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Top 12 Worst Tattoo Clichés

Important read for college students.

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Top 12 Worst Tattoo Clichés

College is a time for experimentation, self-expression, impulsive decisions, and freedom. What better way to manifest these things than getting a tattoo? I've noticed that in my first year of college, the majority of my friends (including myself) have been getting tatted for the first time. While tattoos can be an great way to express your inner-most thoughts, feelings, and passions and appreciate beautiful art on your body, it's easy to forget that they will literally be inked on your body forever. College students are probably the worst perpetrators of the following 12 tattoo clichés.

1. The Infinity Sign

Bonus points if it has the word "love, faith, family or friendship" woven into it.

2. The Chest Wings

Disclaimer: They won't actually give you the power to fly. They will just be a giant red flag for anyone who sees you shirtless.

3. The Lower Back Butterfly

Now this one just screams "Drunk College Sorority Impulse Decision." They even made fun of it on "How I Met Your Mother."

4. The Heart Stick 'N' Poke

Getting a stick 'n' poke is always a fun (not to mention painful) bonding experience for college friends, but a heart is truly the most basic design you can get.

5. Tribal Tat

or, as I like to say...

6. The Dandelion Birds

I'm kind of disappointed that this one made the list because I actually wanted to get it when I was in ninth grade. I'm really glad it's not legal for 14-year-olds to get tattoos. Pretty, but overdone.

7. "Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost"

We all know that you backpacked through Europe and go hiking every weekend, but could you at least try to be a little more original with your ink?

8. "Carpe Diem"

the original cliché tattoo

9. Om Sign

If you were really a practicing Buddhist or a Hindu, you'd probably have a more specific and obscure tattoo than an Om sign.

10. Anchor

What are you even trying to anchor? The anchor is just randomly floating on the plane that is your skin? It's not even a functional anchor? Why are these so popular, what do they even symbolize?

11. "This Too Shall Pass"

Wow, it's a two in one!

12. Dreamcatcher

Not only is it overdone, but it's also got some elements of cultural appropriation in there.

Don't worry too much if you have one of these tattoos, there's a reason clichés become clichés; they are well-liked and widely relatable!

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