Why do some "Old Farts" (I'm one) get big, colorful tattoos that they wouldn't have considered for.....

[cksmithy]

5. My sister got 2 or 3 tattoos in her late 50's,

to help her reclaim and heal from painful childhood memories. It was a way for her to show to herself that she was no longer the neglected/abused child that we were growing up. Her granddaughter, who is a great artist, (illustrated multiple children's book, obscure author) is now now a tattoo artist and doing quite well financially.
I used to think all tattoos were icky, but they can be very meaningful to the people who get them, just like my
souvenirs from places I've visited. Good tattoos are quite expensive, so my sister could not finish her design plan. I have autoimmune issues, so I will never get a tattoo for health issues.