# Tattoos of Dead Celebrities Inked Elvis Fans By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-elvis-tattoos-inked-people-pay-homage-to-king References: [tattoopedia](http://www.tattoopedia.com/index.php?c=30) Let’s face it, no pop star has ever surpassed Elvis Presley in terms of handsomeness, but please don’t degrade the king by [inking him on your body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life). I know this could be a sensitive issue for some as there are people who love the king, but come on! Isn’t this taking it a bit too far? We have the films, the photos, the [amazing music files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins), all of which let us love him tender decades later. We don’t need to see [badly inked images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory) as well. (Photo Credits: [FasterLouder](http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=17408)|[CannibalGraphics](http://www.cannibalgraphics.com/josh_reynolds.html)|[Daylife](http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dfI5ENgVFcOf)|[Pbase](http://www.pbase.com/deadelvis/image/43597444)|[BBC](http://www.bbc.co.uk/essex/content/images/2007/07/18/grace_352_352x470.jpg)) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity Tattoo Removal:** Opportunity for laser tattoo removal clinics to cater to the growing demand of people wanting to remove tattoos of deceased celebrities. - **Virtual Celebrity Tattoos:** Potential for augmented reality companies to develop virtual tattoos of dead celebrities, allowing fans to have the experience without permanently inking their bodies. - **Digital Memorial Tattoos:** Emerging trend of using digital tattoos or QR codes to commemorate deceased celebrities, providing an interactive and personalized way for fans to remember them. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Removal Clinics:** As the demand for tattoo removal increases, clinics can capitalize on the opportunity by offering specialized services for removing tattoos of deceased celebrities. - **Augmented Reality Companies:** Companies specializing in augmented reality can explore the market potential of creating virtual celebrity tattoos, offering fans a unique and customizable way to pay tribute to their favorite deceased celebrities. - **Digital Commemoration Services:** With the rise of digital memorials, companies can provide platforms or services for creating personalized digital tattoos or QR codes that honor deceased celebrities, allowing fans to engage with their legacies in a digital way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Singer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvis-presley-phone-case.md) - [Elvis-Inspired Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-guest-house-at-graceland.md) - [Musician-Honoring Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-elvis-presley-limited-edition.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Ketchup-Colored Tattoo Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchupthemed-tattoo.md) - [Rich Sandwich-Flavored Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvis-whiskey.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [80s-Inspired Ceramic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-stars.md)