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49 Hilarious Niche Tattoo Ideas

From Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos to X-Ray Fetus Tattoos

— July 7, 2013 — Unique
Getting a tattoo is a big decision, mostly because of its permanence, but also because tattoo ideas that seem amazing one day might, a year down the road, seem slightly miscalculated. These tattoo ideas are both amazing and a bit over the top, using everything from ultrasound photos to Avatar characters as their models.

One style of high-commitment tattoos is the facial tat. These tattoos, similar to the one sported by ex-fighter Mike Tyson, are forever embedded on the faces of those who are brave enough to go under the needle. One girl posted a photograph of her new facial tattoo online, garnering a ton of attention from websites like Reddit and 9gag, due to the bright colors and obvious spontaneity prevalent in the tattoo.

While some of these tattoos might be regrettable, others were completely thought-out, and some were even used to bring attention to serious issues. One woman, for instance, had a double mastectomy in an effort to fight breast cancer. After the surgery, she had a beautifully elaborate tattoo drawn over the area where her breasts had once been. She posted a photo of her tattoo online, and has since raised a ton of awareness for breast cancer research.

Whether you're looking to get a tattoo to express your interest in a niche subject, or to honor a lost loved one, there are some tattoo ideas out there for you -- just remember to avoid the facial area.
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Customized Tattoo Stickers
Customized Tattoo Stickers
StickerYou is a Stylish Service That Offers Personalized Looks
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Tattoo-Laden Fashion Videos
Tattoo-Laden Fashion Videos
The Sopopular 2013 Collection is Badboy-Friendly
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Anatomical Tattoo Portraits
Anatomical Tattoo Portraits
Angela Christine Smith Uses Herself as the Subject for Photographs
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Ingrained Security Tattoos
Ingrained Security Tattoos
These Electronic Stamps Will Eliminate the Need for Passwords
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Fashionable Tattoos
Fashionable Tattoos
Armida Ascano Discusses Stylish Tattoos That Mix Couture with Ink
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Inked Androgyny Editorials
Inked Androgyny Editorials
The Max by Marquismontes Image Series Exudes an Edgy Air
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Carnivorous Temporary Tattoos
Carnivorous Temporary Tattoos
The Temporary Meat Tattoos by GAMAGO are Perfect For Meat Lovers
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Tattooed Sorority Girl Styling
Tattooed Sorority Girl Styling
The Girls of SOMF Bring Edgy Greek Fashion Design to the World
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Opulent Temporary Tattoos
Opulent Temporary Tattoos
Dior’s Grand Bal Golden Tattoos Set Offers Delicate & Luxurious De
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Tire Tread Face Tattoo Ads
Tire Tread Face Tattoo Ads
The Street Smart Campaign Advocates Safety for Pedestrians
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Handyman Decal Accessories
Handyman Decal Accessories
Tools Tattoos Replace Necklaces for a More Functional Fashionable Image
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Inked Baby Costumes
Inked Baby Costumes
This Tattoo Onesie Offers Adult Style to Infants
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Tattoo-Based Pay Raises
Tattoo-Based Pay Raises
Rapid Realty in NY is Offering Employees a 15% Pay Increase to Get Inked
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Temporary Manicure Tattoos
Temporary Manicure Tattoos
Decorate Your Fingertips with These Adorable bigRuby Nail Tattoos
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Outrageous Facial Tattoos
Outrageous Facial Tattoos
Courtney Scharf Discusses Some of the Most Shocking Tattoos Around
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Deformed Skin Tattoos
Deformed Skin Tattoos
Tattoo Artist Servadio Draws Unsightly Skin as His Signature Touch
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Dripping Cartoon Tattoos
Dripping Cartoon Tattoos
Sa Jin Embodies Oriental Culture in an Enticing Manner
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Blacklight Sci-Fi Body Art
Blacklight Sci-Fi Body Art
The Jedi Master Yoda Tattoo Comes to Life in the Dark
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X-Ray Fetus Tattoos
X-Ray Fetus Tattoos
This Odd Tattoo is Interesting But Slightly Disturbing at the Same Time
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Zombie-Combating Body Art
Zombie-Combating Body Art
This Walking Dead-Inspired Tattoo is Apocalypse Ready
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Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
This Grumpy Cat Darth Vader Tattoo is a Pop Culture Mashup
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Tattooed Electronic Skin Sensors
Tattooed Electronic Skin Sensors
These Researchers Developed Tattooable Health Monitoring Sensors
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Monochromatic Tattoo-Infused Editorials
Monochromatic Tattoo-Infused Editorials
Ben Ritter’s Editorials Feature Geometrical Tattoo A
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Weapon-Printed Hosiery
Weapon-Printed Hosiery
Stop Them in Their Tracks With These Machine Gun Tattoo Tights
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Social Media Thighvertising
Social Media Thighvertising
Teenagers in Japan Do Human Billboard Advertising for Cash
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Social Implication Tattoos
Social Implication Tattoos
The Enrique Marty Tattoo Exhibit Examines Gang Tattoos
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Viral Tattoo Activism
Viral Tattoo Activism
Kelly Davidson's Chest Tattoo Makes the Fight Against Breast Cancer Go Viral
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Retro Gaming Body Art
Retro Gaming Body Art
The Gamer Sleeve Tattoo Depicts All the Famous Characters From the Past
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Tribal Tattoo Couture Campaigns
Tribal Tattoo Couture Campaigns
The Sass & Bide Playman Resort12 Resembles Stylishly Drawn Ink
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Vividly Inked Editorials
Vividly Inked Editorials
The Point of View Men Moments Magazine Photoshoot is Heavily Tattooed
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Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
These Temporary Tattoos are Perfect to Symbolize Your Relationship
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Elaborate Film-Inspired Tattoos
Elaborate Film-Inspired Tattoos
This Full-Body Avatar Tattoo Will Make Fans Blue with Envy
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Tattooed Baby Ads
Tattooed Baby Ads
The Playtex Binky Campaign Targets 'Difficult Little People'
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Inked Street Photography
Inked Street Photography
The Tattoorialist Documents Everyday Permanent Skin Art
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Encouraging Temporary Tattoos
Encouraging Temporary Tattoos
Tattly Designs Encourage the Wearer and Onlooker to Stay Positive
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Full-Body Infographic Tattoos
Full-Body Infographic Tattoos
This Meta Art Project Details Tattoo Stats With Tattooed Charts
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Lace Face Tattoos
Lace Face Tattoos
These Facial Accessories are Unique and Fashion-Forward
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Goofy Tattooed Model Portraits
Goofy Tattooed Model Portraits
Terry Richardson's Cole Mohr Portraits are Youthful & Relaxed
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Dark Tattoo Filled Photography
Dark Tattoo Filled Photography
This Men's Fashion Photography Series Features Plenty of Leather
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Temporary Eye Tattoos
Temporary Eye Tattoos
These Eye Tattoos are Perfect for Any Occasion
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Father-Inspired Minimalist Tattoos
Father-Inspired Minimalist Tattoos
Designer Kirk Wallace’s Crop Circle Tattoo Pays Tribute t
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Anatomy-Inclusive Tattoo Art
Anatomy-Inclusive Tattoo Art
Dre2k's Creative Tattoo of Monkey D. Luffy Uses His Own Hand
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Extreme Commitment Facial Tattoos
Extreme Commitment Facial Tattoos
Leysa Has Taken the Web by Storm with Her Unusual Face Tattoo
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Contemporary Abstract Tattoos
Contemporary Abstract Tattoos
These Tattoo Designs by Slawomir Nitschke are Imaginative
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Classic Geometric Tattoos
Classic Geometric Tattoos
Jonas Geometric Traditional Tattoos Make Have a Patterned Twist
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