Homer Simpson Tattoo Research

The word “tattoo” is actually the combination of words from two different cultures. The Polynesian word to strike something, “ta”, and the Tahitian word meaning to mark something, “tatau” (Designboom, 2010). The form of body art known as tattooing has developed artistically, improved technically, and changed stylistically throughout the past two centuries. Not only has the public perception changed over the years, but the methods and machinery used to create these wonderful pieces of art has also changed drastically. Once viewed as only acceptable for sailors, criminals, and circus performers; tattoos, have taken a giant leap from their humble roots. However, they couldn’t have become as popular as they have without the inspirational

Being passed up by the county, he said, “made me work harder to prove myself as a good person, not someone who would be judged by my outside tattoos. I never thought they would be a barrier (to getting hired). A lot of people told me I should not, but I didn't listen to them. It was my choice and I did it.

“The nicest people I have ever met are covered in tattoos, while the most judgment people that I have met are the once who don’t have tattoos” (Earl Dibbles). When someone sees a person with a bunch of tattoos, maybe the first thing that comes to their mind is Thug, stupid, thief, or maybe even crazy. Judging a person off of first feeling with tattoos can lead to false allegation and potentially hurt a person’s feelings. Tattoos have existed since the beginning of civilization and although widespread now, there are still misconceptions about them. I have come across many people with tattoos, especially my friend which is MMA fighter; his name is Nasratullah Akhunzada. He has a bunch of tattoos on his body. First of all, he loses his job cause of his tattoos

““Why do you keep saying that?” she asked “Tell me what you mean.”” (Weyn, 2004, page 25)

V. Today, I will trace the history of tattooing from Ötzi the Iceman all the way to modern times.

Introduction: Is there anyone here that does not like tattoos or likes them, but would never think of getting one? Today, tattoos are a growing in popularity when before tattoos were only seen on people in a circus as an act or on military veterans who wanted to display their troop proudly. Even though there is this growing popularity of tattoos, entry-level jobs require strict dress code policies disapproving the sight of tattoos while at work.

Next Kent undoes the buttons on his shirt and pulls it open to reveal his chest, hard and muscular, the skin taut over his rippled muscles. The right side of his chest is emblazoned with a swirling tribal tattoo that covers from neck to belly and around the side of his body. It is an abstract pattern done all in black accented only by a silver ring through his right nipple that seems to glimmer in the candle light.

Most people who have tattoos some get stupid tattoos that they eventually cover up or hide all the time. And for Johnny to have so many tattoos that he doesn't even know how many and them all have a significant meaning is very smart thinking. Johnny has this thing with the number three. “According to Johnny: "Three is a sort of magical number for me. It's a very creative number. Triangle, trinity, you know, two people make another person. Three is a mystical, magical number." But on another occasion he was quoted as saying: "It's just a three, man, a friend just put it there one day while we were bored."(Johnny Depp’s body art) Johnny has a three tattooed on his left hand in between his thumb and index finger. he has three rectangles on his right index finger and three hearts on the inside of his left arm. When you ask Johnny about the hearts he will tell you “Vanessa, Lily-Rose, Jack.” “While filming the Rum Diary in Peurto Rico, March 2009, Johnny got this tattoo on his upper left arm.”(Johnny) The three rectangles on johnny’s right index finger he calls it “Permanent Phone Doodles”(Depp) “once said they have a real “depp” deep meaning but he doesn’t quite know what yet. He use to draw them everywhere on his book during school

When I was in high school, I started noticing that a few of my friends were getting tattoos. I have always thought that they were beautiful works of self-expression and I consider them great conversation starters. I especially admire intricate sleeve tattoos and anything with lots of color. Nowadays tattoos are more popular than ever, and although I believe that they are gorgeous forms of art, I maintain a few concerns about getting one myself. Tattoos can be very costly, and if they are not done correctly with the proper equipment, the risk of infection is high. Getting a tattoo can be both physically painful and socially stigmatizing.

The research aims to look at why people have tattoos, from an IPA perspective. Social influences, perceptions and motivations behind the art of tattooing will hold prevalence within the data. A considerable amount of data already exist on the motivations, perceptions and social influences into the art of tattooing, this research merely exists to expand on this. Although it would appear tattooing is prevalent among the young and middle class women, and generally becoming accepted within society as a whole, the stigmatisation still exist. The research suggests perceptual biases towards women and tattoos and stigmatisation within the workplace appear to be prevalent in tattooed individuals. It would appear the main motivational aspect of tattooing seem to be ‘just wanting one’ and a form of self-identification and uniqueness. The research appears to fit with previous findings on tattoos.

Getting a tattoo is no longer just for rebels and people who served in wars, tattoos have become a form of self-expression and a confidence boosters for the everyday Joe. From pieces that speak the out loud personality of their owners, to people who simply enjoy the fine nettle work and even patients that need an extra step in self-esteem. With society becoming more and more use to the idea of ink decorating skin, conversation pieces are being formed and the shy guy no longer has to feel wired in their own skin. Art is pulling people out of their shells and telling their stories, while helping the walking canvas learn to love themselves. Tattoos have become an outlet to help people fix what they deem wrong with their bodies and turn them into

Tattoos in the work place; some find them to be works of intricate art, others find them to be distracting. It varies in nature on how people feel about the delicate ink placed on their bodies that will stay there forever. The older generation of America look upon tattoos as a sign of unprofessionalism and delinquency, yet many who possess them hold their work ethic far beyond one would imagine. If a small amount or even large amount of ink is the cause of rejection for a more than qualified employee, then it is the company’s loss as well as the future employee. Although tattoos may take away a degree of professionalism and integrity within the workplace, it should not decide or factor into the hiring process, because many who have them may

Today more people are artistically expressing themselves through tattoos. According to a recent poll done, about one in five Americans have at least one. In fact many celebrities and influential people are seen almost covered in ink. Although there is a rise in popularity, there are still few who continue to believe tattoos are taboo, or have traditional, stereotypical thoughts on decorating ones skin. The most common misconceptions being; tattoos make finding employment difficult or they can’t do their job as well, people with tattoos are affiliated with gangs or are felons, and lastly parents with tattoos are bad parents.

This paper focuses on the subject of whether or not tattoos and piercings should be allowed in the workplace. There are a lot of resources arguing that they should not be allowed, but this research maintains the point that they should be more accepted in the workplace these days. This paper concludes by discussing how tattoos and piercings are much more of an artistic expression rather than a form of rebellion as it was once considered.

Daniel Evers has worked in numerous cities and states over his career. I asked how educated his general clientele is, he responded without hesitation. “Over my career, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of lawyers, nurses, pharmacists, and high ranking military getting tattooed. The common thought when I began my career as an artist was that only drug users or gang members were tattooed. Now it is common for business owners and veterinarians to have tattoos from head to toe.” (Evers, 2016)