<p>Well, basically, because tattoos are a cultural thing. And culture changes. And now, due to the internet and cheaper and easier access to traveling, our own cultures changes faster than ever.</p><p>Tattoos have been normal in certain cultures for ages, but were considered “not done” in our western culture until a few years ago. It was something that was only done by drug addicts, prison inmates, and rock and roll life wasters.</p><p>Luckily all this has changed, and a lot of people are now having a tattoo as a reminder of a specific period in their lives.</p>