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XanaDUer2

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14. My black friend

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #10)

Fri Dec 6, 2024, 10:10 PM

Dec 6

Once told me he didn't understand why some black ppl got tattoos bc the darker the skin, the harder to see them.

Made me think hmmmmm.... he's got a point.

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Is this racist of me to say the tattoos on Blacks aren't as colorful as on white people??? [View all] a kennedy Dec 6 OP

No elleng Dec 6 #1

Thanks. a kennedy Dec 6 #4

How many white vs. black tattoo'd samples have you analyzed? OAITW r.2.0 Dec 6 #2

and you're right.....so sorry for even asking. a kennedy Dec 6 #5

I think the answer is in the question of your OP. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 6 #6

Well, thanks for your contribution..... a kennedy Dec 6 #11

There is your answer. A Socratic journey. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 6 #12

yes Groundhawg Dec 6 #3

I'm gonna have to go for Amanita Pantherina Dec 6 #7

Yes Lulu KC Dec 6 #8

No XanaDUer2 Dec 6 #9

and thanks a kennedy Dec 6 #10

My black friend XanaDUer2 Dec 6 #14

It could be seen that way, yes jmowreader Dec 6 #13

Yes it is IbogaProject Dec 6 #15

Why say it at all? Colors show up better on a lighter background than on a darker one. brush Dec 6 #16

Yes. Very. n/t KatK Dec 6 #17

Is this? Celerity Dec 7 #20

Tattoos are not on the surface. They sit under the melanin or lack thereof. Lighter skin is more easily seen through. Marcuse Dec 7 #18

No happy feet Dec 7 #19