If there is one thing that can be said about our world today, it's that there are a lot more folks walking around with visible tattoos. Though some stand out a more than others, it's probably the placement of forearm tattoos that seem to make them much more prominent than most (unless you count the face). The thing is that forearm tattoos are nothing new, but we're only just learning new things about them, and that's due to the more relaxed feelings about body art in general.

What is it about putting a tattoo on one's forearm that seems so appealing? For all of you '90s kids out there, do you remember the TV show, The Adventures of Pete and Pete? One of the most important characters in the show (she was actually in the show's intro sequence) was the younger brother's tattoo lovingly named Petunia. It made for a lot of running gags about sweaters & long-sleeve shirts in the summer, but it was a part of the American teen psyche over a quarter-century ago. Apparently, it made an impact, and you really see this here a number of folks, both men and women, with their arms beautifully decked out with vibrant ink and some righteous designs.

But are there things about these tattoos that we don't know? Do tattoos on this part of the body carry certain meaning? Given their prominence, does it make sense to get a tattoo there? Here are five quirky little facts about forearm tattoos that you may not have known before:

Endorphins & Emotions ⏤ As you're being tattooed, endorphins (our "feel good" chemicals) are released, leading to being better able to handle the pain & discomfort that can come from the process. It's also important to see how you're doing AFTER the tattoo as you might still be riding an endorphin kick & can have some emotional push back.

Top 10 but Not High Up ⏤ Turns out that getting a tattoo on the forearm is actually not as high up as one might think. If you have any kind of questions relating to where and the best ways to use extra resources, you could contact us at our own site. A lot of this is probably owed to how well someone can actually cover it up for work or with family.

Sailors and Their Ink ⏤ There's a lot of hidden meaning behind the ink that is found on sailors' arms, and while some might argue that a simple journal or scrapbook would have sufficed, that's not really a military man's style. Some ink denoted crossing the equator or sailing around certain geographic areas.



Commemoration & Strength Via Tragedy ⏤ WW2 brought about the atrocities of the Holocaust, and a number of survivors carry tattooed serial numbers on their arms. Many of their descendants have started having these numbers tattooed replicated onto their own bodies as a way to honor their relative.

Shape-Shifting ⏤ Your arm will change shape as you both gain and lost weight. This means you need to think about your design a bit before you get it. While we don't anticipate extreme weight shifts in life, things happen. The ink you get can have a hard time adjusting to these changes.

Forearm tattoos are just one expression of body art and body modification. The location, size, and distinctive nature of the work varies from person to person, and the meaning is wholeheartedly personal. If you have yet to take the plunge when it comes to getting a tattoo, your forearm might not be the first place that's recommended only because it's a prominent place. Depending on your place of employment, family, and cultural/religious views, it may really be frowned upon. But, if you've got the conviction, it's certainly one of the most visible ways to let others know a little about you in a very permanent way.








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