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To wonder if anyone finds facial tattoos attractive

124 replies

Pigsmummy · 01/10/2013 22:37

Watching channel 4, man with massive facial tattoo, is this a turn on? Takes up about 90% of his face?

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AngelsLieToKeepControl · 01/10/2013 23:21

I love tattoos, I know a few people with facial ones and they look great.

I think generally if someone is at the point of getting a facial tattoo they know the best people to do the tattoo and have put a lot of thought into what suits them etc.

There are, of course, examples of people who don't put a lot of thought into it and find an unscrupulous tattooist to do it for them, these people seem to be the only ones you see in the media unfortunately.

Its pretty bad form to judge anyone on their looks. Those who do that are the ones missing out imo.

zatyaballerina · 01/10/2013 23:22

I think it depends on the person, some people really suit tattoos and they look good with lots of them, with someone like that it could work. Most people would look ridiculous though.

VerySmallSqueak · 01/10/2013 23:23

If I liked the tattoo I wouldn't care if it was on their face or their bum.

So,yes,I might find it attractive.

I doubt I would have one done on my face,but who knows?The idea doesn't Shock me.

AnyFucker · 01/10/2013 23:25

I don't think judging someone on their tattoos is the same as judging them on their looks

People cannot help how they look. They have control over whether they get a tattoo though.

Alisvolatpropiis · 01/10/2013 23:26

I like tattoos as a general rule. Except for facial ones.

sonlypuppyfat · 01/10/2013 23:27

I think only maori's can really carry off facial tattoo anyone else just looks plain stupid.

VerySmallSqueak · 01/10/2013 23:29

I thought we had got past the whole violent illiterate ex-con image by now.

I've seen a couple of old ladies with tattoos,and would love to hear their tale.It draws me to them,makes me want to know about them.
Can't say I've seen any old ladies with facial tattoos,but give it another few years.

sonlypuppyfat · 01/10/2013 23:30

Certain Japanese women used to tattoo their faces, I saw it in a book!

AngelsLieToKeepControl · 01/10/2013 23:34

Of course its judging someone by their looks.

Would people judge someone for dying their hair, or getting their teeth whitened or having their eyebrows waxed? We all modify our looks to some degree, why is seen as acceptable to insult those who choose to do so with tattoos?

Shreksfiona · 01/10/2013 23:34

I must have the iQ of a fart as I have 3 tattoos Grin

AnyFucker · 01/10/2013 23:36

I haven't insulted anyone. I have said I don't like tattoos, especially facial ones. In answer to a pretty direct question.

Alisvolatpropiis · 01/10/2013 23:39

Angels I believe people do get judged on all the examples you have provided actually. They just tend to last rather shorter spam of time

Alisvolatpropiis · 01/10/2013 23:40

Or indeed span.

Spam,urgh

VerySmallSqueak · 01/10/2013 23:41

Some people have their eyebrows tattoed and eyeliner drawn on.
I expect there's some who would have that done but not artwork.

I'm kind of thinking that it could be more to do with what than with where ?

AnyFucker · 01/10/2013 23:41

Erk, I definitely judge people who eat spam Smile

Or worse, wear spam, decorate their bodies with spam or pierce their ears with it

MurderOfBanshees · 01/10/2013 23:52

I haven't yet seen an attractive facial tattoo, but I'm open minded. Got a bit of a weakness for men with well done tattoos.

VerySmallSqueak · 01/10/2013 23:57

I like the centipede around his ear Namey

I would,however,kick him out of bed for farting.

steppemum · 01/10/2013 23:57

I actually know this guy!
nearly dropped my computer when I saw him on the tv.
Well, when I say know... he lives round the corner from me.

And his tattoos are awful. I am not a big fan myself, but each to his own. The problem with this guy is that they are just random black shapes all over his face, completely covering it in triangley bits. It does look very very naff.

There was another guy on the program who was a serious tattooer, he had loads all over, very arty drawn picture types, but none on his face. I thought they epitomised the 2 ends of the spectrum as regards tattoos, a sort of how to do it, and how not to do it pair!

The kids getting tattooed while drunk on holiday were just Shock

steppemum · 01/10/2013 23:59

namey - that is terrifying, I would kick him out, it is like sleeping next to a nightmare

Shreksfiona · 01/10/2013 23:59

I think it takes guts to have them on your face and I am intrigued as to why they have had it done

SabrinaMulhollandJjones · 02/10/2013 00:03

No, I don't like facial tattoos.

I had my belly button pierced when younger, and the man that did it was also a tattooist. He point blank refused to tattoo hands and faces because he believed that people would always live to regret it.

Dh has a horrible tatto (on his back). He would like to get rid now.

NameyMcChanger · 02/10/2013 00:04

oh yummy !!

AnyFucker · 02/10/2013 00:05

The ultimate in attention seeking, innit

VerySmallSqueak · 02/10/2013 00:09

I have to say Sabrina that I had always thought it was illegal to get facial tattoos - but maybe that was just what my dad told me!!

Namey it must have hurt to get his pits done.