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Article: Tattoos: fad, fashion, or folly?(tattooing comes from prehistoric times)
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- May 1, 2005
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From a tiny butterfly hiding behind a knee to an elaborate, multicolored, geometric design emblazoning muscular arms--tattoos are cropping up everywhere. Just take a look at some of the famous tattoo canvases.
For instance, professional snowboarder Tara Dakides has a dragon tattooed on her left side and Cat-in-the-Hat adorns her right calf. The three Dixie Chicks have small chick footprints tattooed on their feet, and Whoopi Goldberg sports Woodstock from Peanuts on her skin. But it isn't just the famous who sport tattoos. Even some teachers, librarians, and other professionals proudly wear them. Is tattooing a passing fad? Or is it a fashion statement that's ...