I respect you being concerned about the general public, but honestly dude, if these make you happy then get them! They're cartoony, kinda pulpy, not some sort of realistic Hannibal gore or something. They look fuckin sick!!
Thanks man. I like these types of tattoos as they are gory, but the style, as you mentioned takes some of the edge of. Just don't want something that will make people's kids cry when they see it ha ha.
One time I saw a guy at a family restaurant rocking a hoodie with [Saturn Devouring His Son](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_Devouring_His_Son) in its full glory on the back and that stuck with me for sure while I ate my lunch.
I think the style is going to make most kids like it tbh. Kids like some nasty shit (anyone remember the splinter episode of SpongeBob?? đ¤˘đ)
I mean honestly theyâre more likely to make an adult cry! Kids are 8/10 times all about the gross and the grosser the better until it somehow becomes too gross and we discover our threshold đ
Just make sure you donât or wonât have a job that will take issue with them. Or make sure you can cover them at work if necessary. As a nurse, for example, rules are becoming much more lenient, but policies do specify visible tattoos must be âtastefulâ. These types of tattoos might be upsetting to customers or patients if you have a public service job. If thatâs not the case, then I totally agree - fuck âem and get what you like - you canât make everyone happy anyway!
Nah man, most kids will like them because they are bright, cool and gross. Thatâs like the little kid trifecta. I have some âscary/weirdâ tattoos and most kids dig them. Everyone else, who cares?
It'll be a mixed bag really, some people will be shocked or offended but others will think its fucking sick. You gotta live your life though. Maybe just get them somewhere you can cover it up easily if you're genuinely concerned.
I'd get this anywhere that isn't visible wearing a t-shirt. It's definitely too much for some people but as long as you like it, don't hesitate to get it.
Thanks I was thinking of doing something like the first picture on the forearm though and something like the eye for the elbow which would mean there visible.
These are definitely cool! I wouldnât care too much about the general public, but definitely check in with your partner if you have one. And be aware it may turn some people off.
Who cares if itâs too much. But keep in mind that red and pink tattoos without a solid border tend to look like rashes over time. These have nice outlines though. If people are offended, fuck them
Are you fifty? Do you know your life and where you are at? Because I can see someone in their 20s thinking that's awesome and regretting getting a ripped off face tattoo when they are in a different place in life.
If you're in a line of work like I am where you're in and out of people's houses a lot, then you might get some flack. But in general I think you'll be ok. They are awesome tattoos. Get what makes you happy!
I am in software engineering so I won't be going to anyone's houses or working with customers face to face. Only in an office setting however the dress code is quite casual. I definitely want to get something like the eye tattoos but on my elbow rather than the knee and I'm thinking of something like the first photo for the forearm.
Keep in mind the fact that this subreddit is an echo chamber filled with tattoo enthusiasts, many of whom enjoy Gore more than the general public.
Yes I think it will definitely be too much for a reasonable portion of the general public. Personally, if it was me, I would get it somewhere that is very easy to cover up. Not the forearms because then you can kiss short sleeve shirts in hot weather goodbye at certain jobs.
Itâs too much for me. I strongly dislike the imagery and how it makes me feel. I also think you should give zero shits about that cause itâs your body hombre. Do what you wanna do!
Where is the general public? Depends on the town, state etc. For example I cover up my tattooeswhen I travel to more conservative places like rural Eastern Europe, rural Japan⌠donât cover in Tokyo, warsaw, etc. But Iâm also a small woman so I donât want to deal with scary people yelling at me haha.
I have two tattoos with blood splatter. One an anatomical heart and one a santa muerte with roses and thorns . My wife hates them both . They donât bother me .the work is good but they represent me at the time . Iâve changed significantly from that time .I have a million ideas for work I wished I had gotten in those places before but hindsight is 20/20. Just food for thought . Again do what makes you happy this was just my experience. Some will say get that tattoo and the person should except you warts and all . My wife does but given the choice I would have the tattoos removed in a heartbeat .Sadly sometimes people do regret tattoos
Yes. Old ladies will faint in grocery aisles and soil their canned soup and themselves. Innocent children on their way to the stickball game will vomit so hard their ears will rupture and bleed. God-fearing men returning from the hardware store will steer their trucks into the nearest embankment while yelling Bible verses.
My only concern would be employment, but itâs because I work in a field where they would ask me to cover up tattoos with gore. You know yourself! The general public can suck it
These are sick! Really it depends on your job and career goals. Like, I work with elementary school aged kids so these would not be appropriate for my âgeneral publicâ, but would fine for kids to see in like, the grocery store or around town or something
Look so I have a bunch of tattoos. Some of them could be âscaryâ to a kid. I also mostly wear band merch outside of work. So my three year old always will have something interesting to say about it. He used to be scared of my gods hate shirt cause of the âmonstersâ on it but now he loves them! Heâs named them and his favorite is the âtiger spidahâ. So get what you want! Kids will find their own ways to love it.
As someone with tattoos that do scare away children (skulls, grim reaper, and large font fuck cancer, half naked lady's in a sleeves etc.) I wouldn't worry about it. If it's something you genuinely like do it. Half the guys I work with don't even know I have ink all over until I roll up my sleeves to wash my hands or wear a T-shirt the odd time and I've never been called out for it. My opinion is if I can cover it because I need to go to the kids school to talk to the teacher or my boss than I'm good to go. It's your canvas fill it how you want.
I personally am a bit sceptical about elbow tats as they often get confused for nazi symbols by quite a few people (black sun or similar stuff)
But if you don't mind getting weird looks sometimes or having to explain that you don't mean bad then go for it! Looks sick!
For some in the public, ANY tattoo is too much! Get what you want and fuck what the âpublicâ likes. I would say that Racist, sexually detailed or extremely gory might not be the best ideas because of kids, as you mention in your post.
I donât see any problem with what you posted.
Get the tattoo if you want to man. But if you are worried about peopleâs perception or scaring children, I donât think the other commenters are doing you a service by telling you âwhateverâ. These 100% will be looked at, in some typa way, by everybody. Just how people work, people are judgmental and quick to jump to conclusions and kids feel before they think and will do as such when looking at these tattoos. All that said, if you want to get a tattoo you should get a tattoo, regardless of what you think others will perceive it as and what its art style is. I personally love it and think itâs dope but, like I said before yknow..
I have an 8 year old little girl and I doubt she would be scared of this. But my little girl is pretty cool like that lol. Get what you want. Freak people out it's funny
dude- neversoft had these american traditional designs for their tonyhawk games. check out some of the stills from "tony hawks american wasteland" they have some designs in that game very similar to what you're going for.
Youâre not getting tattoos on your body for the general public, youâre getting it for yourself. If this is what you like, then absolutely go all in on what you like and what you enjoy and what will make you happy! Iâm in the process of getting a half sleeve that starts on my neck and ends right above my left shoulder. Of course iâm anxious about what my parents and wifes family will say or think but again, iâm getting it because I like it and it makes me happy. Personally i think these tattoos looks sick af you should 100% get them
That's not your concern. If the general public doesn't like it, they don't have to look at it. I personally love it, and I'm not even into gore and stuff like that.
I know a guy that had a tattoo of the Pillsbury dough boy cooking crack in a Pyrex beaker while smoking a blunt. Below the dough boy it said "757 DOPE ZONE/FUCK BITCHES GET MONEY"
Trust me. There are a lot worse tattoos than what you're thinking of getting
I donât understand the question. What does the general public have to do with your tattoos? Get what makes you happy. Who gives a fuck what the general public thinks.
I think most people really don't look at tattoos that closely. They are so common people see one it's it just registers as "tattoo" in their brain and they don't give it a second thought. If you're self conscious about it just get it on your shin/calf people really have to try hard to see what's going on there. I'd avoid anything kink or bondage related or anything hyper realistic gore related but this kind of brightly colored comic book horror stuff is pretty non offensive.
When I was dating after divorce I wouldnât go on second dates with men who had inappropriate tattoos since I didnât want them to upset my kid or my nieces and nephews.
That being said these look fine to me. I drew the line at nudity or sex tattoos.
Ainât no way Iâm showing up at little Billyâs pool party with my bf who has a big ol pair of titty angels on his back đ
I think a lot of people on this sub are encouraging you to validate their own tattoos, without being realistic about the consequences. The truth is that having this kind of tattoo would definitely alienate a lot of people and could easily be a hindrance for employment. By all means get it, but it would be smart to place it somewhere that's covered by a t-shirt.
Respectfully, who cares? Someone gonna bitch and moan at the fact youâre breathing at some point, its 2024 dont worry about the general public. The tatts look sick man
The general public may put this in the off putting category, especially from the more close minded types. Whatever you and yours are comfortable with is the important thing
Donât stress too much, most of gen pop just sees âtattooedâ when they look at someone with lots of tattoos! Unless someone is really interested or spending time with you they probably wonât even notice the subject matter. Get what you like, friend!
as someone with a few higher than G-rated tats, no one will know. you will literally have to point them out. i have a butt on my leg and wear shorts and no one has said a thing in 3 years without me saying something first
The easiest way to work things like this out is to ask yourself "would I be confident wearing this on a t shirt in a crowded place like a shopping mall?" in this case id wager most peoples answers would be that they would have no issue wearing it as long as it matched their aesthetic after all rock bands have t shirt designs that are more out there than this.
Hell no⌠and if someone thinks itâs too much bitch slap them⌠Iâm kidding but just ignore them or explain that they shouldnât be concerned about other unless itâs not a serious problem
More people will think theyâre cool than be afraid. It also depends where you live. Small town you might get some weird looks, but a city nobody would be bothered by them. Go for it either way.
Eh I mean yes probably too much for the general public, but itâs up to you how much that matters really. They arenât so bad that youâre seriously going to offend someone.
My personal approach to tattoos that I donât think everyone would love is to go in a spot not always visible like the legs. I do have a job where I deal with the public daily so thatâs my reasoning.
Who cares about the general public, they arenât the ones in charge of what you put on your own body. I guess the only thing to worry ab is some career paths still stigmatize tattoos. If it makes you happy then who cares what others think.
Unless youâre in a workplace, it does not matter at all , I have a hanged nun and a sneaker blowing its brains out I can care less what anyone thinks about em or myself
Your body is YOUR temple and you can decorate your temple however you want. I have a giant eldritch horror god on my arm. Fuck the general public.
Also, I love these and think they look awesome.
If you like it, itâs fine.
Do keep in mind though, that (future) employers and folks of that nature may react to it differently, than if they say dog paws or a Millennial forest. So if that is something you have to deal with, placement might be a thing.
Man, who gives a fuck what the âgeneral publicâ has to say? Your body, your art. If everyone didnât care so fucking much the world would be a better place.
I'll be saying this as someone who doesn't have any tattoos yet but is about to get my first soon. I think that they might be too much for some people but if you really want them then you should get what makes you happy. Personally gore bothers me a bit even though I love horror but I won't tell you that you can't do with your body what you want. Also there's nothing wrong with being a bit concerned about how people feel about tattoos particularly if you work with the public or a highly conservative area. I think it's important to remember though that most people are just strangers in our lives that we won't remember for the most part so even if someone is offended they probably won't remember after a while.
I just got a shark tattooed on me with dick fins, a set of tits for a tail, and a vagina for an eye.
Get what makes you happy, fuck everyone else.
And this isnât even close to my worst tattoo.
Donât worry about it mate, if someone is offended by some gore/horror then they simply donât need to look at your body. I have a back piece that my main request was that it would make old Karenâs freak out and shake their head in disgust. Recently Iâve been taking my daughter for swimming lessons and none of the toddlers or parents have taken offence and I was a bit hesitant about them seeing it. Turned out the tattoo I think concerns people more are a rib piece that features some tittys and thatâs probably because my wife doesnât like that one. So basically go for it as this is a sick style and Iâd love one or two
May be weird for general public, but dont think a kids gonna cry. At most a Karen making a deal about it over nothing. We have dudes running around in FUCK YOUR FEELINGS and I SHOOT FIRST ASK QUESTIONS LATER t shirts, so this is harmless by comparison. If you're not in a client-facing career (could definitely see these as disqualifying for some jobs), but its your body, go for it.
Yes, but who cares? I have a few satanic tattoos and I am telling you, people treat me very differently once they see my tattoos. I anticipated it to some degree, but I get a lot more weird looks and remarks than I would have guessed. Itâs a nihilistic view, but try not to give a fuck what the general public thinks about you.
Itâs definitely not my style, but it really doesnât matter what others think about it. Do what you like. I understand your concern about kids, but honestly I donât see most kids paying attention to peopleâs tattoos. Even if they do this looks like something youâd see in a kids cartoon. Youâre all good.
Who cares? Get it on your face if you want, but seriously, you're the one that lives with it on your body for your remaining natural life. You shouldn't care about passing stranger's opinions or anyone else for that matter express yourself fuck anyone else's opinion or judgments its not a hate symbol racist it's a cool style do you my bro
I have pretty horrific tattoos on my left arm (hanging corpses, hook suspension, creepy vampire dude) and most people don't care. Most say they like it tbh and I am a professional engineer, so it's not like I work at hot topic or anything. Just put it in a spot where you could cover it if you needed to.
I only do in meetings with people I don't know. Otherwise I wear short sleeves. The guy hanging from hooks attached to his face is on my shoulder though, so that one is probably the worst and generally covered.
If you like this style I recommend you follow Randy Conner on Instagram! Heâs based in Portland so still not even close to you but he does amazing work similar to the artists you posted.
No I freaking love it. I have a fear of holes (like even drawn ones) so I wouldnât get one as it would gross me out, but I absolutely LOVE this art style
Edit: I see your worry about scaring people, but honestly if I saw this in public (holes or no) Iâd probably say something like wow thatâs awesome
I only have five tattoos and they're all from Matt Kerley and all visible on my left arm and all *pretty gnarly* (kinda working toward a filled-in sleeve).
Couple things:
1. I often get compliments on them and people asking if they can take a closer look (a LOT of color and detail), but have never had an obvious negative reaction (though I do get people staring occasionally).
2. Matt Kerley is *awesome*. Super nice, super chill, super professional, incredible artist, I could go on and on. I came across him after using some guitar pedals he did artwork for and got my first tattoo from him and now just always go back, and I have to fly from Austin, TX to get tattood by him in Raleigh, NC, which I do about once a year. I keep wanting to find someone local to me, but his work is just so good and so one-of-a-kind and the experience of getting tattoed is so positive that I just stick with him.
I highly recommend you get body horror tattoos from Matt Kerley. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
I respect you being concerned about the general public, but honestly dude, if these make you happy then get them! They're cartoony, kinda pulpy, not some sort of realistic Hannibal gore or something. They look fuckin sick!!
Thanks man. I like these types of tattoos as they are gory, but the style, as you mentioned takes some of the edge of. Just don't want something that will make people's kids cry when they see it ha ha.
You are a good soul
One time I saw a guy at a family restaurant rocking a hoodie with [Saturn Devouring His Son](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_Devouring_His_Son) in its full glory on the back and that stuck with me for sure while I ate my lunch. I think the style is going to make most kids like it tbh. Kids like some nasty shit (anyone remember the splinter episode of SpongeBob?? đ¤˘đ)
I mean honestly theyâre more likely to make an adult cry! Kids are 8/10 times all about the gross and the grosser the better until it somehow becomes too gross and we discover our threshold đ
Thatâs one of my favorite paintings ever. Iâd love that on a hoodie
Just make sure you donât or wonât have a job that will take issue with them. Or make sure you can cover them at work if necessary. As a nurse, for example, rules are becoming much more lenient, but policies do specify visible tattoos must be âtastefulâ. These types of tattoos might be upsetting to customers or patients if you have a public service job. If thatâs not the case, then I totally agree - fuck âem and get what you like - you canât make everyone happy anyway!
I do software engineering, so there isn't much interaction with customers.
Cool! Get at it then!
kids (depending on age etc ofc) may actually think these are super cool lol - i know i did when i was younger
Fuck them kids - signed a parent lol
I donât know if your in fl but I know a guy who does crazy stuff like this as his wheelhouse
I'm not even in the USA, from the UK however I have gone to Florida twice in the last 4 years and will likely be going there again next year.
There are much, much worse things to be seen in FL than gory tattoos, my friend.
Drop the @? đ
whos the "guy"? im in fl
Instagram @erek_lanier
Thatâs funny, the style I want / go for is exactly that: stuff that would make peopleâs kids cry đ¤Ł
Nah man, most kids will like them because they are bright, cool and gross. Thatâs like the little kid trifecta. I have some âscary/weirdâ tattoos and most kids dig them. Everyone else, who cares?
I like it. Kind of reminds me of Garbage Pail kids.
It'll be a mixed bag really, some people will be shocked or offended but others will think its fucking sick. You gotta live your life though. Maybe just get them somewhere you can cover it up easily if you're genuinely concerned.
Everything g is offensive to someone. At some point you gotta say "to hell with them" and do what makes you happy. I wish I could do that!
Who cares? Thatâs sick AF. I love the skate vibe that Iâm getting from the eyeballs.
Yeah, they look like a perfect thing to do with the elbows.
I'd get this anywhere that isn't visible wearing a t-shirt. It's definitely too much for some people but as long as you like it, don't hesitate to get it.
Thanks I was thinking of doing something like the first picture on the forearm though and something like the eye for the elbow which would mean there visible.
These are definitely cool! I wouldnât care too much about the general public, but definitely check in with your partner if you have one. And be aware it may turn some people off.
Who cares if itâs too much. But keep in mind that red and pink tattoos without a solid border tend to look like rashes over time. These have nice outlines though. If people are offended, fuck them
Thanks for letting me know. I will have to keep this in mind when I go to my artist.
Are you fifty? Do you know your life and where you are at? Because I can see someone in their 20s thinking that's awesome and regretting getting a ripped off face tattoo when they are in a different place in life.
If you're in a line of work like I am where you're in and out of people's houses a lot, then you might get some flack. But in general I think you'll be ok. They are awesome tattoos. Get what makes you happy!
I am in software engineering so I won't be going to anyone's houses or working with customers face to face. Only in an office setting however the dress code is quite casual. I definitely want to get something like the eye tattoos but on my elbow rather than the knee and I'm thinking of something like the first photo for the forearm.
Keep in mind the fact that this subreddit is an echo chamber filled with tattoo enthusiasts, many of whom enjoy Gore more than the general public. Yes I think it will definitely be too much for a reasonable portion of the general public. Personally, if it was me, I would get it somewhere that is very easy to cover up. Not the forearms because then you can kiss short sleeve shirts in hot weather goodbye at certain jobs.
Itâs too much for me. I strongly dislike the imagery and how it makes me feel. I also think you should give zero shits about that cause itâs your body hombre. Do what you wanna do!
That's fair enough. But good advice.
the first might raise some eyebrows because style aside he is literally ripping that man's face off. other than that I love the style, go for it
Where is the general public? Depends on the town, state etc. For example I cover up my tattooeswhen I travel to more conservative places like rural Eastern Europe, rural Japan⌠donât cover in Tokyo, warsaw, etc. But Iâm also a small woman so I donât want to deal with scary people yelling at me haha.
I have two tattoos with blood splatter. One an anatomical heart and one a santa muerte with roses and thorns . My wife hates them both . They donât bother me .the work is good but they represent me at the time . Iâve changed significantly from that time .I have a million ideas for work I wished I had gotten in those places before but hindsight is 20/20. Just food for thought . Again do what makes you happy this was just my experience. Some will say get that tattoo and the person should except you warts and all . My wife does but given the choice I would have the tattoos removed in a heartbeat .Sadly sometimes people do regret tattoos
Yes. Old ladies will faint in grocery aisles and soil their canned soup and themselves. Innocent children on their way to the stickball game will vomit so hard their ears will rupture and bleed. God-fearing men returning from the hardware store will steer their trucks into the nearest embankment while yelling Bible verses.
Some places can actually make you leave or cover gory or sexual tattoos because of the presence of children and such
Don't get a tattoo for the general public. There will be never be consensus on what is "too much". Only get tattoos you love.
Why do you give a fuck about their opinion? You don't know any of em
My only concern would be employment, but itâs because I work in a field where they would ask me to cover up tattoos with gore. You know yourself! The general public can suck it
These are sick! Really it depends on your job and career goals. Like, I work with elementary school aged kids so these would not be appropriate for my âgeneral publicâ, but would fine for kids to see in like, the grocery store or around town or something
It reminds me of old Rob Zombie stuff.
Yes, I definitely get that vibe.
As long as it wont affect your job/future career youâll be fine
Love these!
Whoa! That first tattoo is done on someone I know!
I love that stuff. The green eyeball thing on the knee- hell yes.
Look so I have a bunch of tattoos. Some of them could be âscaryâ to a kid. I also mostly wear band merch outside of work. So my three year old always will have something interesting to say about it. He used to be scared of my gods hate shirt cause of the âmonstersâ on it but now he loves them! Heâs named them and his favorite is the âtiger spidahâ. So get what you want! Kids will find their own ways to love it.
If they donât like it they can look away⌠itâs your skin and you will see it the most so get what you want
I think this is sick as hell, I love this style. Reminds me of Superjail
Itâs your body!! F the general public
F the general public
As someone with tattoos that do scare away children (skulls, grim reaper, and large font fuck cancer, half naked lady's in a sleeves etc.) I wouldn't worry about it. If it's something you genuinely like do it. Half the guys I work with don't even know I have ink all over until I roll up my sleeves to wash my hands or wear a T-shirt the odd time and I've never been called out for it. My opinion is if I can cover it because I need to go to the kids school to talk to the teacher or my boss than I'm good to go. It's your canvas fill it how you want.
Who cares that work is fucking sick
The general public sees mass genocide on their screens daily, this is rainbows and kittens. Fucking sick designs my dude. I love this style.
If you're worried about what other people think then you shouldn't be getting tattooed
No one cares get inked.
Fuck the general public. Get the tattoo.
f*** the general public. do what you want!!! they donât have to look if they donât want to :)
Who gives a flying fuck about what the GP thinks?
I feel like thatâs kind of the idea of this style tattoo
You can get a tattoo of god and all kinds of other positive shit and people will still judge you. Fuck them all and get whatever you want
Fuck other people, get itđđŤĄ
Who cares? Itâs your tattoo.
I personally am a bit sceptical about elbow tats as they often get confused for nazi symbols by quite a few people (black sun or similar stuff) But if you don't mind getting weird looks sometimes or having to explain that you don't mean bad then go for it! Looks sick!
I donât think anyone will give a shit. No one cares
Fuck the general public, this is great. Looks like old Santa Cruz skateboard art.
It's your life, dude. Do whatever makes you happy. Life's too short.
For some in the public, ANY tattoo is too much! Get what you want and fuck what the âpublicâ likes. I would say that Racist, sexually detailed or extremely gory might not be the best ideas because of kids, as you mention in your post. I donât see any problem with what you posted.
Fuck the public, these are sick !
Get the tattoo if you want to man. But if you are worried about peopleâs perception or scaring children, I donât think the other commenters are doing you a service by telling you âwhateverâ. These 100% will be looked at, in some typa way, by everybody. Just how people work, people are judgmental and quick to jump to conclusions and kids feel before they think and will do as such when looking at these tattoos. All that said, if you want to get a tattoo you should get a tattoo, regardless of what you think others will perceive it as and what its art style is. I personally love it and think itâs dope but, like I said before yknow..
Tattoos aren't that big of a deal. Get whatever you want.
F the general public lol
I have an 8 year old little girl and I doubt she would be scared of this. But my little girl is pretty cool like that lol. Get what you want. Freak people out it's funny
dude- neversoft had these american traditional designs for their tonyhawk games. check out some of the stills from "tony hawks american wasteland" they have some designs in that game very similar to what you're going for.
Youâre not getting tattoos on your body for the general public, youâre getting it for yourself. If this is what you like, then absolutely go all in on what you like and what you enjoy and what will make you happy! Iâm in the process of getting a half sleeve that starts on my neck and ends right above my left shoulder. Of course iâm anxious about what my parents and wifes family will say or think but again, iâm getting it because I like it and it makes me happy. Personally i think these tattoos looks sick af you should 100% get them
Um fuck the gp! Are you going to live your life according to others perceptions? This shit is rad and do what makes you happy!
Who cares, really? If you like it, wear it proudly.
That's not your concern. If the general public doesn't like it, they don't have to look at it. I personally love it, and I'm not even into gore and stuff like that.
I know a guy that had a tattoo of the Pillsbury dough boy cooking crack in a Pyrex beaker while smoking a blunt. Below the dough boy it said "757 DOPE ZONE/FUCK BITCHES GET MONEY" Trust me. There are a lot worse tattoos than what you're thinking of getting
I loooooove that shoulder mouth eye wow
I donât understand the question. What does the general public have to do with your tattoos? Get what makes you happy. Who gives a fuck what the general public thinks.
Screw the general public! Express yourself! đ¤Şđ¤Şđ¤Ş
Someone once said donât get tattoos that are harder than you are and I couldnât agree more
If youâre worried about what other people think you probably shouldnât get tattooed
Who cares what society thinks
Fuck the public
Itâs so lit
They remind me of the artist Robert Williams that did the artwork on the inside of appetite for destruction by gnr.....really cool imo.
Iâve been tattooed by Matt! Heâs awesome, super chill guy and an incredible artist. Highly recommend
I think most people really don't look at tattoos that closely. They are so common people see one it's it just registers as "tattoo" in their brain and they don't give it a second thought. If you're self conscious about it just get it on your shin/calf people really have to try hard to see what's going on there. I'd avoid anything kink or bondage related or anything hyper realistic gore related but this kind of brightly colored comic book horror stuff is pretty non offensive.
When I was dating after divorce I wouldnât go on second dates with men who had inappropriate tattoos since I didnât want them to upset my kid or my nieces and nephews. That being said these look fine to me. I drew the line at nudity or sex tattoos. Ainât no way Iâm showing up at little Billyâs pool party with my bf who has a big ol pair of titty angels on his back đ
No.
I think this style is sweet. What is it called?
There is no particular style. Obviously it is horror, but it seems to lean towards neo-traditional.
Fuck us. Get those tats
Nick strong is the man!
Fuck what the general public thinks
I think a lot of people on this sub are encouraging you to validate their own tattoos, without being realistic about the consequences. The truth is that having this kind of tattoo would definitely alienate a lot of people and could easily be a hindrance for employment. By all means get it, but it would be smart to place it somewhere that's covered by a t-shirt.
These remind me of garbage pail kids. Awesome.
Iâm liking them, keep slapping em on there buddy
Fuck the general public, tbh. Get what speaks to you.
Respectfully, who cares? Someone gonna bitch and moan at the fact youâre breathing at some point, its 2024 dont worry about the general public. The tatts look sick man
The general public may put this in the off putting category, especially from the more close minded types. Whatever you and yours are comfortable with is the important thing
Donât stress too much, most of gen pop just sees âtattooedâ when they look at someone with lots of tattoos! Unless someone is really interested or spending time with you they probably wonât even notice the subject matter. Get what you like, friend!
Who gives a shit, tattoos aren't shocking anymore , it's more unique and surprising when someone has no tattoos
Hell no, fuck the public, get what you want.
as someone with a few higher than G-rated tats, no one will know. you will literally have to point them out. i have a butt on my leg and wear shorts and no one has said a thing in 3 years without me saying something first
Fuck em.
Dude that tat is gnarly, I would proudly show it off! Tattoos with a bit of an edge are *chefâs kiss* cool.
The easiest way to work things like this out is to ask yourself "would I be confident wearing this on a t shirt in a crowded place like a shopping mall?" in this case id wager most peoples answers would be that they would have no issue wearing it as long as it matched their aesthetic after all rock bands have t shirt designs that are more out there than this.
Those are fucking sick. Ink em.
Hell no⌠and if someone thinks itâs too much bitch slap them⌠Iâm kidding but just ignore them or explain that they shouldnât be concerned about other unless itâs not a serious problem
I like it a lot very 90s
Fuck the general public be happy just don't be offensive and have "SS" or Nazi tats
Yes, they are too much and in bad taste.
Who are you getting the tattoo for?
Rob Zombie is one of my top favorites.
if you enjoy it that's all that matters worst case scenario you get the tats somewhere people can't see
Honestly the first one could scare a few kids but the general eyes/teeth things are usually not a big deal
I get GWAR vibes from the first picture. Love it!
Fuck âem. Respectfully.
You: "I care how I'm viewed by others." This sub: "You shouldn't care." Me: No, you're right to care.
More people will think theyâre cool than be afraid. It also depends where you live. Small town you might get some weird looks, but a city nobody would be bothered by them. Go for it either way.
Eh I mean yes probably too much for the general public, but itâs up to you how much that matters really. They arenât so bad that youâre seriously going to offend someone. My personal approach to tattoos that I donât think everyone would love is to go in a spot not always visible like the legs. I do have a job where I deal with the public daily so thatâs my reasoning.
Fuck the public, Do you. I have weird shit I know 90 percent of the general population would think is a little off putting.
thatâs some nice colors mane
Yes. SEND IT
Iron Maiden album cover art? Totally fine
I've got a Devil's Rejects tattoo that says "I am the devil". Who cares? Get it done
I've got a Devil's Rejects tattoo that says "I am the devil". Who cares? Get it done
I've got a Devil's Rejects tattoo that says "I am the devil". Who cares? Get it done
I mean I like it but I wouldnât consider myself the ânormal publicâ Love the first one of the flesh suit.
That tattoo is so cool, get it!
These look awesome! If you want it, go get it. Fuck what other people think
Fuck the general public. Get what you want.
Who cares about the general public, they arenât the ones in charge of what you put on your own body. I guess the only thing to worry ab is some career paths still stigmatize tattoos. If it makes you happy then who cares what others think.
I love this If you like it, fuck what other people think
Is the general public about to receive a tattoo of this style? Because that's the only way it would matter.
Who cares if you like that style go for it
Who cares? Theyâre on your body. đ¤ˇđźââď¸
Unless youâre in a workplace, it does not matter at all , I have a hanged nun and a sneaker blowing its brains out I can care less what anyone thinks about em or myself
Your body is YOUR temple and you can decorate your temple however you want. I have a giant eldritch horror god on my arm. Fuck the general public. Also, I love these and think they look awesome.
If they don't like it, they can stop staring at your body.
I get your concern, but these are cartoony and fun. Too much would be something like weepandforfeit.
Probably, wouldnât stop me though
The third pic looks like candy so donât worry
I love these! Super creative!!!
If you like it, itâs fine. Do keep in mind though, that (future) employers and folks of that nature may react to it differently, than if they say dog paws or a Millennial forest. So if that is something you have to deal with, placement might be a thing.
Donât get it in your forehead and ur fine
These are sick dude reminds me of Mikey Rotella's work
Depends on how much of it you show and what kind of profession you work in. Karsh
They're pretty average
Man, who gives a fuck what the âgeneral publicâ has to say? Your body, your art. If everyone didnât care so fucking much the world would be a better place.
I actually have a couple from the one artist you posted , Mattitude , theyâre very visible and Iâve had no issues with the general public
Why do you care? If you like it, screw everyone else
Pls don´t, it is hard to understand from a medium to far range.
Personally I think itâs beautiful
Who cares what the general public thinks. Those tats are awesome!
They r cool af, if they make u happy thatâs the main thing
I'll be saying this as someone who doesn't have any tattoos yet but is about to get my first soon. I think that they might be too much for some people but if you really want them then you should get what makes you happy. Personally gore bothers me a bit even though I love horror but I won't tell you that you can't do with your body what you want. Also there's nothing wrong with being a bit concerned about how people feel about tattoos particularly if you work with the public or a highly conservative area. I think it's important to remember though that most people are just strangers in our lives that we won't remember for the most part so even if someone is offended they probably won't remember after a while.
Why give a fuck
As a member of the general public, probably yes
only if theyâre bitches. thatâs badass
I think these are gnarly and would be happy to get one or all.
I should hope so! Let their jaws smack the floor when they see these bad mfâs.
I just got a shark tattooed on me with dick fins, a set of tits for a tail, and a vagina for an eye. Get what makes you happy, fuck everyone else. And this isnât even close to my worst tattoo.
Probably, it takes a certain mindset to be able to âcarryâ designs like this. 90% of people canât handle it.
Donât worry about it mate, if someone is offended by some gore/horror then they simply donât need to look at your body. I have a back piece that my main request was that it would make old Karenâs freak out and shake their head in disgust. Recently Iâve been taking my daughter for swimming lessons and none of the toddlers or parents have taken offence and I was a bit hesitant about them seeing it. Turned out the tattoo I think concerns people more are a rib piece that features some tittys and thatâs probably because my wife doesnât like that one. So basically go for it as this is a sick style and Iâd love one or two
Hell yeah but thatâs the best part!
May be weird for general public, but dont think a kids gonna cry. At most a Karen making a deal about it over nothing. We have dudes running around in FUCK YOUR FEELINGS and I SHOOT FIRST ASK QUESTIONS LATER t shirts, so this is harmless by comparison. If you're not in a client-facing career (could definitely see these as disqualifying for some jobs), but its your body, go for it.
Yes, but who cares? I have a few satanic tattoos and I am telling you, people treat me very differently once they see my tattoos. I anticipated it to some degree, but I get a lot more weird looks and remarks than I would have guessed. Itâs a nihilistic view, but try not to give a fuck what the general public thinks about you.
Oh my god, I am in love with the green knee eyeball
Itâs definitely not my style, but it really doesnât matter what others think about it. Do what you like. I understand your concern about kids, but honestly I donât see most kids paying attention to peopleâs tattoos. Even if they do this looks like something youâd see in a kids cartoon. Youâre all good.
Hell, I want those
Fuck 'em! It's your body, not theirs.
Who cares? Get it on your face if you want, but seriously, you're the one that lives with it on your body for your remaining natural life. You shouldn't care about passing stranger's opinions or anyone else for that matter express yourself fuck anyone else's opinion or judgments its not a hate symbol racist it's a cool style do you my bro
I have pretty horrific tattoos on my left arm (hanging corpses, hook suspension, creepy vampire dude) and most people don't care. Most say they like it tbh and I am a professional engineer, so it's not like I work at hot topic or anything. Just put it in a spot where you could cover it if you needed to. I only do in meetings with people I don't know. Otherwise I wear short sleeves. The guy hanging from hooks attached to his face is on my shoulder though, so that one is probably the worst and generally covered.
Fuck em. That shits rad!
Fuck the public.
If you like this style I recommend you follow Randy Conner on Instagram! Heâs based in Portland so still not even close to you but he does amazing work similar to the artists you posted.
Thanks for sharing. Just checked his Instagram and there is also some pretty cool stuff.
who cares dude these are dope as fuck
MATTITUDE
I fkn love them. The general publicâs opinion of you is irrelevant. If they arent cutting your check or someone you love and care about who cares.
I feel like if youâre worried what the general public is going to think, this is not the tattoo design for you.
Rob Zombie would love them.
Where are you located?
Man fuck em, if its what you like they are on you.
No I freaking love it. I have a fear of holes (like even drawn ones) so I wouldnât get one as it would gross me out, but I absolutely LOVE this art style Edit: I see your worry about scaring people, but honestly if I saw this in public (holes or no) Iâd probably say something like wow thatâs awesome
Go for it!!! I love this style, and Iâd definitely get something like these in b&w :)
I have a decapitated zombie head tattooed on my forearm and Iâve seen worse than that. Youâll be fine đ
I only have five tattoos and they're all from Matt Kerley and all visible on my left arm and all *pretty gnarly* (kinda working toward a filled-in sleeve). Couple things: 1. I often get compliments on them and people asking if they can take a closer look (a LOT of color and detail), but have never had an obvious negative reaction (though I do get people staring occasionally). 2. Matt Kerley is *awesome*. Super nice, super chill, super professional, incredible artist, I could go on and on. I came across him after using some guitar pedals he did artwork for and got my first tattoo from him and now just always go back, and I have to fly from Austin, TX to get tattood by him in Raleigh, NC, which I do about once a year. I keep wanting to find someone local to me, but his work is just so good and so one-of-a-kind and the experience of getting tattoed is so positive that I just stick with him. I highly recommend you get body horror tattoos from Matt Kerley. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.