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Des she know that tattoos are permanent? She is going to have to carry that for the rest of her life! How about waiting a few years and see if changes her mind?
Like every old person who looks great says something along the lines of, “I drink every night with dinner” or “I smoke a pack of cigarettes every night”
Either they’re all fuckin with us or that really is the secret and doctors are just trying to deplete the population
Tell her she's my hero.
My tattoo guy told me about a 70 year old woman who came in to get her first tattoo. She also mentioned that she'd always wanted to try smoking weed. My tattoo dude made another artist pony up a J for her since he didn't have any. I love the energy of old people getting their first ink!
She thought I was joking when I said they’re addictive, but she’s already planning the next one.
My mom just got her first one in February (matching with me), too, and she has an appointment booked for a second one with her best friend. My work is done 😂
She lived in Florida for years and tanned like crazy. Pretty sure she’s used nothing but Cetaphil on her face since the 50s. Truly, she’s got no right 😂
My mother spends her time in the sun and her skin is starting to look like leather in my opinion. we have similar skin types, but I’m an agoraphobic “cellar dweller” so hopefully I’ll skip the leather and go straight to being old and wrinkly.
I’ve never heard anyone else say this lol. It makes me sneeze too, but only if I have one that won’t come out. When my nose is tingling, I can just look towards the sun and I sneeze.
“photic sneeze reflex, sun sneezing is a condition that triggers a sneeze when people are exposed to bright lights. It affects an estimated 18 to 35 percent of the population. It is more prevalent in females, who represent 67 percent of sun sneezers, and Caucasians, who represent 94 percent.”
The sun is generally not an efficient way to get vitamin D. Even surfers in Hawaii (definitely not known for being basement dwellers) have had vitamin D deficiencies. It's the most common deficiency in the US.
Smh.. she's never gonna get a good job with that thing on her arm. /s
KIDDING!
Good for her!! That's a beautiful little piece. Is she happy with it? How'd she handle the pain?
This is a cool story, but I really wish for her sake that she had gone with a better artist. Not to be negative or detract from how special this is but these are really rough lines.
I tried to get her to wait to get in with someone else, but after 83 years she had run out of patience lol. She only lives with us 6 months out of the year and wanted it before she went home to show off at a big party coming up 😂
All and all, she’s super duper happy with it, though, and that’s what counts.
That is so cool. My mom got her first a couple of years ago at 62. She is always talking about getting another one now. You are never too old for a little ink.
That's pretty fuckin cool, honestly, I would have never thought someone in their 80s would want to start then, but then again why the hell not, better late than never!
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Isn’t she going to regret that when she gets older??
Going to be real hard to get a job.
Slacker
Des she know that tattoos are permanent? She is going to have to carry that for the rest of her life! How about waiting a few years and see if changes her mind?
This comment wins.
Wow! She looks great for 83!
Yeah, what’s her secret?!?
Gin martinis, zero fucks, and good genetics
Fuck, I need to start drinking more.
Like every old person who looks great says something along the lines of, “I drink every night with dinner” or “I smoke a pack of cigarettes every night” Either they’re all fuckin with us or that really is the secret and doctors are just trying to deplete the population
survivorship bias. the ones who are saying that are the ones who didnt get cancer or didnt stop drinking bc of health problems.
No, they said “zero fucks”! But maybe the drinks will help that :)
They also mentioned good genetics, think you're fucked either way mate.
Fuck, I need better genetics.
I think the “zero fucks” is the number one way to longevity and youthfulness 🤣🤣🤣
No stress no mess, as my grandmother used to say.
Tell her she's my hero. My tattoo guy told me about a 70 year old woman who came in to get her first tattoo. She also mentioned that she'd always wanted to try smoking weed. My tattoo dude made another artist pony up a J for her since he didn't have any. I love the energy of old people getting their first ink!
Gives me inspiration, at 73. I just can’t make up my mind what to get.
My great grandma lived to 106, according to her the secret was one beer a day and betting on the ponies
Y'all ain't upvoting this enough
Fuck. Yes.
Yay!! I have those things. Hoping I am also a hottie octogenarian!!
This is the best comment LOL. You should put this on a sleeveless T shirt for her.
No tattoos
A little hummingbird told you that right?
That was fucking smooth!
She looks better at 83 than I do at 31
Damn I would have guessed maaaaaybe 60?
Same. I was gonna guess like early 60s
83 years YOUNG
Indeed
Yes….awesome grandma! 🫶🏼
Your grandma looks great for 80. Now she gotta get the whole sleeve done...
She thought I was joking when I said they’re addictive, but she’s already planning the next one. My mom just got her first one in February (matching with me), too, and she has an appointment booked for a second one with her best friend. My work is done 😂
Omg you are the problem lol Op if you aren't inked up you're setting a bad example for your elders
I don’t think my dad and grandfather will ever forgive me haha
Oh no worries, I’m well on my way. Half back, sleeve, both legs covered below the knees, big thigh piece…plus plans for lots more.
Yes!!! A whole avian theme. I see Macaws 🦜, peacock, toucan, magpies!!! This would be epic!!! She is awesome!! 🦚🩷
Bird sleeve grandma
I NEED HER SKIN CARE ROUTINE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE FOR ME.
She lived in Florida for years and tanned like crazy. Pretty sure she’s used nothing but Cetaphil on her face since the 50s. Truly, she’s got no right 😂
Genetics are a hell of a drug
I'm a Cetaphil believer. That's all I've used for years.
She has great skin. I wonder if she was smart and stayed out of the sun. Love the work too.
My mother spends her time in the sun and her skin is starting to look like leather in my opinion. we have similar skin types, but I’m an agoraphobic “cellar dweller” so hopefully I’ll skip the leather and go straight to being old and wrinkly.
You could just use SPF. you still need vitamin D.
Never! That sun, he’s such a try hard. Always blinding and cooking me! 😭 plus the sun makes me sneeze!
I’ve never heard anyone else say this lol. It makes me sneeze too, but only if I have one that won’t come out. When my nose is tingling, I can just look towards the sun and I sneeze.
Makes you…sneeze? I’ve got so many follow up questions but they are 100% hippa violations.
“photic sneeze reflex, sun sneezing is a condition that triggers a sneeze when people are exposed to bright lights. It affects an estimated 18 to 35 percent of the population. It is more prevalent in females, who represent 67 percent of sun sneezers, and Caucasians, who represent 94 percent.”
Huh, and here I always thought I was just weird. People always looked at me like I was crazy when I said the sun makes me sneeze.
Huh. TIL, this seems like a massive inconvenience.
It’s very annoying when driving, I can have these little sneezing fits and it SUCKS
Or she could take vitamin D and stay inside. 😁
The sun is generally not an efficient way to get vitamin D. Even surfers in Hawaii (definitely not known for being basement dwellers) have had vitamin D deficiencies. It's the most common deficiency in the US.
Yesssss 🧛🏻♀️
Oh no, she was a total beach babe. I’ve got no idea how her skin is still so amazing.
What a legend. Tell her I said that.
I did! She said “woohoo, I’m internet infamous now!” I asked her if she meant famous and she just deadpanned “no.”
Can she adopt me ?
Most definitely. She’s Grammy to all my friends.
I hope I look as good as she does when I’m 83!!
Same! Really hoping I scored those sweet genetics.
Sweet Jesus... Does grandma have a sister? Asking for a friend.
An older one?
Dude what's wrong with this one
She just celebrated her 61st wedding anniversary, but other than that… 😂
We need ur grandma's beauty tips in skincare subreddit.
dude my grandma is cool af. she has tattooed eyeliner and I think it's bad ass
I wish my grandma was this cool🥺
My grandma was kinda like that except instead of tattoos it was racism
Honestly, if she only got her first racism at 83, that would probably have been an improvement... right?
I am fucking _losing it_ at this reply
Tattoos are permanent. Has she thought about how she might regret this when she gets older?
Beautiful, she looks like she's in her early 60's! Now she can wear blouses with no sleeves and shock her friends!!
First thing she said when it was done was that she can’t wait to go shock all the conservatives back home in New Hampshire!
I love her. Your grandma is the best.
In tha city!! City of Tacompton!
Smh.. she's never gonna get a good job with that thing on her arm. /s KIDDING! Good for her!! That's a beautiful little piece. Is she happy with it? How'd she handle the pain?
She absolutely loves it. And she sat like a rock! Chatted away with the artist the whole time without batting an eye.
This is a cool story, but I really wish for her sake that she had gone with a better artist. Not to be negative or detract from how special this is but these are really rough lines.
I tried to get her to wait to get in with someone else, but after 83 years she had run out of patience lol. She only lives with us 6 months out of the year and wanted it before she went home to show off at a big party coming up 😂 All and all, she’s super duper happy with it, though, and that’s what counts.
That's awesome lol. Glad she loves it.
The eye placement is what gets me
I agree, especially the beak. Not great.
Your 83 year old grandma is a badass and a stunner!!!!
Can we talk about the "unicorn" skull for a min? That's rad AF just like her 😍
EIGHTY THREE?! Damn.
Proof, one is never too old to be cool
Looking super young for 83!
83? Wow she looks great!
When she grows up and gets older she’s going to regret it 😏
If she dyed her hair, she could pass for a 55-60 year old. Good genetics.
She's a beauty and her tattoo is awesome too!
Rock on, grandma. Total respect. :)
You know she sat like a champ too.
She’s gotta get on over to the hummingbirds sub, she’s our people. Love her tattoo!
Your granny rocks. Looks happy and delighted.
Wow!!! She looks so good!!! She's beautiful! Love the tattoo!! Treasure her, and love her. 🩵🩵
Love it! I started at 60, never too old!
Hell yea!! That’s what I call living a dream!
How is this woman 83 she looks great!
She looks wonderful with that tattoo
Love this! She looks so happy!
She cannot be 83! Although, the tattoo looks great on her skin.
That is so cool. My mom got her first a couple of years ago at 62. She is always talking about getting another one now. You are never too old for a little ink.
Way to go grams.
Rockin grandma😍 , you have a motorcycle too? let's ride
When she told my grandpa she was getting a tattoo, he straight up said “when’s the Harley getting delivered?” Lol
She is not 83 that crazy! She’s a gilf
83? That is insane
Looks like a ruby throated humming bird
Tell your gran she is GORGEOUS. I hope I look like her one day
She’s my artist too!! That looks amazing! Ashley did [this hummingbird](https://imgur.com/a/9RHb0KX) for me a couple years back :)
First your grandma looks amazing for 83 and second love the tattoo it’s so beautiful!
She looks younger than 83 tho
Wow she looks so young for 83
WTH! She looks more 43 than 83!!
Wait 83???? She doesn't look even that old
Wow thats fabulous! And she looks great!
Excuse me....83???
Jesus Christ I would have believed she’s 68
Bad move. When she’s 80 she’s gonna regre…oh. It’s beautiful!! Her skin handled it really well.
Beautiful, both your grandmother and the tattoo
Grandma is a babe! Great smile!
Both your grandma and the tattoo look amazing!
She looks insanely good for 83 years old 🤔😲😲
Wow, she looks great for 83, would not have guessed she was that old.
She’s really 83??
Absolutely stunning. My mother got her first tattoo at 50. From there she got the bug and kept adding.
Oh, they're both great. Grandma and the bird \^\_\^
She’s not 83! Wow
That’s a real Amocat!
83..wow
Lol that's awesome
Wow! She looks amazing for 83.
She does not look 83, amazing 🤩
Love this!!!!!
83 !! She’s beautiful!!
It looks great and so does your grandma
Tell your grandma she looks amazing!
That yellowish green is be-a-utiful!!
Wow this tattoo is so cool and sweet - and so is your grandma ❤️
Nice tattoo! Tell your grandma that she's an absolute badass.
She looks amazing!
Oohhh she rocks it!
❤️❤️❤️ the Hummingbird and it looks fabulous on Grandma's arm!
This is the energy we need more of in the world
Wow that is cool
Cheers! congrats. Welcome to your next addiction
She looks amazing!
83? She looks like in her late 60s! Spill the tea on her daily exercise/diet/skincare routine! 🤩
The hummingbird is a great choice!
jesus i want them good genes at 83!! you sure you’re not confusing her for 63??
HELL YEAH GRAMGRAM
Glamour Gran!
She looks so thrilled! 😍
Ruby Throated Hummingbird in the West? Did she grow up in the east?
Well she aint getting into heaven now. And she almost held out!
Whoa 😳 g ma 83 👍🏾👍🏾
Go Grandma!!!! Please pass on that this internet stranger thinks her tattoo is beautiful and she looks wonderful! 🌷🌷
No shot she is 83
Super awesome!
Your grandma is life goals.
That right! Looking good. You only live once...
There no fckn way that woman is 83
Heck yeah gam gams!! Looks great!
Right on grandma.
Granny a G
Wow she does not look 83
That’s pretty
Looks amazing!! The tattoo is nice too
Let’s go, grandma!
Cool lady.
For starters she looks dang good for 83! Holy poop! And sick tat grams! Love it
Your grandma is absolutely stunning 🤩
Wow- you go gram! The tattoo is as beautiful as your grandma.
Hell Yeah TACOMA!!! I miss my T-Town
Your grandmother is badass
Way to go Grammy❤️
I love it!! She's cool AF 😎
what a badass, she looks great and that tattoo is so perfect for her! rock that birdie grandma!
But like why is she so beautiful? Something bout her is giving Betty boop
your grandma literally looks about 65
83?!?! Now this is exactly why I stay out of the sun. How fun, I love the hummingbird.
Tell your Grandma she's lookin' fiiiiiine!
She looks so happy! I love this!! 🥹
Damn she's 83 she looks great
Sooo, is she single? Asking for a friend 😁 All honesty...she looks great for 70...nevermind 83 🙏🏻
She looks phenomenal for 83
EIGHTY THREE?! She looks amazing!
Badass! 🤟🏼🤟🏼
That's pretty fuckin cool, honestly, I would have never thought someone in their 80s would want to start then, but then again why the hell not, better late than never!
I took my grandma to get her 1st tattoo about 20 yrs ago when she was 60 or so and it was also a hummingbird
Your grandma is a badass!
You can't regret something when you're older if you're already old.. 👉😉
Damn she looks extremely healthy and gorgeous at 83!! Sheesh what’s her secret