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- Tiny tattoos are gaining popularity as a form of smaller conspicuous consumption.
- They're a small status symbol — maybe reflecting disposable income and identity at the same time.
- The trend aligns with rising consumerism and changing perceptions of tattoos in society.
The other day, my sister and I found ourselves waiting for tattoos in a New York








