“Humor is just another defense against the universe.” –Mel Brooks
Images and words inked into skin need not be serious, symbolic, or sentimental all the time. As tattoos styles have developed during the past two decades so has the use of humor to illustrate personality and enjoyment in body art.
The time honored stereotypes of rebellion, angst and otherness have been joined by irony, satire, sarcasm, and a great deal of fun, as viable means of skin expression.
Now, more than ever, it’s important to think, feel, and experience the emotions you pour into body art. Read on for 70 funny tattoo examples to make you laugh, chuckle, howl, or shake your head.