I often wonder why people get tattoos, whether large or tiny, and whether or not I know the person who has the said tattoo. It certainly takes a level of commitment and dedication that I find fascinating to put something on your body permanently, and endure what I assume must be a lot of discomfort. People often pay a lot of money for tattoos so I'm constantly tempted to ask, "What drove you to do that?"

Any body modification is fascinating... that's why I asked the members of the Bored Panda community to share theirs!

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#1

I Got This Fox For My Birthday In November. Foxes Are So Cute

Colorful fox tattoo surrounded by flowers and leaves on a woman's upper arm, showcasing impressive new tattoo art.

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Final score:
232points
User avatar Gabrielle Daylano
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    #2

    No Explanation Required

    Minimalist cat tattoo on forearm, showcasing impressive new tattoos.

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    Final score:
    205points
    User avatar PixieVonBehr
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    #3

    My Little Sister Passed, She Loved Owls And Always Had Pink Hair So It Has 1 Pink Feather

    Owl tattoo design on forearm, showcasing impressive new tattoo art.

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    Final score:
    185points
    User avatar Leah Dickerson
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    #4

    You Can Still See My Scars But They’re No Longer The First Thing You Notice. I’m So Happy.

    New tattoo of a red rose with leaves on a forearm, showcasing impressive artistic detail and style.

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    Final score:
    166points
    User avatar ChariotLee
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    #5

    Got This Last Year, She Was The Best Dog Ever And Now Shes With Me Forever.

    A detailed, impressive new tattoo of a dog in a hood on a forearm.

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    Final score:
    163points
    User avatar James Cheminais
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    #6

    Just A Samurai Kitty

    Ninja cat tattoo with swords and a skull, shared by readers, showcasing impressive new body art.

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    Final score:
    155points
    User avatar moofoo
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    #7

    My Fourth Sak Yant "The Eight Directions"

    Intricate new tattoo with geometric and script patterns on a person's back.

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    Final score:
    150points
    User avatar Tim Reeves
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    #8

    My Grandma And Best Friend. She Passed 3 Weeks Before My Daughter Was Born

    Impressive new tattoo of a woman's portrait on a person's thigh.

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    Final score:
    150points
    User avatar Brittany O'Brien
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    #9

    For My Beautiful Grandmother - Breast Cancer Survivor Who Lost Her Fight With Covid

    Pink ribbon and yellow rose tattoo with memorial dates, showcasing impressive new ink.

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    Final score:
    141points
    User avatar Aimee Green
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    #10

    Done At Tattoo Artisans In Honolulu, Hi

    Leg with impressive new tattoo featuring turtles and leaves, resting on a blue covered chair in a tattoo studio.

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    Final score:
    135points
    User avatar Annie S.
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    #11

    Got These Little Mushrooms As A Connection To Nature And My Love For All Things Fantasy!

    A new tattoo of two mushrooms on an arm, shared by readers, illustrating impressive tattoo designs.

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    Final score:
    126points
    User avatar Madison Lofaso
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    #12

    Got My Bird "Bore" As An Addition To My Existing Bat "Byte" For My Animal Sleeve

    Black ink raven tattoo on arm, showcasing impressive new tattoos with intricate feather detail.

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    Final score:
    123points
    User avatar Nihilumbra iR
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    #13

    Most Recent One, Ool

    Impressive new tattoo of a detailed dragon design on an arm.

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    Final score:
    114points
    User avatar Sandra
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    #14

    A Watercolor My Best Friend Painted, Around 3 Little Birds Designed By Our Other Best Friend

    New tattoo featuring abstract design with birds and "Haiti Espwa" text on forearm.

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    Final score:
    106points
    User avatar LouAnne Lord
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    #15

    Got This While On A Cruise Ship

    Cute cartoon cat tattoo on arm, showcasing impressive new tattoo design.

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    Final score:
    100points
    User avatar Jen Nicolae
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    #16

    Needs

    Vibrant floral tattoo on a woman's upper arm, featuring pink roses and green leaves.

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    Final score:
    100points
    User avatar Zelda
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    #17

    Lil Prince X

    Tattoo featuring a small figure playing guitar, surrounded by clouds and stars.

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    Final score:
    98points
    User avatar Ben Stubbs
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    #18

    Progress On My Arm

    Arm tattoo featuring floral designs and a ladybug, showcasing impressive new body art.

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    Final score:
    94points
    User avatar Yer maw 󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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    #19

    I Got This Elephant As A Cover-Up Of A Clef, Witch I Had To Get Lightened First With A Laser Because It Was Too Dark

    "Impressive new tattoo of a detailed elephant on a person's upper arm, emphasizing intricate shading and realism."

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    Final score:
    93points
    User avatar Nami Tantrum
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    #20

    My Right Arm.drew It Myself. Has Name/Bday Of My Daughter.my Fairygirl And I'm Her Mamabear 😊

    Tattoo of a bear with a fairy, showcasing impressive new body art design.

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    Final score:
    93points
    User avatar TheartfulDutchGinger
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    #21

    My Arm, Which Is Full Of Personal And Meaningful Things For Me. Parts Of Life

    Person displaying impressive new tattoo featuring intricate designs on the arm, smiling while wearing sunglasses.

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    Final score:
    92points
    User avatar Efia
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    #22

    It’s Actually All Of These And More On The Back: Zapdos, Charmander, Squirtle

    Colorful tattoo featuring Pikachu, Charizard, and Bulbasaur on a person's arm, showcasing impressive new ink art.

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    Final score:
    91points
    User avatar Diego
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    #23

    Tribute To The Love Of My Family

    A geometric heart tattoo on inner forearm near red wristband, showcasing impressive new tattoo design.

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    Final score:
    87points
    User avatar Lukas Svoboda
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    #24

    I Cant Decide Which One

    Minimalist tattoos on forearms: a red diamond with 'XX' and a cute ghost saying 'Boo!'.

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    Final score:
    84points
    User avatar ...
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    #25

    Arwen From Lord Of The Rings

    A realistic portrait tattoo with floral details on an arm, showcasing impressive new artwork.

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    Final score:
    69points
    User avatar Danielle Lollis
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    #26

    In Progress Frankenstein’s Monster

    Impressive new tattoo of a detailed black and gray portrait on an arm, featuring intricate shading and line work.

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    Final score:
    68points
    User avatar Flo
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    #27

    My Raven Skull Plus Some Dotwork

    Skull and intricate pattern tattoo on arm showcasing impressive new tattoo art.

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    Final score:
    55points
    User avatar grouchybooty
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    #28

    Took Me 4 Years To Finalise What I Wanted And Where I Wanted It. Will Never Regret My Choice.

    Art Nouveau inspired tattoo of a woman with long hair, featuring vibrant colors and geometric patterns on an arm.

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    Final score:
    54points
    User avatar Clare Ashton
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    #29

    8 Years Ago, Need More, Need To Finish

    Skull tattoo with wings and roses on stomach, wearing maroon sweater, showcasing impressive new body art.

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    Final score:
    47points
    User avatar Emily Robertson
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    #30

    Got This Little Gem Whilst On Holiday In Tenerife A Few Years Ago

    "Impressive new tattoo featuring a green 'M' with laurel wreath and crown on a wrist."

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    Final score:
    35points
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    #31

    Lion Added After Being Forced To "Remove" Some Of The Names Of My Younger Cousins

    Lion Added After Being Forced To "Remove" Some Of The Names Of My Younger Cousins

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    Final score:
    8points
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    VG.
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    #32

    Watoo Watoo (Tattoo) X

    Watoo Watoo (Tattoo) X

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    Final score:
    3points
    User avatar Ben Stubbs
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