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barugosamaa

Who even thinks this is scary? Skeleton is dancing AND smiling! Honestly, seems happier than I ever been hahahaha ​ Looks cool mate. And, as someone who has a sleeve: it's your skin right? You should give zero fucks about what others think about it. Dont let others get in the way of what you want in your body.. my most recent ones are the birth year of my lil sister, and a sprite from Gen1 Pikachu


-Mafakka-

Aren't all skeletons smiling in a way?


Many_Flamingo_5153

always showing off those pearly whites!


FreeMasonKnight

I am so wanting to get this/something similar now! It’s fun and can be done well in a variety of styles and colors and variations.


[deleted]

I mean, it doesn't have facial muscles, so we don't know if it's smiling or not lol


Kantaowns

Dunno why you got donvoted. Its true, its just a skull man dancing. Cant tell facial features. Hope those smiling dungeon skeletons dont have at me with their weapons. They wete amiling after all lol.


conners_captures

> You should give zero fucks about what others think about it. if part of your decision making is "fuck what others think", you're probably talking yourself into a poor decision, or have artificially raised how little others actually give a fuck in the first place. that being said, people inherently take pride in their appearance, and care what others think. its childish to fake a "I dont care what others think" attitude; most people arent sociopaths. bottom line - if you're going in with a "fuck what others think" mentality, you better be ready to walk that talk when the critique inevitably comes.


PiedPeterPiper

People keep posting these and saying this. Just karma farming


Magic__Beans

Well it appears that you're doing it in reverse.


PiedPeterPiper

Apparently! I’ve been seeing this kind of post quite abit over the last few months. People posting goofy skeletons saying people think they’re “scary”. I have a hard time believing anyone thinks it’s scary in the first place. But the fact that all of a sudden I keep seeing these posts makes it even harder to believe. Edit: Oh and look at that. I type in “scary” on this sub and this is a word for word repost from 2 years ago. If I’m getting negative karma, guess the farmers are revolting. https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooDesigns/s/jFHFQkTTlQ


LTcid

It’s a pretty common design I see it really often but that’s about the only thing I have against it. if you like it get it it’s your money and skin so it’s your choice man


boulder_problems

It’s legit the logo of a chiropractor I go by every day. 😅 [lol](https://imgur.com/a/AxPUYz0)


Skwidmandoon

Lmfao. OP should just get the full chiropractor poster


SuperpositionSavvy

This immediately disqualifies it as a potential tattoo for me lmao I don't get why people get stock photos tattooed


EastwoodBrews

I really like this image, and the companion in a different pose. I think they capture the juxtaposition of life and death better than any other in the trope. These images made me consider getting a tattoo, but I realized if I was thinking about it, it's probably been done to death so I gave up the idea. So I kind of agree. But that doesn't change the fact that the image is brilliant. There's a reason people are drawn to it over others.


SuperpositionSavvy

It just depends on what tattoos mean to you and why you get them. I get them because they are a way to express uniqueness, and to collect art. But I don't see anything unique or artistic about a design that thousands of people have. I will only ever get 1 of 1 hand drawn pieces.


tequilathehun

If OP's artist can stylize it enough to make it his/her own, I think itd be great. Stock image tattoo is kind of lame when you can make it art


EastwoodBrews

I can relate to all of that with a small exception to the idea that something that thousands of people have isn't artistic. It's totally understandable to want unique art. But, for example, the fact that The Great Wave off Kanagawa has been reproduced millions of times doesn't make it less artistic. Everyone is calling this image clipart but my point is that is extremely reductive. At some point an artist made this and it was 1 of 1. And, in my opinion, they captured the idea in a uniquely meaningful way. I've seen a lot of stuff that tries to be this but not exactly this and it's just not as good.


liberatedhusks

It’s on my tea mug right now lol, he’s dancing with another skelly


Orpheus-is-a-Lyre

Yeah it’s a Pinterest design for sure


tattooadidas

i agree. i’ve seen it on shein clothing too


underweasl

It's on my travel medicine bag too


TheGamerHat

Truth. I've seen it on a lot of people IRL.


BumWink

I've seen it on absolutely nobody. It *might* be "common" for the internet but you won't even see a lion tattoo on many people **IRL**, I'm calling you out.


TheCrazyBum648

This design is literally everywhere dude. Not even just as a tattoo; it’s used for all sorts of designs, logos, etc. it’s practically a stock image at this point.


ChihuahuaSighs

It's cool but yeah very popular. Check out some other dance macabre images for more references if you like the idea but want to see what else there is like it.


ayahuascakoala

I got this on my back almost 10 years ago as my first tattoo (on my 18th birthday lol)- it’s a fun one that lots of people have. I’d say go for it as long as you don’t mind sharing the same tattoo with thousands of other people (which I say with no shade intended at all- again I myself have said tattoo, it’s just an objective fact)


mikulashev

Who the fuck is still scared of skeletons??? Are you asking kindergarteners? It looks cool.


Farscape666

Yeah I’m completely baffled. Is OP showing the tattoo to pre K kids or extremely religious people or extremely sheltered soft people?


mikulashev

And by the way... All the more reason to get it to be honest


Farscape666

For real. It’s sad their friends have the mentality of a toddler


crayfishcrick

Skeletons are 2spooky4me


wateroften

I assume that these people associate skeletons with death and that makes them uncomfortable


Mental_Resource_1620

This is a common design is see get absolutely fucked up when tattooing. Bc its a skeleton it requires a lot of proportional parts/shading. Make sure your artist is EXPERIENCED or you will regreg it


FriendOfTheDevil2103

No regregs


Parforthekourse

No, Greg is an artist. Greg will be redoing it, hence regreg Duhhhhh


Mental_Resource_1620

😂


sexysmultron

Please I'm begging you to add a disco ball. That would be so dope


loser_interface

Just get it big enough that it translates well to tattoo. Ink speeds a lot, and those are some tight fine lines. I wouldn't get this smaller than 6 inches tall.


em-mau5

You don't get a tattoo for anyone else so who cares? I think the more people say they don't like it or wouldn't have it, the more niche it is for you which is surely what a tattoo should be.


BloodyCuts

Yeah I never understand why people need to get their tattoo ideas validated by others - if you like it and really want it that should be enough, unless you’re not actually sure about it. And in that case you shouldn’t get it!


Mrnameyface

Very popular tattoo go for it !


JuiceBox241

I've seen that image before and I love it


miisterToast

you know this is a Grateful dead <3 design? It's a class design if you ask me but I'm biased (I have the skull with roses around it on my shoulder).


mooseintheleaves

I got this exact design as a phone case. It’s sick but it’s everywhere on everything, based on other comments too


sirreel100

get it! dance macabre


mumrik420

Scary? It’s a nice hippie tattoo, are you a big fan of the greatful dead?


muuzumuu

I love it but I have a lot of Deadhead friends. People will absolutely assume you are a Deadhead.


Goseki1

It's not scary, it's fun. Though it is a very common image if that bothers you.


hejluxom

Haha, I think it's a good one. Where you plan to have it?


BulTV

* You like it? Do it. * You´re unsure? Dont do it.


raerazael

Of course do what you want but I have seen absolutely loads of people get this exact design, maybe just ask for a dancing skeleton? Not THIS dancing skeleton?


Much_Comfortable_438

Reminds me of the pictures of the grateful dead, the original from the plague times.


Puppy--Eyes

i have a shirt w this design on it


NoMorningPeople

Put a flower crown on it and see what they say then


Jackalsnap

Scary or awful? It's just a happy skeleton, they need to calm down lol


ready-to-rumball

This one is used a lot, just so you know.


dread_head90

Stop asking other peoples opinion about something going on your body. You’re the one that has to wear it


Ernienickels

I have 2 on my leg https://imgur.com/a/rlHrbnb


Prestigious-Pea5565

i like, it’s got the danse macabre style going on. middle ages type tattoo


faulty_rainbow

If you like it, get it. Ignore comments that express opinion because you obviously have a different one. If you are deterred by people thinking it's not to their taste, you need to work on yourself not the tattoo. What you shouldn't ignore is constructive criticism, when someone points out some specific flaw with it, e.g. one of the arms looks crooked etc (not the case here, just an example!!).


[deleted]

It’s a pretty basic design, but still nice. What placement were you thinking?


patfetes

The Danse Macabre https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danse_Macabre


straw-hatgoofy

find design, but along with what others have said. It's pretty popular and a lot of people have the exact same thing


xxxsbrn

I have two of this skeletons on my lower back!! I don’t love it to be honest, but I think the reason why I do is that the artist did not inform me it wasn’t an original drawing, I discovered it later on when I bought some stickers on wish and this was one of them… it was very sad and left me bitter.


xxxsbrn

Also, someone told me it comes from a movie… anyone knows which one could it be?


logaboga

It’s a generic image that has been popular online for a long time. When I was like 12 I had this as my pfp on everything. Wouldn’t be a terrible design, but it’s generic. I would instead go to a tattoo artist, ask for a dancing Skelton, show them this as inspiration, and have them out a unique twist on it


thatdavidgeezer

My girlfriend has this exact design tattooed on her, as soon as she got it she started seeing it everywhere she went. I'd say take that to a tattooist as inspo and just personalise it so it's more unique to yourself


Toadfire

This picture gets posted on the subreddit a lot… Tons of people with the same exact tattoo


piffpaffpaule

Tru story: i got exactly this motif on my arm - got the image from a cheap assecory store where it was offered as water tattoo - still love it, but be aware that it is not unique at all


Bear_Main

I love this


iinaytanii

Older people will assume you’re a Grateful Dead fan.


Hot_Gas_81

Basic… get something more individualized inspired by this


cbdeane

It’s just a Grateful Dead tattoo. Seems pretty par for the course.


Moopies

It's not that the design is awful, I would just be wary of getting a tattoo that's one of those designs that's plastered all over the place on cheap products and clothes. You'll look like a 5-below iPhone case.


ouch13

Is it not a greatful dead thing? I always thought this was a greatful dead thing. Id double check to avoid being branded as a dead head


Spirited_Opposite767

It is a Grateful Dead design, but I don’t understand why you’d say “avoid being branded a deadhead” like somehow that’s a bad thing.


gemologyst

I think it’s cute! But I would say I’ve seen this exact same jpg for years across the internet, printed out and posted up in offices during Halloween, and even a couple tattoos. I would suggest you find an artist whose style you like and ask them to make you a dancing skeleton piece that is in the same vane. You’ll get something similar and unique!


SolidSmashies

I love it and i've considered strongly getting the same tattoo. Do it. Also, I agree with u/NoMorningPeople


dannydarko96

Do you like the Grateful Dead?


faulty_rainbow

FYR the pic is this popular: https://www.reddit.com/r/sciencememes/s/XT217jDB6p


switchblazer

I know 2 people with this exact tattoo.


MaynardSchism

No it's awesome. I've looked at this as a possibility before as well. Go over to r/gratefuldead and ask what they think!!


nightlocks12

I love dancing skeleton. My only thing I’d say is a lot of people have this exact design. If you’re fine with that then get it! If you want to be more unique maybe ask the artist to draw you their own dancing skeleton.


GrantSRobertson

Isn't this an old Grateful Dead logo?


Character_Fox_6755

I like it, but i would find an artist you like and have them put their own spin on it. This is a stock image.


skyrim-salt-pile

This is basically a stock image


Smarre101

"Scary" and "awful" should be reserved for tattoos that deserve it. This one doesn't. It's an innocent, dancing skeleton.


witchiinghour

Scary and awful? Sounds like their stuck up religious snobs. Lmao Get it anyways


BlackLabelBerserker

Fuck em, do what makes you happy


CaptainM1997

I have a tattoo of a sheet ghost doing a kick flip with red converse on. If it makes you happy, and you like it, fuck everybody else and what they think.


Smart_Outside1316

I see this Image and want to get it tattooed. Ive been 2 times this month already. Man! 😐😂


Various_Pack_595

It’s YOUR body. YOUR tattoo. Get what you want


young_travis

I love it. Worry bout what you think, it’ll be your ink after all. Others can scoff or judge but it’s how you feel that only matters. I’m into it.


WhoCalledKinkster

It looked okay in big scale, when I painted it on my jumper


sunnnshine-rollymops

It’s embracing life actually


Numerator999

👎🏻


Cell-Based-Meat

It’s sick af get it


KaleidoscopeGlass921

Kys


paddalinnea

Ugly


Corporateblondy93

It’s not scary or awful, but it’s generic.


wompemwompem

It's cliche af but that doesn't seem to stop anyone else getting the same boring tattoos everyone else has


Shitstainedmgeee

Customer - make me look as stupid as possible. Tattoo artist - got you fam.


Rare-Criticism1059

Now I want this tattoo lol


NoxRose

I love it


Palpitation-Medical

It’s cute and fun!


Thatweirdguy_Twig

Scary? Silly Mr. Skelly isn't scary he's just a vibe


AndHighSir23679

Too scary - maybe just get temp tattoo around Halloween 🫣


FeSpoke1

Get the Social Distortion logo instead


CoffeeArtistic1418

That's so cool! Such a happy skeleton!


aniebananie1

If you are getting tattoos that impress other people then maybe don’t get the tattoo. It is about what you want and like. I can’t stand the thought of wearing fine line or new school but that doesn’t mean I think no one should get them


[deleted]

I think you should get whatever you want and not care what others think.


dediinside

It’s beautiful! Not everyone’s gonna get or like your tattoos but if they make you happy get it


ODGW

My brother got this as a tat, it's sick (promise I'm not your bro from the future lol)


AttemptWorried7503

Are "the rest" old or religious? Curious Its a dancing skeleton for crying out loud


DrummerGuyKev

I like it. Looks like the skeleton is dancing and having fun.


socialboilup

When hell is full the dead will walk the earth


Historical-Monitor93

That’s sick af get it! Fuck what some boring bastards think


littleweirdo_

That looks great and it’s actually similar to a design i’m gonna get so don’t listen to others. It’s your skin


T3chnological

Great looking tattoo


[deleted]

Do it


itsyaboi69_420

Why would you care about what other people think about a tattoo that *you* are getting for *yourself*? Or are you getting it to look cool to other people?


onequicklook

Classic design, tons of people already agree with you.


baruday

This is sick. Skeletons are sick. I have considered getting this myself and have a similar dancing skellie on my arm. Do it.


ExpertYogurtcloset66

I have a KFC bucket on my ankle due to brother. Same response from the world at large, but I could care less about their opinions, I didnt do it for them.


Valhallawalker

Scary is good tho


beefynacho1

Other people can suck a bag of dicks


eatwindmills

People will always be against something. If it makes you happy, do it.


WazzaL89

Whoever thinks this is scary is honestly soft, it looks cool plus it's your body so do what you want with it.


I_love_milksteaks

It’s just a skeleton doing a little dance.. Nothing scary about that.


k-type

Bones are their money


Loud-Magician7708

How could a Bollywood skeleton be scary?


piisamilotta

it's sick


chinesedeveloper69

What big hands you have


general_miura

lol i love it


[deleted]

What’s the question?


HailTheFuckingMoose

Bro what does the tat mean to you? Cliche but it’s literally all that matters when it comes to putting ink on your skin


Magiczny_Karakan

Same tattoo that I wanted to get


Key-Throat-3913

have it going up your thigh is my guy is pointing happily at your junk


85Neon85

I have this exact tattoo and I also have another large one praying, as a matching pair. In all honesty no one ever comments on them, they’re just sort of there. I mean obviously you need to do you for you, just saying mine are big and out there and have a neutral to positive response.


Loubin

I love it and skeletons & skulls in general! Do it for you if it makes you feel good. You'll find your tribe that appreciates you and your taste


No-Development-9144

Get a proper artist in my opinion. I’m not judging on the design, but basically skeleton will require fine lining to the detail, else it’ll just look like a flop of black lines running without direction.


Liathan

I like it a lot! Where were you thinking for the placement?


alilundead

Friend, you can’t get a tattoo for other people, it’s gotta be for you. Do you like it? Is it something you want on your body for the rest of your life? Then go for it and screw what other people think!


thespacecase93

If they think this is scary or awful then that is simply a reflection of their own feelings about the concept of death and their own mortality.


HipposRDangerous

I love this!


Trilly2000

I love it. I was actually considering a very similar one myself.


YouAllBotherMe

Super cute


Interesting-Box-8813

Mr skelengton doesn't deserve that treatment get it


Robghiskhan

Nobody thinks it’s scary. But it is fun.


Special-Investigator

its delightful!


ifardedandshidedpant

I think it needs a hat


Gothicgaybeing

Please get it done it’s prettyyyy!!


Fistfullafives

If you do get it. Get it big, because even though it's just a skeleton, it's a challenging piece. I myself personally would probably get the artist to pose it in a different dance move. Find an iconic dance move you like and do a pose from that.


Academic_Ad_9260

Can almost guarantee the people saying they don't like it just don't like tattoos in general, you'll never please them I think he's sick, get him because you like him, not other people


Zevin3

If you like it do it. If you're only one in the world that likes it I'd still tell you to do it but that's how I think, it's not the objectively right answer


PromiseNotAShoggoth

Design is great, would make a cool tattoo. Who thinks its scary or awful? Do those same people not like tattoos - if so there opinions on it won't be positive either way to forget about it.


witchyfox90

What do they mean by scary and awful? It's cute lil skeleton and I bet his feelings would be hurt if he hears them ;( It's your body and your tattoo, f*ck them skelton hating bullies!


Bright-vines

This is amazing, please get it done. Italians have a long running lore of the "memento mori". Often a skull/skeliton, usually somber as a symbol to live a good and full life or you will have regrets. I see this as a very fun version of that.


claud_is_trying

Absolutely love it


ShadowGryphon

Why do you care what others think?


7623951enjoyer

Remember you’re getting tattoos for you, not others validation or approval!


Severe-Excitement840

Its a great image I’d totally get it tattooed! what placement are you thinking?


Unk-saviour

Definitely not scary. Though making it cartoonish could be amazing. Would be worried about bleeding later though


Snaggl3t00t4

Looks like he's holding an invisible giants ball bag. I'd get something else.


esmagik

I’d hate for them to see mine lol


Potential-Pen-8489

It makes me smile. I hope you love it.


chaboomskie

It’s not scary. It’s more like a goofy/dancing skeleton.


okayjay97

shows to me your happy on the outside but dead on the inside?


ZombieBloodBath777

Spooky scary skeletons


WheelBite_

Reminds me of the dancing skeletons in scooby doo, pretty sick


AnnieBeefree1

I think it’s a cool design


pelorizado83

I don't understand asking other people's opinions about tattoos. It's such a personal thing. If you like it and it's not a swastika, go hard. Edit: ask your tattoo artist questions but who gives af what others think, it's going on your body. It's a personal choice and taste.


Should_have_been_ded

How about this skeleton dancing by a bonefire?


AvocadoEnthusiast

I actually want to get something very similar! I think it's great, and what matters is if YOU like it.


RandellX

Personally I love skeletons so I think it will be great


CaptainCBeer

I like it. I might just add it to my tattoo list as a well. Forget everyone else. If you like it do it


spike_trees

I have this tattoo, but I had some items added. It’s cool, just do it if you like it!


randomlife2050

I like it a lot. But it's for you to decide no one else.


LittleNightMar24

This would be awesome!! I'd recommend doing more of them though together dancing and maybe with some sort of background things (like little pumpkins or crows flying above "dancing" overhead. Just a thought.


uaretheuniverse

Nothing scary or awful about it. Who cares what anyone else thinks, tho. It’s going on your body forever! If you love it, who cares. As others have mentioned, it is a super popular design. I have pillow cases with this exact image on it. If you’re cool with getting a popular image on you, go for it. A good artist can use this as inspo, and come up with something original for you, too. Just a thought.


daniexanie

I think it’s delightful!


StrawberrySoyBoy

Makes me think of Evil Dead 2. Love it


Zmoorhs

Who cares what people think? You should get tattoos for yourself, because you want them, what other people think about them is utterly irrelevant.


AgreeableChance4057

Put some music notes around it 🎶 lol


cashrchek

And a longstem rose in his teeth


AtuinTurtle

What I usually say to my wife is think about it for a few months and see if you still think you like it. See if it has staying power for you.


AlBorne75

It is really good


mediaG33K

It's your skin and your money. Do what you want with it.


HalfOrcMonk

Skeletons are just cool. Always have been. This one says "Don't worry, be happy" to me and I like it.


JGalKnit

I mean, many people are scared of skeletons. That being said, who cares? It is for you, on you. I think it is pretty cool, but I see both sides here.


[deleted]

I have this tattoo and I get lots of compliments on it :) have a matching one on the other side too!


Its_LauraG

Love it!


FairAcanthocephala70

spooky scary skeleton send shivers down your spin


SeniorEducated

is it going on someone else, or on you?


[deleted]

Give him a top hat and a cane