Anyone else anti-tatoo?

[Anjelica]

When someone is in food service and has a lot of visible tattoos, it really turns me off. To me, it screams "potential Hepatitis exposure."

Most, if not all states have health regulations and inspections of tattoo and body piercing parlors. I've NEVER been to a tattoo parlor where I could not see the sterilization process (whether that be a new needle from an unopened bag or other sterilization methods). I would NEVER get a tattoo from a shop where I could not see the sterilization methods they use before my eyes AS they were doing my prep and tattoo work. There are just a handful of states that have opened/non-regulated tattoo laws.

For my family, taking my daughter to the local Claires, JCPenny's, etc. to get her ears pierced last year (she was 6) was NOT an option. I would be more afraid of the person who is trained for 5 minutes on the "gun" than I would be from the certified, experienced piercer in terms of my daughter catching some disease, etc. Claires and those kinds of places do not have ANY regulation on how or even who pierces. At my local Sally's I could have bought a gun to pierce my daughters ears - instead I took her to the tattoo/body piercing parlor where I know they get regular inspections and they take sterilization and medical safety to a VERY high level. They also use ONLy medical/hospital grade jewelry vs. something that is going to agitate my daughters ears.

Bottom line, making the assumption that someone who has tattoo's is a "potential hepatitis exposure" is quite a leap. Don't get me wrong, do I think people who get tattoos/body piercings should DO their homework, ABSOLUTELY. Look very hard into the place you are going - make sure you not only check their references but also they are current on health inspections/certifications, etc. But do I think because someone who has a tattoo is "potential hepatitis exposure" not so much.

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's position on this subject states that, "Whenever tattoos or body piercings are performed in informal settings or with non-sterile instruments, transmission of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases is possible." Despite these risks, it is rare for tattoos in an approved facility to be directly associated with HCV infection"

 

[MomNeedsVacay]

This is not true. My grandpa is 89, and he is super cute.

okay-- I gotta see pics of gramps

 

[autumnpalm]

Personally, I don't like tattoos and I would never get one. I have a lot of friends with small tattoos that are easy to cover and a few friends with larger ones. I don't think any less of them at all. While tattoos aren't my preference I figure it's their body- they can do what they want with it!

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I love that quote .

T see tattoos so often they just don't bother me any more and I honestly don't think they stand in the way of any opportunities. It has become the norm for people in their 20's and 30's to have tattoos.

Ummm...I think to a certain point, in certain areas and in certain types of jobs, visible tattoos do become a problem.

I work in an office with mostly people in their 20's & 30's. Not one has a tat that is visible. It's considered not professional to have visible tats. Especially if they're large or there's many of them.

I've even had managers in retail who would not hire people with visible tats. If someone was hired with a tat, they were expressly told to have them covered while working.
When you see a person working for Disney that have multiple visible tattoos, then it would probably be common.


Personally, 1 or 2 small ones don't really bother me. It's when the person is totally covered in tats that I think "disgusting" and/or "how dumb". I don't have any and don't plan on having any. But then, I have a fear of needles.

 

[NatashaDisneyCM]

Most, if not all states have health regulations and inspections of tattoo and body piercing parlors. I've NEVER been to a tattoo parlor where I could not see the sterilization process (whether that be a new needle from an unopened bag or other sterilization methods). I would NEVER get a tattoo from a shop where I could not see the sterilization methods they use before my eyes AS they were doing my prep and tattoo work. There are just a handful of states that have opened/non-regulated tattoo laws.

For my family, taking my daughter to the local Claires, JCPenny's, etc. to get her ears pierced last year (she was 6) was NOT an option. I would be more afraid of the person who is trained for 5 minutes on the "gun" than I would be from the certified, experienced piercer in terms of my daughter catching some disease, etc. Claires and those kinds of places do not have ANY regulation on how or even who pierces. At my local Sally's I could have bought a gun to pierce my daughters ears - instead I took her to the tattoo/body piercing parlor where I know they get regular inspections and they take sterilization and medical safety to a VERY high level. They also use ONLy medical/hospital grade jewelry vs. something that is going to agitate my daughters ears.

Bottom line, making the assumption that someone who has tattoo's is a "potential hepatitis exposure" is quite a leap. Don't get me wrong, do I think people who get tattoos/body piercings should DO their homework, ABSOLUTELY. Look very hard into the place you are going - make sure you not only check their references but also they are current on health inspections/certifications, etc. But do I think because someone who has a tattoo is "potential hepatitis exposure" not so much.

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's position on this subject states that, "Whenever tattoos or body piercings are performed in informal settings or with non-sterile instruments, transmission of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases is possible." Despite these risks, it is rare for tattoos in an approved facility to be directly associated with HCV infection"

excellent post! They all have to be certified also in CPR. There is a lot involved to a shop, several of my friends own them. Cleaner then most hospitals I have seen, which is a very scary thought.

 

[Deb in IA]

Same here. Neither I nor DH have any.

Tattoos are just not my thing. I have enough scars, marks, and moles on me already. Why add more?

 

[MineMail]

Bottom line, making the assumption that someone who has tattoo's is a "potential hepatitis exposure" is quite a leap.

I don't assume that they even had them done at a licensed tattoo parlor. Some of the tattoos I've seen recently look homemade. When a food service worker takes off their gloves and has tattooed letters on their knuckles, it's stomach-turning.

While you may do your homework and frequent tattoo parlors that are top-notch, I've read about some that were closed for health code violations. That doesn't help the people who were already exposed and may not see the article in the paper and get checked.

There are no health code requirements that test food service workers for Hep until an outbreak is traced back to a particular restaurant or store. I was exposed to two different outbreaks within three months of each other.

Fortunately, I didn't contract it, but I like to keep my distance. I donate blood regularly, but there are many people who can't donate because of Hepatitis.

 

[Anjelica]

I don't assume that they even had them done at a licensed tattoo parlor. Some of the tattoos I've seen recently look homemade. It's stomach-turning.

There are no health code requirements that test food service workers for Hep until an outbreak is traced back to a particular restaurant or store. I was exposed to two different outbreaks within three months of each other.

Fortunately, I didn't contract it, but I like to keep my distance.

There are some counties/area's at least in my local region where all food service workers HAVE to have the Hepatitis shots before they are allowed to work.

 

[luvsJack]

My ex fil had one with a Marine bulldog on it. When he died at age 70 it meant just as much to him as it did when he got it. And it still looked like a tough little bulldog.

Both of my sons and one of my dils have tattos. Sons' can be covered, dil's cannot. All are in color but ddil's and younger ds are solid colors, older ds is in several colors) I like older ds's a lot but it is starting to fade a bit, he said he is not getting it redone because it is across his back and was very painful to have done.

Both of my sons have several friends that have a LOT of tattos, one guy is almost covered. Haven't held them back in the least. Most have very well paying positions and have moved up the ladder within their chosen careers. Maybe it depends on the field but they don't seem to be having trouble.


I think that a lot of people that have tattoos and piercings (the ones that have a lot of tatoos, not just one little butterfly or a militray emblem) are very creative and usually tend to go into a field that is more accepting of their showing their creativity than other fields.

 

[MineMail]

There are some counties/area's at least in my local region where all food service workers HAVE to have the Hepatitis shots before they are allowed to work.

So the worker gets the shot in January, starts work.
Over the summer, they decide to get a tattoo.
In September, the Parlor they used is shut down for repeated sanitary violations.
The worker continues in the deli department throughout the year.

Does the worker have to report the tattoo to their employer? Will that January Hep shot protect them from picking up the disease in the summer? Are there booster shots?

I probably don't want to know the answers because I'm sure I won't like them.

 

[cherylp3]

I am not anti-tattoo but I choose not to get them for religious reasons. If someone else gets a tattoo that doesn't bother me.

 

[luvsJack]

I don't assume that they even had them done at a licensed tattoo parlor. Some of the tattoos I've seen recently look homemade. When a food service worker takes off their gloves and has tattooed letters on their knuckles, it's stomach-turning.

While you may do your homework and frequent tattoo parlors that are top-notch, I've read about some that were closed for health code violations. That doesn't help the people who were already exposed and may not see the article in the paper and get checked.

There are no health code requirements that test food service workers for Hep until an outbreak is traced back to a particular restaurant or store. I was exposed to two different outbreaks within three months of each other.

Fortunately, I didn't contract it, but I like to keep my distance. I donate blood regularly, but there are many people who can't donate because of Hepatitis.

Anyone working in the medical field, food service or child care is supposed to be tested for hepatitis. I was tested going into all three fields. They will still trace an outbreak back to a place and retest because of course the test is only good until that person becomes exposed.

 

[Lauralee]

Yes

 

[Pigeon]

Repulsive.

 

[BellvilleDad]

I would never, but my dad had a couple military tattoos, and my brother has one on his back.

And I don't like them on women at all. Luckily, DW agrees.

 

[mickeylove2]

Well, I am a single mother, 28, member of the PTO, cheerleading coach, GS Troop leader, dance mom, who is prior military, works for the federal government and has a college degree. Hmmm, I guess you would hate to see my back and ankle?!?!?!? LOL

If people stopped being so judgemental, the world would be a better place for everyone. I feel sorry for those of you that worry so much about what other people look like, you must live a very boring life- get a hobby or volunteer in your community, then you won't have so much time to spend worrying about anyone elses' choice of lifestyle.

When I'm wearing a dress or top that reveals my back, or shorts/skirt, I get 100's of compliments on my art. Just thought I'd share.

 

[MrsPete]

I'm with the OP: My first reaction to any tattoo is YUCK. Doesn't matter whether it's large or small, discrete or not -- YUCK. Some are worse than others, of course, but I have yet to see one I like.

I don't need a job that pays enough for me to buy a Bentley in the first place

The OP's father meant that YOUR BODY is a Bentley. It's perfectly designed and beautiful -- as is. He meant, just as you wouldn't deface an expensive, valuable car with a tacky bumper sticker that reflects something you believe in today, you should not deface your body with something that'll decrease its value. I like his analogy.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Repulsive.

Oh, dear.

 

[MrsPete]

If people stopped being so judgemental, the world would be a better place for everyone. I feel sorry for those of you that worry so much about what other people look like, you must live a very boring life- get a hobby or volunteer in your community, then you won't have so much time to spend worrying about anyone elses' choice of lifestyle.

So you're saying that people who disagree with your choices aren't entitled to an opinion. Isn't THAT judgemental?

No one said anyone's going around insulting people with tattoos. It's just a discussion about how many of us have a negative reaction to them.

I also don't like white cars, capri-pants, over-sized earrings, Blu cheese, Hardees, sandals that're part shoe, the game of basketball, the city of New Orleans, amusement park rides that go in circles, horror movies, Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, visible underwear, bling-y type jewelry, Sprite, rap music, and even more things! Does that make me boring? Does it mean I don't have hobbies or a place in my community? Nope, it means I have likes and dislikes . . . OPINIONS!

 

[locolala]

Well, I am a single mother, 28, member of the PTO, cheerleading coach, GS Troop leader, dance mom, who is prior military, works for the federal government and has a college degree. Hmmm, I guess you would hate to see my back and ankle?!?!?!? LOL

If people stopped being so judgemental, the world would be a better place for everyone. I feel sorry for those of you that worry so much about what other people look like, you must live a very boring life- get a hobby or volunteer in your community, then you won't have so much time to spend worrying about anyone elses' choice of lifestyle.

When I'm wearing a dress or top that reveals my back, or shorts/skirt, I get 100's of compliments on my art. Just thought I'd share.

You should post pics . I love tattoos, I have 4 of them with more to come. My next one is going to be a calf piece with my daughter's birth flower, a frog (one of my favorite animals) and her name and birthdate. I can't wait . I too am prior military, and I'm starting my internship with a gov't intelligence agency in the spring. They don't care that I have tattoos, or colored hair for that matter.