Tattoos are meant to signify something, whether it’s your passion or simply to show off, tattoos make a huge difference. But the thing is, why settle for the most common themes that can make you look like a real jerk? Here are some of the tattoos that every man should never have.
10. The Superhero Tattoo
Superman is great, Spiderman is slick, and Iron Man can make a million dollars in just a week in the box office. However, displaying these superheroes on your chest or biceps does not make you cool but worse, you’re a kid who has never grown up at all. To make a better alternative, why not put your family’s emblem and display it to everyone else? For sure your ancestors are going to be proud of you.
9. A Mythological Animal
If you’re just out of the prison, a mythical animal does not matter. However, if you want a significant emblem that will signify your beliefs, forget about it. It’s simply childish and outlandish instead, go for a lion or if you’re a real geek, a T-Rex.
8.Anchor
If you’re not a pirate or a naval person, there’s no way that an anchor should be imprinted on your body. The worse thing is, some people have this tattoo without even knowing how to swim. A better alternative is something that is related to your profession. For example, if you’re a lawyer, lady justice would do just fine. If you’re a stock trader, a bull tattoo definitely is a good choice. Lastly, if you’re a construction worker, a sledge hammer is pretty nifty.
7.An Icon
If you think that a Che Guevarra face is the most important face in the world, you’re probably half right. However, if you want that same face on any part of your body, that’s plain and simple ridiculous. The truth is, faces of real people just end up looking like idiotic caricatures on the skin. And that’s true, if the tattoo artist isn’t that good.
6.Allusion to Pop Culture
Tattoos such as LMAO, LOL, OMG or even I CAN HAS CHEESEBURGER can definitely make anyone laugh. The sad thought is, you will be committed to it for a life and that means, it will only fade away and be replaced by new ones. Instead, try quotes from sport figures, writers, and historians. These quotes’ messages are eternal and remind you all the time of some things that you should consider.
5.An Animated Character
Bugs Bunny and Sylvester the cat are great iconic characters that may have provided you with tons of entertainment when you were growing up. However, putting them on your shoulder blades will turn off women than you can ever have imagined. And you have to admit that you’re old enough to have a family and go to war, so just grow up.
4.A Barbed Wire
Back in the 80’s the barbed wire tattoo was the real thing. Two decades later, I don’t think it still rings a bell as it used to. The fact is, the idea of a barbed wire insignia is old and archaic so just drop the whole idea. A better alternative would be a roundabout text like a quote or an advice from your forefather.
3.A Chinese Symbol
Just like the Chinese, these Chinese tattoos are everywhere and with the rate that Mandarin is being spoken in the world today, I don’t think there’s still anything unique about having Chinese tattoos. A better alternative would be something from a Meso-American culture or Egyptian hieroglyphics that say something about peace and understanding. Now that’s nifty.
2.Your Wife’s Name
I know you love your wife but the truth is, what if you guys suddenly call it quits? Well that’s gonna be a big problem. Also, you can show your love by simply being loyal, considerate and understandable and most women are pretty ok with that. Instead, put your son’s or daughter’s name so you’ll remind yourself that you’ll be a great parent and you’ll do your best just for them.
1.Something on your face
Mike Tyson has one and aside from being a feared boxer, he’s not known to be a very good citizen at all. The thing is, you’re not going to work in a freak show right? If you’re a working professional, then a tattoo on your face will only scare away your boss or worse, future employers.
