RockyMTblue2
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She does have the young Stef look does she not?
It's out of a Jeff Jacobs article that I think is terrific.
Jeff Jacobs: Can UConn fix its flaws?
Because young women aren’t burdened with the expectation that they need to live up to a man’s definition of beauty like my generation? That young women today don’t need men to approve of her choices about how to adorn her own body?It's only my opinion of course, and I don't give a [provide your own expletive] who disagrees with me, but why would a young woman deface herself like this? I'm sorry, but I just don't understand modern culture.
I'm sorry if I was clumsy. I should have substituted the word "person" for "young woman." I would have felt the same whether the person defacing their body was a man or a woman, young or old. Seems like a rather poor choice, branding oneself in order to make a point. And BTW I highly doubt that she was trying to make your point when she got the tattoo. Probably more a case of peer pressure, or keeping up with the Joneses, or jumping in the lake because someone else did it. And a lack of common sense.Because young women aren’t burdened with the expectation that they need to live up to a man’s definition of beauty like my generation? That young women today don’t need men to approve of her choices about how to adorn her own body?
Tattoos have been around for over 5000 years. There is a long history in various cultures and professions. And of course these are young people and young people have always tended to make choices that their elders do not approve. Who hasn't made a choice that they may not have made later in life? I never got a tattoo, and most people my age did not get them. But things change, fashions go in and out of fashion. It does not bother me at all what choices other people make for themselves. Now some of my past decisions , they do give me pause!It's only my opinion of course, and I don't give a [provide your own expletive] who disagrees with me, but why would a young woman deface herself like this? I'm sorry, but I just don't understand modern culture.
The tattooing and piercing seen today has a name - body art. Every generation has its own way of self expression. For a segment of the young people, it’s currently body art. In the 80’s it was mohawk hairdos and super-gelled up hairstyles in assorted colors. In the 60’s it was long hair, love beads, and peace signs. In the 50’s it was poodle skits, leather jackets and pompadours.I'm sorry if I was clumsy. I should have substituted the word "person" for "young woman." I would have felt the same whether the person defacing their body was a man or a woman, young or old. Seems like a rather poor choice, branding oneself in order to make a point. And BTW I highly doubt that she was trying to make your point when she got the tattoo. Probably more a case of peer pressure, or keeping up with the Joneses, or jumping in the lake because someone else did it. And a lack of common sense.
Before anyone starts freaking out, this was a publicity stunt and isn't a real tattoo. She's a musician from New Zealand and did this to get attention for her new single "Harry"
Before anyone starts freaking out, this was a publicity stunt and isn't a real tattoo. She's a musician from New Zealand and did this to get attention for her new single "Harry"
Singer Kelsy Karter Reveals the Harry Styles Tattoo on Her Face Is Fake
Better than a tat of her ex
The tattooing and piercing seen today has a name - body art. Every generation has its own way of self expression. For a segment of the young people, it’s currently body art. In the 80’s it was mohawk hairdos and super-gelled up hairstyles in assorted colors. In the 60’s it was long hair, love beads, and peace signs. In the 50’s it was poodle skits, leather jackets and pompadours.
That the tattooing is permanent is really the only difference. I know some people my age that have regretted getting a tat during an impulsive (or drunken) moment but only time will tell if the young folks today will feel the same.