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Originally Posted by pbradley
I consider tattoos to be an objectification of one's passion, an object that also has historically had a certain level of social credibility. At a certain point, some have conjured passions only in order to have a tattoo. The object of the tattoo overcomes that which it signifies.
Now, sure, a person can still have a truly meaningful tattoo that doesn't give in to the social credibility but even then I believe that passion is a thing of the spirit and not the skin. The tattoo is always an inferior rendition of the original sentiment.
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do you disagree with wearing clothing that is anything but functional also? I mean, anything which is aesthetic as much as, or more than functional? Jewelry? a t shirt with a band on it?