in this conversation has pierced ears and doesn't think two ways about it.

[@mariobanks115]

Dude you are the best, I can’t get enough of your content. Keep it up

[@josephcampolattano9676]

Thanks for making this!

[@LookAwaaay]

What you said at 2 min should be framed: Not understanding something doesn't mean it's bad. They also don't want to understand, they want to pander to their audience, just like you said. (Also the guy in the checkered shirt is like JD Vance from Wish.)

[@qine6559]

I have No tattoo and I looove watching tattoo videos. i like art. Tattoo as artform is very interesting.

[@maximilianwarne9435]

I’m from Australia and ALL of the guesses you made about the program and the presenters is 100% true

[@ptsdsucks9069]

None of them have the balls to get a tattoo. They’re just envious. 😂

[@calamitiesagain7014]

I agree, I’ve always been super envious openly, this cleanskin loves a good tattooed person 😂

[@Arcaryon]

Envious of something they them to dislike or even despise? What logic is that?

[@98ocastaner]

As a neck tattoo haver with a side job at a coffee shop, that line made me crack up 4:45

[@Smaro49]

the a hole bleaching metaphor got me well cheers to this channel, good quality material

[@keySkullghost]

That group of people must be SO much fun at the network parties

[@Alex-u1y8i]

As an Aussie And this reporter is a dropkick

[@benvo9945]

I don’t have any tattoos but am not against them. I’ve always said I’d get one of if I could decide on something I’d like presented on my body for the rest of my life, and I just never settled on anything. I’m 42 now and am one of the only people I know without a tattoo. I probably won’t get one at this point and am glad I didn’t get one because I probably would have regretted my decision. Some tattoos look silly on people, but that’s just my opinion. Some look better than others. As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.

[@janhaviverma5180]

Great videos!! ❤ Could you please do a video on the philosophy of tattooing as a trade, especially in the light of classist viewpoints against tattoos. Could you also talk more about why you like trad tattooing? Thanks!

[@jamesscholz8338]

3:10 Yes! Yes! And Amen!!

[@mondradiamond3850]

55 since yesterday, made my 1st tattoo appointment for february 25 :-) I‘d rather be an old one with coloured wrinkles than just wrinkles

[@Alex-qx4qw]

People will find anything to make themselves feel superior to others. "I'm old and I've never gotten tattoos yay me!" Like congrats? that doesn't make you better than anyone else. In fact it's weird to fixate on.

[@Enigma8750]

Here is the thing. I was born in the 1960's and my dad met the Beatles so I have not lived under a rock. It's just that when I was growing up most people that had tattoos were old sailors from WW2 that got them in the orient. Some guys in my unit that got some in Arizona but girls were never inked until the last generation and then Tat parlors were going up everywhere. It's not that I hate them, they just ick me out, but I am not slamming on them. I still like watching your show because I can understand where you are coming from but in my day most normal people never got tatts even if they were wire-out of Acid. Maybe it was because we didn't have Tat parlors in every mini mall outlet store but hey. I don't see it and a woman with tat's, no. Not at all. I know it's cool and all and maybe I have never been cool but ICK !!! Love your show.

[@danieltenebrion9413]

That's an interesting perspective. I'm old enough to remember when tattoos were job enders in the 90's, if someone could see it they automatically thought you were a felon. It's kind of funny that before that they meant you were a survivor of war. There is definitely a difference in the type of tattoo a person gets and how many they get that reflects upon that individual and the type of person they are in the current day. Personally, I've always been someone that grows and changes with the times, so I love people just being free to express themselves more than they used to be able to.

[@um2913]

You know for a news station you’d figure they’d have actual news to report on. Slow news day I guess.

[@Oroshamo]

It's a conservative news station, so they'll always make time to bash things they don't understand

[@susanmartin3762]

When you look at the people on the news show panel and listen to their ignorant 🫏s talking about THEIR opinions about tattoos ....I wonder what they'd think about how popular anal-beads have become! Now THAT would be a great AM Morning show to watch!🤣😂

[@aaronjones8389]

As an Australian, my apologies go to the rest of our tattoo community worldwide. These comments from our so called reporters are appalling.

[@sbshahin]

plot twist, the guy in the middle with glasses takes off his jacket and shirt and he got a full body suit hidden underneath :O

[@LexiBeal]

You're funny babe. This one really made me laugh😂

[@LexiBeal]

TAH-DEWS?? TA-DOOS?? TEH-DOUGHS?!

[@kirkfagantattoo]

I’m glad I made you laugh babe!!

[@katharinefinkey646]

Got my first tattoo when I turned 70

[@paulswabek173]

I have no tattoos. But find them really attractive. I just don't like needles or that feeling that's comes with it (a friend let me feel their gun without ink). Do whatever you want it's your body. Just make sure you're not getting fake gang tattoos or hate symbols. Unless you wanna get lit the fuck up.

[@susanmartin3762]

I love how they say tattoo with an Australian accent.. it's "TAD-OOZE"😅

[@johnnyc.3261]

Cultural appropriation isn’t exploring other cultures, it’s using other cultures to define yourself and cherry picking what they like and leaving the hard stuff behind. It’s lame.

[@nikkiknutson2846]

My 85 year old Grandma’s ankle tat is still sicccckkkkkkkk

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

People with tattoos have been awfully defensive recently.

[@lynnsampson3598]

I feel like these newscasters don’t live in the real world today they must be real boring and very sheltered.

[@AngelDevilSaint]

That panel summed up: 5 people, 1 brain cell.

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

I want a tattoo, but my parents are so against them. They've literally threatened to disown me. I want a Japanese sleeve & a few American traditional pieces.

[@danieltenebrion9413]

Sounds abusive to me. lol If you're old enough to live on your own, do what makes you feel like the best version of yourself. If you're not, just keep it in mind until you are out in the world living your own life. I waited until being 41 and had enough extra savings for it. I'm kind of glad I waited so I know my tatts will last as I age, but you do you.

[@tinajernigan4194]

I was thirty before I got my first tatt. I'm sixty now and they still look great. No, I thought about each one for awhile, No I don't regret any of them.

[@mr.sushi2221]

Personally I always wanted to be covered since I was a child. Also some of mine have been forms of acceptable self harm. People without a lot of tattoos done understand what it’s like to have a lot or why some people do have a lot

[@99names16]

I’ll be totally real- don’t hate I’m here in good faith.. I have 1 tattoo. I had the intention 15 years ago to get more but I didn’t. I am happy I didn’t. For ME. I don’t want to speak on everyone else but for me I always enjoyed standing out. When I used to see someone who had a bit of art I would admire and check it out. Now I don’t even give it a second glance. If I’m being totally Frank I enjoy novelty. When something becomes so common and saturated I can’t help but not be interested anymore. Again don’t hate I’m being totally open and honest in saying that FOR ME novelty and being different is fun. It’s not enough if your tattoos are different than the next person because the concept has become more pedestrian. But I still have a side of me that enjoys watching the work being done, special art, the creative process so I guess there is still some value in that way. AnywYs to each their own

[@UmamiPapi]

I understand the desire to get tattoos. I don't understand that desire being stronger than my reasons not to. I mostly think they make others look worse, but I can appreciate nice work.

[@iamrichlol]

Sky news is super right wing, so you can be certain what their opinion is on anything before even asking the question. I call the 'hard' left out for the same bullshit as well, the point being, it isn't worth wasting your time on their viewpoints or opinions on this sort of shit.

[@ManDogBearPig]

Yes key words on this sort of shit. They have some pretty ballsy good opinions on other shit

[@kronaaaa]

The only reason these people think tattoos are "hardcore" or some extreme thing is because they were raised in a western country with Judeo-Christian moral views. In plenty of other cultures around the world, for thousands of years, normal people have been getting tattoos. Not just criminals.

[@theewildrose]

The Latte joke was stolen. I forget who said it but they said "a sleeve used to mean you were a killer now it means you're a chef." Or something like that

[@montialarson]

Oh, this guy doesn't understand why people get tattoos. EVERYBODY stop getting tattoos until this man understands why people do it! (Sarcasm) By the way, not that it matters, I don't have tattoos, but I love seeing people excited by what they love, and some people love putting art on their body. I'm absolutely no better than anyone because I have no tattoos 😂. That's so stupid. I don't judge people negatively for having tattoos and/or piercings. I also don't understand why people cover their body in ink.....but who cares what understand, the person who has to live with that on their body understands why they have it and that's all that matters. Also, I don't have to understand something to respect it. I love watching these videos. I love your opinions and expertise. Even if you don't like a style, you can still see why it's technically a good tattoo. I definitely can't tell the difference between good and bad tattoos. 😂 2:07 Killed me!!!!!

[@maenad1231]

“I’m a clean skin” Lmao that was so cringe. They talk about younger people not knowing themselves but then she self identified as a “clean skin” 🤣

[@Nitrohead123]

And what’s the problem with that? She had no tats so therefore has clean skin pretty self explanatory if your not stupid

[@BasedHyperborean]

@@Nitrohead123the irony of calling someone stupid while also not being able to use the correct form of “you’re” isn’t lost on me, but it’s lost on you, because you’re stupid.

[@ulrikesextro4187]

I didnt even know there was such a thing as a tattoo craze...

[@Nikki7554]

I’m not a Criminal nor hardcore nor have I ever been in a gang I have a strawberry shortcake tat a rainbow 🌈 brite tat a cabbage patch tat a Betty boop tat a lots of others they are things I love ! And I have never beeen to prison , stop stereotyping people it’s just not cool it makes y’all look stupid ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emilyevans6989]

Full disclosure: I would have more tattoos. I like them. The stories are always interesting. The idea of a needle-ANY needle-I’m going to the floor. It’s embarrassing, but it is what it is.

[@chriscorey1871]

This is what's wrong with the world. I never thought anything of it. The word "clean

[@faemaiden8577]

For the cultural appropriation aspect, I don't think that these people understand what cultural appropriation is. Like let's say that I as a white woman got traditional Inuit tattoos on my face and then claimed it was my thing in the first place, or used them to give myself an "exotic vibe." Blacking your skin out, however foolish (skin cancer anyone??) isn't cultural appropriation.

[@LaurelCanyonMojo]

I'm 62 .. I just got a tattoo on my forearm. I'm gonna say pandering to a Christian audience. Most of my friends have 30y old tats and still want more

[@ethanhong5466]

Surprisingly I’ve heard this from people my age (early 20’s)

[@Ax-xN]

It’s like people who base everyone off zodiac signs

[@lisaskatesIRL]

Cleanskins 😂 like smoothskins from Fallout

[@masonw536]

1:44 I get what he is saying here but it’s important that if you use another cultures style you should do it justice. I see a lot of people “using other cultures” and they just promote stereotypes instead of real culture there’s a big difference between that and what he’s talking about though. Get Japanese traditional tattoos they are sick just don’t call an anime tattoo a Japanese tattoo that’s ignorant.