Tattooed dancers, or Tattoos in general

I'm sure this has come up a few times, but I just wrote about it in my last few reviews, and then a review in my feed brought it up in the context of what's the big deal? So since it seems to be of interest...

I get that this has changed in today's culture. When I was young tattoos were for Sailors and Marines (but not officers), or for what we'll call "working class" men. Mostly those who made their living with manual labor. For women they were almost unheard of. That's no longer the case, and I get that. What I don't get is why people seem to consider them universally appealing, or at least think they shouldn't be seen as symptomatic, or perhaps less pejorative, indicative in any way. So, while I certainly wouldn't say that a tattoo defines a person, it does inform me as to some aspects of their world-view and judgement. All that is well and good for the population at large, now let's talk about strippers.

So, at least theoretically people who make their living at least in part from their physical appeal go to great lengths to maintain and enhance that appeal. From Hollywood stars of both sexes to supermodels the diet, workout and beauty regimen's are legendary, often employing full time professionals to help them maintain the discipline to keep them going. Cosmetic surgery is also widespread to help maintain or enhance physical appeal. Then we have strippers.

Maybe more accurately strippers and pornstars. I don't know if they even think that the ink has a downside. They must be aware at some level as I don't think porn fans are shy about advising pornstars on their looks. Maybe less so for strippers, but still... But still, so many get tattooed to such a degree given that they are trying to make money from the mass appeal of their looks that I just plain don't understand. Maybe it's a response to take back ownership of their bodies at some level?

I just thought I'd open up the discussion. Anyone have any opinions?