@themindfultattooist: Let's talk about FUN things random folks have said to me over the years (and within the past week) to me about my tattoos! ;) Please note: I'm making this video WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR and YES I fully expected these things to happen when I chose to cover my whole body with tattoos. Anyhow, since it's over 80 degrees here today in Santa Paula, a lot of us are showing more skin. And if you're a young person starting out to get a bunch of tattoos, just expect that some of these things may happen in time. Yes tattoos are more mainstream than ever... but this stuff still happens. Trust me. Also note: this is coming from the perspective of a woman in the United States. It's different in other places. In short, if you want to avoid attention getting a bunch of tattoos may not have the effect you want. Oh! One last thing. All of these stories have happened to me MANY TIMES. Not just once. ;) #tattooartist #rosesandrivets805
People are waaaay too comfortable commenting on others’ bodies.
2026-04-19 13:43:22
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raineyallthetime :
My dad didn’t like tattoos. He did smile when he first saw the words “don’t forget to fly.” Tattooed on my inner forearm, that was advice he’d received from his flight instructor after WWII.
2026-04-04 13:43:36
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Nikki | The Ghoul Mom :
Can you talk about tattooing over or around varicose veins? I’ve been holding off on getting my legs done because they’re my biggest insecurity due to the veins.
2026-04-03 21:51:35
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Jude 🐻 :
reminder that Steph is incredibly talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💕💕💕
2026-04-04 05:54:44
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Halayna :
my college connection lady in HS was like hahaha tattoo day right bc I suppose they were giving out fake tattoos the day before and I just looked at her and was like "they are real"
2026-05-23 17:33:07
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Lynn :
People are such assholes! I’m not that heavily tattooed and it happens to me all the time and been more tattooed recently late 40s just in the 50 and you get the same comments. I can’t wait to get more.!! Just starting my legs lol
2026-04-04 01:43:25
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sharon.rinker90 :
People need to mind there own business and stop worrying about other people’s art work❤️I think your ink looks beautiful
2026-05-30 21:59:17
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Lauren :
I appreciate that seeing that I just got three this winter on my thighs. Still excited to show them off.
2026-04-14 22:07:07
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Jennifer Nicole :
You know it’s very true lol just had a lady stop me yesterday. Luckily it was to ask where I got a particular one cause she liked it
2026-04-04 14:33:08
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jackiestevens209 :
My sister and I each have a handful..My parents aren't thrilled, but we are in our 30s and pay for them ourselves, what can they really do?
2026-04-29 16:29:34
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Peepeepoopoo🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪💍🇰🇷 :
“What do your parents think of those” like bro my mom has them too 😂
2026-04-04 12:47:24
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Jared Sterba :
I had a customers tell me “your empty elbows are distracting me” lol
2026-04-20 01:12:04
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AgoraphobicAtTheDisco :
I have people ask me how old each of my tattoos are. I don't know why they ask that. Why do they care? I don't wanna go through the age of each of my tattoos. I never know what to say.
2026-04-04 02:17:50
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sykopoet (Lisa) :
First few years after I got my Pisces tattoo in 2001 people would always ask if it was the playboy bunny. No. No it is not.
2026-04-06 20:11:20
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ATRON.STUDIOS :
Would love to hear your journey about starting your tattooing journey when you weren’t a “fresh adult” I’m always so impressed how people can apprentice and learn it all down the road and would love to hear how that process was for you at 29? (If my math is right 😅) and the logistics of doing it with adult responsibilities haha
2026-04-03 23:19:28
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Sarah Stewart3497 :
I work at Verizon Wireless and I had a lady refuse to work with me because I’m heavily tattooed
2026-04-06 01:58:25
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Eli | Picture This .VS🪽 :
So far i have one small hand piece and a whole lower arm covered in patchwork, all i get at the moment is the occasional dirty look from older people in M&S. I intend to get both arms fully decked out, and will have a couple leg pieces in the next couple month. We’ll see how it goes as time goes on.
2026-04-03 21:48:51
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DewMaK17 :
👏 I love your responses
2026-04-03 21:42:30
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Lemmy :
Not yet, but it’s the first season being fully sleeved. Mostly it’s nice comments on color and design
2026-04-06 04:23:03
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Jennifer :
My mother and I once went and got tattoos together. ❤️❤️❤️
2026-04-06 04:29:29
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🌀alucard🌀 :
my first ever tattoo I got back in January
2026-04-13 22:32:03
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kimber :
love those earrings!
2026-05-03 14:18:29
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Jessica :
I got a heartagram tattoo and unlocked a new look of disapproval from my dad at 27 🤣🤣
2026-05-04 19:33:15
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cassdrabek :
I get compliments ALL the time and it’s my favorite
2026-04-21 14:08:34
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austinlhardy :
As a server this happens to me A LOT especially with my ear piercings and tattoo on my hand, some people cannot wrap their head around it
2026-05-27 20:20:34
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