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Tattoos more than trend, UA research shows

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Tattooing is more than just a popular trend, a UA researcher said.


Over the past 50 years, tattooing has significantly increased in popularity. At least one-third of men and women between 18 and 25 have a tattoo, according to the 2006 Generation Next Study by the Pew Research Center....

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Maria

posted 6/16/08 @ 4:20 AM CST

Tattoo is a beautiful art. And I personally think tattoos are a form of expression and something to represent oneself. So I think its really really important to know what to tattoo before the needles, because tattoos are permanent, it goes all your life with you.
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Losing Weight

posted 6/16/08 @ 3:48 PM CST

Maybe I am wrong but I think that you got 2 words mixed up-- trends and fads. It sounds like you are saying that tattoos are more than a fad, they are a trend. A fad is very hot at one time then dies like the song Mmm-Bop. A trend is something that grows over time.
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steve

posted 3/31/09 @ 11:47 PM CST

I've wanted a tattoo for about a year now, when I see tattoos I see very beautiful art, not just Ink to the skin. But i've asked my self, "Are tattoos bad?" I go to church, so i've thought twice before i actually get a tattoo. I would like an honest opinion, can you help me?
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