Getting a tattoo is a big decision - and getting a couple's tattoo is an even bigger one. You've got to consider the design, the placement, and whether or not you think you're actually going to stick around with your tattoo twin for the rest of your lives.

If you think all of that through and you're happy to go ahead, you still need to consider your artist, how much money you're willing to blow on it, and whether or not you're going to commit to all the aftercare and whatnot.

And even then, you've got to be wary of the fact that something could go wrong; and, if it does, you're going to be stuck with it for the rest of your life (or at least until you pay a ton of money to either get it covered up or removed).

Basically, what I'm saying is, it's a fairly big risk.

But that didn't stop one Disney-loving couple, who thought it could be a good idea to seal their relationship with two iconic images from Beauty and the Beast: the bell jar and the rose. Both of the Disney fans got the ink on their upper arm, just above the inside elbow (so it's quite clearly visible in a short-sleeved shirt), with the woman opting for the rose and the guy getting the jar.

When you think about it, the imagery is a pretty good choice for a couple's tattoo. In the story, the rose in the jar is supposed to represent true love - and the story is a great metaphor for love transcending all boundaries. Plus, most people are familiar with the reference, so most people would understand what they were looking at if they saw the couple together.

Unfortunately, one of the other important things you need to consider when getting a tattoo with someone else is whether or not it will work as a standalone piece. And that's something this couple clearly didn't do.

The rose is alright - it's not the best, but it's obvious what it's supposed to be - but the jar... well, some people thought it looked like something else.

 

The tattoo was posted on reddit under the title, "Really thought this was a condom for a second" - and it's not difficult to see why. Alongside the rose, it just about passes for a bell jar. However, on its own, it looks more like a half-unrolled rubber with a couple of beans in the middle of it and some floating glitter dancing around the outside.

"The rose is OK. Its just your basic rose. The bell Jar does look like a condom or a Taco Bell bell," said one commenter.

"I don't know," wrote another. "From a certain angle the rose looks a bit like a gummy bear on a stick to me which I find amusing. Petals are kind of wilting there."

Well, I guess if the couple are happy with their tats then there's no big issue here. However, if that guy keeps getting strange looks every time he leaves the house in a tank top, he might want to consider getting a coverup.

They say that love is the most powerful emotions in the human experience, and I tend to agree. Over the course of human history, there have been many amazing things done in the name of love, not to mention some horrible atrocities. The most common outcome of love-motivated decision-making, however, is abject stupidity. I'm sure we all know someone who's prone to an outlandish and completely insane romantic gesture. Whether that's buying a ridiculous number of flowers and chocolates or writing terrible poetry, most of those cringeworthy actions of love can be forgotten over time (although it takes a lot of time and a lot of pain). One type of stupid romantic gesture, however, stays forever, laughing in your face at the stupid decision you made in the heat of passion: the romantic tattoo. With most of them being both permanent and awful, tattoos are a kind of art prone to eternal regret, but when you get one for someone you love, you'd better hope that not only do you two lovebirds stay together, but also that your significant other has a sense of humour. Neither of those things happened for 23-year-old Malakye Brooks from Morecambe, who got a pretty terrible topless tattoo of his girlfriend before getting some swift karmic retribution. We've all been there; on holiday with our beloved, having a great time as well as a couple of drinks, before your love overwhelms you so much that you have to get a visual representation of it. You could get a nice portrait or caricature drawn together, but no, you decide, it's got to be fantastic; etched into your skin like their love is etched into your very soul. Let Malayke explain. "It was a typical holiday, and my girlfriend was out there with her mates.We met up one night and decided to get a tattoo. I didn’t know what I wanted as it was one of those spur of the moment things. So, we got a picture with her face and handed it to the tattoo artist. She paid Euro 500 (£442) for the tattoo, too. I sat there for four hours getting butchered!" This is Jo Anna, the object of Brooks' affections. The couple were out in Ibiza when Brooks decided to get her image tattooed on his back. I don't know about you guys, but I think it probably would have been really sweet, had the tattoo not been A) depicting her topless and B) really, really bad. I mean, look at that thing. To be fair, Jo Anna did request the ghastly body art to be of her topless, but I'm guessing she thought it would have turned out a lot better than it did. Either way, Malakye was left in a bit of a pickle when they broke up soon afterwards, leaving him with a permanent reminder of his ex that he'll not forget in a hurry. At the moment, Malakye is trying to get on the show Tattoo Fixers to get Jo Anna off his back and out of his mind, but for now, I hope he can laugh at this holiday tattoo tragedy. If only to keep from crying at how awful the entire situation was.

Whenever someone I know gets a tattoo, I tell them I think it looks brilliant, regardless of my true feelings. Perhaps this is because I could not bear to be the one to tell them that they have made a very grave, and decidedly permanent, mistake. It is much easier to nod along as they explain the obscure meaning behind the roman numerals they have had etched onto their skin in perpetuity, rather than point out that 'V' means five, not four. However, tattoos can also be works of art in their own right. When done tastefully, tattoos can be not only aesthetically pleasing, but able to convey meaning and represent memories for those who have them. If the idea appeals to you, then coalescing 'BFF' tattoos might be the trend for you. Check out these brilliant examples.

1. Soul sister 

2. Cute 

3. Deep

4. The perfect combination 

5. What a wonderful phrase 

6. Meaningful 

7. Always ready to listen

8. Rules for life 

9. "Bro!" "Dude!" 

10. No stronger bond than Spongebob and Patrick 

11. Perfect 

12. Buzz Lightyear love 

13. Ying and Yang

Can you see the perfect tattoo pairing for you and your BFF? There's definitely some food for thought here.

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Disney films are basically great. Endlessly quotable, with infectiously catchy songs and a plethora of effervescent, loveable characters, Disney ticks every box as far as enjoying a movie is concerned, and their pictures certainly live long in the memory. Far from being exclusively for kids, Disney movies are loved by young and old alike in a manner practically unprecedented in cinema. Perhaps that is why Disney themed tattoos have become something of a phenomena. And after seeing these, you'll probably want one yourself.

1. Minimalist Mickey and Minnie

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2. Minnie outline 

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3. The only motivational message you'll ever need 

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4. The perfect retro Mickey design 

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5. Join the dots style Cinderella's Castle 

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6. This perfect sketch of Stitch 

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7. Outline of Ariel 

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8. When you need to remember who you are 

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9. This wonderfully colourful Tinkerbell

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10. And then there's Bambi... 

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11. Ariel's most memorable moment 

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12. A brilliantly unique Minnie design 

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13. Lumiere and Cogsworth at their best 

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14. The ultimate his and hers design 

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15. And finally, when you just need a reminder to smile 

[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/BUo7DWRjmLe/]] With such a wide range of choices, I wouldn't possibly know where to begin, but that Simba tattoo is probably my personal favourite. Long live Disney, which, to be fair, will be a pretty permanent fixture if you choose to get a themed tattoo.

A man's tattoo tribute for his girlfriend is causing serious debate online after footage of it being done was shared by the tattoo artist.

Whether or not couples should get tribute tattoos for one another is always a contentious topic - some think it's the ultimate way to declare their everlasting love, while others think getting a partner's name or likeness tattooed on them is a big no-no.

After all, what happens if the relationship ends up not working out? That leaves the person with a costly cover-up or a painful removal to get rid of the last reminder of the boyfriend or girlfriend that got away.

However, one man went even further than most with his tattoo for his girlfriend - by getting the outline of her bite marks inked on his arm.

See the process below: 

No, your eyes are not deceiving you - that really is his girlfriend's dental imprint he just had inked on his flesh forever.

The video, which was shared on TikTok by Betty Zoo Tattoo, saw the man's girlfriend lean down to bite the outside of his bicep, before the artist carefully drew around the outlines left by her teeth.

Clearly liking the outcome, the man decided to go ahead with the ink and have his loved one's dental records etched onto him for life.

Once the tattoo was finished, a clear outline of his lady's upper and lower bite was visible om the outside of his arm - but people viewing the video had some thoughts about his choice of ink.

One commented: "This is foul," while another just added: "Literally why."

Others wrote: "What happens when you break up?", "Sorry what da hell", and: "What in the forensic files?"

Clearly this man must be a huge fan of his girlfriend's smile. Credit: Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images

Another joked: "I’d be so pressed if my bf had his exs bite mark on him," while someone else pointed out: "Me picturing all the bacteria from the bite being pushed into the skin and him getting one hella infection."

One user asked a very good question: "Plz tell me how you explained this to ur mother," while someone else joked: "What in the Twilight."

While we're sure his girlfriend didn't bite him hard enough to break the skin, just leave a few dents, and we're sure the tattoo artist gave it a good wipe with antibacterial solution, getting a tattoo over the place someone's sunk their teeth into your arm is probably a pretty bad idea.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, human bites can be more dangerous than many people expect as germs in the saliva can increase the risk of infection, adding: "A wound may appear minor, but a bacterial infection can lead to more severe infections and complications."

One thing's for sure - we're fairly certain this tattoo is one of a kind.

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