why is it that people that have tattoos are stereotyped by other people?
88729
dont listen to golfcarmel. he obviously doesnt know what hes talking about. i have yet to get sick of my tattoos, and i dont ever really think i will = ) people are stereotyped because there still is that biker/sailor/ "bad person" stigma behind them. any heavily tattooed person is aware of this and  know they will get reactions from non-tattooed people looking to put in their two cents. its the bad with the good, and for beautiful artwork that i get to enjoy EVERYDAY for the rest of my life is a small price to pay. yes, the stares and snippy comments do get old but these come from ignorant people who are just "judging by the cover".
82399
Well, it makes people view a group in only one way. The group is encouraged to act this way, rather than to achieve their own goals, etc. A great example is the stereotyping of blacks in the south. Most of them live down to the stereotype and it's sad. I lived in Alabama for a while and was horrified by it. That has a lot to do with why I left. They also treated women stereotypically, and it was difficult to get any respect, let alone a job that was free of sexual harassment and bible thumping.
449458
I like tattoos if they are tastefully done and small.  There is such a thing as too big and too many.
316410
Maybe it makes them feel rebellious and like they are expressing themselves.  Choosing a style isn't the same as choosing friends.  I'm not saying its right to avoid a group of people for something like skin color, nationality, etc.  But...teenagers are just learning to be who they are and understand where they fit in...sometimes they have a hard time accepting people they don't readily identify with.
989969
Personally, I try very hard not to pre-judge someone on their appearance. There are times, though when their actions immediately makes me think " I wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire." As far as being more, or less acceptable. I can't say. I've encountered reverse discrimination alot, because most of my friends are of another race.
184360
People want to believe they are one amongst themself but this isn't how they truly are in many cases.  People dare to be different because those who choose to dance to their own tune are often misjudged which isn't right.  \n\nBeing unique is often exaggerated but believing in who you are and respecting others for whom they are is what makes someone the individual that they really are.
595576
People who choose a media-label to define themselves do so to hide the fact that they are really shallow, insecure dumbasses with no personality whatsoever of their own.\n\nThat also goes for people who define themselves as goth, punk, "rebel", emo, alternative, etc. \nDefine yourself by your acts and ideas, not by choosing an ambiguous label to hide behind.
802041
Stereotypes form from what it appears the majority of those distinct people are doing. Stereotypes are usually untrue about the whole group, but are usually true about the most visible ones of those groups. It appears to me that the least desireable of any group are the ones most demonstrative and most visible and thats where the stereotypes come from. Are all Italians mobsters? No... but those who are make themselves very visible. Are all blacks ghetto thugs? No, but those who are make themselves most visible, are all Christians nasty judgemental hypcrites? No, but those who are have made themselves most visible. Are all gays flamboyant hairdressers? No, but they're the ones most visible. \n\nUsually the stereotypes are what we wish people would overlook. Best thing to do I suppose is for the good people of these bunches to come out and be more vocal for their side.
951961
Yes.  I agree.  Tattoos are the desperate attempt for trashy people to draw attention to themselves.  They were ignored as children and now as adults they do nothing of note to draw attention to themselves so they attempt to shock people into noticing them.  It is as if they walked out into society, stood on a chair, cupped their hands and began screaming:\n\n"Look at me!!" \n\n"LOOK AT ME!!!"\n\n"Will someone PLEASE look at me?  Look at how shocking I am.  Are you shocked?  Are you stunned?  I don't give a &*%$ about ANYTHING!  I'm so rebellious--I'm so shocking--I'm so BAD.  LOOK AT ME!!!!"\n\n\nPeople with class, talent, and high self esteem don't need to deface their bodies to draw attention to themselves.  They let their ACTIONS speak louder than their bodies.
391168
We have a tendency to demonized things that are different, or that we don't understand.\n\nIt is a matter of laziness and ignorance.   It takes time and an open mind to understand and accept the diversity that makes society wonderful.  Unfortunately too few people possess that.\n\nAnd difference is potentially bothersome.  As long as it puts us outside of the "comfort zone" we have established for ourselves.
877449
I don't think a tattoo makes all people trashy, just some.  Because of the way they keep the rest of their body, hair, appearance, etc.  I wouldn't think a man with a military tattoo on his arm is trashy, or even a little clover on a woman's ankle.\n \nIt's when they look homemade, or gotten because it was the latest fad and have no meaning.  I don't have one, but I'd like to get one, and it will have a lot of meaning for me.  But it will be in a place where nobody could see it unless I wanted to show them.\n \nAnd as a woman, I hate going into a professional office and women with tattoos on their backs are showing them off in halter tops.  Not appropriate for the workplace at all.
626258
Usually it's because other people don't understand a person who's different so then they'll say that the person is weird or some other dumb comments.Instead of embracing someone who's unique or different.I look at this way it's refreshing to meet some one with different views on things,If we were all the same the world would be very boring and there would no adventure to look forward to in the day.
133163
becasue some people may try to just please everybody and try to fit in with others, \nit's obvious that they are insecure and not comfortable being theirselves
846394
Hispanics are not the only ones who do it.  It is actually the most popular form of tatooing.\n\nOh but you say on their neck.... key point there.  Probably because they see their friends with it and they think it looks good and want one too.\n\nBut personally, I'm hispanic and have no tatoos - however, I was never a chola either.
883657
because they are racists!!  i hate all those people. They think because of your skin color you will make something wrong or be a thief or something. i think that's stupid, We can't judge someone just because of his appearance.(well, sometimes, lol)\ngreetings
635824
Everybody has their reasons for getting them or not getting them.  If somebody is in a gang, they get one to represent what gang they are in.  This comes from history.  When tribes wanted to recognise one another, they would get matching tattoos.  Some people get tattoos because they like the way they look.  Some people get tattoos because they represent something.  Some people get tattoos because of religion.  Some Christians get a small tattoo of a cross on their wrist to show that they are Christian.  Some gypsies get tattoos in the middle of their foreheads to show that they are gypsies.  Some people get them for fashion.  Bottom line is, what may not be good for you may be perfect for somebody else, and that is why we all need to respect each other's opinions and feelings.
608006
A lot of times yes. Or insecurity. They are not sure of themselves, so they have to create a big scene or just act an azz so that they feel better about themselves, or so that they will appear a certain way in other people's eyes.  And its a shame cuz usually people can see right through them.