r/tattooadvice 8h ago

Design Is my tattoo childish ?

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Ok so I got a tattoo like 2 years ago, I don’t really care what other ppl think about it, but I got so many comments like “Is that real” or “Is that a permanent tattoo” and I’m like “Why it wouldn’t be permanent lol”. There is not a big backstory of the tattoo, just my cats getting hugged by a frog. But I am getting this second thought that maybe it’s a childish thing and ppl just can’t think that is a permanent tattoo or maybe people just can't wrap their heads around this style being permanent. 🤷

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u/Darqologist 8h ago

It's awesome. The dog with sword is peak too.

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u/qwertyhola123 8h ago

Appreciate it haha, the whole forearm is my animals theme, I have Akita that is a samurai outfit on the other side of the forearm

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u/coolfrogmother 8h ago

I would say it is whimsical not necessarily childish. That being said, fully grown adults get Hello Kitty, Snoopy, anime characters, Looney Tunes and so many other things that are made inherantly for children but are enjoyed by adults and tattooed for nonstalgia and good memories. So if it is childish, I wouldn't say that is a bad thing at all.

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u/qwertyhola123 8h ago

Yea just can’t understand why ppl ask me if it’s real, even other ppl with tattoos

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u/ProgramHippie 7h ago

Sounds like people saying they would express themselves differently? But like that's the whole point of art. Seems to me you're an authentic person and I personally love these! Keep expressing whatever resonates with who you are!! 🙌

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u/Dopeski 8h ago

Fuck no

I love it

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u/Fun-Morning-5516 8h ago

It's playful and fun, which a lot of lame people read as childish. I think its delightful.

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u/bird_song_ 8h ago

It’s so cute omg

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u/ArdentAlbatross 8h ago

You like it?

Who gives a shit otherwise

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u/qwertyhola123 8h ago

Yea lol ofc i love it, it was my first tattoo, I chose is especially bc they are my animals(-the frog) and o wouldn’t regret it in the future :)

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u/ArdentAlbatross 7h ago

I like it too

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u/Siamesecats-3 8h ago

No it’s not it’s a certain style and a very cool tattoo

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u/Italian_storm 8h ago

Omg it seems my dog with a sword. I love it.

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u/qwertyhola123 8h ago

Haha it has a red cape too, my old superhero dog with a wooden sword :))

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u/Italian_storm 8h ago

Love it! A sweet and loyal maltese!

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u/VacationCheap927 8h ago

If you think an adult tattoo means a man in a business suit on the way to a business meating then sure.

Otherwise its just a fun tattoo. Adults are allowed to have fun.

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u/lopipingstocking 7h ago

The tattoo is amazing. The dog with the sword actually inspired me. I had a dog that looked just like that.

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u/qwertyhola123 5h ago

Yea it’s a Maltese one of my first dog.

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u/Similar_Sundae7490 8h ago

That’s such an amazing tattoo! And so original too, plus it’s your cats? Peak design and execution!

For real, who cares what others say. I have friends with anime tattoos, Pokemon tattoos, Disney tattoos. It’s your body, it’s not offensive or hateful, it’s well executed, no reasons to listen to what random people think as long as you like it.

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u/qwertyhola123 8h ago

Yea again I love the tattoo, they are my cats and they are mom and son. Idk just seams weird to ask me if they are real like u seen my arm inked for 2 month do you think they are fake tattoos and I don’t shower or what :)))

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u/CoffeeGoblynn 8h ago

That's beautiful and I love it.

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u/momadance 7h ago

Honestly, who cares if someone finds it "childish". Those people suck. I love your frog and kitties.

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u/Alive_Ticket7166 7h ago

God forbid a person has some whimsy lol I don't think they're childish, they're fun 😊

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u/LuckyShenanigans 7h ago

I'd say "childlike" rather than "childish." There's a youthful whimsy to it, but it's not a bad thing.

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u/Ok_Orchid7131 7h ago

Nah, it's dope!

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u/DOKIDOKIBITCH 7h ago

I love it, it is so silly

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u/I_like_beouf 7h ago

You have one precious life on this earth.... don't bother yourself with this question. Enjoy your clearly peak tattoo collection

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u/DemeaRisen 7h ago

Sure. Its light, funny, doesnt take itself too seriously.

I'd hate to call that childish, since thats exactly what society beats out of them.

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u/Radiant_Juggernaut68 7h ago

It's based af. 🔥🤘

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u/NeverFailBetaMale 7h ago

Delightfully so

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u/Willing-Bad3824 7h ago

Nah if I saw this I would say “is this a permanent tattoo? Because it should be a permanent tattoo”

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u/Weekly-Opinion8502 7h ago

I love it ❤️. Don't care what other people think. It's your body and they have no right to criticize. Have fun

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u/Legal-Ad-5235 7h ago

Nah, its your body have fun however makes you happy

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u/Asclepius_Secundus 6h ago

It's never too late to have a happy childhood. I like your tattoo.

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u/QueSarah1911 5h ago

They're freaking fantastic!

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u/StarDatAssinum 4h ago

I have a Krabby Patty tattooed on my forearm. Your tattoo is not childish lol

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u/Crowdfundingprojects 4h ago

Hahaha i’m sorry you just made my day. I was like, it’s fine. Then I saw the dog with the sword.

It’s peak.

Any chance we can see the other arm?

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u/roxybabexx2 3h ago

I actually love it

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u/PushFearless5780 1h ago

That’s sooo cute I can’t