Today, my girlfriend's parents took pictures of my tattoos to make sure I'm "not affiliated with any gangs." I have never even been arrested. FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, my girlfriend's dad refused to give me permission to marry his daughter because I'm "covered in gang tattoos" and he doesn't want his daughter marrying a criminal. The only tattoos I have are the Game of Thrones direwolf and a quote from the Lord of the Rings movies. FML
Today, I was looking at tattoos and fell in love with a really cool looking one, so I decided to get it. I later showed it to a friend who is a cop. He informed me that it is a gang tattoo. I think I just put a target on my ankle. FML
Today, I heard from my little nephews that in school, the father of one of their peers has his arms all covered in tattoos. Their grandpa told my nephews to stay away from people with tattoos, as they were likely criminals and wanting to kidnap children. He doesn't know I have a tattoo in my back. FML
Today, my mother threatened to disown me if I didn't break up with my tattooed girlfriend. FML
Today, I'm a police officer who had the honor of arresting my girlfriend of 3 months for prostitution. All of my coworkers at the station know her and won't stop giving me judging looks. FML
Today, my sister and I look enough alike she was able to steal my ID to go and get a tattoo at 15 years-old. Our mom is furious and also blames me, as though I willingly let her use my ID. FML
Today, my girlfriend's overprotective parents decided that I'm a bad influence on their daughter. I'm a straight A engineering student who openly speaks out against drugs, alcohol, and discrimination. Their reason? Someone told them I dyed my hair black. They think I'm a "closet Nazi". FML
Today, I met a girl I used to make fun of in high school. She was taking my fingerprints after I was arrested. FML
Today, I finally met my daughter's boyfriend. He has a face tattoo. FML
Today, my fiancé freaked when he noticed the tattoo on my wrist, and demanded to know when I got it. It was two years before we even started dating. FML
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ColdplaySucks 18
'even been arrested?' you make it sound like being arrested is a normal thing.
jibz 6
Then you have nothing to worry about, right?
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Comments (147)
jjmiller1001 17
I guess it all depends on what tattoo's you have
reject214 10
You can't be too careful these days.
Nbackus9 4
Wolf Gang!
Warden1986 16
Reading all the comments. I would say it really depends on your tattoos. I personally have two, however if I saw my child dating a man or women with a tattoo of a weapon (Thor's hammer is different lol) on the wrist or spider web around elbows with spiders on it, tear drops near eyes . As well depending on the area you live in too. Then I might question, however most people shouldn't be judgmental.. Also if the daughter parents were in law enforcement I'm sure they wouldn't need pictures of them, because they should know what gang tattoos are. OP I would just bite my tongue for now, depending on how old you are and how serious you are with this girl. That all counts in how you should so that's the best advice I could give you. Good luck
little_one 20
People with tattoo's can be very successful, inspiring people. Give the parents a list of people who have tattoo's and earn millions of dollars every year. They just are narrowed minded maybe if you show them that there stereotype is no longer valid then they will grow to love your body mod's.
Bluekaren16 19
Maybe you haven't been caught.
Briiyahh 7
Then u have nothing to worry about what's the problemo
Leslier_fml 4
Stereotypes! I once almost smacked a teacher for telling my kid people with tattoos were bad, I have tattoos and I have a good job and i'm a wonderful mother. They are just ignorant and quick to judge.
bc_canada98 4
I completely agree! People these days automatically associate people with tattoos with gangs and drugs and stuff. I want a tattoo of a quote on my arm when I'm older :)
Warden1986 16
#104 think on it for a couple of years and if it does not change then get it. I waited two years to finally decided mine and I'm glad did. Because I made it better and love it more. So don't rush to get a tattoo just you'll be old enough. Think about it first like I said.
bc_canada98 4
#119- Yeah I guess I worded that wrong, what I mean to say is it's something I've thought about and MIGHT want to consider in the future. But thanks for the advice.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
One question, is she worth it?
KiddNYC1O 22
Damn. They're going to bring in Lisa Lang to investigate and report.