These Tattooed Seniors Answer The Burning Question: Does It Look Terrible In 40 Years?

Mar
18
2015

No matter what you think about tattoos, you should see this. For everyone who has a tattoo or thinking of getting one, you’ve probably asked yourself: ‘How will this look once I’m older?’ Will you still like the tattoo, the style, the colors? And most importantly – what if the skin starts to… *gasp* sag?

These seniors recently opened up and revealed their answer to this question in an eye-opening way. Take a look for yourself!

1. When deciding to get a tattoo, it’s hard not to think about what it’ll look like when you get older. Maybe 40 years from now.
When deciding to get a tattoo, it's hard not to think about what your piece will look like when you get older.
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2. But doesn’t this look amazing? I think this wins instant respect from the grandkids.
But doesn't this look awesome?
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3. How about this?
And this?
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4. Not your average grandpa!
And a face like this?
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5. That’s a next level neck tat.
And this neck?
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6. Your tattoo is like a piece of your identity that you can carry around everywhere without being afraid of losing it.
Carrying your art with you can bring so much confidence.
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7. Each tattoo tells it’s own unique story.
So baller.
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8. Sure there are warnings like that they’ll get saggy.
Like that they'll get saggy.
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9. Or you’ll get sick of seeing the same thing on yourself.
Or you'll tire of them.
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10. Plus, there’s the question of looking professional and getting a job? But hey, you decide when to show ’em off and when to cover them up.
There's also the question of how you'll ever look professional again?
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11. Bonus: No one will ever want to fight you.
And no one will ever pick a fight with you.
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12. And sleeves will always look gorgeous.
And sleeves will always look beautiful.
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13. Of course, you can always cover up when you want to.
And you can cover full-body pieces when you want to.
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14. Maybe you’ll add to them or take them away. It’s up to you.
And maybe you'll add to them or take them away when the time feels right...
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15. But your tattoos will always be part of you.
But they'll always be a part of you.
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16. So next time you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, remember this.
Just do it.
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No matter whether you’ve got a tattoo, thinking of getting a tattoo or tattoo-less, the main thing is to be confident in yourself and have the freedom to express yourself however you want.

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