Evil Monsters In Ink: Do People Still Judge Others By Their Ink?
This is a polarizing topic which always results in a heated debate. I think it’s only fair that we re-examine it here and now. The topic of course being tattoos and the preconceived views on them. Law abiding citizens covered in art or evil monsters in ink?
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Growing To Love…
A tattoo was something I had always wanted to get. Additionally it was something I was always advised strongly against ever having. The rest of the advice gave me a loophole in case I was determined to rebel, “It should only be in an area that can easily be concealed.” There goes my Mike Tyson facial tattoo tribute…
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Justified Paranoia?
I had always wondered what makes people anti ink? To this day I have no problems with tattoos. I totally understand if it lies within ones religious beliefs. Actually I still don’t! Even if you wouldn’t do it yourself, I don’t agree with judging those that do…
All I could come up with as a semi plausible reason is in some professions, it may cause unease amongst clients/customers. For example if you interview for a child care job, I would think your chances decrease greatly if you have a tattoo on your face or neck which is clearly visible.
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Of course in an ideal world your personality would shine through and it wouldn’t matter. In the real world, all it would take is one parent making a fuss for you to become collateral damage.
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Judged By The Cover
Employers, instead of making a judgement on a person’s character purely based on the presence of a tattoo, I believe it would be beneficial to both parties if you merely asked what that particular tattoo signifies. That insight may even surprise you. A lot of people put a lot of thought into their tattoos. Some are concealing scars or painful memories. Others are dedicating a part of their body to something/someone they love/admire.
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Get High On Your Own Supply…
There is also a flip side to this discrimination, and it’s something my very own tattooist brought to my attention. There is often a lack of trust when it comes to hiring artists without tattoos. It also works against the tattooist in terms of inspiring confidence from customers. They are judged on a lack of ink (I had to resist the urge to laugh when being told this).
Surely a brain surgeon does not need to have his own brain operated on to be a good surgeon. Yes I just compared a tattooist to a brain surgeon just to prove my point. They are both using their hands and there is a huge amount of pressure to deliver results every time (just go with it).
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In Closing
Overall, the point I’m trying to make is, tattoos are here to stay. Stop judging people based on them, that’s lame. Build a bridge and get over it! There is a lot more to an individual than whether they have a tattoo (and to a much smaller extent piercings) or not. We as human beings, should spend less time being shallow and more time discovering the true worth within people. Then and only then, can we all coexist in the same world together in harmony.
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About Jay Mullings
Multiple Award-winning Screenwriter, Author, Blogger, Film Director and Founder of Written Mirror Ltd. Jay is an ambitious but humble creative who wants to connect with audiences all over the world. Born in London but raised in Jamaica, Jay carries his experiences of both cultures and lends it to his work with his unique but authoritative voice which, he admits not seeing represented enough growing up.
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