Rad or Bad: Tattoo Chokers
Posted by Brittany on July 18th, 2012
I was 9 years old when I first assumed that I was really cool. I mean…in reality I was just a snotty-nosed kid who’s parents would let her stay up on a school night, and watch Beavis and Butthead. But in my mind – Alicia Silverstone had NOTHING on me. I would say things like “As-if!”, read Judy Blume novels in class, and write in my slam book about how ugly Vanessa’s purple laced Adidas were. Now I’m totally about to show my age (or YOUTH, if you will) in this post, so bare with me during this time.
If you’re in your 20’s, then you can easily relate to me and my confusion over this specific 90’s trend: The tattoo choker. Being that I assumed I knew what ‘COOL’ was, I must-of had at least 20 different colors which were worn on a daily basis….because, you know? I was cool. The tattoo choker would be perfectly layered with a puka shell necklace, an oversized hoodie stolen from the older brother, and of course two strands of hair in my face which had the appearance of antennas. That was the ‘COOL’ shit, dude. Funny to think that 10 years later, the tattoo choker would be resurrected into a seriously coveted accessory. I think I found a few at the Flea Market for about $10 each. $10 each!? I used to buy that shit at the DOLLAR store, man!!!!! I’m not too sure if I like this trend THAT much to buy for $10. No thank you, overly priced vintage store – I’d like to keep my annoying pre-teen days in the past. What do you think? Rad or Bad? The person with the best reason why you like or don’t like, gets a HELLZ sticker pack from the crew!
July 18th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
I say no! I too was a ‘fashion’ victim of the plastic choker and after a while, my neck was over it, along with the glittery butterfly clips. Besides, I’m 25 now and the only thing I like choking my neck, nowadays, is my man
July 18th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
BAD! & not the good kind of bad either. Especially for 10 bones nowadays. But they could possible be rad, if you wore ‘em in your 3rd grade picture with a gold necklace and schoolgirl outfit: (see picture)
July 18th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
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July 18th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Bad! it looks like some S&M, kinky, fetish shit that’s meant for just the bedroom!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
But then again the patterns make me crave croissants!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
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July 18th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
All BAD!! I remember getting these at a local grocery store. Fifty cents could buy you this sweet gem that was dispensed out of a machine that now displays rad collectible figures like Homies™. An accessory that looks like it belongs on a stripper or street walker really shouldn’t have been worn by young girls.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Rad, but only if you’re not shelling out a ten for one! I found a rainbow one lost in a drawer from my childhood and wear it as a bracelet now. I still get some fellow-90s kid love whenever someone sees it on, and I gotta say it never hurts to add a little fun to whatever outfit we’re rockin for the day!
July 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
it’s Bad because Katy Perry’s sportin’ it. Need I say more?
July 19th, 2012 at 10:12 am
i personally dont like em… but maybe if you rock em well… hmmm idk but i wouldent wear it
July 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
So bad!!! Those people wearing them should have to put them back in their fanny packs. Ew.
July 19th, 2012 at 10:41 am
It totally depends on how you rock it. Katy perry just looks like an over grown third grader, over the top and bad. Kraeyshawn on the other hand looks dope with a tattoo necklace, sick beanie and other cute gear, just being herself. So I think as long as you don’t think too hard on it and just rock it with your normal style it’s RAD, just don’t let it take over!
July 19th, 2012 at 11:16 am
BAD!!
i dont see the point, looks like you never grew up
plus katy perry is wearing it , this just needs to go back to the 90’s just like the two strands over the face !
July 19th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Bad! Yes, there are things from the 90’s that I wish would come back, like old Nickelodeon and Boy Meets World.. and some things that have come back in style are still cute.. like the “Poetic Justice” style box braids… but I think chokers should stay out of style.. I never really was fond of them when I was a kid and I still don’t like them now as an adult!
July 19th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
This had me cracking up: “Alicia Silverstone had NOTHING on me.” LOL. Slam Book! =) taking me back. & “must-of” haha!
The PLASTIC chokers for anyone that’s not a kid anymore: BAD. BUT Maybe with a different design and material, it would work. (Everything has potential)Personally, I think, from what I remember those chokers get a little uncomfy and just gets in the way of my head-bopping to music…and ye know, other things. xP
On a side note: the stacking of chokers reminds me a bit of traditional African necklaces that
cover the whole neck; the more they wore, the higher their status was.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I think it depends who’s whearing it. I think that it looks really cool on Kreyshawn and she totally rocks it! I loved them when i was little but now i woulden’t wear them because i remember them as alittle uncomfy to wear, and they are not really me.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
I’m not 20 or anything but I think this style is kinda Bad!!! I like to create my own style and everything but this would never come across my mind.
July 19th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Tattoo chokers.. I really want to LOVE this idea but I imagine that it would look strange (bad, not rad, strange) when you turn your head, ya know? The tattoo would move w/the skin on your neck unlike the plastic ones that keep their “line”. P.s. i feel like i should leave a disclaimer.. I AM NO FASHIONISTA xxoo
July 19th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
I remember getting sorta strangled by mine until I stretched it out so it got all loose and slappy.. I probably didn’t do it right, but still a big no for me!
Maybe if you’re superskinny and have that grunge f*cking awesome look with creepers, spiked jeans vests and cool stuff, and wearing atleast 3-5 of those on your neck in the most weirdest random colors I bet it would work.
It all depends. But just go for it if you feel like it, I’m always like that. I wear whatever I like, no matter what’s “in” and what other people think. Fuck the ‘fashion rules’.
July 20th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
BAD! Although I am guilty to the trend BACK in the day, I have to say the only reason why I wore them was because I thought they were cool. Key word: thought. In no way, shape, or form is that cool and just because Katy Perry is rocking it doesn’t mean every one else should. Plus I remember those seriously choking me because they were all tight on my neck–not a good look! No one should get choked by their jewelry, I mean, unless you’re into that?
July 20th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
I think that it depends if that person is able to pull it off . everyone is different…personally I think its bad because its something I know won’t look good on me…..but I’m pretty sure there is people who are able to stunt the choker without a problem
July 21st, 2012 at 9:21 am
Bad!!! I was about 8 or 9 when they came out also and thought they were the coolest things since shoe stings when I saw a celebrity wearing one (I think it was Brandy). Although, as of now, I think they need to stay where they belong, in the past. And don’t even get me started about the $10 each, please!
July 24th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
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