I often wonder why people get tattoos, whether large or tiny, and whether or not I know the person who has the said tattoo. It certainly takes a level of commitment and dedication that I find fascinating to put something on your body permanently, and endure what I assume must be a lot of discomfort. People often pay a lot of money for tattoos so I'm constantly tempted to ask, "What drove you to do that?"

Any body modification is fascinating... that's why I asked the members of the Bored Panda community to share theirs!

#1

I Got This Fox For My Birthday In November. Foxes Are So Cute

I Got This Fox For My Birthday In November. Foxes Are So Cute

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#2

No Explanation Required

No Explanation Required

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#3

My Little Sister Passed, She Loved Owls And Always Had Pink Hair So It Has 1 Pink Feather

My Little Sister Passed, She Loved Owls And Always Had Pink Hair So It Has 1 Pink Feather

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#4

You Can Still See My Scars But They’re No Longer The First Thing You Notice. I’m So Happy.

You Can Still See My Scars But They’re No Longer The First Thing You Notice. I’m So Happy.

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#5

Got This Last Year, She Was The Best Dog Ever And Now Shes With Me Forever.

Got This Last Year, She Was The Best Dog Ever And Now Shes With Me Forever.

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#7

My Fourth Sak Yant "The Eight Directions"

My Fourth Sak Yant "The Eight Directions"

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#8

My Grandma And Best Friend. She Passed 3 Weeks Before My Daughter Was Born

My Grandma And Best Friend. She Passed 3 Weeks Before My Daughter Was Born

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#9

For My Beautiful Grandmother - Breast Cancer Survivor Who Lost Her Fight With Covid

For My Beautiful Grandmother - Breast Cancer Survivor Who Lost Her Fight With Covid

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#10

Done At Tattoo Artisans In Honolulu, Hi

Done At Tattoo Artisans In Honolulu, Hi

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#11

Got These Little Mushrooms As A Connection To Nature And My Love For All Things Fantasy!

Got These Little Mushrooms As A Connection To Nature And My Love For All Things Fantasy!

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#12

Got My Bird "Bore" As An Addition To My Existing Bat "Byte" For My Animal Sleeve

Got My Bird "Bore" As An Addition To My Existing Bat "Byte" For My Animal Sleeve

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#14

A Watercolor My Best Friend Painted, Around 3 Little Birds Designed By Our Other Best Friend

A Watercolor My Best Friend Painted, Around 3 Little Birds Designed By Our Other Best Friend

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K-Hey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my favorite one so far! Love love LOVE the impressionism translation onto skin

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#15

Got This While On A Cruise Ship

Got This While On A Cruise Ship

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Knoxy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a temp tat... Look at the puckering on the outline. I mean, it's cute... but hardly a body mod

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Needs

Needs

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Issey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that doesn't have dark outlines makes it so much lighter and more delicate

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I Got This Elephant As A Cover-Up Of A Clef, Witch I Had To Get Lightened First With A Laser Because It Was Too Dark

I Got This Elephant As A Cover-Up Of A Clef, Witch I Had To Get Lightened First With A Laser Because It Was Too Dark

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#20

My Right Arm.drew It Myself. Has Name/Bday Of My Daughter.my Fairygirl And I'm Her Mamabear 😊

My Right Arm.drew It Myself. Has Name/Bday Of My Daughter.my Fairygirl And I'm Her Mamabear 😊

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#21

My Arm, Which Is Full Of Personal And Meaningful Things For Me. Parts Of Life

My Arm, Which Is Full Of Personal And Meaningful Things For Me. Parts Of Life

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#22

It’s Actually All Of These And More On The Back: Zapdos, Charmander, Squirtle

It’s Actually All Of These And More On The Back: Zapdos, Charmander, Squirtle

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#23

Tribute To The Love Of My Family

Tribute To The Love Of My Family

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#24

I Cant Decide Which One

I Cant Decide Which One

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i couldnt write the rest but i was trying to say i cant decide which one is cuter

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#25

Arwen From Lord Of The Rings

Arwen From Lord Of The Rings

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#26

In Progress Frankenstein’s Monster

In Progress Frankenstein’s Monster

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#27

My Raven Skull Plus Some Dotwork

My Raven Skull Plus Some Dotwork

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#28

Took Me 4 Years To Finalise What I Wanted And Where I Wanted It. Will Never Regret My Choice.

Took Me 4 Years To Finalise What I Wanted And Where I Wanted It. Will Never Regret My Choice.

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#29

8 Years Ago, Need More, Need To Finish

8 Years Ago, Need More, Need To Finish

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LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My OCD is kicking in...is it just me, or is the tattoo not centered?

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#30

Got This Little Gem Whilst On Holiday In Tenerife A Few Years Ago

Got This Little Gem Whilst On Holiday In Tenerife A Few Years Ago

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