I wonder when people will realize that tats look stupid...or maybe people just like looking stupid that much.

Getting a tattoo won't make you tough, trust me...now a brand might, but that's a different story.
Now you are categorizing people's intelligence by their looks? Jesus..that tells more about you, than it does about us. It's not about making yourself tough. It's about commiting to something for life. That's what makes tats so intriguing. And that something could be lifephilosophy, family, an important person who's passed away and they want to honor him/her memory by taking a tattoo or just something that made them grow as a person. Why would that make anyone stupid? Oh wait it doesn't, you're just a douche.
It's called common sense. You see, I don't want my grandchildren to cry when they see me in my old age. ^_^
Why are you thinking about something that lies 50-70 years in the future? Life is about here and now. And tell me how many old people's skin looks awesome? : DD No you just made yourself look fool. I'd rather get a cool tattoo in my 20's and be happy about it for the next 50 years than to worry about something you don't have and thinking too much about the future, when all you should do is enjoy this moment.
Btw with old ages tats become horrible? Maybe you should look at this:
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So don't be a f*g just because you don't have the guts to do what you really want and enjoy life here and now. Btw you reminded me about my next sleeve tats theme: "Life's not about the destination, but the journey".
"You asked for it."