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Inked
by, Emma | Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8:00PM
Emma | Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8:00PM Who thought it would be a good idea to stab yourself REALLY deep with a sharp pen? While I don’t know (and don’t think I want to know) the history of tattoos, it’s hard to deny their popularity these days. Tattoos are becoming more and more mainstream, and they seem to be especially prevalent in the CrossFit community.
I’m sure there are already divisions in the gym about tattoos, whether it be existence, placement, or design. While you may feel free to share those, let’s talk about them in terms of our isolated little sphere of CrossFit.
Tattoos Contradict CrossFit
- CrossFit is all about being functional, not appearance. If you’re just joining to get shredded you’re not going to make it past fundamentals. What’s the point of concentrating on aesthetics? Do you really care about what shorts you’re wearing or what random skull is tatted on your bicep if you can deadlift 500?
- If you take care enough of your body to measure out how many almonds you eat, doesn’t it seem a little contradictory to permanently damage it? If you care enough about the food that enters your beautiful temple of a body, why graffiti the outside of it?
Tattoos Support Our Subculture
- Time to be honest here. We can go on and on about how this gym is different from all the others cause we don’t glorify 2 hour AMRAPs or Fight Gone Bad followed by Fran. But I don’t think any of you can deny the shiny, sweaty, and slightly stinky glory that comes with being a CrossFitter. “Yeah I do handstand push-ups daily.” “Yeah I’ve done Murph.” “Yeah I listened to Chris for 8 fundamental sessions in a row.” We’re tough as hell. Not only do we do the workouts, but we do them with better form than anyone around. Why not be proud of being tough? The CrossFit Journal brought up this point in an article about tattoos last month. CrossFitters have this weird obsession with getting through ridiculous stuff that other people can’t. That’s why we sit through two hours of being stabbed with the needle that’s got some ink on it. Is this why most CrossFit affiliates sport athletes with ink? Is it a good enough reason?
Which side are you on?
