Tattoo Body Piercings

Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes, from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros, cons and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the ability to find this knowledge and utilize this knowledge and make a choice whether to have the tattoo or piercing done. People should know that contracting an infection or dying does not happen to everyone. Throughout the years, tattoos date back as early as 4,000 B.C. shown by evidence. In 1991, scientists found Otzi the iceman, with a total of 61 tattoos that were only made up …show more content…
This particular type of ink depicts gang symbols, racist signs, murders committed or time served. Rough-cut prison tattoos happen in a licensed tattoo shop that uses prison ink with home-made needles and tattoo guns. They sharpen the paper clips and use a staple or a bit of metal guitar string that makes an effective needle. An empty ball point pen holds the needle and serves as the grip. The tattoo gun a “jerry-rigged” is a device that is connected to a small motor which makes it move up and down like a professional instrument. Melted plastic, a pen, burned styrofoam and whatever else the prisoners can find provides the ink for the color. Prison tattoos have multiple interpretations that vary by prison and by culture. Many prison tats represent racist beliefs, gang affiliation and violence. The number 88 “H’ is the eighth letter of the alphabet. Double 8’s stand for “Heil Hitler”. A teardrop in some places means the wearer has killed someone. It may also mean he or she has lost a close friend or family member. Gang names and symbols are very popular in prison. Some inmates get the name of their gang inked on their bodies in ornate lettering. Alternatively, they look for a more secretive symbol of the gang. Gang symbols take the form of the family or the specific crew or clique the inmate runs with. Three dots on the hand or on the face signify my crazy life, and generally link the wearer with a gang …show more content…
From being banned in many work environments, to being deemed socially unacceptable in many parts of the world, their history and purpose vary based on the wearer. They are truly an individual piece of art. Most people get tattooed to mark a significant aspect of themselves or their life. It can be a simple yet symbolic zodiac tattoo symbol, or a more detailed based on a favorite movie or character or any other significant piece. From military to family portraits tattoos, many people honor their family and loved ones in a tattoo design. Black and grey tattoos are most popular for honoring their family and loved ones in a realistic tattoo style. But, you can also pay tribute to those you love with verse tattoos. You can even copy their handwriting and have that turned into a script tattoo. Tattoos are also favored for making a fashion statement. If you want to express your own unique and individual style any form of body art or modification and adornments can helping. Tattooing your body is a way to define your own individual style. Another reason people may get tattooed is to cover up scar tissue, such as opting for a breast tattoo post-mastectomy. This is also true of a deformality or permanent handicap. For example, someone may lose their arm in a shark attack, and decide to tattoo the shape of a shark’s head on their remaining limb. Adding a dose of humor to an unfortunant circumstance, these types of tattoos can prove to be