Odell Beckham, Jr.

In high school, I used to draw on my arms with a Sharpie. I knew I was gonna have a lot of tattoos. I'm not exactly classified as an artist, so my drawings could only go so far as I could take 'em. Now my tats are all a story: There's not one I can remember where I got a tat just to get a tat. It's all a part of me. I don't think I'm finished yet.

American Athlete

Louis MacNeice

For this reason poets and artists developed the doctrine of Art for Art's Sake. The community did not appear to need them, so, tit for tat, they did not need the community. This being granted, it was no longer necessary or even desirable to make one's poetry either intelligible or sympathetic to the community.

British Poet

Jessica White

I have 18 tattoos. My tattoos have kind of become their own person. Everybody does stories on them. It is risky to be successful in the fashion industry and to tat your body up, but I figured, the way that I made my career and the way that I am successful is because I have always been myself.

American Model

Russell Tovey

Sci-fi fans are the best fans you can have. You could be doing the worst piece of tat which might have a robot or vampire in, and some people will become obsessed by it and know every little detail. 'Being Human' has crossed over from sci-fi fans to being a drama that everyone can enjoy.

English Actor

Pat Mastelotto

We have a very loyal fan base, the kind tat buys the record the day it comes out, sees every show, and that's fantastic, but what about the people who would never hear about our band?

American Musician

Lil Tracy

I rep Peep, I have him in the middle of my face. It's not a replica tat, it's not something he had, it's my own thing.

NLE Choppa

I ain't gonna tat my face. I ain't no follower. I ain't got no reason to tat my face.

American Rapper

Aaron Allston

Where can I get some tat? I'd like to trade it in.

American Novelist

Lil Skies

I don't got no regrets with any of my tats.

Bradley Beal

American Basketball Player

Tatting is a traditional lace-making technique, often regarded with nostalgia and admiration for the skill involved.

Artisan Skill

Lace made by tatting can be associated with vintage or antique items, adding a charming aesthetic.

Vintage Charm

The verb 'tat' might confuse listeners if used without context, as it's a specific term not widely known.

Specialized Vocabulary

When used as a noun, 'tat' has a negative connotation, implying worthlessness or poor taste.

Negative Connotation

The term 'tat' when referring to objects is informal, suited to relaxed or casual conversations, not formal settings.

Casual Speech

In some cultures, owning 'tat' might be seen as amusing or part of a collection hobby, not always negative.

Cultural Perception

 Reputedly, Queen Victoria had a tiger fighting a python, and tattoos became very popular among Cook's fellow soldiers, who used them to note their travels. You crossed the Atlantic? Get an anchor. Been south of the Equator? Time for your turtle tat.

The history of tattoos -...

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