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Most agree that tattoos should have reasoning behind them. And frankly, we can always make one up even if there was no initial motive rather than just "why the heck not." Even bad tattoos can be justifiable if there is a motive behind the quirky design. Still, probably the best excuse (to tell your mom or grandma) for getting silly tattoos (that don't resonate with you on deeper levels) is that it makes you feel good, crack a smile, and, even better — makes you (or others) laugh. This is often the case with many funny tattoos.

They say you can't go wrong with memorial, pet tattoos, or tattoos that celebrate important milestones. For example, the birth of a child is an excellent reason for getting dad or mom tattoos! And honestly, if it brings you good emotions, that's a solid reason to get funny tattoo designs. Unlike tattoos of one's (probably now ex) partner, funny small tattoos are timeless and don't have an "expiration" date. Jokes aside, don't get us wrong, tattoo fails and awful tattoo designs (or execution) can also be hidden under the "funny" label. However, that doesn't change the fact they are a laugh a minute, if not for the owner, then for the rest of us!

Below, we've compiled some of the funniest tattoos we found that will hopefully make your day a little sunnier. Or make you rethink your next tattoo design or the tattoo parlor you plan to get it at! Did any of the funny tattoo ideas below make you giggle? Let us know by giving them an upvote! Perhaps you are also the owner of a funny tattoo? If so, let us know in the comments!

#1

My Girlfriend’s Tattoo Of Her Cat In A Shark Costume And Her Actual Cat In A Shark Costume

My Girlfriend’s Tattoo Of Her Cat In A Shark Costume And Her Actual Cat In A Shark Costume

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#3

Finally Got To Do Something Creative With My Ugly Shoulder Scar

Finally Got To Do Something Creative With My Ugly Shoulder Scar

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#4

I Was Born And Adopted From China So I Figured This Would Never Not Be Funny

I Was Born And Adopted From China So I Figured This Would Never Not Be Funny

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#6

I've Been Living In Italy For A Year, And It's Common To See Things In English That Do Not Make Sense. Today, I Found The Winner

I've Been Living In Italy For A Year, And It's Common To See Things In English That Do Not Make Sense. Today, I Found The Winner

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#9

So I Got A Really Silly Tattoo Today

So I Got A Really Silly Tattoo Today

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#12

Ignorant Hitchhikers Inspired Slightly Silly Leg Piece

Ignorant Hitchhikers Inspired Slightly Silly Leg Piece

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#19

I Went On A Date Today, He Proudly Showed Me This Tattoo

I Went On A Date Today, He Proudly Showed Me This Tattoo

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#21

I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This

I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This

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#22

My First Tattoo, I Broke My Ankle, Had To Have Surgery And Wanted To Make My Scar Funny Rather Than Ugly

My First Tattoo, I Broke My Ankle, Had To Have Surgery And Wanted To Make My Scar Funny Rather Than Ugly

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#23

It Looks Like My Coworker’s Tattoo Is Petting The Kitten

It Looks Like My Coworker’s Tattoo Is Petting The Kitten

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#24

My Friend Decided To Cover Up The Tattoo Of His Ex Wife!

My Friend Decided To Cover Up The Tattoo Of His Ex Wife!

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#25

Just A Happy Ladybug

Just A Happy Ladybug

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

I had a yellow ladybug land on me once. One of my classmates said its poisonous, but idk. So is it lucky?

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

People say ladybugs are good luck if they land on you, but once a ladybug landed on me and it bit me. So I don't know...

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#30

Look At This Tattoo I Gave Myself While Drunk. How Much Do You Think I Should Regret This

Look At This Tattoo I Gave Myself While Drunk. How Much Do You Think I Should Regret This

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#33

Who Thinks My Dad Should Get Lifetime Free KFC For This Tattoo

Who Thinks My Dad Should Get Lifetime Free KFC For This Tattoo

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#34

Found This Hilarious Simpsons Tattoo

Found This Hilarious Simpsons Tattoo

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#35

Funny Far Side Tattoo, Evan Reynolds, Grand Ave

Funny Far Side Tattoo, Evan Reynolds, Grand Ave

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#36

My Friend Broke His Arm And The Surgery Misaligned His Tattoo

My Friend Broke His Arm And The Surgery Misaligned His Tattoo

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#37

I Drunkenly Tattooed Some Inspiration On Myself From Nessie

I Drunkenly Tattooed Some Inspiration On Myself From Nessie

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#42

Table Cat Memes Are Always Hilarious

Table Cat Memes Are Always Hilarious

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#46

My Friend Abel Has Cool Ideas. I Just Tattoo Them

My Friend Abel Has Cool Ideas. I Just Tattoo Them

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#47

Don’t Mess With Mary Anne And Wanda

Don’t Mess With Mary Anne And Wanda

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#51

From There To Here, From Here To There, Funny Things Are Everywhere

From There To Here, From Here To There, Funny Things Are Everywhere

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#53

Always Bright Look On Side The Of Life

Always Bright Look On Side The Of Life

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#54

I've Been Getting Drunk And Waking Up With Tattoos

I've Been Getting Drunk And Waking Up With Tattoos

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#55

Ignorant Chili Weirdo

Ignorant Chili Weirdo

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#56

If You're Ever Feel Stupid, Just Remember That You Did Not Try To Tattoo Yourself With No Experience... With A Tattoo Gun From Amazon...

If You're Ever Feel Stupid, Just Remember That You Did Not Try To Tattoo Yourself With No Experience... With A Tattoo Gun From Amazon...

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#57

Does This Count? Because I’m Pretty Sure She Doesn’t Realize If It Does

Does This Count? Because I’m Pretty Sure She Doesn’t Realize If It Does

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#62

Fun Little Christopher

Fun Little Christopher

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#63

The Concept Looked So Promising

The Concept Looked So Promising

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#64

Don’t Take Directions From This Woman

Don’t Take Directions From This Woman

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#65

Don't Get Drunk On A British Fishing Island, Because Oyster Tattoos

Don't Get Drunk On A British Fishing Island, Because Oyster Tattoos

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#67

Spotted On The Beach. Go Bulls!

Spotted On The Beach. Go Bulls!

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#68

A Girl I Went To High School With Has This On Her Upper Thigh

A Girl I Went To High School With Has This On Her Upper Thigh

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#69

When You're Drunk And Your Friends Tattoos You

When You're Drunk And Your Friends Tattoos You

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#70

An Almost Inspiring Tattoo... Find Your Way Own

An Almost Inspiring Tattoo... Find Your Way Own

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#72

Depressed Bee

Depressed Bee

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#73

Friend Bought A Tattoo Gun On Amazon For £100. Tattooed Darth Vader On Himself

Friend Bought A Tattoo Gun On Amazon For £100. Tattooed Darth Vader On Himself

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#76

The More I Look At It, The Less I Like Oranges

The More I Look At It, The Less I Like Oranges

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#78

So My Friend Just Got A New Tattoo... I Wonder When She'll Figure It Out

So My Friend Just Got A New Tattoo... I Wonder When She'll Figure It Out

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#80

"Anahor Me In Your Love" This Was My Couples Tattoo For Getting Married On Sunday

"Anahor Me In Your Love" This Was My Couples Tattoo For Getting Married On Sunday

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#81

When You Wait 3 Weeks For The “Bruise” From Your Tattoo To Go Away Only To Figure Out It’s Actually Terribly Blown Out And Will Never Go Away

When You Wait 3 Weeks For The “Bruise” From Your Tattoo To Go Away Only To Figure Out It’s Actually Terribly Blown Out And Will Never Go Away

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#84

Expectation vs. Reality... I Don’t Wana Talk About It

Expectation vs. Reality... I Don’t Wana Talk About It

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#86

To All Non-Lactosian People

To All Non-Lactosian People

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#87

Drunk Coworker Was Given A Tattoo From A Drunk Band Member At A Small Concert

Drunk Coworker Was Given A Tattoo From A Drunk Band Member At A Small Concert

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#90

Getting Not One, But Two Corporate Logos Tattooed On You

Getting Not One, But Two Corporate Logos Tattooed On You

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#91

“My Friend Gives Good Tattoos And He’s Only Asking For Tips” Says My Girlfriend

“My Friend Gives Good Tattoos And He’s Only Asking For Tips” Says My Girlfriend

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