I don't understand tattoos, and speaking only for myself, would never get one.

Please don't read this as a criticism of people who do have tattoos, because it ain't.

After hemming and hawing for years I had both ears piercedlast year. It didn't look too bad while the studs were still in. However, when the holes had healed enough for rings to go in, my daughter told me I looked a right prat.

I haven't worn anything in my earlobes since.