Inked Mag Staff
December 11th, 2015
Reactions to A Friend’s New Tattoo in Gifs
When we get new ink on our own body, we love it and we want everyone else to love it, too! When our friends get new ink, we do our…
When we get new ink on our own body, we love it and we want everyone else to love it, too! When our friends get new ink, we do our best to react honestly. Here are just a few of the reactions we give to our friends when they show off their new tattoo. Admit it, these GIFs speak to you.
We have friends that have always talked about getting ink but never came through… and then one day—BAM!
Sometimes we are blown away by the technical side of it; no matter the size, shape, or color.
Not everyone gets overly excited though..
We don’t always agree with what they are getting, but when it comes out better than you could have ever imagined..
The overexcited “I love it so much” reaction.
After hearing the explanation of a beautiful tattoo.
When they go in with one idea of a small butterfly on their ankle and come out with a huge mural back piece.
And when your friend gets the tattoo you were planning to get or already have? This happens…
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