New research finds that while people often agree on what a tattoo says about someone’s personality, those judgments are usually wrong. The study reveals a consistent gap between how tattoos are perceived and the actual personalities of their wearers.
What a let down. Comparing to how people view themselves doesn’t tell us much. People are notoriously bad at self reflection.
“We surveyed the mother-in-laws and high-school bullies of our participants to gauge personality traits.”