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Getting your pronouns tattooed? Really quite extraordinary

61 replies

nickymanchester · 20/04/2021 13:19

I presume this photo is genuine.

This young woman (she appears to be female) was showing off that she had had they/them tattooed on her collar bones:-

pronouns tattooed

I really do wonder what led them to want to take such drastic action?

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NiceGerbil · 20/04/2021 23:18

I quite like them! But I like tattoos. In general i think getting them in such prominent places is very brave (work etc) but it seems to be a thing now.

It also could refer to anything.

Meh.

BlackeyedSusan · 20/04/2021 22:04

you just need to order a special pen form delores umbridge, spartacus and get the kids to copy out the rules a hundred times, that should do it...

as for the tattoo... my response is: oo that looks sore...

MrGHardy · 20/04/2021 21:37

Hahahahahahahahaha

Thanks for that laugh.

On a similar note, this cat's reaction to the girl telling her pronouns is cosmic:

twitter.com/tappy1008/status/1384405655876943874?s=20

MissBarbary · 20/04/2021 20:17

@TheLovleyChebbyMcGee

poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them

Do you mean the tattoo that people get to signify their struggles with mental health? It used to be a semi colon, but some are just apostrophe's.

Seems harsh to judge them for that

Shouldn't that be "some are just apostrophes"?
Couldhavebeenme2 · 20/04/2021 20:16

@YetAnotherSpartacus

I wish some of the students I teach would get instructions about how to use the poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them. Preferably somewhere they can easily see when writing the assignments that I have to mark.
Surely you mean the proper uses of there, their and they're? Wink
HopeClearwater · 20/04/2021 20:06

I don’t get the barbed wire ...

CuriousaboutSamphire · 20/04/2021 19:33

Doesn't help that I keep flashing onto a great black and white horror film about ants 😁

LostToucan · 20/04/2021 19:02

Reminding people is going to be a bit chilly in winter.

WhereYouLeftIt · 20/04/2021 18:37

That's quite sad Sad. They have painted themselves into a corner, making it doubly difficult for them ever to change their minds; hostage to their own tattoo.

TheABC · 20/04/2021 16:34

On the plus side, at least she's put some thought into it and not woken up with a string of stars on her arm, after a night out.

But yes; this is going to date badly.

PotholeHellhole · 20/04/2021 16:28

Well, if tattooists are open and taking commissions, they probably want the money. They'll be self-employed.

Also, masks are really great disguising yourself for the purpose of photos. I will be continuing to use mine for that even when the pandemic is over!

Cannotgarden · 20/04/2021 16:24

@YetAnotherSpartacus

I wish some of the students I teach would get instructions about how to use the poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them. Preferably somewhere they can easily see when writing the assignments that I have to mark.
Yes yes yes Grin
OneEpisode · 20/04/2021 16:23

They are wearing a face mask so they have ventured out during the pandemic so someone will tattoo them. And maybe had to order a special top that matches their new look. And then asked for a photo go put it on the internet. So, so 2021.

PotholeHellhole · 20/04/2021 16:21

@TheLovleyChebbyMcGee

poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them

Do you mean the tattoo that people get to signify their struggles with mental health? It used to be a semi colon, but some are just apostrophe's.

Seems harsh to judge them for that

I think you should re-read the post.

She's suggesting tattoo ideas, not commenting on anyone out there with an existing apostrophe tattoo.

DdraigGoch · 20/04/2021 16:12

@YetAnotherSpartacus

I wish some of the students I teach would get instructions about how to use the poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them. Preferably somewhere they can easily see when writing the assignments that I have to mark.
Inside of their eyelids?
HarrietHardy · 20/04/2021 16:10

Like the band, The The.

CuriousaboutSamphire · 20/04/2021 16:10

Woah! So much implied aggression - barbed wire? Signifyng what? A jesus reference? A prison term? Miltary career? Love of Barbara Anderson films? That you are a difficult person to love? You've had your heart broken? Oh... look a newish one, 'an internal struggle'*

All so you can dictate how people refer to you when you are not around?

  • I would explain that I have a friend who is a tattoo artist and he regularly looks up the significance of some images, just in case the person getting the tat is unaware and may be surprised.
Beetlewing · 20/04/2021 16:10

Oof That's going to date worse than a skinz 4 eva tattoo

maslinpan · 20/04/2021 16:05

The photo makes it look like those are the pet names for two very special bits of barbed wire.

WindyPudding · 20/04/2021 16:04

I don't really think this is that drastic, compared to taking puberty blockers or hormones, or having surgery. It's just text on skin and millions of people have regrettable tattoos, so nothing unusual there. It's coverable and also kind of meaningless anyway. If you decide you're actually a she, you could still be described as they in some situations.

If I saw someone with this I'd think whatever floats their boat, and I'm as GC/radfem as they come. I wouldn't take it as an instruction to me to use they/them IYSWIM. It's just, literally, a label :o

Beowulfa · 20/04/2021 16:02

I'm sure somewhere on the internet there's a forum for tattoo artists to chat and exchange ideas, with a thread entitled "Stupidest tat you've ever done?"

They must despair sometimes. But get paid regardless.

JoysexrenovationFingerFumble · 20/04/2021 16:01

Sorry but I laughed.

Why would you tattoo yourself with instructions on how you’d like to be referred to in your absence?

Surely something printed in a handy business card format would make more sense?

WhatWouldPhyllisCraneDo · 20/04/2021 15:58

@TheLovleyChebbyMcGee

poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them

Do you mean the tattoo that people get to signify their struggles with mental health? It used to be a semi colon, but some are just apostrophe's.

Seems harsh to judge them for that

Wasn't the PP saying they should get instructions on how to use the apostrophe as a tattoo. So they use it correctly?

Intrigued as to how an apostrophe symbolises mh struggles.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 20/04/2021 15:53

poor, oppressed and maltreated possessive apostrophe tattooed on them

Do you mean the tattoo that people get to signify their struggles with mental health? It used to be a semi colon, but some are just apostrophe's.

Seems harsh to judge them for that

RaininSummer · 20/04/2021 13:54

Love it Spartacus! The person referred to sounds like an immature fool.