Yeah you, the one who thinks tattoos are \’cool\’-this article is for you. You may think it\’s your prerogative to get a tattoo. You may think that the Constitution guarantees your right to get a tattoo. It doesn\’t matter. You shouldn\’t get a tattoo.

Why do we advise this? Because we know that if you can\’t think of a reason why you need to have a tattoo versus why you want a tattoo, then chances are, you should not get a tattoo. Tattoos are oftentimes used to \’accessorize\’ the body, but unlike a cool accessory, you cannot change it out. Do you really want to have to live with a tattoo, day in and out, if it\’s something you don\’t really need?

Got it? Compare your list of wants and needs. Think about your needs versus your wants. If have reasons on your \’needs\’ column and they are more than your \’wants\’ column, then you have passed the first test. You have shown that you need a tattoo. Chances are, you have a reason to get one and you don\’t need any more validation.

People who are wannabes: These people want a tattoo because all the cool people have one one. They equate tattoo with coolness and hope that having once would increase their increase popularity factor. However, they don\’t realize that getting tattoos in order to achieve popularity is a pretty lame way to go. How about concentrating on yourself first before trying to alter your image?

You are the wannabe. Maybe you think that since all the cool people at school have one, you will automatically be cool if you get one. Think again. A tattoo won\’t increase your popularity factor. In fact, quite the opposite is true. You might as well tattoo the word \’loser\’ across your forehead.

You are the copycat. You are the same as a wannabe but worse because you have no original thought of your own. You see someone you admire get a tattoo and then you go out and get the exact same one. You think that by doing so, you will also be admired. Chances are, you\’ll be a laughingstock.

Yes, we know some people who get tattoos do it because they think tattoos are cool, but we don\’t want you to be one of them. Now we would like you to do this brief cognitive exercise: Did you think Barney was cool when you were two? Did you think Yu Gi Oh was cool when you were five? Did you think Power Rangers were cool when you were ten? Did you think Dungeons and Dragons were cool when you were fifteen? Do you think any of these are cool now?

Chances are, what was cool to you before was no longer cool when you grew up. You grow out of phases in your life. You may grow out of this phase of your life where you think tattoos are cool.

So if they only reason why you are getting one is because you think they are cool, then do yourself a huge favor and wait until tomorrow to get one.

Meditate on it and come up with a better reason.

Your next journey now: Step back from the tattoo shop, slowly turn around and leave without getting one. Come back when you can think of another reason for getting a tattoo.You will only be doing yourself a huge favor, and you can thank me for it.

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