A 2006 a study done by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 24% of Americans between 18 and 50 are tattooed; that's almost one in four. And the survey showed that about 36% of Americans age 18 to 29 have at least one tattoo! (http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo_facts.htm)Crazy huh? Personally, I had no idea the number was that high. The reason I am bringing this up is because in my Mythology class, we were switched in our groups and the people I am sitting with have tattoos. All three of them. One girl has three. Another has four. And the guy at the table has one and is getting another one this weekend. It wasn't too long ago that having a tattoo seemed rebellious. But now, wherever I go, I seem like the outcast because I don't have tattoos OR any piercings other than my ears. Society is all sorts of bass ackwards lately. Being economically savvy doesn't even seem to have a solid place in this world. If you have a hybrid car, you are respected. But if you shop at a thrift store, you're considered cheap.
I'll just do what I want and buy clothes where I want to. I can honestly say that the most expensive item of clothing I bought was my prom dress, which was only about $80. And I've worn it probably five other times. You can only wear your jeans from Abercrombie in the winter time.
-krh
