Question about the Ward C patient with the heavy tattoos...

Did people really have tattoo's like that in the 1950's? I remember hearing that even in the 1970's tattoo's were frowned-upon, much less the 50's.

I know Teddy had some tattoos too, but they were far more believable and realistic for that time period, as they were only a few small army tattoos on the arm. The patient, however, had FACIAL TATTOOS. That's frowned upon TO THIS DAY. It's hard to imagine someone in the 1950's being like that.

Thoughts...?

I think I'm asleep.
Nothing is wasting away.
I see your face.
Take the time away.

Now, read the third word of each line.