Some time ago, one Reddit user, u/Flowerlock, very elegantly explained to Bored Panda why so many people seem to have such strong opinions about what other folks get inked on their bodies. Some tattoo designs might be questionable or might not meet everyone’s standards for taste, yes, but some internet users are incredibly vocal about their (dis)likes.
“Tattoos are so popular these days and everyone has their own idea on what makes a good tattoo,” the redditor told us during an earlier interview.
“When somebody gets a tattoo which goes against your own taste, beliefs or opinions it can be amusing at best or downright cringeworthy or offensive at worst, so a lot of people have strong opinions on the subject matter,” the internet users shared their thoughts about how subjective things like taste can inspire people to be very openly judgmental of others.
We were also curious about what the internet user thought about people regretting tattoo designs. "I think in all honesty most people would politely say to the tattoo artist that everything is fine and that they’re happy with it, almost try to fool themselves that this design that they have for life is okay and that they’re happy with it, but deep down you’re embarrassed to show it off to your friends and you become self-conscious of it," they said.
"After they’ve gotten over the initial stage of denying it and time has moved on I think most people would either laugh it off as a bad idea or try to cover it up with a better design.” Laser removal, too, is an alternative if someone feels like they deeply regret their ink or believe they’ve outgrown the design, as they start a new chapter in their lives.
"I have tattoos myself and I find the best way to not regret them is to have them as your phone's wallpaper for at least six months and if you get sick of it after that time period then you are definitely going to get sick of it when it is on you for life," the internet user told Bored Panda.
"And if you’re not happy with the design a tattoo artist has created, say it beforehand! Don’t wait until it’s too late, a moment of politeness could be a lifetime of regret if you don’t just speak your mind then and there! The coolest designs are the ones that somebody has thought of by themselves or a design thought up by the tattoo artist and is unique to them. I think it’s best not to follow trends as they are not permanent but your tattoo is!"
