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30 Hilarious Tattoos That Are So Silly, They’re Actually Brilliant

It’s surprising how many people choose humorous tattoos, which are, ironically, permanent unless removed by laser. While funny tattoos might seem appealing, the joke can wear thin after repeated explanations to curious onlookers. Consider carefully the lasting impact of a tattoo that comes with a punchline.

Visual gags, puns, and corny phrases often define funny tattoos, like the classic “sorry mom” tattoo. These range from genuinely witty to bizarre. Join us as we explore 30 of the most ridiculous and humorous tattoos. Let’s dive in!

The artist who shared this glow tattoo included the caption, “Bart never dies.” We’re very much into this idea and this creative use of the novelty ink.
The artist who shared this glow tattoo included the caption, “Bart never dies.” We’re very much into this idea and this creative use of the novelty ink.
Well, this person went and did a thing. What do you think of the outcome? At least this one will stay hidden for most of the year.
Well, this person went and did a thing. What do you think of the outcome? At least this one will stay hidden for most of the year.
Our old pal, Waldo, has resurfaced after years of never being found. We all must try harder to save the beloved character from this fate.
Our old pal, Waldo, has resurfaced after years of never being found. We all must try harder to save the beloved character from this fate.
“Eat cheese and sin,” feels like good advice. Take it from this cartoonish rat. Now, it’s time for some dairy.
“Eat cheese and sin,” feels like good advice. Take it from this cartoonish rat. Now, it’s time for some dairy.
It is said that sailors who were either drunk or suffering from scurvy would often mistake manatees for mermaids. This Sailor’s Ruin tattoo embraces the modest marine mammal and paints her in a very flattering light.
It is said that sailors who were either drunk or suffering from scurvy would often mistake manatees for mermaids. This Sailor’s Ruin tattoo embraces the modest marine mammal and paints her in a very flattering light.
Here’s a funny tattoo that’s inspired by a ghost. “Not your boo,” it informs viewers.
Here’s a funny tattoo that’s inspired by a ghost. “Not your boo,” it informs viewers.
“What goes around comes around,” this funny tattoo of a fire hydrant and a dog says. What an imaginative and silly design.
“What goes around comes around,” this funny tattoo of a fire hydrant and a dog says. What an imaginative and silly design.
This person clearly thought the text from his mother was rather important. We imagine she’s not too impressed by it.
This person clearly thought the text from his mother was rather important. We imagine she’s not too impressed by it.
“Only Judy can judge me,” this funny tattoo featuring TV’s Judge Judy says. This is just spectacularly dumb. We are in love.
“Only Judy can judge me,” this funny tattoo featuring TV’s Judge Judy says. This is just spectacularly dumb. We are in love.
“Relax, we all die,” is a morose sentiment but there’s some truth to it. This funny tattoo just wants others to chill and put things into perspective.
“Relax, we all die,” is a morose sentiment but there’s some truth to it. This funny tattoo just wants others to chill and put things into perspective.
If you’ve ever fantasized about being flashed by a flash drive, live your dream now. This impeccably dumb tattoo is funny, but thank goodness it’s micro-sized.
If you’ve ever fantasized about being flashed by a flash drive, live your dream now. This impeccably dumb tattoo is funny, but thank goodness it’s micro-sized.
When the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their unconventional mascot in 2018, the world changed forever. Gritty has been occupying our collective imagination for years now. This 80s-themed Gritty tattoo is silly and wonderful. We can’t believe it exists.
When the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their unconventional mascot in 2018, the world changed forever. Gritty has been occupying our collective imagination for years now. This 80s-themed Gritty tattoo is silly and wonderful. We can’t believe it exists.
Well, this person has a tattoo of a piece of chicken on them for the rest of their life. Hope it’s worth it to spread some advice about not overthinking situations.
Well, this person has a tattoo of a piece of chicken on them for the rest of their life. Hope it’s worth it to spread some advice about not overthinking situations.
This is troubling for a number of reasons, firstly, daddy-long-legs are the scum of the Earth. Secondly, not going to follow those instructions. Not gonna happen.
This is troubling for a number of reasons, firstly, daddy-long-legs are the scum of the Earth. Secondly, not going to follow those instructions. Not gonna happen.
A distinct reddish birthmark is known colloquially as a port-wine stain. This woman decided to take it literally and create a scene involving a spilled port from a goblet. People never cease to amaze.
A distinct reddish birthmark is known colloquially as a port-wine stain. This woman decided to take it literally and create a scene involving a spilled port from a goblet. People never cease to amaze.
Some are born to run. Others are born to be wild. Still more yet are born, with party hats attached to their not-fully-formed skulls, to party.
Some are born to run. Others are born to be wild. Still more yet are born, with party hats attached to their not-fully-formed skulls, to party.
Candy hearts generally are imprinted with positive messages about love. Not this one. This one gets really personal but at least it’s cute.
Candy hearts generally are imprinted with positive messages about love. Not this one. This one gets really personal but at least it’s cute.
This person has uncovered a deep conspiracy that involves a certain anthropomorphic M&M and the rapper Eminem. Who knew they were one in the same?
This person has uncovered a deep conspiracy that involves a certain anthropomorphic M&M and the rapper Eminem. Who knew they were one in the same?
Well, we spared you the “pizza a–” tattoos that many people unfortunately have. However, we managed to bring you a cheesy pizza moment nevertheless. Enjoy.
Well, we spared you the “pizza a–” tattoos that many people unfortunately have. However, we managed to bring you a cheesy pizza moment nevertheless. Enjoy.
This prickly tattoo wants you to come in for the kill. We’ll skip the displeasure and hug a less violent succulent instead.
This prickly tattoo wants you to come in for the kill. We’ll skip the displeasure and hug a less violent succulent instead.
This banana is not shy. This fruit is spreading the gospel of naturism to the masses.
This banana is not shy. This fruit is spreading the gospel of naturism to the masses.
The Ramone’s classic “I Wanna be Sedated” is subverted here into a message of harm by breadknife. The dumbest thing about this very foolish tattoo is that the knife in the design is not serrated. Does this person even know what they truly desire?
The Ramone’s classic “I Wanna be Sedated” is subverted here into a message of harm by breadknife. The dumbest thing about this very foolish tattoo is that the knife in the design is not serrated. Does this person even know what they truly desire?
“Broke but fancy,” is a sentiment we imagine a lot of people can relate to. For those of you with expensive taste but no funds, something similar could be perfect.
“Broke but fancy,” is a sentiment we imagine a lot of people can relate to. For those of you with expensive taste but no funds, something similar could be perfect.
This person has had a time with it. A failed music career followed by another failed attempt at bodily decorative arts. It’s tough out there and not everyone is destined to be an artist. This darkly funny tattoo is a balm.
This person has had a time with it. A failed music career followed by another failed attempt at bodily decorative arts. It’s tough out there and not everyone is destined to be an artist. This darkly funny tattoo is a balm.
Maggie Simpson has fans all the way in Chile and this fan must really love her some baby cuteness. Check out the white ink that’s been used as a border here. It makes the entire tattoo truly pop.
Maggie Simpson has fans all the way in Chile and this fan must really love her some baby cuteness. Check out the white ink that’s been used as a border here. It makes the entire tattoo truly pop.
Here we find a gorgeous tattoo of Marge that was taken from season 7, episode 14 of the show entitled “Class Struggle in Springfield.” We think Marge looks great in this getup!
Here we find a gorgeous tattoo of Marge that was taken from season 7, episode 14 of the show entitled “Class Struggle in Springfield.” We think Marge looks great in this getup!
“Sorry for your loss,” this tattoo says along with a severed finger. This is a darkly funny tattoo that really surprised us. We have not seen another one like it!
“Sorry for your loss,” this tattoo says along with a severed finger. This is a darkly funny tattoo that really surprised us. We have not seen another one like it!
This tattoo turns the old saying “meat is murder” on its head. We’ve got an impaled and dissected pineapple here and an indictment of veganism. What would Alicia Silverstone think of this?
This tattoo turns the old saying “meat is murder” on its head. We’ve got an impaled and dissected pineapple here and an indictment of veganism. What would Alicia Silverstone think of this?
As if Krusty the Clown wasn’t odd enough already, this tattoo takes him to a whole new level. Did you know that Krusty’s real name is Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky?
As if Krusty the Clown wasn’t odd enough already, this tattoo takes him to a whole new level. Did you know that Krusty’s real name is Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky?
Here’s our favorite Simpsons tattoo on the list. We find Homer disappearing into the skin as if it were a bush. If you love the show, you’ve probably seen a similar image hundreds of times. It’s just so darn good!
Here’s our favorite Simpsons tattoo on the list. We find Homer disappearing into the skin as if it were a bush. If you love the show, you’ve probably seen a similar image hundreds of times. It’s just so darn good!