Nearly One-Third Of People With Tattoos Regret Getting One: Are You Proud of Your Tattoo?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/12 22:00:00

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According to a new survey out of the U.K., approximately one third of people with tattoos, regret ever getting one. Further, the survey went on to report that men were more likely to have regret over a tattoo than women. The survey included 580 responses (53 percent men, 47 percent women) from people ages 16 and older (half of them were older than age 40), who had visible tattoos.

HUFFINGTONPOST.COM reports:
Nearly a third of people with tattoos regret getting one, according to a small new survey out of the United Kingdom. The survey findings, presented at the annual meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists, showed that men were more likely to have tattoo regret than women.

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Wanderer 2012/07/12 23:12:27 (edited)

Yes

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I'm very proud of my tattoo,I got it when I was 16yrs of age and it was illegal at the time.

I saw motorcycles as almost a religion and Harley Davidson were the pick of the crop then and still it seems now...

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Wilde~MoonChild ™ 2012/07/13 19:12:51

Yes

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I dont regret any of them! I had one I became bored of, but I just had it covered up

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SebaTheSociallyAwkwardPenguin 2012/07/13 19:06:42

No

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dont have one yet

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MlssCue... to SebaThe... 2012/07/14 03:42:33

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Think it over long & hard then do it again. :)

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SebaThe... to MlssCue... 2012/07/14 03:57:01

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i shall :)

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SilveryRow 2012/07/13 19:01:14

Yes

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A survey of 580 people? That means very little.

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Magical Mushroom 2012/07/13 18:47:38

No

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I don't have one. But for a long time I was thinking about getting one of my horse. I am sure glad I never did it. But now I am toying with the idea of the rebel alliance from star wars as a way to say something. Not sure about it and I might never do it.

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Horace Nick 2012/07/13 18:11:00

Yes

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That's why i never got any tattoo, because i know i'm gonna regret it.

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cate 2012/07/13 18:08:45

No

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I would be if I had one.

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Dydy 2012/07/13 17:52:38

Yes

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When I get my tattoo I want to to mean something. I'd regret it didn't have any Meaning or importance to me

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wpsark_BN_0 2012/07/13 17:50:44

Yes

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proud of 2 of them but the other 3 I would like to get removed. Soon it will be cheaper b/c so many young people are getting tatts these days on their arms, wrists, ears and necks , many will want them removed in a few years. I'll get mine removed when the price goes down.

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Headhun... to wpsark_... 2012/07/13 18:25:54

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Depending on their size a cover up tat may be the way to go.

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wpsark_... to Headhun... 2012/07/13 18:28:52

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ya could probably cover them well but don't really want one on my ankle anymore. Think I want that one completely gone. How've you been?

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Headhun... to wpsark_... 2012/07/13 18:46:16

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I understand. I thought about having one covered but decided even though it is about my ex wife I still like the tat . It's a long story but it is a naked hooker nun in a stained glass window. All mine can be covered when I want so that is a plus.

I am well and business is picking up again I think. Hope all is well for you.

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wpsark_... to Headhun... 2012/07/13 18:48:13

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oh a hooker nun lol...Business is doing good, glad to hear it's picking up for you.

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OneLastWord 2012/07/13 17:33:28 (edited)

Yes

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NO, meant to say NO.

Wait, and with the remaining 66.6 %, 1/2 of them will regret it.

I think is's a fad now days, and tattoo's through it's history is looked upon as "low class".

Yes, I have one, but never another.

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MlssCue... to OneLast... 2012/07/14 03:44:53

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I don't think it's looked at as low class as it use to be. Considering the amount of famous people getting them done as well. But I do know what you're saying & that's why the placement should have plenty of thought put into it.

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Yuki ~ ♦Lion King of PHÆT♦ 2012/07/13 17:29:46

No

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That's because I don't have one.

But I DO think I want one. A solid black ankh somewhere discreet, I think.

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Mitri 2012/07/13 17:24:40 (edited)

Yes

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They all have dedication to my life, my heritage (Russia and Japan), my mother (her date of birth & death) and traces of her artwork (an amazing artist she was), I will get a tattoo for the yin yang, soon. I've designed all my tattoos, apart my mother's art.

I've always wanted tattoos as a young boy, before tattoos became a fad, so it's not for fashion at all!

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Lanikai 2012/07/13 17:16:07

No

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I am super proud I don't have a tattoo.

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Tennessee3501 2012/07/13 16:53:45

No

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The only tattoo I ever had during my life was from a package of bubble gum when I was about l0 years old. Unlike most tattoos, it washed right off with soap and water

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OneLast... to Tenness... 2012/07/13 17:39:21

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The good kind.

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BlunderWoman ~ FTGOP~ BN 0 2012/07/13 16:45:28

Yes

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I am quite proud of it, actually. I drew my own design, shopped around until I met an artist who did a quality rendering of it, and then got it done. I didn't drunkenly stumble into a parlor and pick a generic design off of the wall. So no, I don't have any regrets at all.

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OneLast... to Blunder... 2012/07/13 17:42:56 (edited)

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Ha. That's an ironic post and confession from a woman that calls herself “BlunderWoman”.

Cute, though.

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Blunder... to OneLast... 2012/07/15 02:26:37

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...and?

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OneLast... to Blunder... 2012/07/15 13:52:56

And this "I didn't drunkenly stumble into a parlor and pick a generic design off of the wall",...

I just thought your name and this statement was funny together.

Have you ever drunkenly done anything close to this or just seen others do it.

Ha, don't answer that.

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Blunder... to OneLast... 2012/07/15 16:05:03 (edited)

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No, I haven't. However, I have heard people who regret their tattoos say that they were drunk when they got it.

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OneLast... to Blunder... 2012/07/15 16:46:05

Yea, lot's of brave stuff in that bottle. Ha. lol.

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MetaLhaid 2012/07/13 16:37:07

Yes

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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my tats. They are a unique expression of me and I am looking forward to getting more. I have four (for now.)

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alex 2012/07/13 16:30:28

Yes

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it represents me and what ive been through, and the fact that ive over came it all and in the end, i can still pick myself up and fly away.

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Tenness... to alex 2012/07/13 16:55:43

A very sexy picture even without the tattoos!

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imsmarter 2012/07/13 16:22:18

Yes

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I don't regret any of them

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Ben 2012/07/13 16:01:03

No

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I'm covered. Hate them all.

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John Hall 2012/07/13 15:55:48

No

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im still wanting to get my 1st one and i cant decide what tattoo i want.

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stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/07/13 15:52:58 (edited)

No

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I would not get a tatoo. whats the point really anyway? id rather buy some artwork than put it on my body....respectfully.

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bill.fi... to stevegt... 2012/07/13 23:06:16

It is IMO exceedingly difficult for Man to improve on Nature. (^ See above ^)

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Aubrey (: 2012/07/13 15:37:21

No

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I don't have one...yet. I think I want one...I have an idea for one, a personal matter. However, I also want to wait until I'm a little older to be sure it's not a decision I'll regret. I also want to be sure I get it right, not just for a senseless tattoo. I want it to mean something.

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FatherLiberty 2012/07/13 15:31:04 (edited)

Yes

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Proud or not, I dont know. There is no pride or regret involved in it. I have a tattoo and couldnt imagine regretting it, because really, whats the reason to regret it? Is it harming someone? Only lost souls who are overly concerned with external judgements and image would regret something like that. They are just self-conscious, pathetic people driven by other peoples view of them or concerns of what others might think. I personally dont care, so there would be no regret. I think someone who is truely comfortable in their skin and respects themselves wouldnt waste time being concerned with a mark on their skin.

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Papillon 2012/07/13 15:28:35

Yes

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I'm proud of all of them. I wouldn't have gotten them if there were a chance that I'd change my mind.

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**Bessie** 2012/07/13 15:22:30

Yes

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Sure am!

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OneLast... to **Bessie** 2012/07/13 17:45:56 (edited)

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Damn, I bet you are proud.

Come-on Bessie, pull them big mother out and let us see your tats.

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