# 80s Icon Ink I Pity the Fools Who Don't Have These Mr. T Tattoos By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-t-tattoos References: [realthinktank.posterous](http://realthinktank.posterous.com/i-aint-gettin-on-no-plane-mr-t-tattoos) & [checkoutmyink](http://www.checkoutmyink.com/tattoos/johnnyjackson/inkaholik-20) Epic old-school TV personalities are hot topics when it comes to [designing a tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook), so how about these Mr. T tattoos? I pity the fool who can resist one of these bad boys. I can’t choose which one of these Mr. T Tattoos is my favorite, so I will have to go ahead and get all of them tattooed on me. Do yourself a favor and check out the gallery--there are plenty of [80s icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit) ink examples to get your creative juices flowing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Celebrity Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to create unique designs based on iconic TV personalities from the 80s. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Tattoos:** Demand for tattoos inspired by 80s icons like Mr. T, allowing tattoo studios to cater to a niche market. - **Collectible Tattoos:** Growing trend of getting multiple tattoos of different 80s icons, creating a collection of pop culture ink. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo artists can capitalize on the demand for 80s celebrity tattoos and offer unique designs inspired by iconic TV personalities. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity for merchandise companies to create collectible items and apparel featuring popular 80s icons like Mr. T. - **Vintage Fashion and Accessories:** Rise in demand for vintage-inspired fashion and accessories influenced by 80s pop culture, including Mr. T's distinctive style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-ai-design.md) - [Tattoo Design Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook.md) - [Custom Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator2.md) - [AI Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-maker-ai.md)