For some people, tattoos are a celebratory reminder of a big event or a happy occasion in their lives – or even a way to express oneself.
Inkings can take many shapes and forms, from an ode to a loved one, all the way to showing love for a favourite celebrity.Â
However some tattoos are just downright bizarre, and offer little to no explanation for the inspiration behind them.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of images from around the world that show some of the strangest tattoos you’ve ever seen.
From wacky to adorable, these tattoo collectors are proud of their fine art – even if they make others cringe.
Bored Panda has collected some weird and whacky tattoos from around the world in a photo gallery. It seems the only thing this woman regrets is paying too much for her ice cream, as she has etched her angry cries on her back
Mysterious girl! This Twitter user from Michigan has showcased an interesting piece of art on their arm, with a piece that is half stunning portrait and half South Park character
Who’s going to tell them? This person has had a pineapple etched onto their arm but branded it as a lemonÂ
Quacky! This Spanish-speaking Twitter user posted this adorable tattoo of a duck in cowboy boots
One very wordy tattoo appears to lament the cost of ice cream as it’s ‘literally only milk and some fruits’.
Meanwhile another person unveiled the most adorable image of a duck dressed in cowboy boots.
These pictures are guaranteed to have you laughing out loud at some people’s very unusual inking choices.
Turn that frown upside down! At least this very sad tattoo can be easily hidden once you’ve closed your fist
Artsy! Believed to be in Philadelphia, this weird and wacky tattoo is incredibly artistic – although the message is a little bit unclearÂ
Cat’s got your… This bizarre tattoo looks like a furry feline but its face hasn’t quite been drawn in the right place
Just bizarre! Amid a sea of other tattoos, it appears this social media user is most proud of a cat dressed in a suit and tie
Stranger things! Over in Minneapolis, one person decided their lower back was the perfect place for a peeping Garfield
This sultry inking appears to hold a message that education can change a person, as a woman’s outfit becomes significantly more conservative when she reads a bookÂ
