I grew up around bikers and have always respected their ethos. One of which is, when asked why they live the life they live, the typical response is:
If I have to explain, you would never understand.
Tattoos have so many different reasons and meanings behind them that to try and figure out the benefits of them, you might as well be attempting quantum physics. But one thing I have noticed is...Only a small percentage of people get tattooed for attention. And the attention that tattoos generate is completely different than that of conversation.
If I have to explain...You would never understand.