A few months ago I was on a treadmill and watched an episode of the Price is Right. I always loved the show back in the day but haven’t watched it in a very long time. I must admit I was surprised and excited to see a pregnant model. I thought it was great that the show included a woman who was pregnant and had her in the same color and style of dress with a little higher neckline.
I don’t ever recall seeing a pregnant model on a show where there were models – maybe I just missed that??
Of course it gave me a moment to pause and wonder why we haven’t seen models with visible tattoos. Clearly, tattoos are very common in today’s society and have been for a while, but why don’t we have TV shows that show that? Why doesn’t the show Deal or No Deal which has 26 models have a model or two that shows a tattoo? A tattoo on their arm/leg – isn’t that the norm now?
I think they should and seeing a model that was pregnant got me thinking about it.
- Why don’t shows allow models to show tattoos?
- What are your thoughts?
I look forward to reading your comments.
stephenie gordon says:
in my opinion tattoos are not the norm and i personally do not want my 3 year old child to grow up thinking it is the norm, so i am happy that they are not a common occurrence on TV. Same goes for facial piercings.
Roger Austin says:
I bet models no better. Don’t think a tatted model would be successful.
Dan Rangel says:
I live in the heart of Chicago and I think my wife and I are the only ones left in the city without tattoos. It really doesn’t bother me. With everyone telecommuting nowadays I think you can have as many tattoos, body piercings and different colored Mohawks as you want. No one is going to see you and/or it is not just as shocking. I mean Dennis Rodman looks like your Average Joe from the burbs now.
Geri King says:
I had my Tiara tattoo put on my food sot it remains covered. I think tattoos are a personal thing and I agree with Stephanie, children do not need to see tattoos on what we consider to be glamorous ” Ladies”
Geri King says:
My ” Foot”
Amy Shields says:
Most photographers and agents warn against women entering the modeling world getting tattoos, particularly large ones. The idea is that they should be a “blank canvas” and certainly not have large, bright tattoos that are distracting to the clothes design they are modeling, etc. This makes sense, however; as one fashion photographer said, “Tattoos are hip, models are hip and many who are working with the models – art directors, photographers, stylists, MUA’s – are tattooed, sometimes heavily, so models get some too. They live in a world that is fully tattooed…for them, tattoos are a normal appearance.” (Yes – I did a little research.) Most models DO have tattoos. So, why don’t you see them? Well, first of all – you do. There are many established models that have “ink” (Chanel Iman, Tasha Tilberg, Heidi Klum, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Alessandra Ambrosio, Catherine McNeil, Cintia Dicker, Omahyra Mota, Erin Wasson, Freja Beha Erichsen, Kate Moss). At their 2010 Spring shows, both Rodarte and Chanel actually had all the models wearing temporary tattoos. With the makeup and photography software, it is easy to touch-up (conceal) small tattoos on the wrist, behind the neck, etc. To me, this shouldn’t be a big deal. I’m much more concerned with other messages my children might receive from the modeling world…things like body image issues (living up to unachievable standards of “beauty”) and eating disorders, plastic surgery and a total focus on the physical instead of spiritual/inside, etc. Not to mention, I believe children are much more influenced by “Hollywood” and almost every actor/actress has visible tattoos.
The fact is, tattoos have become mainstream and the industry itself is experiencing a robust growth, with $2.3 billion in annual revenue. Additionally: there are 15,000 tattoo parlors in America, 21 percent of American have at least one tattoo (23 percent women, 19 percent men); 36 percent of 18 to 25 year olds have one, 38 percent of 30 to 39 year olds do, and 11 percent of 50 to 64 year olds do. When done well, tattoos can be a beautiful expression of art. With all of the political, humanitarian, etc. issues in the world – why would anybody care about a tastefully done tattoo, any more than they would a birth mark?
Al says:
” why would anybody care about a tastefully done tattoo, any more than they would a birth mark?”
Because the birth mark came about without any decision on the person’s part while the tattoo was a conscious decision (sometimes drunkenly). Nice comment though.
Christine Cook says:
No tats for this kids, her kids or allowed to be visible with clients. Same on excessive piercings.
Christine Cook says:
PS – Pregnancy, yes! The last time we went to Hooters our server was probably 8 months pregnant. It was a little odd at first but she was so cute with her baby bump. We all discussed that she probably get better tips to help the pending little one.
It was the for the wings people!
Ed Sugar says:
I am so old school on this. Tattoos look great on models and athletes who have tight honed bodies. Not so true on someone in their late 60′s or older. During my pre-med education, I worked for 2 years in a nursing home. A tattoo on an 80 year old man looks like a bruise that was result of an auto accident and not the anchor or the name of a girl friend from the 1930′s.
And here’s one question I have yet to hear a answer to: Why do people with extremely dark skin have tattoos that no one can barely see? That’s seems like a waste of money, if no one can even see if you have a tattoo or not.
Oh, well. I told you I was old school.
Al says:
“Why do people with extremely dark skin have tattoos that no one can barely see?”
Because they know it’s there.