I’m not opposed to tattoos. Heck, I even have a tat of a tiny exclamation point on my wrist. To be fair, I am a total tattoo hypocrite. I remember when I first got mine someone asked, “Did you draw on yourself with a Sharpie?” I was not amused. Yet, time and time again, I find myself giggling at other people’s tattoos. When I really think about it, who cares? It’s just a picture and no matter how silly a tattoo might seem to you, it probably means something to the person who got it. It’s too bad that unless you know the super cute, sentimental story behind a stranger’s tattoo you might not be super into it.
Here are 20 celebrity tattoos we wish we knew the story behind–because OMG some of them are so weird!
Rihanna “Thug Life”
source: Wenn
Not sure what Rihanna’s life was like before she got her recording contract at the ripe old age of 16, but it’s safe to say her life isn’t Thug-like at all.
Rihanna “Shhh”
source: Wenn
On the other hand this tat might be super cool . . . if Lindsay Lohan didn’t have the exact same one.
Lindsay Lohan “Shhh”
source: Wenn
Not sure who got it first, but I’d be a little embarrassed at all those celeb cocktail parties.
Katy Perry “Jesus”
source: Wenn
Everyone knows faith is important to Ms. Perry, she hasn’t made that a secret, but getting Jesus’ name on your wrist is kind of funny–it’s almost like Jesus is her boyfriend.
Katy Perry “Strawberry”
We’re not hating on this at all. It’s totally cute and fitting for her, but an odd image to keep Jesus company.
Justin Bieber (and his dad) “Jesus”
source: Wenn
The Biebz and his dad got matching Jesus tats in Hebrew. A weird thing for a father and son to do together, especially since J.B. was only 17 years old at the time.
Lily Allen “Charm Bracelet”
source: Wenn
I don’t know what the symbol for Communism and Homer Simpson have to do with each other, but I guess it’s original.
Lady Gaga’s “Unicorn”
source: Wenn
Yeah, it’s a unicorn. But it’s on Lady Gaga so we guess the weirdness cancels each other out?
Frankie Cocozza’s “Young Michael Jackson”
source: Wenn
It’s always funny when celebs get tattoos of other celebs. The X-Factor star might want to slow down with the comparisons to such a legend.
Frankie Cocozza’s “Names”
source: Wenn
Icing on the cake. Yep, Frankie has seven girls’ names tattooed on his booty. I think this kid might be just a little too into himself.
Steve-O “Steve-O”
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Steve-O (from Jackass) has himself tattooed on his back and few exact replicas of Angelina Jolie’s tattoos. Well, he isn’t on a show called Jackass for nothing.
Amy Winehouse’s Tats
source: Wenn
Gosh we miss Amy–not sure if we miss her tats. Ah, we’ll take ‘em too if we could get her back. Daddy’s Girl and a NSFW pic of a busty model right next to each other?
Kat Von D “Jesse James”
source: Wenn
Jesse James is dumped by Sandra Bullock for cheating. Jesse James is caught wearing Nazi paraphernalia. A couple months after the divorce he marries Kat Von D. She gets a tat of him as a kid. I wouldn’t bet on this pony, Kat.
Mike Tyson “Tribal”
source: Wenn
Tribal tattoos are already kind of cliched. The people who have them aren’t in any “tribes” that I know of. Putting it on your face? Yikes.
Megan Fox “Gilded Butterflies”
source: Wenn
It’s like Megan’s tattoo is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The media can’t seem to quit mocking her “too sexy” appearance. Maybe she saw it all coming? Maybe she likes it that way.
Megan Fox “Marilyn Monroe”
source: Wenn
Her Marilyn tattoo always looked more like Megan Fox than Marilyn Monroe. Glad she decided to have it removed.
Angelina Jolie “Know Your Rights”
source: Wenn
Um, thanks for the tip. I’ll be sure to re-read the Bill of Rights.
Lil Wayne “Face Tattoo”
source: Wenn
If he’s trying send the message, “Don’t mess with me,” he is succeeding.
Kelly Osbourne “Daddy”
source: Wenn
It’s nice to pay homage to Dad, but I’m not going to lie . . . it feels a little creepy.
Snooki “Crown”
source: Wenn
She’s not British. She’s not royalty. I guess she’s the Princess of Pickles?
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i rly luvd the “young michael jackson” tattoo of corse i am one of his biggest fans lol but it was rly cute
Once I’m 18, I’ll be getting the date of Kurt Cobain’s death in the most painful area (not the eyeballs though) of your body as his death is really a pain to me…
The strawberry that Katy Perry had, is adorable! I would get that…and the exclamation point on your wrist seems cool too! When I get older, I want ‘Beautiful’ on my forearm, ‘Love’ written in Japanese on my right hip and that’s it…for now, anyway
WHERE’S JOE JONAS’ YOLO TATTOO… THAT IS FUCKING GAY!
I thought it was Zac Efron with the ‘Yolo’ tattoo, not Joe Jonas?
I really love Katy Perry’s strawberry! It’s super adorable! For tattoo’s, when I’m older I want a heart on my hand. Just a small one. That’s it, I think.
I have the Acheron symbol on my left wrist. I get a lot of people who ask me if i regret getting it, not at all I love my tattoo!!!
I have the deathly hallows on my forearm!
Katy perry’s tattoos are awesome ;(
Rihanna actually had a “thug life” as young, her dad was drug addicted and her parents devorsed. She decided to be a rebel and startet to drink at the age of 13, because the devorse was so hard for her.
Sorry for my bad english, hehe!
I was thinkin’ of getting the Japanese kanji for “fire”.
So I’m not the only one who wants that!
I want one of ……… the vampire on “lost tapes” It was soo cool. Look it up it was cool!! What do ya expect I’m a creepy gal! I also want some of the lines from “Imagine” by john Lennon!! The song touches me!!
Wait, do u mean The stragoi vampire or the regular vamp? i personally like the stragoi better.
You’re trying way too hard.
Kat and Jesse split… They never got married; they were engaged for like four months but then they ended it last June.
I was thinking of getting some of the lyrics to “Blackbird” by The Beatles
That might be cool -Beatles fan here-, but think it through many many many times before doing it… Something so permanent -or rather expensive to remove- is something you don’t want to regret.
-.- shakes my head yes! -.-