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People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones
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For thousands of years, humans have marked their bodies with permanent designs known as tattoos. They have varied from plain, sometimes elaborate, other times symbolic, but always personal, and these inkings have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments and even forms of punishment.
No wonder people’s fascination with tattoos remains stronger than ever. While there’s still some stigma about them in our society, a more progressive approach to our bodies, identity, and self-expression is emerging.
At the same time, some people are slightly more skeptical towards body art. They even claim that particular designs, symbols, and body areas where a tattoo is placed can be read as a warning sign. “What sort of tattoo on someone is a major red flag for you?” someone asked on Ask Reddit, and we looked at what people had to say. Let us know if you agree or disagree with them in the comments!
We also reached out to Alex Alvarado, a tattoo artist at Santo Cuervo studio, and Adam, the studio manager at Vagabond Tattoo based in East London, who shared a couple of insights into tattoo art from the experts’ perspective.
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#1
The Confederate Flag is literally a red flag
deanna woods 3 years ago
There is absolutely nothing good about the Confederate flag. The people that fought under it thought that it was okay to own human beings. You are absolutely right. It is a symbol of hatred and fascism.
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Brandon Marlowe 3 years ago
No other nation on Earth allows the display of a flag used by rebels who waged war on their own countrymen and then lost. And if you asked the poor misguided souls who love this symbol they'll profess support for the US military, the targets of those who fought under this flag. They also defend it by saying it represents their "heritage". Dumbass, do you not realize Barak Obama's Presidency lasted longer than the Confederacy?
Kusotare 3 years ago
This is the flag of traitors, not just losers. They actually waged war against the United States of America, and the people who fly this flag just don't seem to understand that fact.
Milk,honey,andformaldehyde 3 years ago
Not sure if you're aware, but this whole country was founded by white slave owning treasonists... just saying.
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Unknown 3 years ago
Once when driving through a rural area of my home state, a house I passed had a Confederate flag, an American flag, and a Don't tread on me flag all raised high on poles together. Some of these "people" in this country are so dumb they don't even know what to believe in!
Moezzzz 3 years ago
I'm from the south. Mississippi to be exact. I would never date anyone with this s**t tattooed on themselves. This is stupid, awful and just tells me that the last two brain cells they have are trying desperately to rub against each other to form coherent sentences. Easy pass
Mrs. Jan Glass 3 years ago
The AOC references is how we know Ms. M is a incel dudebro guzzling Mountain Dew.
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Jami M. Cox 3 years ago (edited)
When I see anyone with the confederate flag I think... Warning: this person is a racist piece of uneducated trash.
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
The Confederacy lost the war and doesn't exist anymore. Let it go, and no, you're not gonna convince people that it's not racist and just a symbol of "Southern Pride.".
Bee 3 years ago (edited)
Don't buy any heritage BS. Its whole history in the 20th and 21st century is directly about racism. It wasn't even the flag of the CSA. It was resurrected in 1948 specifically as a symbol of support for segregation. And then it had a big leap in popularity to oppose the Civil Rights Movement in the '60s and '70s. It is about pride: "White Pride" and southern heritage: racism and (segregation in particular)
According to tattoo artist Alvarado, you can tell a lot about a person from their tattoos. “I’d venture to say you could even guess nationality based on what style of tattoos they have, but the most obvious answer to me would be how much they have (or haven’t) invested in their tattoos,” he said.
Alvarado argues that this isn’t only monetary investment but also in terms of research, time, and dedication. “Getting a good tattoo is sometimes a very multi-faceted process that could even include travelling to see a specific artist. Things like this can tell you how knowledgeable, patient and committed a tattooed person can be.”
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#2
Any kind of hate symbol/speech is going to be a no from me.
Sioux White 3 years ago
It's a racist and then turns part of its skin black to show you its a racist. Mf morons
NoDak Pirate 3 years ago
I agree if it's a racist image. But what if, like you, it's that persons last name. Or something else and this picture is taken out of context. That's the same as judging someone by race, gender, age or any other distinction.
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Seth Glenn 3 years ago
How is simply having the word white tattooed on you racist for all we know that can be his last f*****g name or just simply the fact that he's proud that he's white doesn't make that your f*****g racist. Every other race out there is proud to be the race that they are
Jerry Mathers 3 years ago
Maybe this is a reminder of the color of flag they need to show if they were ever confronted.
Michael Largey 3 years ago
Maybe he just can't remember the name of the race he belongs to and jotted it down just to keep the info handy.
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David Motley 3 years ago
I've been in some places where there's a lot of different people of different ethnicities and hands down the most racist people I've ever encountered are people of color 💯 facts!!!
Bryan With A Why 3 years ago
So now just claiming to be white is hate speech? Do you not hear how racist you sound? What about those who tattoo "brown power" or "black power" on their body, would you consider that hate speech? This doesn't even say white power, it just says "white" in ironically black ink lol
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
*sigh* Do I really want to start a debate with you? Not really, but... Considering how especially the Nazis, but even before the white Europeans acted and thought that white skin made them superior to other skin-colors. That with dark skin comes a small brain and no sophistication, no culture and nothing remarkable. So Europeans (white) went all over the world and because they did have superior weapons, they murdered and destroyed and abducted and enslaved people with darker skin and rubbed out their culture. Not even talking about more modern, problematic behavior. In general, if someone says they are proud to be the color that has caused so much misery and harm in the world s highly suspicious towards at least toying with racist ideas. the difference between black power and white power is that Whites, especially in the US but kinda all over the world ALREADY have the power. Black Power says "we, with this color, want to have power!" while "White Power" says "we deserve all power"
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Joe calbery 3 years ago
This picture is nothing more than a word. Where is the racism in the word "WHITE"?? It's in your ignorant mind!!!
#3
Frankly, I only judge people for racist tattoos. I don't care otherwise nor do I care where people put their tattoos.
I do tend to judge people with bad tattoos but solely because it generally means a) you didn't care to do your research or b) you're a cheap f**k. But I try not to just for the few people out there that got scammed by someone saying they were something they weren't.
Tres D 3 years ago
Why can you be proud of being gay, or black, or trans, or Hispanic, or an atheist or one of the 50 new genders but if you say you're proud to be white you're automatically a racist? THATS RACIST!!
Party Poison (They/Them) 3 years ago
F**k off! White people aren't persecuted and threatened with death in more than 50 countries only because they exist! They aren't systematically pushed out of society because of their skin color! They didn't have to fight over decades for basic rights! F**k! Off!
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Bryan With A Why 3 years ago
Wow, there are a LOT of unapologetic racists in this comment stream, that's just scary.
PaddleChica 3 years ago
Yeah, and it's pitiful how many other cowardly racists have upvoted their comments and agree with them. BoredPanda censors idiotic words like c**p and d**k yet they do absolutely nothing to get rid of the now constant racism and homophobia on this site-- it's freaking sad.
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Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
If this person ever comes to their f*ing senses, at least this one looks like it could be hidden with a cover-up. I have hopes.
Ronald Cookson 3 years ago
What that generally says to me is that they went to the penitentiary.
Susie Kamper 3 years ago
White Pride is a nazi hooligan group in my town. Imagine a group of bald, young men high on hatred and amphetamine. Most pathetic losers I’ve seen.
Milk13Man 3 years ago
as someone whose family works in a tattoo parlor, dont trust any tattoo artist who would willing put this stuff on people
Samuel Alford 3 years ago
As a tatt artist I have to mildly disagree with your comment. I'm constantly inking things that go against my morals and values just because I ink it doesn't mean I agree or support it in any way but I also knew it was going to be part of the job when I started.
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Reed's Redactions 3 years ago
How is this racist? I'm sure there are plenty of black, Asian and native people that have similar tattoos. I know for a fact that "native pride" is a very common phrase and tattoo choice.
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Samuel Alford 3 years ago
Wow the ignorance in all these damn comments no there is no issue with being proud of your race yes there is an issue when you use ss bolts it goes from being proud to being a dip s**t half these commenters don't know the difference between being in the Nazi camp and the kkk so should honestly keep the dumb a*s comments to themselves and for the record to the one that wrote about the swastika sadly the Nazi camp turned it into a symbol of hate but it was a pagan symbol for centuries and it wasn't a symbol of hate
And when it comes to the tattoo trends, Alvarado said that there are a multitude of them going on right now and it would depend on where you live, mostly.
“Custom lettering seems really popular at the moment. I’ve seen a lot of very delicate, very intricate Korean-style tattoos lately, and on the opposite end of that, there’s a lot of heavy blackouts going on as well, but it seems all styles seem to be flourishing and being taken to the next level all over the world.” He added that he is mainly a realism artist “and the art I see on social media nowadays usually leaves me in total awe!”
#4
Childhood characters doing something unsavory. Like Winnie the Pooh in a dominatrix outfit. Decapitated Pikachu. Something like that.
Erika 3 years ago
THIS. I don’t need to see my favorite childhood characters in NSFW situations
Eric Mac Fadden 3 years ago
Ask around for Lolla Bunny and how this comes sideways... I particularly don't support the "Furry cause", but taste is taste... Betty Boop and Jessica Rabbit were around for a while...
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Ann M Clinkscales 3 years ago
Don't do that to my childhood friend! Pooh is too young and simple to know about that anyway!!
Anime_Nerd 3 years ago
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#5
"Only God can judge me".
General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
This is often used to cover for their racism and/or criminal activities, "only doG can judge me".
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Tammy Wait 3 years ago
The ones that p**s me off are the family with 3 little kids dressed in rags but the parents are all dressed up with tattoos everywhere and on welfare.
Reinaldo Fuentes 3 years ago
LOL - Everyone who sees that tattoo is judging the daylights out of you.
Jestinna Welch 3 years ago
I'm not a Christian and I don't believe in God, but I understand the concept and I don't see anything wrong with a person tattooing a mantra on themselves, if they feel that mantra applies to their identity, as long as it's not hate speech or bigotry. Judging someone by their tats is just the same as judging a book by its cover. You don't know what a person was going thru when they got their tats. So just mind ya bidness and move along.
#6
Anything political or weed-related. It tells me that has become their identity, basically.
ChickyChicky 3 years ago
It is a picture of Nixon tattooed onto Roger Stone. If you don't know who Roger Stone is, it's important to look him up. One of the foremost destroyers of USA democracy.
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Katy McMouse 3 years ago
No need for the tattoo- just seeing Roger Stone cosplaying The Penguin was enough red flag for me.
Jef Bateman 3 years ago
Richard Nixon still amazes me. He was the elected president, yet seems to have had no detectable charisma. Roger Stone apparently disagrees, but I'm not seeing it.
General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
The Viet Nam war might have had something to do with it. Election year '68, Tet-offensive cost thousands of lives, huge anti-war demonstrations in the US. Time for a different party after Kennedy and Johnson? Those were interesting times.
Load More Replies... Panda Who Mumbles, Constantly 3 years ago
That ends up looking like Jimmy Carr... Or was that the original intention?
Ashley Deane 3 years ago
See I disagree. Weed IS a lifestyle. I work at a medical weed factory. If you aren't in the lifestyle then you won't understand. Weed isn't my identity anymore than people obsessed with sports or anything like that. I've learned from weed that unless you actually experience and understand something I should just be quiet and not judge. I didn't start smoking weed until 4 years ago when I turned 30. I had such a negative view of everything weed and potheads and stuff. I've learned not to judge ANYTHING I know nothing about.
Jason ramirez 3 years ago
It's weird for a man to tattoo another man onto his body that he is not related to or in love with.
And when it comes to tattoos that seem to be out of fashion, Alvarado said that from what he can see, the '90s tribal style is definitely on its way out. “The majority of cover-ups we’ve done at my studio usually involve some sort of tribal that the client got ages ago when they were ‘cool’ but no longer reflects their taste and personality. But with trends being so cyclical, who knows, maybe tribal will come back in a big way soon!”
#7
Baby’s faces, find it really unnerving, especially on the calf or top of arm. Why does it keep looking at me?
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
Adorable photograph of a sweet sleeping baby on the left. The love child of Gollum and Sloth on the right.
Debbie 3 years ago
The only reason I'd understand it is if the child had died, then the most recent picture - I'd understand. But not if it's still a living child, it is as though you love the memory of who they once were, instead of who they are today. Cheesy as it is, then I'd prefer to tattoo their name on my body.
Munnin 3 years ago
I have never seen a tattoo of someone's face come out looking like that person, regardless of the tattoo artist's talent. Going with the name is a better choice.
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Reinaldo Fuentes 3 years ago
I've seen maybe two in my whole life that didn't look like a rendering of the person as a Klingon.
#8
Anything in a language they don’t speak/have a connection to
Fabian Bernard 3 years ago
Yeah, big regret for me there. Being 19 and stupid, I would seriously like to get rid of it, totally screams whitetrash while at the beach now 😐
Yettichild 3 years ago
There are some amazing artists out there who specialize in cover ups.
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Sabrina Bowen 3 years ago
The only thing is how do you know if they have a connection to it? I don't speak German, but my grandparents did and their "moto" (for lack of a better term) was always spoken in German. If I were to tat it it would be because I'm connected to them... It means something because of them, not because I speak the language.
Erika 3 years ago (edited)
Ariana grande’s “seven rings” tattoo in Japanese comes to mind. She got it “fixed” to where it reads “Japanese BBQ Finger.”
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
That has to be my all time favourite translation fail as a professional linguist.
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Enigma wrapped in a paradox 3 years ago
I have one. It's small, *accurate*, and still relevant to me
Reaping Red 3 years ago
How in the holy fck would you know if they speak it or not. Did you ask. Or are you just unnaturally scared of anything that doesn't make sense to you
Chel Bolin 3 years ago
I love that most end up not being g what they think it means. Hilarious.
Alex Olinger 3 years ago
I’ve read about people having Chinese or Japanese things that aren’t what the people think they mean. Very unwise.
CG 3 years ago
Tends to be a more common trend with Asian languages, mostly due to mistranslation of Kanji characters.
arienne libbrecht 3 years ago
Some of my favorite videos are of native speakers reading these tattoos.
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Jennifer Brown 3 years ago
Why...I have 2 kanji symbols on my arm...1 is the year of the dog symbol, which I was born in. The other is the kanji symbol for cat, in honor of my cat who passed away. Yes, I did a ton of research to make sure they were correct.
RoseAnne Hutchence 3 years ago
Pictographic linguistic symbols are beautiful, artistic. It doesn't have to mean anything to anyone else (and really, who the f*ck cares), but to the person wearing the art, it may mean something, and it's really none of our business.
#9
The number 88. It's used in the Aryan Brotherhood as an abbreviation for Hail Hitler (explanation: H is the 8th letter of the alphabet)
JB 3 years ago
I was unaware of this and had an idea to incorporate 88 (Year I was born) into one I wanted. The artist was like yaaaaa I'm not doing that and that's when I was explained the meaning. Man I'm glad he said something!
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Shout out for that tattoo artist, seems to be a good one.
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Kate Jones 3 years ago
and now there are a bunch of proud boy and incel symbols going on, like the "okay" symbol with your fingers looking like WP for white power, "1776" for revolution and pepe the frog which was a meme that was taken over by extremists. "KeK" flags and symbols standing for Hitler, orange whistles standing for anti-lgbt hatred, and don't even get me started on the QANON ridiculousness. These days you have to do a google search just to make sure you aren't going to accidentally promote some kind of horrible message before you get a tattoo.
R Rice 3 years ago
I still don't understand how so many ppl can fall for all of that QANON bs......the name itself sounds like some d.a. came up with it
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I worked with a guy with an 88 tattoo. He said it was from NASCAR (Dale Earnhardt Jr, I think). I told him that it means "Heil Hitler" to skinheads; he said he wasn't worried because nobody would know that.
Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
oof. kinda common knowledge. At least common enough that many know to get the eff away from anyone with that tat if they're from a group a neon*zi might like to beat up
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Alexis Dominey 3 years ago
Another little fact, the swastica was originally a symbol of good fortune. It's horrible how humans can bastardize stuff like that, image if he had used a four leaf clover as their symbol.
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Fearhunter 3 years ago
It's also used by neo Nazis in Germany. It's forbid to use it on your number plate. And honestly as a German I think that's right.
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
I don't think it's forbidden on number plates, I'm pretty sure I've seen it. 🤔 And was hoping of course it refers to birth date. (For those who don't know, you get to chose your number plate, and birth dates are a common choice)
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Rob Chapman 3 years ago
Years ago, a co-worker (African American) & I (Jewish) went over to the employee smoking area, basically an area with a bench next to the parking lot. There was a really beautiful Harley Davidson parked there. But, then I began to notice things. Small chrome plates on the bike containing the iron cross, the SS logo, and the number 88. I realized what kind of person owned the bike. I explained to my co-worker what the symbols meant. Just then, the owner of the bike come around the corner. A huge hulking biker dude, bald head, massive beard. My co-worker, being kind of a big bad a*s dude himself, walked up to the guy and asked what the symbols were. I was nervous, to say the least. This big scary guy just says "Uh, they're just decoration", hops on his bike and rides away. Because these people are cowards when they are by themselves, even the big scary looking ones. And, yes, this story is true.
Robert Carpenter 3 years ago
88 doesn't mean heil Hitler that came way later but it was racist. It actually came from the number of precepts David lane wrote. His 88 precepts on how white ppl should live their lives also contained the "14 words." I won't say them. But that is where the 1488 came from. Neo nazis co-opted the British skinhead (who are very anti racist) culture which had nothing to do with racism whatsoever. Just like the real Nazis they copted all kinds of benign imagery and turned it racist...
Treedom Witlove 3 years ago
88 is also an angel sign for money, or abundance. I'm black and disregarded it's disrespectful meaning, for a better one.
Meanwhile, Adam, the studio manager at Vagabond Tattoo parlor, argues the opposite. He believes that tattoos don't really say anything. “There are so many different styles out there at the moment and it's so varied that you have people with different styles tattooed on them.” Having said that, Adam added that “one thing I would say is that if someone has a body suit or a large-scale piece, then they are a committed, dedicated person!”
#10
A huge American flag. I'm sorry.
Michael Seelye 3 years ago
Not ur problem...worry about ur own self and not what others like......they have that right
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NoDak Pirate 3 years ago
WTF! The judgement on this article is so f****d up. This dude could be a soldier that has fought for his country or even died so you guys can talk s**t like this on this website
Debbie 3 years ago
You are right NoDak, I assumed the worst. Although I am not sure if a soldier can have identifying tattoos? Anyway, I was about to say that any flag tattoo seems wrong. But on the other hand, why are you not allowed to be proud of your country and love it.
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glowworm2 3 years ago
The body hair at the end of it makes it look like the flag was set on fire and is smoking.
Honu 3 years ago
Yeah. I was wondering if the placement was a message. It's in his armpit.
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ZombieGirl 3 years ago
It's one of the most popular tattoos people get. I get asked daily how much it would cost for one
Debbie 3 years ago (edited)
Also a very good question... Rest of his body might be full, he is not allowed to show tattoos so needs to be hidden under clothes, or he likes how it looks when he "salutes"...
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Sara-Elita Boismenu 3 years ago
Despite the content, the artist did an amazing job! The shading, line work and the way they captured the rolls/waves in the flag
Mary Elliott 3 years ago
Showing exactly how much you're not a patriot by violating the US Flag Code.
#11
Celebrity. Any kind
Creature Cargeaux 3 years ago
Wtf is wrong with people? Beautifully done. That artist is very talented. But why would you have this tattooed on you?
Alex Olinger 3 years ago
Seriously? That’s what you want on your body for the rest of your life?
Reinaldo Fuentes 3 years ago
Imagine having to explain that thing 20 years later, and then having to explain why you thought it was worth remembering in this fashion.
Just A Law 3 years ago (edited)
So should people start checking with you before they get tattoos to make sure that it's OK ? My God these people should be penalized For getting the tattoo they wanted these artists should be ashamed. Thank God you're here to pass judgment on everyone I know I feel safer having you around to sdon't to show me what's good and what's bad.
#12
'Live, Laugh, Love'
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
That's already overused as a wall decoration, and she put it on her body 🤦🏿♂️
Hope Springs 3 years ago
Live in the moment, Laugh as often as possible, and Love as much as you can. It's been overdone but still a beautiful message. 💗
NannyChachi 3 years ago
My granddaughter, "How am I supposed to live, laugh and love in these conditions?"
When asked what kind of tattoos have been trending lately, Adam said it’s tribal tattoos that are having a comeback at the moment, but in a new form. “I've seen lots of biomechanical-esque tribal recently, so that may be a new trend.” Moreover, Adam said that “the 'fine line' style is probably the most popular but I don't think anything is the least fashionable right now,” when asked about tattoos which have gone out of style.
#13
“Loyalty” The people I see with this tattoo, they usually don’t appear to be the loyal type
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago (edited)
Literally no one who has ever, in the history of humans, gotten a word or symbol meaning "loyalty" anywhere on their body is actually loyal. Don't know why. Just one of those things that is what it is. Can't explain why it's provably true. It just is. Kind of like Karens having "Live Laugh Love" everywhere when they literally never do any of those things.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
They literally went in and demanded loyalty from a stranger.
DetongLhamo 3 years ago
It almost comes across as a threat ie: if you aren’t loyal to me I’ll shank you.
James Nipple 3 years ago
Only 1 thing in this universe has known what absolutely true loyalty is. It's not God, but it's every betrayal. Betrayal is the only thing that has true loyalty paid to it's existence.
#14
Bible/gospel quotes are an immediate no from me
Alex Smith 3 years ago
That is in the old testament. That is more of a history book. The people who use the Old Testament to judge people are the worst. They make the Christians who live in the new testament look awful. In the old testament we are all sinners and terrible people. After Jesus arrived (New Testament) is what we should live by. I am so sorry to anyone who was hurt by a Christian who used the bible as a weapon against them.
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WatermelonTheDutchie 3 years ago
this isnt necessarily a bad thing. what if its a verse a dead loved one favoured, and they just want to keep it close to them? arent tattoos supposed to be meaningful like that?
Disgruntled Pelican 3 years ago
My first tattoo was a Bible verse that I had done in memory of several people who have passed. I miss them.
Jestinna Welch 3 years ago
I've said this before and I'll say again. I'm not a Christian and I don't believe in God, but if someone's uses a bible quote as a mantra they apply to their lives, and want to have a permanent reminder of the thing that helps motivate them to be their best self, there's nothing wrong with it. The only problems I have are hate speech and bigotry related. But the majority of these "red flag" tats, I see nothing wrong with. Just a bunch of bougie, salty, haters in the comments.
Unknown 3 years ago
I'm not atheist, agnostic, any label. I just don't believe and don't wish to be included in any group with a religious opinion in any direction. But who cares, let people believe or find comfort/GOD forbid hope, In whatever they like.
Steve Lynn 3 years ago
Not believing puts you in the group you don't want to be a part of by default.. you're religious or you're not 😂
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Caleb of the homies 3 years ago
Bible ain't against marking the skin m***********s, and the Bible is your only weapon against the world wake up lil shits!
Reed's Redactions 3 years ago
Why are you people so concerned/judgmental about how other people choose to live their lives? This entire post is so bizarre.
Joy Hunter 3 years ago
Yes. In Orthodox Judaism, someone with a tattoo cannot be buried in consecrated ground. Of course, the Orthodox also believe in the resurrection of the body, and so my grandfather faithfully collected all his nail clippings so he would have his complete body when the time came.
Naomi Williams 3 years ago
Ohhh so people can get LGBTQ tats and there celebrating themselves, but if someone gets bible quote tats there a red flag?
#15
Sort: Exes names
Placement: Face
Kieran Bushey 3 years ago
Even for my passed on relatives I’m not putting names. I’m doing a symbol/object that reminds me of them. A tiger lily for my grandpa who loved them, books for my grandma who was a teacher, a skull for my uncle who loved skulls. In future there’ll be a pen for my aunt who writes, a camera for her husband, a torch for my brother, a wolf for my other grandpa, a ball of yarn for his wife, and more.
judeen homan 3 years ago
I have my husband and children's names all over my back on a "family tree", I love it.
R Rice 3 years ago
Idk that actually has some use to it especially if you end up in a trauma situation where you have no dog tags or any other identifying measures stating your blood type
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Kelly Boekhout 3 years ago
I have my mom's name tattooed on my wrist and that is the only name I'll ever have on my body. She died, I got the tattoo and that's the only acceptable kind
As the Covid-19 pandemic is over and people are getting back to their normal lives, you may wonder if the initial pandemic-induced surge in people’s interest in getting some ink is over. However, Adam said they have been pretty consistent throughout the pandemic and post-pandemic. “I'd say once we came out of each lockdown was the busiest time period with people wanting to get a tattoo,” he added.
#16
Anything misspelled.
Roman Hans 3 years ago (edited)
Years ago I passed a tattoo studio with sample art outside. Didn't ponder too long whether I should get a GARFEILD (the cat) tattoo.
Sazzy Sazdanoff 3 years ago
...did the person do this themself...while drunk...with their non-dominant hand?
Terry Helmer 3 years ago
Brown powder in the sammich bag on the table might be the culprit.
Load More Replies... Stephanee Ansell 3 years ago
iiiiiiiim pretty sure there used to be a video game back in the day called Skate & Destroy....I think 🤔🤔
Rose 3 years ago
Yep. While drunk, using his non-dominant hand, without wearing his glasses. 😜
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#17
eyeball. As in having your eyeball colored permanently. No, just no. Use cool contacts. Dont take the chance of blinding yourself.
Lee 3 years ago
People will have ink injected into the whites of their eyes to change the color. It sounds like a terrible idea to me.
Unknown 3 years ago
Seriously. The idea of it terrifies me, the look of people I've seen pictures of terrifies me, and you should look up those fails in particular, one more time... terrifying 🤢
Littlebunnyfufu 3 years ago
Eesh! I won't even get lasik. The risk just doesn't feel worth it yet.
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Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
Read more here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleral_tattooing
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Cat Monaghan 3 years ago
How about as permanent eye liner or eyebrows? I don't care how badly I line my eyes, I'll still do it myself, thank you very much!
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
Some girl had to basically have one of her eyes removed because her eye tat didn't go as planned.
#18
Tear drop under the eye
A teardrop under the eye, if just an outline, Usually means the wearer has suffered pain, or more likely caused pain, or served significant time, for their associates (gang). Perhaps 15 years. A filled- in solid teardrop Usually means the wearer has caused death for their associates (gang).
MonsterMum 3 years ago
I thought it meant they made bad choices. I have seen it some quite young people
Sarah Stalder 3 years ago
I'd say that in most cases, any facial tattoo is a bad idea. There's a very funny comedian with facial tattoos who breaks it down. If I remember his first name is Shane.
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Fabian Bernard 3 years ago
In France, it meant ''pimp'' untill the 70's in gangster language. Three points in triangle shape between tumb and index on the top of the hand meant ''Mort aux vaches '' ( French slang for ''Death to cops'')
Winna Libert 3 years ago
Hmm has me wondering about ice cubes "moles," at least I always assumed they were maybe moles, now I'm not so sure.
Load More Replies... Sarah Stalder 3 years ago
A lot of wannabes get this tattoo, as well. Just trying to look tough.
R Rice 3 years ago (edited)
Very true....there's no honor or pride in taking a life.....nothing glorious about it....all it brings it trauma that you have to live with the rest of your life. Myself, along with other combat veterans that I know, we don't go about marking ourselves to tally our kills......you want to see gangster or a person tough as nails go to a combat vet and tell them thank you.....all others fall short but swear that they are the hardest mf's out there
Load More Replies... Michelle C 3 years ago
From what I understand, the teardrop tattoo usually means that the wearer has killed someone, whether they served time. Gang and drug activity are not uncommon amongst those who have done so, either, unfortunately! Somebody please correct me if I am mistaken.
Welcome Welcome 3 years ago
Correct. The original meaning of a fully filled in teardrop means that. While other teardrops mean other things. Nowadays many people get them just to get them.
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TahJia Williams 3 years ago
Really?... JUST the teardrops spoke to you in this? I had to look for the teardrops after o read this because those over the eyebrow tats are so tacky & terrible
And now that the summer heat is sizzling and everyone’s getting into the beach mood, more people than ever are willing to get themselves a piece of body art. “Summer is always peak tattoo season! As soon as you start showing more skin, then all you see is the empty space,” Adam told us. However, he added that it's probably the worst time to get a tattoo in terms of healing, but it's definitely their busiest time of the year.
#19
Brand logos of any kind. If you like any corporation enough to get their logo tattooed on you, I’m guessing we have some major ideological differences.
Race Blakhart 3 years ago
So "Major ideological differences" is reason enough to put a list together, judging (mostly) innocent people for absolutely no reason? Yeah, mock the idiot racist tattoos all day long, but a lot of this list is just bullying people.
Gia Cardona 3 years ago
Like the subway guy who now gets free foot longs for life. Walking advertisment.
Destiny Harrison 3 years ago
I'm only playing devil's advocate here. It's possible to use a logo as representation. The Miller witch is a tattoo my sister's and I have discussed, our last name was Miller and spirituality is something very prevalent in our family. So I'm only saying there may be a reason that isn't super trivial behind a logo. None of us have gotten it.
TheElderNom 3 years ago
A friend of mine has a tattoo of a tractor brand. It is in remembrance of her father, a farmer who only used that brand of tractors. It does help that the brand is a deer so it doesn't look to obvious.
AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago
Yeah people get paid a lot of money to do this and it's pretty stupid.
Becky's Display Name 3 years ago
My bestie has the NFL logo and it's awesome! (We're huge football fans so it makes sense). And the only tattoo my mom has ever wanted was a Green Bay "G". 🤷♀️
#20
Comedy and tragedy masks. First three people I hooked up with had them in places you couldn’t see with clothes on.
Apparently I have a type.
If I unwrap another human and find one, I may faint.
Tabitha Martel 3 years ago
That's my new favorite phrase! I'm going to keep that one too
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Mindy Megas-Loucks 3 years ago
I would get one, but I also have a theatre background/degree. I had a necklace with them & I used to work in a prison--it got attention...
Grant Hazzard 3 years ago
Same, I have a pretty extensive theatre background, and putting them in places no one else can see with clothes on? I figured that just means they made good choices, since visible tattoos usually indicates the opposite.
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AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago
Clearly you have a type... That tattoo is a Latino gangbanger/prison symbol. "Laugh now, cry later". Or" live it up doing crazy dirt now and burn in hell for it later" is the actual meaning.
Candice Carey 3 years ago
100%. Nothing to do with theater. At my high school, this was like the #1 design on air brushed tshirts in the 90's.
Load More Replies... Chel Bolin 3 years ago
If I knew you in that way. And knew this. I'd have to prank you with a fake one somewhere. Lol
#21
if a man has tattoo's of naked women
Robyn Bowns 3 years ago
No, but it's obviously an alien as it has a uniboob....
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Kate Jones 3 years ago
As someone with a lot of tattoo artist friends, pinups are actually a style of tattoo that is very popular with men and woman and is done out of tradition and not out of necessarily being misogynistic. I totally get what you're saying and sometimes it's ridiculous and clearly gross, but with some it's honestly not even about the image--it's literally a style of tattoo and getting them-- usually a 40s style nurse or GI girl, etc-- is a symbol of a talented tattoo artist because they deal with a huge amount of shading and placement. The popular image of Rosie the Riveter is an example of a pinup that became popular with women but men really brought it to light. Sorry for the Ted Talk, lol.
R 3 years ago
Okay. I get that the style has a name but I doubt it includes having a woman sat astride a d**k shaped pile of ice cream with her finger licking something that is intended to resemble jazz. That's a far stretch from Rosie the Riveter. I couldn't be further it is. This tattoo is basic c**p. I'm guessing this person is a mysogynis. That would be a red flag for me.
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Strings 3 years ago
I have a tattoo of Bast on my right upper arm. She is top less, but that's how she was depicted in Egypt (many women's dresses were "topless")
Mike Crow 3 years ago
Problem is western society (especially North America) believe womens breasts are evil.
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Emma 3 years ago
I think some people are misunderstanding. The issue is that men like that only see women as sexual objects who have tattoos of naked women.
zububonsai 3 years ago (edited)
Only exception (when I don't mind at all): on a 70-+-year old sailor. Different times, back then, and a hobby to kill time on board. But even the US Navy encouraged it's enlisted personnel to cover up naked women on tattoos, back in WW2. Now, on a much younger person who does not work on a ship, it seems sexist to me, indeed.
Abigail Moore 3 years ago (edited)
As a woman with 2 trad. Style pinups (fully exposed breasts) I got mine because I grew up ashamed of my body and finally realized its stupid to hide myself when i want to wear comfortable clothing that shows my figure, or shows a good bit of my breasts. I think we should all work on freeing the stigma of having breasts being out, as taboo, rather than dictating when, where and how we see them. I don't give a fu*k if it's on some dudes arm, it's a cartoon. Free the nip, free the body.
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Unknown 3 years ago (edited)
Hmmmm....I don't know, I'm mixed on this one. My long time girlfriend loves the idea though, and likes sending me pictures she finds of the style I've talked about with her haha. I found in general, unless you have no personality or depth to your thought at all, tattoos rarely mean what they immediately look like. There's usually a lot of hidden meaning in them, that are only necessary for the owner of the tattoo to know. It's nobody else's business....
Yvette Desmarais 3 years ago
I knew a man who was in the military many years before. Had a tattoo of a nude woman. He'd put a bandaid on it when he went to church. I loved that. It was funny.
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
this one depends. If it's uniquely and well done, then maybe, if its just mega sexualized, then yea, red flag. Nudity does not always equal sexualization, it can be art.
E. Hamilton 3 years ago
Gotta disagree with this one. There is a fine line between filth and art. Pinup stuff has been around for ever.
#22
my coworker married another coworker.. Prior to that wedding.. he asked her to prove to her how much she loved him. So she got a tattoo on her neck with his last name on it.--BIG artistic letters.
Now.. mind you.. this man is a douchebag and a half. and they have "issues" in their marriage.. that tattoo just proves how much self love she had for HERSELF.. which is absolutely 0.
Now before any of you comment let me tell you what she is like. She's very introverted and never speaks up. this guy controls what she eats, what she wears, and he has no shame in telling us to shut the eff up, if we stick up for her... and HR doesn't do anything about it.
This girl still sticks with him. When we ask her why.. she gets quiet and says.. she doesn't have a car and begs us not to get involved.
SO seeing their partner's name on a very clearly visible area while the partner does not have any tatz is a major red flag.
Minath 3 years ago
When a tattoo is done under these circumstances it's basically a brand of ownership. I won't judge anyone with name tattoos because you never know what that person is dealing with.
Tessb90 3 years ago
I daresay that you might have a fair idea of what they're dealing with.
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Littlebunnyfufu 3 years ago
Introvert doesn't equal not being able to speak up for yourself or set boundaries. Please don't confuse someone who is introverted with someone who is an abuse victim unable to currently speak up for themselves. In an abuse situation the ability to speak up for yourself gets eroded due to deliberate behavior on the part of the abuser (ie controlling access to a car/money, controlling access to friends/family, physically or emotionally abusing someone so they are legit afraid to speak up because they fear either psychological, emotional, or physical pain.)
Fearhunter 3 years ago
He brandmarks her. I guess it's a kind of declaring his "ownership" of her as an object. I hope I'm not right.
Madeleine 3 years ago
“Prior to that wedding.. he asked her to prove to her how much she loved him.” Agreeing to get married, in combination with behaving like someone who loves him, would’ve communicated that. It’s more like this guy was asking for a permanent monument to his own insecurities and anxieties.
Shine Chisholm 3 years ago
This is clearly an abuse situation. Please don't blame survivors for being unable to escape. He's clearly controlling her in ways she feels unsafe resisting.
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CRAKA HAKKA 3 years ago (edited)
Where this f'er at I wanna go there !!!! I would love to brand his p%style a**e !!!
Swear Wolfe 3 years ago
Abuse is sad and happens too often. Poor girl, I hope she finds her strength before she takes her life.
Damyon Finch 3 years ago
Omg... So.. You just stand around and watch? Are you scared of this guy? Like... Wow
just me 3 years ago
They should... what? Threaten or assault him? Demand she leave the guy? Try to get in the middle of the relationship? As I understand it, you can't force an abuse victim to leave. You CAN let them know that they aren't alone and you care. Make sure they know they have other options. Then, yes, you wait and watch and hope.
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#23
Alcohol or weed tattoos.
judeen homan 3 years ago
Just bc it is a picture of an alcohol bottle, doesn't mean that the memory behind it is. Maybe it was their gran's favorite drink or something of the sort. It's actually quite beautiful.
Nimues Child 3 years ago
Years ago, my wife and I got talking to a young couple sitting next to us at a ballgame and we remarked on their new matching tattoos that appeared to be a family crest. Nope. They were tats of the crest from a Jameson's Whiskey label.
Ashley Deane 3 years ago
There is nothing wrong with weed tattoos as long as they're done right 😣
Gladys Hayes Southerland 3 years ago
That is their choice. Just as it is mine to color my hair or not. As long as its not offensive. The above is a work of art- lovely detail.
#24
A “Punisher” tattoo. Especially if they’re in any sort of authority position.
Alice Sparks 3 years ago
Biggest red flag is if it's a cop. The original punisher comic had him going after corrupt police and politicians. Police have since tried to claim the symbol means "no mercy". It's a massive red flag that whoever has it has temper issues and a lack of self control that they see as a badge of honor. F**k those people.
William Dennett 3 years ago
In reality, that is exactly who the punisher is out to punish, but what do they know about reality?
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CG 3 years ago
I know that some members of the military sometimes get the Punisher's skull tattooed on them. But that's the only instance (aside from comic book fans) who I know mostly get Punisher tattoos.
Segovax the Pict 3 years ago
And most of them are supply or admin personel.
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Ericthedead 3 years ago (edited)
They are just trying to look tuff. But are so scared they shoot everyone.edit: I’m talking about cops if that isn’t obvious
CultOfBambi 3 years ago
Marvel comics character, Frank Castle. Not really a superhero, unless you consider PTSD and a violent temper to be super-powers, but he is a 'good' guy, fighting against police and govt. corruption and avenging the murders of his family (in the Netflix show, at least).
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Erogenous zone. I’m nobody’s idea of a love god, but I’m reasonably capable of finding your happy spots without garish billboards to guide the way. You’re a partner, not a cheesy amusement park. A few encouraging words and movements is more than enough.
Monica Isnota Robot 3 years ago
I dated a guy with a HUGE carnival flashing neon type of sign tattooed on his inner thigh that read: "this way to the fun house " with a giant arrow pointing to his *ahem* area. It took me forever to stop laughing when I saw it....
Panda Who Mumbles, Constantly 3 years ago
I don't know about others, but I generally don't have the lights on when sexy time starts, in fact, the lights get dimmed. So, who can see these 'instruction' tattoos?
Ericthedead 3 years ago
Just my opinion but you should try it with the lights on it’s a lot of fun.
Load More Replies... Kathleen Pearlman 3 years ago
My daughter thought about putting a tat over a portion of her body that said "exit only".
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
Yeah, the tattoo of an arrow with the words, "Insert Here" isn't needed 😂
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago
LOL wtf people put road maps on their skin because they're THAT bad at communicating in bed? This.... particular BPanda post makes me feel like a chad... because I know how to communicate....
Darl Huntsman 3 years ago
I dated a girl that had a set of boxing gloves tattooed with the phrase "hit it like a champ " . I loved it
#26
A cult tattoo. Big NO
Moosy Girl 3 years ago
It’s a bunch of symbols the band Bayside posted on their instagram before the release of their 6th album, apparently. Found this after a bit of Google-fu: https://www.altpress.com/what_is_bayside_trying_to_tell_us_6_mystery_images_analyzed/
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karen snyder 3 years ago
A friend of mine has a mysterious tattoo on his arm that looks like an alien script. Got him hammered on his birthday and he confessed that it was the laundry symbols for: cold water wash, do not wring, do not bleach, no iron, lay flat to dry and no dry cleaning. It was his WASHING INSTRUCTIONS. No red flag, joke was on me. Well played, sir.
AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago
It's a pictogram. I dunno where these people are coming up with their info on 80% of these things. They're full of it.
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Lemon Beans 3 years ago
Wait that's actually kind of a cool tattoo idea??
Load More Replies... Anna Snorrepot 3 years ago
this is a rebus. "red cross, s=f, flag, ??, hamburger, six" = Red Croff flagged six hamburgers as ??" There. Good on ya, Red.
Swear Wolfe 3 years ago (edited)
I know the third one down is a flag... but it legit looked like a toilet paper roll. I just figured this was a covid cult for hoarding TP or something.
AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago
That's a pictogram, genius... "Cult tattoo". 😂 Where do you fools even come up with half the c**p you're talking about. Half the ideas presented about these tats are inherently bogus.
#27
Lips on the neck
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago
That... sounds like some ... uh... I would guess... trailer-park-girl stuff... What I think of when I read that...
Wingo Lamo 3 years ago
The first person I ever saw do lips on the neck was Tommy Lee when he was dating Prince's ex, Mayte Garcia. He had her lips tattooed on his neck. And I may be wrong, but I think Dave Navarro did it with Carmen Electra's lips?
Ryan 3 years ago
"Look at that neck. The message is immediate the guy F's chicks I spent a lot of years making friends with cool artists So when they drew me tattoos I could truly feel important It's a 22 year old inside a cube of brick and mortar Got me questioning my morals in a corny pecking order" -Aesop Rock
Sandy Parker 3 years ago
Anything on the neck... And I do freak out whenever my husband threatens to do it.
Deviltography 3 years ago
I think its in new mexico or very south California near mexico a lip tattoo was used as a "hidden" gang sign. The gang, i dont remember the name, used to use the number 13 but kept getting arrest because of it so then they changed to lips cause the way its shape is a 13.
Lauren S 3 years ago
Why the down votes? This is actually a thing. The lips do subtly symbolize the number 13 associated with gangs. I worked in a juvenile prison. Not only did the kids tell me this but our Gang Investigator confirmed when I spoke to her about it. Down vote away since this is somehow offensive…
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I was once friends with a girl who had ten tattoos, all of which were matching tattoos with other girl friends. She’s no longer friends with any of them. Two big red flags there- intense codependent friendships, many enemies/falling outs with past friends. She even tried to get me to do a matching tattoo with her once. No thanks.
Tiger Pearl 3 years ago
I do understand that, but some probably find it a funny/nice reminder of a time they lived through.
Gladys Hayes Southerland 3 years ago
One, maybe three friends. Not 10 bff, all exes now. That's a problem
Load More Replies... Alice Sparks 3 years ago
I always see it as memories made with people who you love right then. Just make sure you've been Hella close for legitimate years and they don't match exactly, that way as long as it's cute or cool even if you stop being friends it's a nice reminder of good times spent
June Gem 3 years ago
It can actually be a very sweet gesture. BFF'S/ Ride or Die type of friends stick around. Make sure you know who you are getting a matching tattoo with before you make that kind of commitment.
El Bat 3 years ago
Yeeah! I have a best friend whom I have known and been close to for 15 years..girl is pretty much my little sis. We got tattoos together though not exactly matching, she got music notes behind her ear, I got a bass clef inside my ear. Theme thing I guess but even if she didn’t talk to me tomorrow, i’d never regret it. We have been through so much good and bad together.
Load More Replies... Enigma wrapped in a paradox 3 years ago
I want to get matching tattoos. However, it will be with someone I've known forever and something meaningful to both of us
Ericthedead 3 years ago (edited)
These all aren’t red flags. I mean the hate tattoos are obvious but even with them the person may not be a bad person just had made a bad decision. But if you don’t want to even give them a chance then I guess they are red flags for you.
Shay Tracy 3 years ago
my husband has a coordinating friend tattoo-- one of them has a pig marked out with the different edible bits and the other has a cow. the most hilarious part now is that he's vegan :D
#29
I used to work at an all purpose gas station in Pittsburgh, and was constantly told about a customer who had our store logo tattooed on his arm.
Didn't make me proud, made me feel like I was joining a very corporate cult.
Madeleine 3 years ago
Why not just enjoy seeing it on their signs, etc., instead?
Load More Replies... Jef Bateman 3 years ago
Years ago I read that it is not unusual for Japanese workers to get tattoos of their company logo because of their principle of loyalty. I've honestly never met anybody who did this, but the article had a few pictures.
Madeleine 3 years ago
That doesn’t sound right because traditionally in Japan tattoos were only for yakuza. My understanding is that there is still a lot of stigma against them, and bathhouses, pools, etc., there often ban people with tattoos.
Load More Replies... Ericthedead 3 years ago
I work in a field with alot of work related tattoos. Just pride in their work.
Wysteria_Rose 3 years ago
We have a local bar that is named after a flower, and it's become a customary thing for their full time employees to get that flower tattooed on them somewhere. It's a historic bar that's been in the city for generations, so maybe that justifies it a little but to me it would be so awkward if your job there didn't work out and then you have this tattoo to remind you of it every day (knew someone who that happened to).
Jessica Isaacs 3 years ago
It could be a type of way they honor the historical building. Like, maybe it's just how they feel while working there?
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Christina Webster 3 years ago
I came here to post that and you, Mother Hulk, have leg dropped me.
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AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago (edited)
Was the pain of the shading just too much to finish this ENORMOUS 2" tat ? 😆
#30
A tattoo of their own face... Unless they're Steve-O.
CG 3 years ago
Aside from Steve-O, it just makes me think that people who would do that are incredibly narcissistic.
jaysko 3 years ago
Don't know him personally but I've heard Steve-O is indeed incredibly narcissistic
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Tessb90 3 years ago (edited)
Stop down voting for someone asking a simple question. Yes I understand google exists, but unless they feel like reading a whole Wikipedia page to try and understand why it has a lot of significance to people who watched a show that was popular before they were born, in a world that doesn't even closely resemble the one we live in today; it's not exactly fair. Just for clarification he used to be on a show called Jackass. As the title suggests, they were a bunch of guys who did incredibly stupid and dangerous things for the entertainment of us people who didn't have as many options as today. So for our benefit the stunts just kept getting more stupid and more dangerous as the show went on.
Load More Replies... Ladi Fuller 3 years ago
Really do not see anything wrong with this. If you love yourself then oh well.
Grant Hazzard 3 years ago
Reminds me of Dan Cummins, wants a tattoo of his face, on his face, same size as his face slightly too the left, then wait outside 3d movies and ruin lives.
WritingSatyr 3 years ago
When you don't carry a mirror around and you forget where your eyes are located.
AR-Sith F.Austin 3 years ago
Or a convict. Why does only Steve-O get a pass? Because he could "butt chug"??
#31
An inspirational quote tatted on someone screams they're trying desperately to prove something to themselves.
Michael Largey 3 years ago
Yes, not getting the quote right is the real "tell" here.
Load More Replies... Lori w 3 years ago
Many people have inspirational tattoos because it helps them with depression.
Miranda Gilley 3 years ago
Exactly. I have technically two quotes on me. One is "Rester Forte" which is "stay strong" in French which reminds that I can make it through anything and the other is "Spread Your Wings" which I got in my brothers, moms, and dads handwriting, and it's also the name of a Queen that really hits home.
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Sarah M. 3 years ago (edited)
I have what you might call an inspirational tattoo. My middle sister was a very talented poet who passed away. I got the first line of my favorite of her poems tattooed on my inner forearm so I can see it daily and remember her astonishingly lovely spirit. It comforts me and gives me peace.
GlamourGhoul 3 years ago
Sarah, that's really lovely. It's a beautiful way to remember her.
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Alice and the Unicats 3 years ago
I'm going to disagree with this one. You don't have to like the quote, but you don't know what those words may mean to the person who has them. It may be those words were the mantra they used over and over again to talk themselves out of suicide, or other forms of self harm, to to get away from abuse.
Ariel Gable 3 years ago
So? I want to get a tattoo that says. "Even the darkest of nights brings a brighter day."
Christian Krapp 3 years ago (edited)
If it has meaning to you, or you get it as a nice piece of art, go for it! Don’t let random people discourage you, be yourself, that is the best way to be happy!
Load More Replies... Gia Cardona 3 years ago
Quotes can be quite beautiful and meaningful. Nothing to prove but to remember.
Jozsef Szabo 3 years ago
Or maybe just the OP is jumping to conclusions. There are many possible reasons why someone gets such a tattoo, and we may not know those reasons. For example, someone mentioned that some depressed people have inspirational quote tattoos because it helps them.
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 3 years ago
I don't see what's wrong with inspirational quotes. I have an entire half sleeve made of quotes, lyrics and poetry because they represent my life philosophy and values and I look down at them sometimes to remind myself of good things. Not for any other reason.
Coraline M 3 years ago
Mis-quote much? And I believe you just mis-quoted Martin Luther King Jr
#32
Stupid baseless words like “Pay2play” or “Boss movezzzz”
Jyri Hakola 3 years ago
Still I see also a sense of irony and capability to laugh yourself in this one.
NannyChachi 3 years ago
My husband and I have matching wrist tattoos saying "Fireproof" and I love them. As in we "fireproof" our marriage with prayer and putting each other before everyone else.
Dick Sawkins 3 years ago (edited)
I think the pic is a bad example. The word says flawless and is not spelled flawless. Indicating that the deeper meaning is that the person that wears the tattoo knows they are not flawless. Might just be me though.
Stephanie Goadsby 3 years ago (edited)
That's exactly the point of the tattoo. More often than not, however, it's thought of as funny irony done in haste.
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Kathryn Geier 3 years ago
Does "All aboard" on the posterior with a nautical theme fall into this category?
#33
It's rather inexplicable, but Tweety Bird tats attract the worst
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago
Ever notice how almost any woman who exist with this type of tattoo (and lets face it, men simply don't get Tweety Bird tatts for whatever reason) tends to be SUPER unhealthy in their general lifestyle and life choices?
Moezzzz 3 years ago
My dad has a tweety bird and a Yosemite Sam one..... but yeah, he's kind of an A-hole, so, yeah. It fits lol
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Micah Parrish 3 years ago
When I was a kid we had a sticker bus (actually an RV) a guy would drive around town and sell stickers out of. (First red flag) It had flashing lights and was COVERED in stickers. He had tweetie bird tattooed on his forehead. Yup.
EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
Why though? I know she's cute but the people with them do seem to be a type..... I just don't understand why it's a red flag
Arnavet 3 years ago
I don't either. Fun fact though, Tweety is a boy. (This was a shock to me as a child)
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Stasi Dubbels 3 years ago
My sister has a Tweety Bird tattoo in honor of her son, nickname Tweety Bird. She is the kindest, sweetest, most gentle person you'd ever meet. Don't judge what you don't understand.
#34
I know this guy with a tattoo across his collar bones that says “Uneducated genius"
Cat Monaghan 3 years ago
Uneducated or otherwise, I would NEVER refer to him as any type of genius!
Peaches GreFra 3 years ago
The only one who can wear a tacky tattoo like this is Ninja from Die Antwoord
Tessb90 3 years ago (edited)
You clearly have impeccable taste. Die Antwoord are amazing.
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Amber Gray 3 years ago
You don't need a piece of paper to show people you are smart. At least you shouldn't. It's sad that people with smarts and experience that decided not to go to college bc $$ can't get a job bc the idiot with a piece of 1,000,000 ish paper that can't do basic stuff got the job.
#35
Carpe diem.
Andrew Hunter 3 years ago
It's not though. Carpe Diem means to not out off stuff that can be done today. Because tomorrow isn't a promise. Not Eff it, you only live once so I'm go an do some dumb stuff. - a person who really likes Latin
A.J. Keller 2 years ago
No, actually it is from the French Revolution. Carpe Diem translates, loosely, to seize the day. What it's really referring to, in French 1780's context, is relatable to fight for your day. Same thing with the eff it comment. You are taking action.
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Patryk Maleszewski 3 years ago
This s**t is also entirley gramatically incorrect. My Latin teacher hates it.
Sarcastic and Proud 3 years ago
The only great Latin tat I've ever seen was a joke tattoo tramp stamp that translated into Itchy A**s!!!!!!! The guy had no regurts about it too!!!!!
#36
I think this might just be an Australian thing but having the southern cross tattoo anywhere is a red flag. Don't know why it's specifically the southern cross but holy s**t every person I've ever met with that specific tattoo has been a walking red flag
I’ve Seen Things 3 years ago (edited)
It is the Australian version/meaning as the Confederate flag
OhForSmegSake 3 years ago
It makes me sad that the Southern Cross has been co-opted by racists. As a child I used to sit outside and stargaze with my Dad alot. I always wanted to get a Southern Cross tatt to symbolise those nights. Not anymore.
Tessb90 3 years ago
Made far worse when you think of all the generations that used to stargaze and see it over the 50000 years before we got here.
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Jenny Fullerton 3 years ago
I’m So pissed off the my favourite constellation has been hijack by racist bogans
Lisa Hanson 3 years ago
Well, Excuse me, but I'm a female, from Australia and I have the Southern Cross tattooed on my upper back and I did it because I'm a proud Aussie who loves her country.
Gingergirl 3 years ago
Southern cross was used by the miners during the Eureka Stockade. A symbol of rebellion, it has since become the flag for union members and is banned on worksites in Australia
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Peter Buckley 3 years ago
Explains it all, https://www.sbs.com.au/movies/video/989794371595/We-Dont-Need-A-Map
Jenny Fullerton 3 years ago (edited)
For many years the Southern Cross was used by Both ends of the political spectrum but lately it’s been hijacked by the extreme right. I love the Southern Cross constellation but it saddens me that I cannot wear it in any manner, as in Jewelry or clothing
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 3 years ago
It's the Eureka flag. It's just been kidnapped by low lifes.
#37
Cheetah print 🚩🚩
K-Hey 3 years ago
Yeah, it was the same print, but on a face. A mom's face. At the elementary school. It takes all types
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Ariel Strong 3 years ago
If it's done correctly on the shoulders, upper arms and upper back, it can be beautiful. But one small spot is tacky
Marek Lens 3 years ago
Most of these inspire hate for no reason and then you are like: "we dislike racism and hate" such a hypocrisy
#38
I swear guys with roses on their hands are generally a**holes.
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago
A rose on the hand typically tends to mean "if things get heated, I'm genuinely not above hitting the woman I'm with."
El Dee 3 years ago
The expression I have heard is 'If she can give a punch she can take a punch' Makes me despair of humanity..
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Johnny Carwash 3 years ago
I have a rose on my hand, and I’m pretty sure I’m not an a**hole. I would’ve been proud to be one if I were. 😅
GЯЭЭЯ GЯАVЭS 3 years ago
When I first read that I thought it said "roses tattooed on their a$$hole".
#39
Being a tattooist for 11/12 years. Really in my eyes it’s usually people with not well done house tattoos who throw up the most red flags. Thinking they are owed something and plain rude especially when someone is about to stab you lol In no way am I trying to say house tattoos are bad what I’m saying is the sense of self entitlement and the need to have it done then and there breeds a different type of client that is usually rude or is an a*****e in my experience.
Kristal 3 years ago
Are house tattoos the tattoos on the walls or in books at the tattoo shop?
Sathe Wesker 3 years ago
No, it’s from an artist who practices outside of their home. Usually cheap and the artist isn’t that experienced.
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Seth Glenn 3 years ago
So I said this 20 pictures ago and I'll say it again. Anybody who has a tattoo according to these people you shouldn't be associated with for f**k around with because it's a red flag because you literally named every type of tattoo there really is. Please show me a list of a tattoo that is acceptable in your eyes since none of the above are
Craig Becker 3 years ago
I’m not a big fan of tattooing in general, but I have to disagree: there are people who get tattoos based their lifelong commitment to an organization. Often, but not always, military in nature. “Semper fi”, for example. Based on personal experience, any Marine who wears that is very serious about ‘lifelong commitment’. I cannot fault that.
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We talking "Jail House"... Because I don't think there's a difference between "house tattoos" and c**p I've seen come out of a quarter of the parlors... Some of the best artists I'm friends with tattoo out of a private home studio.
#40
Zodiac signs
Meg Curry 3 years ago
Scorpio here! My initial is "M" and the Scorpio symbol looks like an M with an arrow on it. I wish people would stop cramping on folks with zodiac tattoos, especially when it has a special meaning.
Tessb90 3 years ago
Your tattoos are not for the benefit of other people. If it has meaning to you, then that's all that matters.
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Matt MacFarlane 3 years ago
What's wrong with Zodiac signs? If YOU don't like it dont get one.
Robyn Bowns 3 years ago
Don't know why someone felt the need to downvote this sentiment. Snowflakes have infiltrated again....
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Wallace Anderson 3 years ago
anyone hating on my tattoos i chose specifically for myself and no one else is a red flag to me lmao
Robyn Bowns 3 years ago
You don't have to be a believer to enjoy an esthetic. This comment sounds like a projection.....
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Lisa Johannesson 3 years ago
Aw but that Capricorn is so cute, though... you don't need to believe in the zodiac to enjoy the signs.
#41
Insane clown posse..
#42
Any symbols of Soviet Union or other socialist countries. Portraits of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Mao etc. The red flag with hammer and sickle of course too.
Helmut Kok 3 years ago (edited)
easy now you will get accused of being "Americian bashing" in .....
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M. William Bell 3 years ago
Then you will hate the pic above of a baby that got turned into Chairman Mao!
#43
The old feather and infinity symbol is mostly a giveaway for being a bit uninspired.
Summer Mason 3 years ago
An angel forever in my heart. It's my son who died with his footprints and a infinity symbol with a feather. So fk right on off with that MR.
Jonn Thundergun 3 years ago
Most of these posts and even the comments are just people being judgemental twats. Sure some of these tattoos are dumb as hell but several such as yours might be pretty common but certainly not cringey or laughable. My condolences for your loss.
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Heather 3 years ago
A dozen years ago and the guy I am BFs with got the Ole infinity symbol on the wrist. I had 4 medium tattoos and he had none. Told him it would be fine pain wise because I didn't want him to psych himself out. So I sat there and chatted like I was getting my nails done while they put the ink down. Came his turn and I sat there while he started making small talk and watched as his face dissolved into a look of pure restrained mayhem. He is a redhead. Turned purple. He realized that I had just put on an Oscar worthy performance. He of course forgave me, and we ended up laughing about how I got this one. The tattoo may be passé but the memory is one our favorites. And of course we still love having matching tattoos.
Damyon Finch 3 years ago
Not only that, there's an age range for some of these. Infinity symbol, born in 60's 70's. Lol
Unknown 3 years ago
Why is this comment Down voted? People's self-righteous personal opinions seem strong with this site. And obviously, I'm right of course 😁
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#44
Usually initials, normally of three letters, most associated with gang names
Georgette Redwood-Gladue 3 years ago
I have my 3 kids initials worked into an arm piece. My grandkids will be my other arm
#45
Name tattoos are generally distasteful. You really couldn’t think of a different way to honour your loved one? Knew a guy who had “family” written in a huge terribly overstated script across his forearm… what, like you’re gonna forget? ETA if you want to honour someone, get a symbol for them or smth that you actually put some thought into. It’s just the effortless name tattoos that get to me
Lee 3 years ago
Most of these just boil down to tattoos people don't like, not that make you wary of someone.
Unknown 3 years ago
Yes. Unfortunately so many people refuse to read, just look at pictures, and draw their own context from that.
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Allmeow-err 3 years ago
I have all 3 of my kids names on me. one of the best decisions ever in my life, honestly. And yes, some people CAN forget their family members...its called dementia. I love my tattoos. <3
Corrsfan 3 years ago
I don't think this belongs on this list. Someone tattooing the name of someone they love and have a personal relationship with says nothing about them (negative or positive). How on Earth is this a red flag? I also dislike this implication that something has to be original to be meaningful.
Amy Broderick 3 years ago
I have a heart tattoo (one half a fishing hook and the other an antler) with the birth year and death year and in the heart my step-dad's catch-phrase 'how's fishin' I love the tat but I'm kind of sorry I have it on my clavicle. Ah well the best laid plans of mice and men
Gina Beatty 3 years ago
I have my granddaughter's first and middle name tattooed on my inner wrist. She is 4. Her favorite game is telling everybody "look (pointing at it) that's me!" And then dissolving into a fit of giggles... no regrets here!!! Proud granny of a giggly grand
LavenderAxolotl 3 years ago
Unless you had the loved one write their name and got it tattooed in their handwriting. IMO that's kind of sweet, but I agree that a symbol would be good as well
Autistic Wolf 3 years ago
I literally left this as a comment in a previous post X-D. Exactly this.
Lisa H 3 years ago
I actually feel this one. I wanted to honor my late grandfather so I got a train with scenery from where we spread his ashes in the background. He loved anything with an engine, as he was an engineer for United Airlines and I remember he and my grandmother would get super excited whenever they saw a train.
#46
If I see the Eureka stockade flag on someone I get a bit nervous.
#47
Anything that’s trending. Trends DIE. It tells me that the person isn’t willing to put anything unique on their body & they just want to follow with what’s cool right now. For example people who get clocks, eyes, lions, etc.. are probably the same ones who would’ve gotten tribal tattoos back in the 90’s-00’s just because it was cool at the moment. I dont have any hate towards these tattoos by the way. They look nice.. its just people get them because its trending.. so to me that’s a red flag to permanently put something on yourself just because its trending at the moment. Also anything with your ex’s name.
Wysteria_Rose 3 years ago
Kind of reminds me of the ";" which I almost got myself for its meaning, however, if it weren't for the steady pictures of so many others, I would never think to use that symbol for saying "I could have ended it but didn't." I have other tattoo ideas that are more for myself that I'm happy to spend the money on rather than one thing that yes, could be applied to me, but something else would be more individual.
#48
Om symbol- not hating because I imagine a lot of people have one, but I feel like the person is very clearly telling me not to hang out with them lol.
FreshGanesh 3 years ago
I’m not sure I understand the second half of this. Could someone explain how an ॐ says “don’t hang out with me?”
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
I think whoever wrote this is just very prejudiced towards anyone wanting to express spirituality. (Unlike you, Lord Ganesh! /jk)
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Laura Jackson 3 years ago
My nephew has one on his calf and has no idea what it means. He thought it "looked awesome" and made him seem like a "tough motherf**ker". He also has a paintroller and swipe of black paint tat across his shoulders because he's no longer with the girl whose name is under it, and a Star Wars (just the words, no characters) tat on his ribs. Smdh🙄
Virginie Michaud 3 years ago
Let him know never to travel to South Asia. Tourists have been arrested in Thailand and expulsed from the country because of tattoos of buddhist symbols on the legs, which are considered an "impure" part of the body. It's offensive to Buddhists.
Load More Replies... Emma Starr 3 years ago
I have this with a lotus flower, on my sternum, as a reminder to stay centered and find balance:)
#49
Any kind of emo/goth cartoon character. Like Spongebob or Patrick.
RobotMonkeyGod 3 years ago
you don't remember the theme tune? "....who dwells in a catacomb under the sea? Spongebob Goth Pants, reclusive and moody and pallid is he....Spongebob Goth Pants, if the eerie and twisted gets you a clickin'........then put on some Bauhaus and dance like a chicken...."
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Idk ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 3 years ago
I think they're trying to say cartoon characters made into goth characters?
#50
my ex is 17 so he doesn’t actually have this tattoo but he genuinely wants to get a harry potter death eater tattoo edit: need to clarify it’s not HP that makes me cringe it’s the death eater specifically
Meg Curry 3 years ago
Hi! I have a Death Eater tattoo. Got it when I was 21 (now I'm in my late 30s). I was a huge Harry Potter fan and have a love for villains of many genres. My dumbass didn't see it as racist, my dumbass saw it as a way to show folks my love for villains. It wasn't until maybe the last 2 years that folks started saying how it's racist and the equivalent of Nazi-ism. I still like my tattoo! But I hope it may explain at least my reasoning for getting it.
Grim Reaper 3 years ago
As a teenager who'd love a dark mark, I don't see it as racism at all! Rather it's racism around a fictional concept of blood purity, which does not exist in our world and therefore surely cannot be deemed racist? If I were to shift universes, then sure, it would be hated, but seeing as blood purity quite literally doesn't exist, I don't see how it can be racist in any way.
Load More Replies... Beth Burgh 3 years ago
No kidding, why would you want a tattoo of a racist fictional cult? Or the ones who gets Always (about Snape's love for Lilly), why? It's not an example of true love, he loved her she didn't love him. And it was honestly kind of creepy how he still wanted to be with her years later, even after she rejected him.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
Mostly cause I just think the symbol is cool (not OP's ex, just someone who also wants a Death Eater tattoo). It looks absolutely awesome and I love it.
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Amanda Lalonde 3 years ago
I have the hallows symbol on the outside of one of my ankles and I'd like to get the dark mark on the inside to show the good and bad, but I can understand why some people would link it to racism
Theo Blackwood 3 years ago
When I went to the midnight release of the final book, someone got the DE tattoo in the mall that day.
#51
Clock tattoos. Especially if it comes paired with roses or a lion. It a very specific tattoo but the people who get them are always so rude.
#52
I knew a girl whose initials were VW and she had a Volkswagen logo tattoo. She was obsessed with their cars too; she didn't just get the tat because of her initials.
AmAndA_Panda 3 years ago
I knew someone who's last name was Campbell. He got a can of Campbell's soup tattoo. I think it's clever.
#53
Tattoos of anime characters. I watch anime from time to time, I’ve seen so many. I read a ton of manga as well. I get if it’s a small tattoo referencing an anime, but big tattoos of anime characters are red flags.
Elly Sketchit 3 years ago
Red flags for what exactly? Their love of a show? Man, this list is judgy.
Lee 3 years ago
Some of these are real red flags, like the racist ones, but a lot of them just feel like they have an idea of what a good tattoo is and if it's not that it's a red flag.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I have to disagree here. I have a lovely friend named Hiro who got an amazing tattoo of all of his favourite Marvel and anime heroes to commemorate becoming a citizen of the UK and also the many goals they achieved. It was a tattoo that has a wonderful and very deep meaning to them and is gorgeously done.
CG 3 years ago
I was thinking of getting a custom Yin Yang with both regular and Alolan Ninetails.
Load More Replies... Dre Mosley 3 years ago
I don't agree with this one. I remember casually dating a girl who said she wouldn't date a guy who likes anime. Lots of people unfortunately have some negative preconceived notion about it. Maybe they've seen Hentai and think it's all like that or something.
Tessb90 3 years ago
Hentai tattoos can be awesome if you have a good artist lol.
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miranda whitehead 3 years ago
I don't see how having a anime character as a tattoo is a red flag
Gemma Joubert 3 years ago
My artist specialises in anime and geek tattoos. I have to disagree with you on this one. I have Zuko from avatar (I know it's not an anime, please don't kill me) on my calf and my husband has Naruto on his leg. Not quite sure why these would be a red flag
CG 3 years ago
Zuko is cool, and Avatar does have an anime vibe to it, so you are cool.
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#54
Getting the generic lion with crown and hourglass or pocket watch, just like the wolf and the owl…
#55
this seems to be an unpopular one and may just be from personal experience but full or half sleeves of one particular fandom/media. Never met someone who commits that hard to harry potter and isn’t a bit off somewhere else
CelticElff 3 years ago
Autistics have special interests, so I can totally see someone having a gaming sleeve (or biology sleeve, or music, etc.)
#56
Anything tribal on a neon white man
Tiger Pearl 3 years ago
So you get to decide whether the “white man” has tribal ancestry or not? There are quite a few white passing people from all ancestries. Every ethnicity comes from some kind of tribal background. Are you aware of each tribal tattoo’s inspiration?
Terry Bollea 3 years ago
I’m pretty sure every chad that the exact same shoulder tribal tattoo in the late 90s-early 00’s were not part of the same “tribe”
#57
Nightmare before Christmas tattoo because you know their going to be very annoying.
Tabitha Martel 3 years ago
Whatever. I'm still getting my NMBC/Wizard of Oz pin up style mashup. Judge me however you see fit but it's happening.
LynzCatastrophe 3 years ago
BITE ME! I'm going to be damn annoying because it's an awesome movie and I decided I was going to show my obsession with it with pretty art on my legs!
EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
Get outta here! I love meeting people with Tim Burton tats in general! They're a part of my life and story, and mean a lot to people!!
Hyde and Seek 3 years ago
My mum and dad have Jack & Zero because while she's not a fan of Sally ,she adores Zero
John Smith 3 years ago
Actually I would agree with the tattoo being a red flag. The film is brilliant, the people that commit it to ink on their body, in my experience, tend to be a little unhinged. Good film, dodgy people.
Enigma wrapped in a paradox 3 years ago
I've met several people over the years with some type of NBC tatt. Usually great people.
George Ryan 3 years ago
They're (learn the difference between their there and they're ffs people)
#58
Those semi-colon tattoos. Met, maybe half a dozen men and women with one. All bats**t, and unapologetic entitled about it...
Minath 3 years ago
I know several people with a semi colon tattoo, for them it's a reminder of how far they've come and that they were able to beat their demons.
Kristal 3 years ago
Semi-colon tattoos represent a suicide attempt. A semicolon, grammatically, is used in a sentence where the sentence could end (a period) with your point clearly made but continues (a comma), adding more context to the topic. This is a correlation to one almost ending their life but continuing onward. Most importantly, it's a reminder to the individual to keep it going; embrace the comma.
Local foodie 3 years ago
Maybe im wrong but don’t semi colon tattoos represent overcoming bad times and mental health?
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
Yes, they do. They represent a time where you could have ended your life, your story, but you chose to keep writing instead.
Load More Replies... Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
What a horribly nasty and judgemental comment. I hope that this person know the meaning behind the semi-colon tattoo. They often represent that a person has struggled with wanting to take their lives and is now working hard to improve mental health and their life.
Elly Sketchit 3 years ago (edited)
It means 'my story is not over' and a lot of people that have overcome suicide or heavy life issues like such wear that with pride. It's sad that you've met folks that seem to still be having issues with the tattoo but to judge it is a bit harsh.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
If I ever get a tattoo, it would probably be a semi-colon on my left ankle. Because I've been through a time where I woke up every day miserable because I didn't die, where I couldn't look at a knife without thinking of where to cut for the most lethal wound, couldn't wear cloth belts because I couldn't stop thinking of where to hang them to, and avoided train tracks because all I wanted to do was wait for a train to pass while I was on them. And now I'm better, and the semi colon would represent that. I could have died. I could have ended my story. But I kept writing.
Arnavet 3 years ago
I can relate to that way too well. Not anymore, thank God, but about 17 years ago I was in that place. I still can have flashbacks if I see nooses or other imagery, and have trouble seeing handguns irl for that reason too (which sucks cause I enjoy shooting targets with rifles with my family but can't go to the handgun range). Thankfully I'm in a MUCH better place even with the ptsd moments. I'm glad you're in a better place too! ❤️
Load More Replies... FreshGanesh 3 years ago
Isn’t this some sort of mental heath symbolism? Again, I’m confused at the generalization with this one.
DragonflyGreen 3 years ago
This one is a horrible tattoo to have an issue with. It symbolizes survival, and is an unspoken kinship among other survivors.
PupperPanda 3 years ago
I have a semicolon tattoo on my inner wrist, above my watch strap. Every time I look at my watch it reminds me that my story continues, and that I'm still here. So f*** you to the person who wrote this original comment.
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CG 3 years ago
This is the best answer. You do you with the tattoos on your body.
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BordestPanda 3 years ago
Aside from the ones that are racist or otherwise bigoted, this list is really judgmental.
CG 3 years ago
If I could upvote this comment 100 times, I would. You hit the nail square on the head.
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CG 3 years ago (edited)
I know quite a few that raise red flags from different regions, though these are more criminal than red flags. Clowns in Brazil mean you're a Cop K I L L E R (spacing because of possible BP censoring), Epaulettes in Russia mean you are a high ranking member of the Russian mafia, Roman Numeral 13 is tied to Latino Gangs, full traditional Japanese backpieces are tied pretty heavily to the Yakuza in Japan, etc. Aside from the ones with hateful natures, USA flags, getting someone else's name, or something in a language you don't understand, most of the ones on this list seem more like bad personal experiences from the posters.
Gavin Johnson 3 years ago
I have tattoos that are markers for times in my life, they are mine, I have been through some rough times and I’m not ashamed of those times, my tattoos are there as both reminders of where I’ve been but also the things I love. Judge me in whatever way you wish but all that does is speak of who you are, it says nothing about me.
Tabitha Martel 3 years ago
Some of these people should maybe look in the mirror and maybe the problem isn't the tattooed person after all...
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
As long as you don't have a nazi symbol or confederate white pride s**t on you, then I don't give a damn what tattoo's you have, this list is so f*****g judgy. jeez...
Sage Gusano 3 years ago
Very few on this list that I see as a red flag. Most are just "I don't like"
Houssem Hammami 3 years ago
I can't see myself having tattoos, today I like this thing, tomorrow I don't, less headache.
Wintermute 3 years ago
Same. My rule is that if I decide I want a tattoo I have to wait a year. If I still want it, then I'll get it. I have no tattoos.
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I met this woman at a party once who had a lot of tattoos which she told me about when I took an interest. One of them was a tattoo of a fish, which she explained with major eye-rolls was a matching one she'd gotten with some girl she had a fling with while holidaying overseas. In a fit of romance they got matching tattoos of a fish and a bird. Because, you know, they love each other but they're from two different worlds. By the time I met her she was 100% over the whole thing and said it was a really stupid thing to do.
James Tartaglione 3 years ago
how many people are like me and searched this to see if any of their tattoos made this list?
CG 3 years ago
This is the best answer. You do you with the tattoos on your body.
Load More Replies... BordestPanda 3 years ago
Aside from the ones that are racist or otherwise bigoted, this list is really judgmental.
CG 3 years ago
If I could upvote this comment 100 times, I would. You hit the nail square on the head.
Load More Replies... CG 3 years ago (edited)
I know quite a few that raise red flags from different regions, though these are more criminal than red flags. Clowns in Brazil mean you're a Cop K I L L E R (spacing because of possible BP censoring), Epaulettes in Russia mean you are a high ranking member of the Russian mafia, Roman Numeral 13 is tied to Latino Gangs, full traditional Japanese backpieces are tied pretty heavily to the Yakuza in Japan, etc. Aside from the ones with hateful natures, USA flags, getting someone else's name, or something in a language you don't understand, most of the ones on this list seem more like bad personal experiences from the posters.
Gavin Johnson 3 years ago
I have tattoos that are markers for times in my life, they are mine, I have been through some rough times and I’m not ashamed of those times, my tattoos are there as both reminders of where I’ve been but also the things I love. Judge me in whatever way you wish but all that does is speak of who you are, it says nothing about me.
Tabitha Martel 3 years ago
Some of these people should maybe look in the mirror and maybe the problem isn't the tattooed person after all...
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
As long as you don't have a nazi symbol or confederate white pride s**t on you, then I don't give a damn what tattoo's you have, this list is so f*****g judgy. jeez...
Sage Gusano 3 years ago
Very few on this list that I see as a red flag. Most are just "I don't like"
Houssem Hammami 3 years ago
I can't see myself having tattoos, today I like this thing, tomorrow I don't, less headache.
Wintermute 3 years ago
Same. My rule is that if I decide I want a tattoo I have to wait a year. If I still want it, then I'll get it. I have no tattoos.
Load More Replies... Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I met this woman at a party once who had a lot of tattoos which she told me about when I took an interest. One of them was a tattoo of a fish, which she explained with major eye-rolls was a matching one she'd gotten with some girl she had a fling with while holidaying overseas. In a fit of romance they got matching tattoos of a fish and a bird. Because, you know, they love each other but they're from two different worlds. By the time I met her she was 100% over the whole thing and said it was a really stupid thing to do.
James Tartaglione 3 years ago
how many people are like me and searched this to see if any of their tattoos made this list?
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