Gran designs - meet Winifred, Britain's oldest tattoo recipient at 92 (From Bournemouth Echo)

The ones to worry about are the teenagers, twenty year olds and pre- thirty year olds.
In ten or so years peoplle are going to point and mock their body distortions.
How many people wear a Castro beard? (I used to).
How many people wear Muttonchop sideburns? (I used to).
I am now ultra cool because I have none of those things. (I am just old).
Wake up kids!

Why would you need to worry about teenagers getting tattoos or body modifications?

Surely the more people that have them, the more society accepts it. Most people don't bay an eyelid at people with giant holes in their earlobes or facial piercings these days, so why would they suddenly become shocked bout it in the future?

Comparing sideburns to tats is not really a fair comparison is it? Hair style change daily, but many people have tats for personal, rather than fashion reasons - such as this lady - and I very much doubt she will come to regret it :o/

Personally, I think each to their own and fair play to the old girl. She obviously doesn't give a hoot what other people think and indeed why should she?

People may have different opinions about body art, but it is down to personal choice and nothing to do with anyone else really is it?

Why?

News?????

Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Morrigan wrote:
Why would you need to worry about teenagers getting tattoos or body modifications?

Surely the more people that have them, the more society accepts it. Most people don't bay an eyelid at people with giant holes in their earlobes or facial piercings these days, so why would they suddenly become shocked bout it in the future?

Comparing sideburns to tats is not really a fair comparison is it? Hair style change daily, but many people have tats for personal, rather than fashion reasons - such as this lady - and I very much doubt she will come to regret it :o/

Personally, I think each to their own and fair play to the old girl. She obviously doesn't give a hoot what other people think and indeed why should she?

People may have different opinions about body art, but it is down to personal choice and nothing to do with anyone else really is it?

You are obviously in the pre-thirty age group.
The point that you are missing is that all those years ago Castro beards and sideburns were as popular as tattoos are now.
They could be changed.
Holes in earlobes and holes in bodies (body piercing) grow over.
Mohican haircuts, in green dye grows out.
People walking around with either their fat guts or "plumbers bums" hanging out of their pants can be changed with litte efforts.
People with tattoos are a different story.
If you had put an anti (anything that was not acceptable) tattoo on yourself 40 years ago, you could be arrested and charged today.
Times change and so do opinions, the 92 year old has done no favours to the 70 year olds in 40 years.

Good luck to her! I am thinking of having a tattoo as well and I am fiftyish! Not too sure about the bingo wings though!

elite50 wrote:

Morrigan wrote:
Why would you need to worry about teenagers getting tattoos or body modifications?

Surely the more people that have them, the more society accepts it. Most people don't bay an eyelid at people with giant holes in their earlobes or facial piercings these days, so why would they suddenly become shocked bout it in the future?

Comparing sideburns to tats is not really a fair comparison is it? Hair style change daily, but many people have tats for personal, rather than fashion reasons - such as this lady - and I very much doubt she will come to regret it :o/

Personally, I think each to their own and fair play to the old girl. She obviously doesn't give a hoot what other people think and indeed why should she?

People may have different opinions about body art, but it is down to personal choice and nothing to do with anyone else really is it?

You are obviously in the pre-thirty age group.
The point that you are missing is that all those years ago Castro beards and sideburns were as popular as tattoos are now.
They could be changed.
Holes in earlobes and holes in bodies (body piercing) grow over.
Mohican haircuts, in green dye grows out.
People walking around with either their fat guts or "plumbers bums" hanging out of their pants can be changed with litte efforts.
People with tattoos are a different story.
If you had put an anti (anything that was not acceptable) tattoo on yourself 40 years ago, you could be arrested and charged today.
Times change and so do opinions, the 92 year old has done no favours to the 70 year olds in 40 years.

Pre 30 age group? hahahaaa!! I'm a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2, having past my half century last year!!!

As for your ramblings about that lady doing no favours to the 70 year olds - do me a favour mate. Who would actually give a hoot about having a tat if their body was old and wrinkled at that age anyway. waahaaaa! Best laugh all week ;o)

Anyway, must dash ...... I'm off to get myself tattooed all over - just for the shock factor of small minded people :oP

suzigirl wrote:
Good luck to her! I am thinking of having a tattoo as well and I am fiftyish! Not too sure about the bingo wings though!

Sideburns would probably look better.
Although the half face tatoos favoured by the Maoris looks very impressive, especially if you are having a fight with your neighbours.
Then again, as you say, you are 50(ish)

Later on in life she will regret having it done..

suzigirl wrote:
Good luck to her! I am thinking of having a tattoo as well and I am fiftyish! Not too sure about the bingo wings though!

Oh, put your claws away!!!

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Civil Servants?

Its her body!

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Oh God can you hear yourselves!!
She is perfectly capable of making her own choices!

I have 4, all have meaning to me and my life. I work but not as you suggest which is down right disrespectful and rude.

NONE of you have the right to judge her for wanting to commemorate her husband - NONE of you have the right to disrespect people because they have tattoos. Its her body, her choice, whether she has 4 or 40 it doesnt make her a bad person!

Well done her ,it's effecting any one ,I had mine done at fifty 3 butterflies ,leave her alone !!!!! X

Live and let live everybody. If she wants a tattoo then it's her business. Personally I don't like them and would never have one done, nor would I date a woman with anything other than discreet tattoos that are well hidden.

The Renegade Master wrote:
Live and let live everybody. If she wants a tattoo then it's her business. Personally I don't like them and would never have one done, nor would I date a woman with anything other than discreet tattoos that are well hidden.

I feel your name is misleading...

LabyrinthLady wrote:

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Oh God can you hear yourselves!!
She is perfectly capable of making her own choices!

I have 4, all have meaning to me and my life. I work but not as you suggest which is down right disrespectful and rude.

NONE of you have the right to judge her for wanting to commemorate her husband - NONE of you have the right to disrespect people because they have tattoos. Its her body, her choice, whether she has 4 or 40 it doesnt make her a bad person!

"Down right disrespectful and rude"No JUST FACT.

saynomore wrote:

LabyrinthLady wrote:

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Oh God can you hear yourselves!!
She is perfectly capable of making her own choices!

I have 4, all have meaning to me and my life. I work but not as you suggest which is down right disrespectful and rude.

NONE of you have the right to judge her for wanting to commemorate her husband - NONE of you have the right to disrespect people because they have tattoos. Its her body, her choice, whether she has 4 or 40 it doesnt make her a bad person!

"Down right disrespectful and rude"No JUST FACT.

Hmmm well i can think of doctors, dentists, lawyers etc all who have tattoos -

Dont tar everyone with the same brush it just shows how small minded you are

Don't say to anyone you are sure their tattoos look smashing.

Your comment will be removed.

Morrigan wrote:

elite50 wrote:

Morrigan wrote:
Why would you need to worry about teenagers getting tattoos or body modifications?

Surely the more people that have them, the more society accepts it. Most people don't bay an eyelid at people with giant holes in their earlobes or facial piercings these days, so why would they suddenly become shocked bout it in the future?

Comparing sideburns to tats is not really a fair comparison is it? Hair style change daily, but many people have tats for personal, rather than fashion reasons - such as this lady - and I very much doubt she will come to regret it :o/

Personally, I think each to their own and fair play to the old girl. She obviously doesn't give a hoot what other people think and indeed why should she?

People may have different opinions about body art, but it is down to personal choice and nothing to do with anyone else really is it?

You are obviously in the pre-thirty age group.
The point that you are missing is that all those years ago Castro beards and sideburns were as popular as tattoos are now.
They could be changed.
Holes in earlobes and holes in bodies (body piercing) grow over.
Mohican haircuts, in green dye grows out.
People walking around with either their fat guts or "plumbers bums" hanging out of their pants can be changed with litte efforts.
People with tattoos are a different story.
If you had put an anti (anything that was not acceptable) tattoo on yourself 40 years ago, you could be arrested and charged today.
Times change and so do opinions, the 92 year old has done no favours to the 70 year olds in 40 years.

Pre 30 age group? hahahaaa!! I'm a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2, having past my half century last year!!!

As for your ramblings about that lady doing no favours to the 70 year olds - do me a favour mate. Who would actually give a hoot about having a tat if their body was old and wrinkled at that age anyway. waahaaaa! Best laugh all week ;o)

Anyway, must dash ...... I'm off to get myself tattooed all over - just for the shock factor of small minded people :oP

Dont do that, you dont need tattoos to make yourself look silly.

Fair play to her.

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

You must be one of the Chatham boys they had better manners then the Pompey boys

elite50 wrote:
The ones to worry about are the teenagers, twenty year olds and pre- thirty year olds. In ten or so years peoplle are going to point and mock their body distortions. How many people wear a Castro beard? (I used to). How many people wear Muttonchop sideburns? (I used to). I am now ultra cool because I have none of those things. (I am just old). Wake up kids!

Anyone who calls themself ultra cool is very much NOT ultra cool

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Traffic Wardens?

saynomore wrote:
Tattoos on women NO,during my years in the Navy while travelling the world the only women who had Tattoos were of a certain profession.( Wait for incoming)

Well that's nice of you to say. Were you aware that men serving in the Navy used to have a certain stigma applied also? Wind your neck in.
Who cares what other people look like, it's their choice. Good on ya Winifred!

Tattoos on women are NOT feminine!!End of.

Can I just say 'yeuch'...?