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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.”

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Any kind of hate symbol/speech is going to be a no from me.

Final score:

298points

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Sioux White 2 years ago

It's a racist and then turns part of its skin black to show you its a racist. Mf morons

143points

HovercraftFullofBees , hildebrand_rarity Report

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

Final score:

273points

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Red Hair Blue Soul 2 years ago (edited)

We could always amputate at the knees

157points

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!”

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Childhood characters doing something unsavory. Like Winnie the Pooh in a dominatrix outfit. Decapitated Pikachu. Something like that.

Manateebae Report

Final score:

243points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

My eyes!

87points

prophylaxitive , tausend und eins, fotografie Report

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones "Only God can judge me".

Final score:

237points

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YinzerGhost 2 years ago

Incorrect. I am judging the everlovin' s**t out of you.

253points

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Anything political or weed-related. It tells me that has become their identity, basically.

User_492006 , MiamLitchell Report

Final score:

235points

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Merrill N. Munro 2 years ago

Roger Stone

54points

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!”

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Baby’s faces, find it really unnerving, especially on the calf or top of arm. Why does it keep looking at me?

Fun-Platypus-9153 , Petkevic29 Report

Final score:

235points

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago (edited)

Adorable photograph of a sweet sleeping baby on the left. The love child of Gollum and Sloth on the right.

252points

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Anything in a language they don’t speak/have a connection to

hurricanetrash , CGehlen Report

Final score:

229points

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Fabian Bernard 2 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 😐

92points

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)

HypnotEyes_lonely Report

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228points

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JB 2 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!

363points

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

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones A huge American flag. I'm sorry.

scottstots98 , Aargentino1 Report

Final score:

227points

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Freddie 2 years ago

Don't be sorry. It is an eyesore

113points

A_Guy_That_Exists89 , InducedChip89 Report

#11

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Celebrity. Any kind

Final score:

224points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

Why? Are you going to want that on you 20 years from now?

126points

#12

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 'Live, Laugh, Love'

Even-Juggernaut6678 , Lex McKee Report

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222points

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Dre Mosley 2 years ago

That's already overused as a wall decoration, and she put it on her body 🤦🏿‍♂️

6points

ReusableBear487 , u/Dense-Significance-9 Report

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

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones “Loyalty” The people I see with this tattoo, they usually don’t appear to be the loyal type

Final score:

217points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

Just add quote marks around it.

142points

#14

Bible/gospel quotes are an immediate no from me

Snailpics Report

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215points

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The leech 2 years ago

Isn't the bible against marking the skin?

119points

#15

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Sort: Exes names

Placement: Face

hamiltonka , Ernest James Report

Final score:

214points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

Never ever put a name on your body unless it's a blood relative.

102points

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

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Anything misspelled.

Rothines , LaserNightingale Report

Final score:

211points

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Roman Hans 2 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.

10points

#17

eyeball. As in having your eyeball colored permanently. No, just no. Use cool contacts. Dont take the chance of blinding yourself.

kejovo Report

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210points

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Lee 2 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.

103points

#18

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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).

scareintheair , [deleted] Report

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204points

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MonsterMum 2 years ago

I thought it meant they made bad choices. I have seen it some quite young people

61points

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.

P0ster_Nutbag Report

Final score:

201points

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Race Blakhart 2 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.

1point

#20

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

No_Lick_Asbetos , JubJubBonks Report

Final score:

194points

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Minath 2 years ago

He he he "unwrap a human" I'm going to remember that.

230points

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#21

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones if a man has tattoo's of naked women

Final score:

191points

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ƒιѕн 2 years ago

This tattoo is not , as BP would have censored it.

80points

#22

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

Dimple_from_YA , KK Report

Final score:

188points

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Minath 2 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.

144points

#23

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Alcohol or weed tattoos.

ballq43 , Ella Report

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188points

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MonsterMum 2 years ago

The bottle is very well done. ATBGE

146points

#24

A “Punisher” tattoo. Especially if they’re in any sort of authority position.

Emperor_NOPEolean Report

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158points

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Alice Sparks 2 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.

93points

#25

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.

knockatize Report

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136points

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Kristal 2 years ago

This person sounds really sweet, encouraging communication is a green flag

102points

#26

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones A cult tattoo. Big NO

ZenithChaser69 , bobbillinger Report

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132points

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Sarah 2 years ago

What does this tattoo mean?

72points

#27

Lips on the neck

subiesaurus Report

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123points

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Autistic Wolf 2 years ago

That... sounds like some ... uh... I would guess... trailer-park-girl stuff... What I think of when I read that...

6points

#28

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

pbd1996 , j46290 Report

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119points

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Tiger Pearl 2 years ago

I do understand that, but some probably find it a funny/nice reminder of a time they lived through.

76points

Ok_Sheepherder_8313 , Terry Johnston Report

#29

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

Final score:

118points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

Benefits: insurance, paid vacation and your own logo tattoo!

27points

#30

A tattoo of their own face... Unless they're Steve-O.

TheScarletSho Report

Final score:

118points

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Tt 2 years ago

Who would do that :'(

28points

#31

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones An inspirational quote tatted on someone screams they're trying desperately to prove something to themselves.

Ok-Limit5517 , tacotruck4me Report

Final score:

114points

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Smalltoid 2 years ago

And pretty sure the last word should be "everywhere"

278points

#32

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Stupid baseless words like “Pay2play” or “Boss movezzzz”

OkLemon1033 , reddit.com Report

Final score:

111points

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Scout Finch 2 years ago

Dumbazz

130points

#33

It's rather inexplicable, but Tweety Bird tats attract the worst

COL_Schnitzel Report

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110points

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Autistic Wolf 2 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?

52points

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#34

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones I know this guy with a tattoo across his collar bones that says “Uneducated genius"

ProcessImpressive211 , Allef Vinicius Report

Final score:

100points

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Cat Monaghan 2 years ago

Uneducated or otherwise, I would NEVER refer to him as any type of genius!

3points

#35

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Carpe diem.

RAB2204 , cayooo Report

Final score:

97points

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Ivo H 2 years ago

Yeah, just put YOLO there, everyone already knows it's the same thing.

44points

#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

imuncomfy5 Report

Final score:

93points

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I’ve Seen Things 2 years ago (edited)

It is the Australian version/meaning as the Confederate flag

60points

#37

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Cheetah print 🚩🚩

BamboozledBum46 , pinterest.com Report

Final score:

90points

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Tiger Pearl 2 years ago

I’ve seen worse.

63points

#38

I swear guys with roses on their hands are generally a**holes.

a_china_doll Report

Final score:

89points

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Autistic Wolf 2 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."

63points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#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.

Lumpy_Objective1458 Report

Final score:

73points

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Kristal 2 years ago

Are house tattoos the tattoos on the walls or in books at the tattoo shop?

22points

#40

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones Zodiac signs

samiam871 , u/fatmonk8 Report

Final score:

42points

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Meg Curry 2 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.

104points

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#41

Insane clown posse..

Final score:

23points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Or, listening to that music....

1point

#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.

sladkayaKonfetka Report

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21points

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Emma 2 years ago

Communism and socialism is not the same thing.

25points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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#43

The old feather and infinity symbol is mostly a giveaway for being a bit uninspired.

MrSquanchy010 Report

Final score:

15points

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Summer Mason 2 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.

17points

#44

Usually initials, normally of three letters, most associated with gang names

-Wildhart- Report

Final score:

13points

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Ariel Strong 2 years ago

My stepdad has the initials of his kids on his back

9points

#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

oillampe Report

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12points

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Lee 2 years ago

Most of these just boil down to tattoos people don't like, not that make you wary of someone.

26points

#46

If I see the Eureka stockade flag on someone I get a bit nervous.

Needmoresnakes Report

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8points

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Autistic Wolf 2 years ago

Pretty sure you're talking about the "Southern Cross" flag, right?

1point

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#47

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

1keric , Najib Kalil Report

Final score:

6points

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Kay Kelly 2 years ago

That's a really nice lion, tho.

4points

Automatic_Moment_320 Report

#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.

Final score:

6points

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FreshGanesh 2 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?”

16points

coolkidswithasthma Report

#49

Any kind of emo/goth cartoon character. Like Spongebob or Patrick.

Final score:

3points

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Lydia Languish 2 years ago

Yes, SpongeBob and Patrick are Goth Kings 😹

60points

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#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

iwpsutiad Report

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-2points

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Meg Curry 2 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.

9points

#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.

bugzdumpster Report

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-13points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Umm... Im not sure I've ever met multiple people with the same tattoo. Definitely not enough to pass judgement on everyone with that specifically. I think I'm missing something. Or, OP needs to broaden their friend groups...

1point

#52

People Claim These Tattoos Signal Major Red Flags On People, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones 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.

C_IsForCookie , imgur.com Report

Final score:

-17points

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Kristal 2 years ago

That's pretty cool though

17points

#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.

dereyanyan Report

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-18points

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Elly Sketchit 2 years ago

Red flags for what exactly? Their love of a show? Man, this list is judgy.

41points

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#54

Getting the generic lion with crown and hourglass or pocket watch, just like the wolf and the owl…

Much_Committee_9355 Report

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-21points

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Lee 2 years ago

Is it a red flag, or do you just not like them or find them boring?

21points

#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

bigboytuesdays Report

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-21points

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AmAndA_Panda 2 years ago

Yes. Gods forbid anyone have a passion for something.

12points

#56

Anything tribal on a neon white man

Yeetster3000 Report

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-24points

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Tiger Pearl 2 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?

47points

#57

Nightmare before Christmas tattoo because you know their going to be very annoying.

bolliehollie Report

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-43points

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Improper 2 years ago

How dare you! NMBC is awesome and so is Tim Burton!

6points

#58

Those semi-colon tattoos.

Met, maybe half a dozen men and women with one.

All bats**t, and unapologetic entitled about it...

Choice-One-249 Report

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-80points

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Minath 2 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.

59points

Tessb90 2 years ago

God forbid someone's mental health improves.

3points

Kristal 2 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.

39points

Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

Thanks, I didn't know that.

6points

Local foodie 2 years ago

Maybe im wrong but don’t semi colon tattoos represent overcoming bad times and mental health?

26points

Raven DeathShade 2 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.

11points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 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.

22points

Elly Sketchit 2 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.

20points

Raven DeathShade 2 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.

12points

Arnavet 2 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! ❤️

1point

FreshGanesh 2 years ago

Isn’t this some sort of mental heath symbolism? Again, I’m confused at the generalization with this one.

11points

Hyde and Seek 2 years ago

It symbolizes a survived suicide attempt.

3points

DragonflyGreen 2 years ago

This one is a horrible tattoo to have an issue with. It symbolizes survival, and is an unspoken kinship among other survivors.

8points

Addi 2 years ago

MOTHER F****R THIS PISSES MR OFF. Semi colon tattoos symbolize overcoming suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts.

4points

PupperPanda 2 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.

4points

CG 2 years ago

I didn't know the meaning of them before reading the comments, but dang. The fact that this person thought that was a red flag says more about the commenter, and not the people with the semi-colon tattoos.

4points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

I'm going to get one. Surviving my "batshittery" is something I need to remember and celebrate. I know, soooo entitled of me.

3points

Ian Griffiths 2 years ago

I have a semi colon tattoo incorporated into my wrist tattoo, reminds me everyday of what I have been able to achive since I was at a low point, its ment to be for people to see and know you have both been through so many things. I think there are just many bastards and idiots out its not the tattoo it's them.

1point

Sandy Parker 2 years ago

My bestie has one. And a few others on this list. LOL

1point

blaze (he/they) 2 years ago

once i can get a tattoo, im gonna get (so far) 2 of these- one for each time ive attempted to remind myself to keep going

0points

Tricethelover 2 years ago

god forbid people better themselves and don't off themselves and want something to show how far they've come. f**k you too.

0points

Kathryn Geier 2 years ago

What about a full colon instead of only a semi?

0points

Michelle C 2 years ago

The tattoo represents overcoming suicidal ideation, encouragement that one does not have to end his or her life to overcome one’s struggles, and/or raising awareness that mental health needs to be discussed more, not less.

0points

LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago

My only reasoning for hating this tattoo is because I knew someone who has it. At the time it seemed like a good tattoo for her because she had come a long way. But sometimes maybe the person doesn't want to be saved and just likes the attention she gets. We aren't friends anymore. I couldn't help someone who doesn't want it.

0points

Wysteria_Rose 2 years ago

I don't judge people who have them; many get them because it truly tells their story of how they had a moment of wanting to end everything but chose not to. I just realized it wasn't one I wanted for myself to share that detail I'd rather forget. Overall, I don't see what this poster is saying about it. Unapologetic about sharing their survival story? Um, okay?

0points

Madison García 2 years ago

I met someone with a semicolon tattoo, helped me change my tire when I was a teen because I hit a curb and f****d it up. Asked for nothing in return. Nothing but nice

0points

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JammaCoast2Coast 2 years ago

You don't have to like my tattoos, I didn't get them for you.

87points

CG 2 years ago

This is the best answer. You do you with the tattoos on your body.

19points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago

I could not agree with you more. However, I totally draw the line at any tattoo that is racist, fascist, and promotes hate speech.

8points

John Merton-O'Sullivan 2 years ago

You're right, they don't have to like your tattoos, and they are also free to write about it. You don't have to like their opinions, they don't form them for you ;)

1point

backatya 2 years ago

This is what people are talking about. The thoughtless troll who doesn't care about anyone but themselves.

0points

Frederic Mecteau 2 years ago (edited)

Why do you have such a urge to show it to everybody then. Its more like a personal statement to everyone or simply aestectic fashion theses days.

0points

BordestPanda 2 years ago

Aside from the ones that are racist or otherwise bigoted, this list is really judgmental.

86points

CG 2 years ago

If I could upvote this comment 100 times, I would. You hit the nail square on the head.

18points

A. Soto 2 years ago

Agreed. If you twist anything enough and give it the righ spin you'll make it look bad. Or good, if that's the aim.

7points

Beverly Hasegawa 2 years ago

That's what it's supposed to be!

2points

R Rice 2 years ago (edited)

Your absolutely correct..boy the society that we live in now.....but tbh I enjoyed laughing at everything single comment and tattoo pic

1point

Neil Caulfield 2 years ago

Maybe that's the point

0points

CG 2 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.

21points

Gavin Johnson 2 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.

11points

Tabitha Martel 2 years ago

Some of these people should maybe look in the mirror and maybe the problem isn't the tattooed person after all...

11points

Hyde and Seek 2 years ago

Especially the last one

2points

RoanTheMad 2 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...

9points

Sage Gusano 2 years ago

Very few on this list that I see as a red flag. Most are just "I don't like"

8points

Houssem Hammami 2 years ago

I can't see myself having tattoos, today I like this thing, tomorrow I don't, less headache.

7points

Wintermute 2 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.

3points

Katie Lutesinger 2 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.

7points

Kristal 2 years ago

Lol but it's a fun story!

5points

James Tartaglione 2 years ago

how many people are like me and searched this to see if any of their tattoos made this list?

6points

Sintizm 2 years ago

Everyday people get paid to find more and more ways to make people hate each other. That's a trend now. Tattos? Really? How about "BLM", "Vegan", "Trans" tattoos? Those are the most poisonous people

5points

Joel93 2 years ago

Exactly my thoughts.

3points

Moises Zamorano 2 years ago

The person that made this is trying really hard to let everyone know they arnt racist xD

3points

Shaggy Rogers 2 years ago

I completely disagree with them not having a meaning. I have 32 tattoos and every single one has a special meaning behind it. It's my body and it tells my story

3points

Victor Trejo 2 years ago

Why is people around here so fast to judge tattoos, that cause.no harm, but get eerily offended when someone mentions weight (which can kill). Ah, the hypocrisy of BP.

3points

luvdemhogs 2 years ago

My goodness, according to these people there's almost no tattoos one can get!

2points

Moises Zamorano 2 years ago

F**k this top 40 xD

2points

D-m Keilman 2 years ago

What it all comes down to is YOU decide what a tattoo means to you. If it means anything. I could get a poo tattoo and it could be in memory of my mother. Who are you to judge.

2points

DS Mom 2 years ago

I have 4 tattoos. One is a young thing, the other 3 are all dedicated to my son. I will be getting some more soon.

2points

Scott Kelly 2 years ago

people with their own last name tattooed on themselves... in case they forget?

2points

wifeofweasley 2 years ago

I don't like this list. It's pretty clear to everyone that political or racist tattoos are a red flag and should be avoided and that tattoos with a special meaning (like the tear drop) are also... specific but all the others - let people live! I don't have any of these listed tattoos nor do I enjoy looking at them but let people be! I don't care if you have some tacky quote on your arm- as long as you don't judge my tattoos I don't care about yours.

1point

J.B. 2 years ago

Lmao at all the judgmental, self appointed experts who posted comments.

1point

Shay Tracy 2 years ago

little "breathe" or infinity symbols make me laugh, but I never bash them to the person that got them. I've got heaps of tattoos that are only important to me, and dgaf about what you put on your skin...unless they're racist or abusive or gang relatetd.

1point

Rita Rose 2 years ago

Tattoos are personal choice and anyone has the right to put whatever they want on their own body regardless of what other people might think of it. And if its offensive in any way just don't show it off all the fricking time or have it somewhere more private

1point

Kat Opal 2 years ago

9 out of 10 of these are just personal opinions and have nothing wrong with them at all. Just because someone has slept with people that seem too have a certain tattoo, or a simple zodiac sign? This shows really por taste.

1point

Steven Miller 2 years ago

I'm failing to understand how some of these are "red flags" or what said supposed red flags are an indication of...

1point

Cody Hill 2 years ago

Article pretty much listed all tattoos under the sun. Would like a list of tattoos that are "acceptable".

1point

Syringa Wessels 2 years ago

i think the best way to decide if you will really be happy with a tattoo in the long run is to think “god forbid, if i go missing, would i want this tattoo broadcasted to everyone?” weird way of thinking but hey, i’ve talked myself out of A LOT of bad tattoos using this method

1point

Cathy Lemay 2 years ago

I have a couple in mind. One to honour my cats that have gone on and make me hope for an after life. One because I am a pretty, pretty princess.

1point

Lukas Suzuki 2 years ago

Yeah this list isn't it. Unless it's straight up racist or something then why should it matter what I put on my body.

1point

Jeannie England 2 years ago

I understand most of these but now your just saying all of these people are red flags or white trash...stop assuming....it just makes an a*s out of you and me! (a*s u me).

1point

Hannah Finley 2 years ago

Dude do you like anything? You basically went over every popular type in the past 30 years. I'd rather see a bad tattoo with a great story than some shithead saying they got a 2000$ flower set on their a*s cheeks FoR tHEiR GrAnMoThEr

1point

Mikey Kliss 2 years ago

I like seeing the negative votes here. Makes it seem like the person might be a loner in their opinions lol

1point

Elliot Fowler 2 years ago (edited)

Fo me the only nice tattoos are the mom in heart tattoo and the typical sailor anchor tattoos.

1point

Hiba Hkw 1 year ago

You literally included every "common" tattoo. It makes me wonder what tattoos are not red flags. Any answer to that?

0points

Ericthedead 1 year ago

Bunch of prudes. Not the best list.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

Guys with tattoos on their face, neck or fingers are usually not above punching a woman in the face.

0points

bill marsano 2 years ago

Any tottoo. It's self-mutilation.

0points

backatya 2 years ago

tats period. You're either a thug or no good. Or a wanna be. Both are useless

0points

Ygbfsm 2 years ago (edited)

Never got a tattoo, considered it a few times. Haven't found something I must live with for life, or anything that important to me, or worth the expense... Never say never I suppose. I guess I see tattoos mostly as a status symbol. If you have that kind of money in your ink, you must be doing OK, but sometimes more dollars than sense. Peace.

0points

Steven Miller 2 years ago

I'm failing to understand how some of these are "red flags" or what said red flags are supposed to be an indication of...

0points

Brandon Horwath 2 years ago

Angel wings on her back. 'Nuff said.

0points

Revolutionary j 2 years ago

All this article reconfirmed to me is that if someone tells you they're a tattoo artist that is a red flag for someone who believes they're superior to others, arrogant and plain and simple a dousche bag most of the time. Not all, but the majority of tattoo artist I've meet have been that way. I once lived above 1 when i was a young man still for a yr and he never spoke to me or my brother once. We weren't even bad neighbors, never had parties or was loud or anything we could figure out that would have pissed him off. So we made a point to always say hello when we crossed paths with him. The old kill them with kindness act gets to assholes the most.

0points

Helmut Kok 2 years ago

The Ironman (tm) M. You did a full triathlon now you need to flash it

0points

Contented potato. 2 years ago

I’ve never seen a post (submission? Idk the terminology) get more than 20 downvotes before. Holy cr*p yall

0points

Marilyn Russell 2 years ago

I wanted to get a tattoo for my 30th birthday, something like a sunflower, and my grandma appealed to my vanity and said, “You don’t want to ruin that perfect skin, now do you?” And I didn’t. Now I see tattoos as useless unless it is an actual cultural thing. Get it for yourself I guess, but don’t think anyone else thinks you are cool. And double check any spelling.

0points

JustinTime 2 years ago

Monster energy drink symbol YEET YEET Symbol for Favorite brand of hunting apparel The dull green home done/prison tats

0points

Octavia Hansen 2 years ago

I am considering "DO NOT RESUSCITATE" across my chest, just under the scoop shirt neckline. I am older and have no desire to hang around a hospital emergency room or vegetate in ill health at a home. Have read many stories where the paperwork is not found and people are brought back when they didn't want to be. The only tattoo I consider now.

0points

Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

Tough one. You would have to be very, very sure of that. (Also I think some artists might refuse to do it?)

0points

Marcus Lynch 2 years ago

I'm going to say absolutely anything on the face, neck or knuckles.

-2points

Ayjay bu 2 years ago

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Tamra 2 years ago

How is wearing art on one's skin a red flag? Do you also dislike women who have pierced ears, or wear makeup? What if they color their hair? All of these are forms of creative self-expression, certainly not red flags.

8points

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JammaCoast2Coast 2 years ago

You don't have to like my tattoos, I didn't get them for you.

87points

CG 2 years ago

This is the best answer. You do you with the tattoos on your body.

19points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago

I could not agree with you more. However, I totally draw the line at any tattoo that is racist, fascist, and promotes hate speech.

8points

John Merton-O'Sullivan 2 years ago

You're right, they don't have to like your tattoos, and they are also free to write about it. You don't have to like their opinions, they don't form them for you ;)

1point

backatya 2 years ago

This is what people are talking about. The thoughtless troll who doesn't care about anyone but themselves.

0points

Frederic Mecteau 2 years ago (edited)

Why do you have such a urge to show it to everybody then. Its more like a personal statement to everyone or simply aestectic fashion theses days.

0points

BordestPanda 2 years ago

Aside from the ones that are racist or otherwise bigoted, this list is really judgmental.

86points

CG 2 years ago

If I could upvote this comment 100 times, I would. You hit the nail square on the head.

18points

A. Soto 2 years ago

Agreed. If you twist anything enough and give it the righ spin you'll make it look bad. Or good, if that's the aim.

7points

Beverly Hasegawa 2 years ago

That's what it's supposed to be!

2points

R Rice 2 years ago (edited)

Your absolutely correct..boy the society that we live in now.....but tbh I enjoyed laughing at everything single comment and tattoo pic

1point

Neil Caulfield 2 years ago

Maybe that's the point

0points

CG 2 years ago (edited)

21points

Gavin Johnson 2 years ago

11points

Tabitha Martel 2 years ago

Some of these people should maybe look in the mirror and maybe the problem isn't the tattooed person after all...

11points

Hyde and Seek 2 years ago

Especially the last one

2points

RoanTheMad 2 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...

9points

Sage Gusano 2 years ago

Very few on this list that I see as a red flag. Most are just "I don't like"

8points

Houssem Hammami 2 years ago

I can't see myself having tattoos, today I like this thing, tomorrow I don't, less headache.

7points

Wintermute 2 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.

3points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

7points

Kristal 2 years ago

Lol but it's a fun story!

5points

James Tartaglione 2 years ago

how many people are like me and searched this to see if any of their tattoos made this list?

6points

Sintizm 2 years ago

Everyday people get paid to find more and more ways to make people hate each other. That's a trend now. Tattos? Really? How about "BLM", "Vegan", "Trans" tattoos? Those are the most poisonous people

5points

Joel93 2 years ago

Exactly my thoughts.

3points

Moises Zamorano 2 years ago

The person that made this is trying really hard to let everyone know they arnt racist xD

3points

Shaggy Rogers 2 years ago

I completely disagree with them not having a meaning. I have 32 tattoos and every single one has a special meaning behind it. It's my body and it tells my story

3points

Victor Trejo 2 years ago

Why is people around here so fast to judge tattoos, that cause.no harm, but get eerily offended when someone mentions weight (which can kill). Ah, the hypocrisy of BP.

3points

luvdemhogs 2 years ago

My goodness, according to these people there's almost no tattoos one can get!

2points

Moises Zamorano 2 years ago

F**k this top 40 xD

2points

D-m Keilman 2 years ago

What it all comes down to is YOU decide what a tattoo means to you. If it means anything. I could get a poo tattoo and it could be in memory of my mother. Who are you to judge.

2points

DS Mom 2 years ago

I have 4 tattoos. One is a young thing, the other 3 are all dedicated to my son. I will be getting some more soon.

2points

Scott Kelly 2 years ago

people with their own last name tattooed on themselves... in case they forget?

2points

wifeofweasley 2 years ago

1point

J.B. 2 years ago

Lmao at all the judgmental, self appointed experts who posted comments.

1point

Shay Tracy 2 years ago

1point

Rita Rose 2 years ago

1point

Kat Opal 2 years ago

1point

Steven Miller 2 years ago

I'm failing to understand how some of these are "red flags" or what said supposed red flags are an indication of...

1point

Cody Hill 2 years ago

Article pretty much listed all tattoos under the sun. Would like a list of tattoos that are "acceptable".

1point

Syringa Wessels 2 years ago

1point

Cathy Lemay 2 years ago

I have a couple in mind. One to honour my cats that have gone on and make me hope for an after life. One because I am a pretty, pretty princess.

1point

Lukas Suzuki 2 years ago

Yeah this list isn't it. Unless it's straight up racist or something then why should it matter what I put on my body.

1point

Jeannie England 2 years ago

I understand most of these but now your just saying all of these people are red flags or white trash...stop assuming....it just makes an a*s out of you and me! (a*s u me).

1point

Hannah Finley 2 years ago

1point

Mikey Kliss 2 years ago

I like seeing the negative votes here. Makes it seem like the person might be a loner in their opinions lol

1point

Elliot Fowler 2 years ago (edited)

Fo me the only nice tattoos are the mom in heart tattoo and the typical sailor anchor tattoos.

1point

Hiba Hkw 1 year ago

You literally included every "common" tattoo. It makes me wonder what tattoos are not red flags. Any answer to that?

0points

Ericthedead 1 year ago

Bunch of prudes. Not the best list.

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

Guys with tattoos on their face, neck or fingers are usually not above punching a woman in the face.

0points

bill marsano 2 years ago

Any tottoo. It's self-mutilation.

0points

backatya 2 years ago

tats period. You're either a thug or no good. Or a wanna be. Both are useless

0points

Ygbfsm 2 years ago (edited)

0points

Steven Miller 2 years ago

I'm failing to understand how some of these are "red flags" or what said red flags are supposed to be an indication of...

0points

Brandon Horwath 2 years ago

Angel wings on her back. 'Nuff said.

0points

Revolutionary j 2 years ago

0points

Helmut Kok 2 years ago

The Ironman (tm) M. You did a full triathlon now you need to flash it

0points

Contented potato. 2 years ago

I’ve never seen a post (submission? Idk the terminology) get more than 20 downvotes before. Holy cr*p yall

0points

Marilyn Russell 2 years ago

0points

JustinTime 2 years ago

Monster energy drink symbol YEET YEET Symbol for Favorite brand of hunting apparel The dull green home done/prison tats

0points

Octavia Hansen 2 years ago

0points

Bored Retsuko 2 years ago

Tough one. You would have to be very, very sure of that. (Also I think some artists might refuse to do it?)

0points

Marcus Lynch 2 years ago

I'm going to say absolutely anything on the face, neck or knuckles.

-2points

Ayjay bu 2 years ago

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Tamra 2 years ago

8points