# Inked Injuries Wound and Bullet Hole Tattoos for the Wannabe Badass By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bullet-hole-tattoos-permanent-injuries References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Oh my, these bullet hole and wound tattoos are totally messed up and wrong on every level. Striking and unusual but also just plain wrong. I am sure having a permanent ‘bullet hole’ or open wound is meant to be very ironic but just seems plain old crazy to me. I mean the guy who has a black eye as a tattoo--what is that about? Style issues aside, these [tattoos are the most realistic ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-device) I have seen around for a while. You really have to look close to realize they are inked and not made from [special effects makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection). [Photobucket](http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/Charlie6254/tat10.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2121396114_2f86117579_m.jpg) | [Rotten Kiss](http://www.rotteninktattoos.com/files/FesteringWoundTattoo1.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2290972535_5e0a002394_m.jpg) | [BestToday](http://www.bestoday.com.au/sick/images/tattoo.jpg) | [Instablogs Images](http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/07/21/bullet450_AWVqk_16269.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/1807957666_4ad34d53e5.jpg?v=0) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 96% | 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 - **Realistic Tattoo Trends:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to create realistic and striking designs that mimic wounds and bullet holes. - **Irony in Tattoos:** Tattoo designs that incorporate ironic elements like black eyes can attract a niche market looking for unique and unconventional body art. - **Special Effects-inspired Tattoos:** Demand for tattoos that resemble special effects makeup can lead to collaborations between tattoo artists and special effects professionals. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo artists can explore new techniques and materials to meet the demand for realistic and unconventional tattoo designs. - **Special Effects Industry:** Special effects professionals can extend their expertise to collaborate with tattoo artists in creating realistic special effects-inspired tattoos. - **Fashion and Art Industry:** Designers and artists can incorporate ironic and unconventional tattoo designs into fashion and art collections, appealing to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md)