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

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

#1

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

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

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    No Explanation Required

    No Explanation Required

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    #3

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

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

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful and loving tribute to your sister.

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

    Sorry for your loss. The owl looks awesome! I have a dragon as a memorial for my granda so I totally get it.

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

    Beautiful. I lost my only sister. From sister to sister I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers I'm sorry I know it really sucks. 😔

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

    So sorry for your loss & my condolences. Beautiful & amazing way to remember your little sister ❤️

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

    My sister had a miscarriage and her favorite animal is an elephant so she got a baby elephant tattoo

    Lucas
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    2 years ago

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    Either the photo distorts things, or this is a really bad tattoo

    CrazyCatLady
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    #4

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

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

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    #5

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

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

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    #7

    My Fourth Sak Yant "The Eight Directions"

    My Fourth Sak Yant "The Eight Directions"

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    #8

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

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

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    #9

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

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

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    #10

    Done At Tattoo Artisans In Honolulu, Hi

    Done At Tattoo Artisans In Honolulu, Hi

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    #11

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

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

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    #12

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

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

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    #14

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

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

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

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

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    Got This While On A Cruise Ship

    Got This While On A Cruise Ship

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

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

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    Needs

    Needs

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

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

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    #19

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

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

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    #20

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

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

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    #21

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

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

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    #22

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

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

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    #23

    Tribute To The Love Of My Family

    Tribute To The Love Of My Family

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    #24

    I Cant Decide Which One

    I Cant Decide Which One

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

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

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    #26

    In Progress Frankenstein’s Monster

    In Progress Frankenstein’s Monster

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    #27

    My Raven Skull Plus Some Dotwork

    My Raven Skull Plus Some Dotwork

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    #28

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

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

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    #29

    8 Years Ago, Need More, Need To Finish

    8 Years Ago, Need More, Need To Finish

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

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

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    #30

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

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

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    #31

    Lion Added After Being Forced To "Remove" Some Of The Names Of My Younger Cousins

    Lion Added After Being Forced To "Remove" Some Of The Names Of My Younger Cousins

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