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"Powerful portraits of people revealing their biggest insecurities" - I can't stop laughing
dear fittit, what exercise will give me bigger wrists?
Nice.
Also from the powerful portraits album
silvestra
I think the 'Ugly' woman is gorgeous.
heartinlandslide
Same here. I was wondering why anyone would ever call her ugly.
peridotstar
bunch of assholes is why
coincidenceithinknot
this makes me so sad. people carry around so much hurt.
Amblydoper
Imagine carrying something you could never put in a picture like this. :(
thesantafeshuffle
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"
1999eclipse
this makes me sad. I think people are amazing, but sometimes we really are mean to each other.
happyhippo77
The day I realized I was too big to go on rides was the day I decided to lose weight. 130lbs lost! :) This insecurity is definitely real
Iizdaniela
Amazing! Congrats!!
thirtyhelensagree
Wow, congrats happyhippo77! I lost 60 pounds since highshool, not as much as you but I understand the work that goes into it! Hooray! :)
happyhippo77
Thank you ! And same to you, our hard work and dedication has paid off whoo hoo!! :D
AsAnAmerican
I saw the picture as him trying to go to the kiddie section and they wouldn't let him before I realized what he was actually trying to say
ha09du
Although its not nice to hear, those restrictions are there for safety, not to be hurtful or insensitive. Congrats on your progress!
happyhippo77
Nobody said they werent. It doesnt make the feeling of being left out or inadequate any less real. Progress is an interesting choice of word
rick423
as an ex-ride associate/lead/supervisor all my yes on this.
Burritolover
That one girl who was a man is better looking than I could ever be
TheHiddenPlanet
Last Place Slow Fat
NorthofBoston
This isn't a Gif
Bubblesmakemehappy
The woman who was a man is absolutely beautiful, I would never have known.
KingOPancakes
My thoughts exactly
livvyclay
I LOVE HER HAIR! I WANT IT!!!!HJKAL
Jeskabell
Yeah if anyone knows how to do hair like that, I could use a Youtube tutorial.
TsunamiJohn
The woman who was a man is still a man.
wrifred
The hair man... jesus. Coolest thing I've seen. She looks beautiful as a woman, too.
NeedANewUserNameSoThisIsIt
She looks as beautiful as a woman. Implying she isn't a woman?
khaleesiofwesteros
He didn't say AS beautiful as a woman. He said she is beautiful as a woman. Meaning she is a woman.
shamamffa
My husband went to college with her wife.
khaleesiofwesteros
So she's a lesbian?
shanyoncanyon
Yes. It's an odd thing to think about when it's first presented, but gender identity and sexuality are completely independent.
MissThickThickityThickFaceFromThicktownThickania
God, I wish more people understood this. I've wasted so much time trying to explain this to people.
khaleesiofwesteros
No, I understand. I was just curious. I really love her hair.
sparkleduck
idk why are people so rude .... (I'm an insecure guy 2)
arjan2
*Rude to themselves
aselfdefeatingattitude
This is really mean when I pass out people just write "balls" on me with sharpies.
metalmorgan
These people are victims of a really spiteful fraudulent tattoo artist
Tigersmilk24
Does anyone know what possible condition the girl with "bruises" has?
c3c1113
she was beaten up by her boyfriend, and is probably embarrassed of it
graboids
They're not bruises.
mysteryring
im willing to bet shes biracial my gf used to have similar spots when she was little
Arkine6
One time, at a yard sale, me and my sister saw a boy who had spots, but like a cow. like he was pale with black/brown spots.
thelondonrich
She might have PCOS, which can cause hyperpigmentation. Or any number of hormone imbalances. Bodies are fun.
instantmashedpotatoes
Or Karposi's Sarcoma (sic), an AIDS symptom.
mrsfarvo
She may have mongolian spots, which are birthmarks that look like bruises
moodmist
Mongolian spots usually fade away after a couple years
Larannosaurusrex
Generally by puberty
moodmist
and are more commonly on the lower back or sides, not the face.
radsteth
it might be vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder. You get random discolorations on your skin, light or dark patches
aceman001
yea its called pushing your boyfriend over the edge syndrome
brittanydid
Ways of a child is nahko from medicine for the people
roxytocin
Yes it is, and isn't he fan-TAS-tic?
Weaseldiesel
i just wanna go hug all of these people
somethingaboutTV
I'm sorry Stannis took your innocence Davos.
Bobloblaw1129
Hi disgusting, I'm dad
Takuun
Huh.. Ms. Horseface kind of looks like a blonde Donna Noble.
Fluhx
I was thinking more along the lines of like... Sarah Jessica Parker
WeaponizedGuitar
Wow, I just noticed that. That's interesting.
lawyerwalrus
"Take me seriously" girl looks like a punk ass Sandra Bullock.
BobtheNinja
I like to imagine these people don't know what's written on them, they just volunteered for this and found out the artist is an asshole.
mypetspider
confession: like's Kanye west and his personality cause it brings entertainment to my life.
catcream
Ive watched every episode of the Kardashians.Phew. Had to get that off my chest.
HowUnfortunate
confession: never learned how to use an apostrophe.
catcream
the 'act more manly' dude looks like spencer pratt and his eyes are super dilated.
dwkindig
"Too awesome."
duhmonkofkey
That's Nahko from Medicine for the People!
PetertheStrawberry
I was looking for this comment ^_^
DJTrashCan
I was hoping someone else would recognize him!!
duhmonkofkey
I love you. So much
nickrad
Then.. What.. What are they?
MeAnd2Bs
All I could think of was Mongolian spots, but they usually fade during infancy, and it's unusual for them to be on the face.
gegh
Skin disease?
xzyragon
not a horse face obviously
JennaMack
The girl with the "not" bruises? Could be eczema or hyperpigmentation.
kelsiuscelcius
Nahko!
killerclownsfromouterspace
I was sooooo happy when I saw him on the album. Such a great man and such an amazing inspiration.
kelsiuscelcius
Yes! He warms my soul to its core. Also killer clowns- awesome movie!
roxytocin
RIGHT?! I saw that and jumped in glee, just a bit
duhmonkofkey
I found you. Finally. Loves!
Whipcrackincheddar
To be fair, she does have a pretty horsey face.
hardytardigrade
I was headed to the downvote bin to look for this comment.
imakespellingerrorsonpurpose
and thats not bad. it could be worse.
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Thank you for standing up and saying what I wanted to say.
creatingusernamesgivesmeanxiety
But if he's really too big for the ride, then...
LurkersGottaLurk
I laughed when I saw that. Ride have limits for a reason. When I was little I couldn't go down a water slide because I didn't weight enough.
kbenn
I'm not sure he is protesting ride size limits. It's just an insecurity of his.
shinymonkeys
Doesn't mean it can't make him feel like shit when it happens
theDogter
My older sister was too big to go on a Zip-line with me, I would have done anything to end her sadness.
ihateprettymucheveryoneonimgur
lose weight? well he's not exactly up in arms about it, he's just saying he feels bad.
theinternetisascaryplace
Just seems like a poor example of why he should feel bad about his weight since that's a safety issue for OTHERS as well as himself.
ihateprettymucheveryoneonimgur
Maybe he's trying to lose weight? And even if he's not it might be because he's too depressed to try. Have some sympathy.
theinternetisascaryplace
I have plenty of sympathy for depression and trying. Doesn't mean he couldn't have found a better example.
ihateprettymucheveryoneonimgur
Alright well I'm glad you care that much I guess.
SarahStumbleBee
I have a family member who was asked to get off a ride in front of everyone. It's an absolutely humiliating experience for them.
SinisterKid128
Oh boy. Here we go...
whatthefuckbuzzfeed
Wasn't imgur talking about how body positive they are yesterday after than thin, attractive girl was shamed? Cue fat-shaming.
creatingusernamesgivesmeanxiety
Idk where you saw fat-shaming in my comment, because that was 100% not the point
SinisterKid128
Do you have that overly opinionated, hypocritical, emotional, hyper, BUT HILARIOUS friend that everyone gets along with? That's imgur.
whatthefuckbuzzfeed
It's annoying. Do you know which thread I'm talking about? I got downvoted for stating the obvious (that fat shaming is a fave pass-time 1/2
whatthefuckbuzzfeed
of imgur, but god forbid anyone thin-shames an attractive "genetically thin" woman. Idk why 99% of imgur can't just shut up and post 2/3
SanAnStrangler
Why do people always feel the need to express their expert opinion when someone is fat? It gets really annoying.
pr0nty
BECAUSE WE SHOULDN'T ENCOURAGE UNHEALTHY HABITS. MY OPINION IS IMPORTANT AND I'M NOT BEING MEAN I'M JUST BEING HONEST. GOD.
pr0nty
I can't decide if people didn't get the wildly obvious sarcasm here, or if some of the people I was mocking got all huffy. Lol.
KimJongtheKillest
IF SOMEONE IS TOO BIG FOR THE RIDE THEY CAN'T RIDE ON THE RIDE. IT'S NOT AN OPINION, IT'S FUCKING ENGINEERING.
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KimJongtheKillest
...Are you serious?
pappycat
He isn't arguing that they should let him on, it still feels like shit when it happens.
creatingusernamesgivesmeanxiety
I understand your point, but I don't understand it here. What expert opinion was being expressed?
SanAnStrangler
I meant 'expert' as in, people feeling their opinion is more informed than others and therefore it's okay to comment.
creatingusernamesgivesmeanxiety
A. It is ok for literally anyone to comment. Literally anyone, regardless of how informed they are B. What opinion was even being expressed?
SanAnStrangler
Honestly, I lack the urge nor the will to struggle with the 140 character limit to try to explain this to you.
Ilovepizza1990
That "act more manly" dude is utterly gorgeous.
Digssweet177
Thank God someone else said it! I couldn't stop looking at him...
nyrrea
They all are.
funkjacket
Really? with that nose?
Mary674
Glad I'm not the only one. He looks very unattracive to me, actually...
TickleMeFlymo
It's weird, using my judgemental first impression spidey senses, he looks like like he'd be good at sports.
ImmaStealYoReactionPics
lambchopvkca
so are I was a man and daddy issues
Hannya
So is the lady who used to be a guy.
speakfaithfully
right?
Thefrohmatt
Even as a straight man, I agree
BumblebeeButts
dem eyes!
Oniat17
Yes.
evilandbenign
He's also a really nice guy. And right now I'm having a "holy shit, I know him" moment.
WeAreStevo
I thought "That guy looks like he's going to fuck some shit up, and then he'll just sprout a beard out of nowhere...so I think he's fine
LiveGrenade
His jaw though
ematic
Yea, photoshop and good lighting do that.... if you're already fucking perfect... god I wish I were that handsome. Dat jawline!
greymouser7
I recommend more northern European visits for you my dear. Happy hunting. :)
ClarkN252756
I was all like scrolling down casually and then we locked eyes and I was just like this man is particularly beautiful
captainhowel
I like how he wrote it on his clenched fist
Mirsee
No...
misspre
jaw line is impeccable
pocketfullofhawthornes
Kate McKinnon?
Fadedsun
I don't see it...I guess it's his blue eyes that everyone likes.
DeepMediMusik
neither do I
BishlamekGurpgork
Really? They're so dilated, I thought they made him look like an addict.
bananapoptard
That and: prominent brow bone, large eyes, full lips, and most importantly, a square, prominent jaw with a defined chin.
TheDogEnd
Gorgeous, in a feminine way
imgursresidentasshole
ಠ_à²
unburdenedwithwit
He got the crazy eye.
ibearbadnews
pupils too big. 2/10
SihayaOfTheAllPowerfulMeh
Looks like OAG's brother
Nerdygasm
He's got that serial killer look going on in his eyes, though
seastarontheseashore
His lips look like two pieces of wet liver.
BishlamekGurpgork
And his eyes look like he's on drugs. So dilated!
Bloodbutter
Like the perfect aryan posters Hitler used.
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BassTapir
Yes. His eyes!
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HungDaddy
Oh you, hah. +1
tomhiddlestonsthirdtesticlewhyyesyoucantouchmeallyouwant
So...many...missing words...it huuuuuurts
TheSaves
LustyLucifer
Perfect
LustyLucifer
Perfect
MosDeaf
those eyes
fangirlsrepresent
that face
dashcan
Those crazy, crazy eyes.
biggup
I KNOW HIM OMG THE INTERNET IS LEAKING
anticippointment
No introduce him to me!
babymurlocs
Introduce me to him?
anticippointment
I was just about to type the same thing. He can act any type of manly with me, preferably in the bedroom.
Monster1776
And if he's gay hence the comments?
globexcorporation
My husband also got those comments a lot as a child. He is not gay. We really have no way of knowing this man's orientation.
Monster1776
Not saying it's an indication. Just saying it's usually a stereotype that is tied together; rather ridiculously I might add.
eddiewardo
He can act any type of manly with ME, preferably in the bedroom.
PrettyCoolToo
TwoRoadsDivergedInAWoodAndIITookTheOneLessTraveledBy
Well if that's the case, I'm calling dibs.
Seba2298
Care to shar?
TwoRoadsDivergedInAWoodAndIITookTheOneLessTraveledBy
Idk... I've never had a threesome. I'd have to see a picture first, I think.
Monster1776
I like your initiative... Go get em'
AsinusAdLyram
As is "I WAS a man". My GOODNESS.
Mrwhoever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3wj1Y2Hps
TheTwatWaffler
Now shes a mermaid.
TheMonsterFromSkiFree
MerMAN, Pop. Mer.. MAN
TheTwatWaffler
I got that reference so +1. But it was kindof a dicky comment.
Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik
yeah literally said out loud to myself "... and now a gorgeous woman, fair play"
AsinusAdLyram
Which is pretty much what I did, except it was more "And now you're a gorgeous woman, WHO DOES YOUR HAIR?!"
UH60Mechanic
Her hair is so beautiful, I wish I could tell her
KingoftheWest
I know, right. Honestly, I really want to just talk with some of these people, because they have the potential to be cool.
mynewestusername
These aren't special people. They are everyone.
KingoftheWest
And everyone has the potential to be cool and interesting. Everyone you bump into has had a life upto the moment they bump you. Fun thought.
mynewestusername
I was just trying to point out that you could sit down and have an interesting conversation with anyone.
pandorafalters
... and then they don't because you killed them for bumping you.
yuzumi1
i still don't understand how people could molest children. it break my heart to see babies hurt that way
diabolicalpenguinarmyoverulesallupvotes
They're psychopaths. Literally. They cant feel emotions. No empathy no love no hate just bland.
WhyShouldILoveYou
Hint: They're not right in the head. Like seriously not right in the head.
EudemoniousEukaryote
So like a mental handicap?
DearKitten
It definitely breaks my heart too :/
yuzumi1
I love your name. my friends used to cut even though i would beg them not too. i even had to tell their moms...
DearKitten
Thank you very much. It's based off the Tumblr support group for helping people with depression. It's always good to help others.
bwk2421
Sadly many molesters convince themselves that they are helping/protecting the victim.
Rokkitgrrl
Ultimately I think it's a power issue. Molesters who feel powerless elsewhere would steal someone's innocence to gain illusion of control.
guminski
Just keep patting your own back and massaging your ignorance, surely that will eventually lead to an understanding of it all
astoldbymanuel
Cause they're sick and think they're loving them... and most likely something like that was done to them. Sociopaths roam our world.
Tribble1991
Dude, then stop looking at it!
NocturnalPoemIX
As someone who was molested as a child, I ask myself the same thing. It just..happens, really.
astoldbymanuel
Sorry about that. I'm pretty sure I was too. But the memories are repressed... They come back in dreams sometimes.
NocturnalPoemIX
It's never fun, I understand. And I hope that you didn't suffer what I and many other people went through.
NephCohen
if we lived in the sort of universe where horrible things were only allowed to happen for good reasons, they just wouldn't happen
NephCohen
sauce: http://hpmor.com/chapter/39
ItExistsInTheMoment
Lots of reasons. I was molested at seven by a twelve year old cousin hitting puberty. She doesn't know I remember. Family doesn't even know.
ILikeThisPlanetYouGetOff
Please. As someone who was molested repeatedly by her older brother. TELL YOUR FAMILY. I know it's hard. I know you don't want to (1/?)
ILikeThisPlanetYouGetOff
burden anybody with it, or make them feel obligated to feel sorry for you, but it feels so much better once you've told. Even if that (2/?)
ILikeThisPlanetYouGetOff
person does nothing about it but say they're sorry (like my mother did), you deserve to get that off your chest. No matter what anyone (3/?)
ILikeThisPlanetYouGetOff
says, you DID NOT ask for it, you DID NOT deserve it, and you DO deserve mental peace. And though I don't know you, I love you and I'm (4/?)
emdoubleyew
Have you told anyone before this?
ItExistsInTheMoment
Not really. A few friends know that I was, but not who. Never even mentioned it was a family to them. Too worried they'd figure it out.
emdoubleyew
You should talk to someone about it. I'm here if you feel most comfortable talking about it anonymously
globexcorporation
When my father was a child he was molested by his grandmother. He kept it a secret until a year ago. Hiding it has not helped him.
aguasdebeber
Sadly it becomes an incredibly vicious and evil cycle as *some* (not all) molesters can becomes molesters themselves w/o help
Melkor15
Hate works the same way.
Phoxly
There's been almost zero research conducted that concludes that being raped/molested makes you more likely to become a rapist/molester. [1]
Phoxly
[2] http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/179/6/482.full
Phoxly
My brother and I were abused for two years between the ages of 8 and 10 years old. [3]
Phoxly
To think I could tell someone that, and in the back of their mind think I could be an abuser makes me sick. :| Sorry for the rant....
shumka
That's been proven not true, and is super hurtful for those that have been molested to keep hearing.
aguasdebeber
Good to know! Thank you - I hope that info definitely spread then!
LordGalen
That's horseshit and I'm calling you out. [CITATION NEEDED]
shumka
The one from David Holthouse.
Phoxly
Sorry I don't think that we the victims need to come up with extensive research to prove that we have not become the monsters who hurt us.
LordGalen
You made a claim that conflicts with mountains of established research. It may not apply to you personally, but that's not evidence.
shumka
There's also a transcript: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/425/slow-to-react
Phoxly
http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/179/6/482.full
Phoxly
"There is widespread belief in a ‘cycle’ of child sexual abuse, but little empirical evidence for this belief."
LordGalen
That study concludes what we already know. It doesn't happen all the time (or even a majority of the time), but it DOES happen.
RaciallyConfused
This post is like an emotional Oreo; the first and last images were DARK, and everything in-between was just sort of fluff.
shadyraccoon42
Totally agree I actually laughed at some of them in the middle because they didn't really match up to the first one
DamnTheseElectricSexPants
just because someone wasn't molested as a child doesn't mean they can't be traumatized by their own insecurities and issues
InappropriateElsa
pain is relative. This might be their greatest at the moment--doesn't mean we need to invalidate theirs through direct comparison to others.
Verelse
No.
avidatheist
I think the second to last was a rape victim.
ThisNameIsMaybeTaken
I think you misread this guy's comment. He clearly said everything in between was just sort of fluff. FLUFF!
Thor561
I hate to be an unpopular puffin, but if the one girl wants to be taken seriously, she probably shouldn't have snake bites and hand tats.
SerialKitten666
Someone who can properly take care of piercing/tattoos and can afford them shows some serious commitment and it shows that they're not->
SerialKitten666
a fucking wimp. It's nothing but personal prejudice to immediately dismiss anyone for how they look. It's just as bad as not hiring->
SerialKitten666
someone because they're overweight/not white/religious/ugly etc etc. It's closed minded and absurd. Their performance matters the MOST
gmanfan86
Or gauges.
dysfunctionalcontrol
why should what you look like justify your reasoning?
HelloKarol
Hand tats of GUNS nonetheless.
wraptur
Who someone is and who they are forced to be in a professional setting are different. Like everyone, she wishes they could be the same.
theusernameIwasgoingtousewasalreadytaken
Exactly what I was thinking.
SomeEngineerGuy
1/2 You're right. No employer legally has to hire you or say WHY they chose not to hire you. It shouldn't play a role, but it does. When
SomeEngineerGuy
you're applying for a job, you need to think who's hiring you and how old they are. They're likely as old as your parents.
cutecatpicturesarewhyimhere
I hire people (in an Accounting office), and I'm young, pierced and tattooed. It really surprises people that the world is changing. ;)
scoobydeezy
I guess you're not from Seattle...
chrysantha
An employment setting is completely different, as there are established standards; but I don't think that's what she's talking about.
ILostIt
i'm judged by my decisions, why shouldn't she be judged by her choice to get hand tats and face piercings? ya feel?
Confrontation
"I know if I chose this people won't take me seriously, but I'll just go ahead with it and complain about not being taken seriously"
ConfusedFlareon
THANKYOU! Everyone's all "don't judge looks" but she CHOSE to look like that. We shouldn't judge what people can't help about themselves!
SweetMotherOfHades
If you didn't say it I would have...
RogerThatRubberDucky
I'd guess that her outward appearance is what causes her not to be taken seriously, and she probably wishes it weren't that way.
BatmansFirstEnemyWasCalledManBat
I'd take her seriously as a tattoo artist or a piercing specialist, but, I'd be skeptical if she were my doctor, but, Im sure shes nice?
LiTMac
No you don't.
mallymile
Bitch don't kill my vibe.
rayylinmarie
( I think you kind of missed the entire point of that)
afistfulofchickens
The way she presents herself speaks little to her intellectual ability. If people dismiss her because of that, they probably aren't in (1/?)
afistfulofchickens
a position to cast judgement themselves. As someone who's always been told I have to "dress like a woman" to make it professionally, I (2/3)
afistfulofchickens
understand the vexation. (3/3)
JustAHumanist
I get that most people can't take someone w/ those things seriously, I can, and so can a lot of others. Maybe those people should grow up...
LastNightIThoughtItWasAGoodIdea
Imgur is way more conservative than I used to think.
IamTonyStark
No, heres the way it goes. The more liberal posts get to the front page, but the more conservative ones never will, so we're forced to 1
IamTonyStark
2 say as much as we can through the comment section of the liberal front page posts. it's actually pretty even.
ConfusedFlareon
I love you a bit
cutecatpicturesarewhyimhere
I know, right? This whole thread is way more conservative than my workplace. And I work in Accounting. C'mon people.
TheFeralDog
...that is a terrible thing for a potential employer to see they want and need you to care about the company more than a paycheck
TheFeralDog
It's not a conservative view, having tatoos that visible is more about personality one that like to say IDC what anyone else thinks...1/2
SerialKitten666
Most of Imgur hates tattoos and piercings, anything alternative in my experience honestly
IamTonyStark
I agree completely. Now tattoos are a different story, even sleeves. but those half shaved haircuts and snake bites, sorry.
MrKoggles
I think it depends on her profession, but agreed.
MisterBox
If you want people to act/look a certain way, it's perfectly reasonable for them to want the same. But neither of you have to is the point.
WhatEvenIs84575
I think that's her point. You can't (shouldn't) accurately judge someone based on a few tats or piercings.
WhyShouldILoveYou
My guess is she took all those bodymods because she wanted to be taken seriously. That she's an adult. I mean, it is about insecurities. /2c
vincentvangoghaway
I love tattoos but I tend to wonder about the character of a woman with a handgun drawn on her forearm.
IAlreadyReachedImguriteSoIDontCareAboutMyPointsAnymore
No one can see your personality with their eyes. Just your shitty snake bites
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Looks are the first thing people will learn of you in most meetings, particularly professionally. Not to you're representing the company 1/2
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Wow, I Engrished hard at the end. Get rid of the "not to", so read it as "You're representing the company.."
TheThingNoNotThatOne
and/or the people who associate with you, and people who don't like that look may not want to do business/associate with the company/friends
PeteWiegel
Or you could take people seriously despite your arbitrary and meaningless judgments of their appearance.
notasrelevant
Is it an expression of herself at all? If you're judging someone for a way they express themselves, is it meaningless?
Whipcrackincheddar
It's human nature to judge people on their initial appearance, it's nothing to do with personal weakness.
ConfusedFlareon
And it's a useful and viable psychosocial tool. People present their souls in their choice of how to present themselves!
OwlXiozee
You are all extremely ignorant. We all judge. We have no right to act on preconceptions. Professionalism is a concept that exists because(1)
OwlXiozee
we as humanity will it to be so. And as such can be changed. You having a closed mind does not give you the right to judge how (2)
OwlXiozee
professional a person is. (3/3)
chrysantha
A person shouldn't be judged by their outward appearance; they should be judged by their actions, their thoughts, their beliefs. I (1)
chrysantha
presume she wants to be taken seriously as a human being, not as a body. Some people don't consdier tattoos or piercings as a bad thing:(2)
chrysantha
it's a personal lifestyle choice that affects nobody but the person who got them done. And tattoos and piercings are personal choices, (3)
chrysantha
but ignorantly judging someone without any knowledge of the life they've lived is also a choice.
mallymile
Also Jesse Pinkman had hand tatts and everyone loves him.
reasonstodoit
He's my favorite unemployable meth enthusiast, but take him seriously? lol
stinkycheezmonky
Nice try at a second attempt :P
whoisyourdaddy
As a meth cook....
jigsam
As an art student- I find piercings and tattoos are another form of expression.
whoisyourdaddy
It certainly is. But it will hold you back in the professional world.
cutecatpicturesarewhyimhere
Not necessarily!!! I work in Accounting and I'm tattooed & pierced. It is a little bit of an uphill battle, but it's getting easier.
whoisyourdaddy
"It is a little bit of an uphill battle" = "It will hold you back" Congrats on having a job that requires brain use. :)
cutecatpicturesarewhyimhere
That's not really how I meant it. I guess I would say that I've found I have to have just a little extra experience/knowledge/whatever in1/?
cutecatpicturesarewhyimhere
Definitely doesn't hold me back in any way. :)
henrygondorff
I agree
ordohereticusinquisitor
Agreed, she chose to be tattooed, if she wanted to be taken seriously she should've made different decisions (I'm not against tattoos).
ordohereticusinquisitor
It's just her's in particular feel quite immature.
Termsofenrampagementobviouslyaworkingtitle
This is your opinion, obviously, however I couldn't disagree more. Tattoos and piercings say absolutely nothing of the person inside.
TheFeralDog
not true if you didn't have a certain personality you wouldn't want them, or at least not that visible of ones.
Termsofenrampagementobviouslyaworkingtitle
That's a while generalisation. I'll never stop being surprised at the kinds of people who have tattoos and piercings. Anyone and everyone (1
Termsofenrampagementobviouslyaworkingtitle
...can have them, it doesn't take a 'certain personality' to want them at all.
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
All information can tell you something if you know how to read it. If nothing else it tells you the person doesn't conform to societal norms
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
However, I agree that tattoos/piercings are not enough to judge a person worthy. Known many very good people with tats/piercings.
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
Nor do I think they were exceptions.
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Not necessarily, but it definitely will give you an idea. It's often the first and most lasting impression people get of a person.
Termsofenrampagementobviouslyaworkingtitle
And that's unfortunately one of the biggest faults in human behaviour. Yes it may have served as a survival instinct once upon a time, (1)
Termsofenrampagementobviouslyaworkingtitle
...however these days the whole idea of a 'first impression' more often than not leads to missed opportunities and incorrect assumptions.
Galois101
I agree. The way people dress and decorate themselves says something about their personality. Eg if someone looks Hippie, they probably are.
whoisyourdaddy
I agree.
ThatSociallyAwkwardGuy
If you want to be taken seriously you should take yourself seriously. Treat your body like trash and people will make rational assumptions.
iwanttobeapenguin
Why are tattoos and piercings "trash"? They may not be your thing, but for others they're art. Meaningful art. Precious, even.
ConfusedFlareon
And you can tell the difference between those sorts and the sorts that just got them "because".
ThatSociallyAwkwardGuy
They're not the majority's thing. And being professional means appealing to the majority.
weavehole
Why can't you take people with those seriously?
WhatzitTooya
For me, it spells "fuck you society, I do what I want, no regrets!". I would be kinda concerned about their level of responsibility.
pancreas
that says more about you than it does about her.
weavehole
Why do you think it spells that?
WhatzitTooya
Here, thats what comes to my mind for tattoos in certain places http://cdn.acidcow.com/pics/20100430/the_best_of_mugshot_tattoo_fails_03.jpg
weavehole
If you have time I would recommend looking up Out-group homogeneity bias. Best wishes to you sir/madam. Time for bed here.
IMadeAnAccountJustToWriteThis
Body modification gained popularity with the punk subculture, which tries to fight "the system" and rejects social norms.
weavehole
Balls. It's been around for centuries.
WhatzitTooya
Because I connect flashy tattoos on certain places with people you will meet in a bad neighborhood. let me search for a picture to explain.
Farbegn
People, stop downvoting. You asked a question, they replied. Just because they give an answer you disagree with doesnt mean its wrong.
ZippyRandolph
Why do you think she has them?
weavehole
Dunno. Haven't asked her. I do try ever so hard like a good boy not to prejudge people based on FUCKING ANYTHING. Sorry for shouting. :)
afistfulofchickens
Or maybe..."I think this is beautiful, and I feel like expressing that?"
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Except not everyone sees that/thinks that. You need a broadly appealing image in most cases to succeed.
afistfulofchickens
I guess that depends on how you define success. :P
WhatzitTooya
A gun on your wrist is quite a symbol. Honestly, what would it tell you if you dont know anything else about the person?
afistfulofchickens
That they have a tattoo of a gun on their wrist? I won't know what it means in the context of his life until I ask.
YouTasteLikeABurgerIDontLikeYouAnymore
i have hand tattoos, blue hair, septum pierced, and i'm a real estate title office manager. i'd say i'm pretty responsible.
halfpint42
nice. my friend has full sleeves & neck tattoos and is the financial manager at car dealership. not a reflection of responsibility at all
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
You miss the point. Tats and piercings don't actually affect your responsibility. They affect others' perception of your responsibility.
WhatzitTooya
Thats what I try to say. It just gives me a negative first impression, I dont say I cant be misguided and change my mind.
WhatzitTooya
You know, for me, it kinda depends on the whole appearance. kinda difficult to explain in 140 chars...
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
I'm not saying that it's right, but it is a reality. I'm also glad to hear it doesn't appear to be affecting you.
mallymile
Also Jesse Pinkman had hand tarts and everyone loves him.
mallymile
God damn auto correct >:\
weavehole
weavehole
Delicious hand tarts.
thisusernamehasalreadybeentaken
i died laughing
littlespacebased
http://imgur.com/gxwKCBn that's what happened when I googled hand tarts. Not entirely sure why I bothered, but now I'm hungry.