Maritime Custom
To clarify, this particular style of tattoo is unquestionably carrying on a long-standing maritime custom. The question is, what does this message mean? Does this imply that we shouldn’t try to live our lives with a purpose? For the simple reason that the purpose of an anchor is to cause the ship to sink and become attached to the seafloor.
Perhaps there will be days when we are able to cover up the anchor tattoo, and other days when we will be able to cover up the words. Both of these should be displayed because I think that will start a conversation. And introverts despise pointless small talk with strangers, especially when they’re trapped on a sinking ship.