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The many tattoo troubles we never think about

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What is it with most of us, that during our younger days we come up with those bright ideas to mutilate our bodies in the name of artistic expression, or is it fashion? Or even better because that’s the latest Hollywood fad, we all want to jump on the bandwagon, or even worse because we want to be ‘different’ - you so wish. If that were the case, then the saying ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’ would be a mere façade.

Tattoos on the bosom area can look cool if they are temporary, you are a stripper or you plan to remain 19 forever.

Once your younger days are over and a glimpse of your shrivelled breast pops up - if you’re still bold (or is it stupid?) to dare to bear and wear revealing tops- the first impression that comes to mind is a woman who was once lost and crazy.

Yet that wouldn’t be as bad and as dumb as a tattoo of someone you claim to love. The last time I checked, that’s what rings and marriage certificates are meant to prove. We all know of people who have tattoos of their exes and what’s worse is the fact that everyone who sees them, including your current catch, will always bring up the wounds. That’s is how you turn off any hopes of ever finding anyone because they judge you as someone who already gave their heart away or someone with some serious baggage.

Another dumb move is getting tattoos of celebrity faces - you’re one of those who needs to pop a Xanax because you’re mentally enslaved and unstable. Then there those who grew up in rough neighbourhoods or they just convinced themselves they were bad news so they got that light bulb moment and decided to get a tattoo of their local gang name, a weapon or a terrorist. No wonder they keep ducking from the cops and have a hard time landing a job.

We girls too have those ‘bright’ moments when a butt and vagina tattoo sounds like a good idea. You will get some attention alright, once he sees it but that’s all he will ever want from you.

Then there are those who pick a design because it looks good forgetting the other minor detail -  what is the meaning of the pretty-looking design?

While still at it, what is the use of having an inspirational message tattooed on a part of the body that’s covered? If only you put it in a place you and those you seek to inspire could read it.

For daredevils, the face sounds like a perfect canvas to get a tattoo done. Unless you’re a rapper raking in serious dollars or Kora who can get away with piercings, please don’t go there.

One more thing, if you really have to get a lip tattoo, for crying out loud get a natural colour that complements your skin. Enough said.

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