These are extreme examples of people and their tattoos. Now the question on my mind is “why would they do that, what motivation did they have?” In today’s society which has problems accepting tattoos on a much smaller scale, how could someone choose to go to this much of an extreme, knowing that for most of society, they are going to be seen as an outcast? For the one gentleman, he is going to actually scare some people. How does he hold down a job? For that matter, how, do you ask, do any one of them?
The first gentleman is an entertainer. His wife and he both perform a sort of circus, magic, sideshow type of venue according to what I have seen on television. About the other two, I have no idea. But can you imagine working next to them daily at your office? They are probably very nice people, but how many of us out there are going to take the chance to get close enough to find out based solely upon how they look?
One must wonder at the psychological ramifications of their choice to go to this extreme. They cannot hide these tattoos so every day of their lives they live with this choice. They live with the reactions of the people they come in contact with whether it is positive or negative. How wearing is that on your sense of self? On your self confidence? What about relationships with family and friends? Girlfriends or wives?
Choosing any extreme of body modification be it tattoos, scarring or transdermal implants to the face, head and neck area is not to be taken lightly. While the results are definitely interesting, are you ready to live with the repercussions for the rest of your life?
What do you think?
Posted by Linda on June 3, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I am not averse to tattoos, but Skullboy is simply screaming for psychological help and I hope he is independently wealthy because corporate America will certainly say no to him. I grew up in the 60’s and tattoos had such a stigma attached to them that I wouldn’t have considered getting one. My father would have beaten the crap out of me. Tats can be a real ice breaker at a party and isn’t it really about the attention? Like your blog. Linda
Posted by lily on April 29, 2009 at 9:17 am
the only one i like is the guy with the colorful face! BUT WHY WOULD YOU EVER WANT TO COVER YOUR beautiful skin with that skull sh*t its so ugly, how would you get a job? yuck!
Posted by emily on May 1, 2009 at 11:15 am
this looks so bad! why would anyone want to do this??? i think that you would have to be on drugs or have no life!!! so wich is it? drugs or no life?
Posted by jessica on May 29, 2009 at 9:01 pm
someone who is on enough drugs to warrent such extreme body mods wouldn’t have enough money for it. Also no self respecting tattoo artist with enough patience or skill would ever let a client make such extreme transformations while under such a strong influence. that’s the artists reputation (not to mention ethics) on the line.
it’s sad that someone who can see no way to live a fullfilling functional life without having a conventional sense of aesthetics, art, and culture, dares to accuse others of having ‘no life’, when they themselves have such a narrow view of how life may be lived
the person who wrote this never even gives the subjects a chance at normalcy. sometimes the only repercussion that maters is making your outsides match your insides. the choice these people have made is to be loved or hated for who they feel they are, not to settle for social acceptance at the price of their emotions or values.
Posted by rose on May 15, 2009 at 3:59 pm
its fucking awsome
Posted by Jessica on May 22, 2009 at 3:10 pm
i think they are insane ideas. i love it. i bet it hurt though. i have three and they hurt. i can not imagine on the face. They are pretty brave and unique to do something so out there that no one really sees beautiful. i love tattoos they show your expressions in your skin. Too many people are rascist about just like anything people are afraid of. being different is one thing people shame on not me. I love it. The colorful guy has so much intricate detail. the reptile i guess a lizard or a snake must have a passion for them i know how he feels. The skull is just a replica of our dead body without our skin. if i saw him i would stare i couldnt help to wonder what gave him that idea, he must see death everyday or just in love with skulls. one or the other. Tattoos are wonderful whatever someone gets can not regret it becuase they stand for a meaning in life.
Posted by MetalGodOsiris on August 12, 2009 at 11:40 pm
That skull shit is fucking brutal those other two happy go lucky asses can get the fuck out of here no contest BRUTAL!