This is our 4th in an unfortunately growing series of Curmudgeon Societé observations about tattooing. The Societé has made its opinion patently clear on this pox upon modern times back in February of last year as well as follow-ups in November and March of this year.
Tattooing, not unlike elongated necks or bound feet, is a primitive concept. And - curmudgeons are painfully realizing - especially suited to the primitive mentalities which seem to be on the upswing around here.
Anointing the dismal results of this practice with a cute name like "tats" only hides the sordid reality. Lets see what good marketing does to stuff like this: Chicken meat shavings artificially compressed into bite sized pieces? Lets call them "nuggets." Much friendlier. Kids resisting eating something made out of lobster claws? Lets call them "cuddlers." Hideous permanent coloring of human skin? We shall call them "tats."
The difference is that chicken nuggets are actually good, as are lobster cuddlers. Tattoos? Still hideous. And still there when you sober up. Good luck with that job interview.
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