# Vintage Inked Mamas Bizarre Magazine Shows Old-School Tattooed Ladies Were Pioneers of the Scene By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattooed-ladies References: [bizarremag](http://www.bizarremag.com/weird-news/tattoos-body-art/9433/tattooed_ladies.html) Looking at the modern world of [tattooing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup), it is hard to imagine how it all began; these images of the original tattooed ladies from Bizarre Magazine proves that all the fuss started many years ago. Well over a hundred years ago, tattooed ladies allowed themselves to be toured around the American countryside as a part of a freak show act. This allowed them to earn a good living, and to keep on receiving the tattoos they would become well known for. Photo Credits: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Tattoo Culture:** Exploring the history of tattooed ladies can inspire a resurgence of retro tattoo culture. - **Freak Show Revival:** The success of tattooed ladies in freak show acts can lead to a revival of unique and captivating performances. - **Documentary Retrospectives:** Creating documentaries about the original tattooed ladies offers opportunities for educational and engaging content. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** The tattoo industry can embrace the aesthetic and style of vintage tattoos to attract a new customer base. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore the concept of freak show acts and incorporate them into modern performances. - **Media Production Industry:** The media production industry can produce engaging documentaries about the history of tattooed ladies to cater to a curious audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woman-Owned Tattoo Shops Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womanowned-tattoo-shops.md) - [Women Tattoo Artist Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-tattoo.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md)