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Explore the significance behind tattoos of the iconic Batman villain
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The Joker’s big personality and bold character design have made him a pop culture icon, and it’s not surprising that Joker tattoos have been all the rage recently. But what do these tattoos mean, exactly? Often, they’re a badge of appreciation for the character, but many people might have deeper reasons for inking their skin with the iconic villain. We’re here to fill you in on what a tattoo of the Joker might mean, what the tattoos of Jared Leto’s Joker in Suicide Squad mean, and the symbolism of a traditional jester. Plus, we’ll offer plenty of design ideas for your own Joker tattoo.
Things You Should Know
- People often get tattoos of the Joker simply because they love the character, or admire his many incarnations throughout the years.
- A Joker tattoo might also symbolize the qualities the character stands for, like nonconformity, rebellion, or total chaos.
- A Joker or jester tattoo might also represent mischief or humor, and the desire to bring some levity into everyday life.
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- ↑ https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1826&context=sociologyfacpub
- ↑ https://culanth.org/fieldsights/revolution-for-everyone-even-the-joker
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2019/10/03/765082771/joker-is-wild-ly-dull
- ↑ https://www.cbr.com/batman-joker-team-up-history/
- ↑ https://comicbook.com/dc/news/get-up-close-and-personal-with-jared-letos-joker-tattoos/
- ↑ https://whatculture.com/film/suicide-squad-decoding-all-16-of-jared-letos-joker-tattoos?page=2
- ↑ https://whatculture.com/film/suicide-squad-decoding-all-16-of-jared-letos-joker-tattoos?page=5
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- ↑ https://whatculture.com/film/suicide-squad-decoding-all-16-of-jared-letos-joker-tattoos?page=7
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