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November 9th, 2020

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25 Thrilling ‘Fight Club’ Tattoos

“The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club.”

In 1996, author Chuck Palahniuk published his first novel “Fight Club,” which was initially only supposed to be a seven-page short story. The novel follows the narrator who’s working as a product recall specialist for a car company and begins experiencing insomnia from stress. Then, per the advice of his doctor, he begins visiting support groups for ailments he’s not afflicted with, which helps his insomnia. It’s there where he meets a woman named Marla Singer, who also visits these groups under false pretenses. Shortly after, the narrator meets Tyler Durden, a charismatic and extreme mystery man. The two strike up a friendship and eventually decide to form an underground fight club.

The novel was adapted into a feature film in 1999, with actor Edward Norton playing the narrator, Brad Pitt playing Tyler Durden and Helena Bonham Carter playing Marla Singer. The film earned mixed reviews from critics, however, it’s since become a cult sensation. It’s often regarded as one of the most heavily discussed and controversial films of all time, as well as an innovator in cinematic style.

In honor of “Fight Club’s” 20+ year legacy in film and literature, take a peek at 25 of our favorite tattoos inspired by the characters, events and iconic shots. Then let us know how many times you’ve watched this film in the comments section on social media.

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“ It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” #fightclub

A post shared by Kozo_tattoo (@kozo_tattoo) on Nov 25, 2019 at 7:28am PST

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Fight club This one be was extremely challenging for me Design by @avihoo_tattoo

A post shared by Edit Paints Tattoo (@edit_paints) on Nov 6, 2020 at 4:12am PST

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guess the villains? Hint- #editpaints

A post shared by Edit Paints Tattoo (@edit_paints) on Oct 30, 2019 at 8:05am PDT

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➖Fight Club / Tyler Durden➖ “first rule of Fight Club: you do not talk about Fight Club» Done with @bishoprotary @killerinktattoo @inkeeze

A post shared by INAL BERSEKOV (@inalbersekov) on Apr 28, 2020 at 11:35am PDT

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1st RULE: You do not talk about FIGHT CLUB! #realisticpopart ❤️ Forgot to post this one I did in Hong Kong last month! Powered by #intenzeink #intenze_products #intenzetattooink #dermalizepro #h2oceanproteam #h2oceanaftercare #electrumstencilprimer #cheyennesafetycartridges #fredperryportugal #davepaulo_tattooartist #theratpacktattoo #inkedmag #inkfreakz #tattoodo #tattoo.artists #tattoosnob #tattoorealistic #thebesttattooartists #tattoo_artwork #fightclub #bradpitt

A post shared by Dave Paulo (@davepaulo_tattooartist) on Apr 26, 2019 at 8:07am PDT

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1 session Sponsored by @Worldfamousink #worldfamousink #worldfamousproteam #tattoomarket @tattoomarket #tattoo #tattoos #ink #colortattoo #pirojenko_tattoo #thebesttattooartists #tattooistartmagazine @tattooistartmag #inked #inkedmag #tattrx #tattooartist #tattooart #skinartmag @skinart_mag #theinkmasters #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #tattooartists #crazyytattoos #watercolortattoo #watercolor #tattoomagazine #besttattoos #radtattoos

A post shared by Daria tattoo (@pirojenko_tattoo) on Nov 20, 2018 at 2:08am PST

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Marla Singer tattoo work @josefveksler ____________________ #ignorantstyletattoo#portraittattoo#blackworktattoos#blackworkartist#tat#blackwork#blackworktattoo#blackworkers#blackworker#blacktattooing#blacktattooart#blackink#blacktattoo#blacktattoos#tatuaggio#tatuaggi#tatouage#tätowierung#tätowierungen#inkstyle#tattoostyles#movietattoo#filmtattoo#blackworkartist#bwtattoo#fightclubtattoo#blackworktattooing#bwtattoo#freshtattoo

A post shared by TXTTOOING (@txttooing) on Feb 17, 2020 at 10:04am PST

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Fight club Tattoo done today on Ryan, had a blast doing this and laughing this morning! Doing a guest-spot nearer to home let’s me Tattoo some old friends Thankyou again dude. Done at @thisdarkhorse_tattoo spons* by @tattooeverythingsupplies . To book in please contact @boldstreettattoo or email beccibootattoo@gmail.com #fightclub #fightclubtattoo #filmstill #smalltattoos #3rl #tattoos #nerdytattoos #firstruleoffightclub #worldfamousink #radtattoos #tattoosnob

A post shared by Becci Boo (@bootattoo89) on Nov 8, 2019 at 12:55pm PST

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Tatuagem de ontem para o @cass.viricimo Muito obrigado, lindo!

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Fully healed #fightclub sleeve… And I still have no idea how to get good pictures of full sleeve projects … #tattoo #tattoed #tattoo #surreal #surrealtattoo #realistictattoo #collage #tattooberlin #berlin #berlintattoo #sannitormen #tattooartist #female #4strelka #artistictattoo #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #germantattooers #nature #naturetattoo #animal #animaltattoo #fightclubtattoos @4_strelka

A post shared by Sanni TormeN (@sanni_tormen_tattoo) on Mar 24, 2019 at 12:46pm PDT

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Excuse the glare but here’s an itty bitty Marla Singer for @lashxbox Booking for next year, message: “nataliemorguette@hotmail.com” #fightclub #fightclubtattoo #fightclubtattoos #marlasinger #marlasingertattoo #helenabonhamcarter #tattooart #neotraditional #neotradtattoo #neotradtattoos #neotraditionaltattoos #portrait #portraittattoo #middlesbrough #teesside #ladytattooers

A post shared by Natalie Morguette (@morguettetattoo) on Oct 25, 2020 at 4:12am PDT

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Tercer premio en la categoría de color del viernes en #valenciatattooconvention . No puedo estar más contenta!!! ❤️. @lauraegea_tattoo #tattoo #tattoos #tatuaje #tatuajes #ink #inked #inklovers #tattoolovers #tattoolife #thebestspaintattooartist #thebesttattooartist #tattoooftheday #realistic.ink #realistictattoos #Cuencaspain #tatuajescuencaespaña #tattoocuenca

A post shared by Laura Egea (@lauraegea_tattoo) on Jun 19, 2018 at 7:50am PDT

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Here’s a little lunch time video of my Fight Club piece, courtesy of Mr. Durden. “Nobody knows they saw it…but they did. Nice big .” Haha thank you to @coryboersma_art and @therealmykelly for the little video. Tag your friends @texasinkedmagazine @texas.tattoos @d_world_of_ink @skinart_mag @realistic.ink #tattooed #tattoo #inked #inkedup #tatoolife #fightclubtattoo #tylerdurden #fightclub #tylerdurdentattoo

A post shared by Danny Elliott (@dannyelliott_ink) on Apr 6, 2018 at 9:08am PDT

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Incredible start to a Fight Club sleeve by @tofi_tattoo! Done with World Famous Ink #worldfamousink #worldfamousforever #inked #tattoooftheday #cleanink #art #tattoo #nyc #inkedmag #skinartmag #tattoosofig #besttattoos #tattoos #ink #amazingink #fightclub #tylerdurden #tylerdurdentattoo #bradpitt #fightclubtattoo #inks #tattooink #instaink #tattooist #tattooing #tattooed #tattooartist

A post shared by World Famous Tattoo Ink (@worldfamousink) on Jan 8, 2016 at 11:34am PST

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Вот и переехал на кожу первый портрет из этой серии. В актуальном «flashes» есть ещё одна Марла, Кейв и Моррисон. И Малефисента долатексного периода ) Если кому по душе подобные работы, пишите в комментах своего героя. Крайне субъективно и предвзято выберу одного, которого нарисую и сделаю за половину стоимости. Не исключено, что будут второе и третье места, которые получат бесплатные эскизы. . #tattooed #marlasinger #marla #marlasingertattoo #inked #inkedmag #tattoospb #tattooinrussia #tattooist #tattooer #tattooistartmag

A post shared by Harey Snaut (@inoplanetnayali) on Oct 11, 2019 at 2:49am PDT

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Marla Singer en @puravidatatuajesmadrid #tattoo #tatuajes #ink #thebestspaintattooartists #blackandgreytattoo #realistictattoo #tattooportrait #marlasinger #marlasingertattoo #fightclub #fightclubtattoo

A post shared by alex diaz (@alexdiaz_tattoo) on Dec 4, 2018 at 6:01am PST

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Finally got to do a Fight Club piece!! Brad Pitt aka Tyler Durden!! @fusion_ink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @hustlebutterdeluxe @cheyenne_tattooequipment @stencilanchored @bulldogpro @evolutionchords @blkpowder @tatsoul #brotherprinter #bradpitt #tylerdurden #fightclub #davidfincher #ednorton

A post shared by David Corden (@davidcorden) on Sep 25, 2016 at 1:10am PDT

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« The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. » Take care everyone ❤️ @fusion_ink @cheyenne_tattooequipment @easytattoo.fr @killerinktattoo @electrumstencilproducts @h2oceaneurope #fightclub #tattoo #michaeltaguet

A post shared by Michael Taguet (@michaeltaguet) on Mar 20, 2020 at 11:05am PDT

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We finished this movie sleeve today. Probably one of the most incredible skins. This is fully healed. Follow @mori_occultum Done with @intenzetattooink @fkirons #spektraxion #xion and @eliteneedle To get tattooed contact info@mori-occultum.com #bratpitt #intenzefamily #fkironsproteam #fkirons #ink #tattooist #tattoo #tattooed #tattoolife#tattoocommunity #fightclub #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing #realistic #inkedmag #tattoodo #munich #skinartmag #thebesttattooartists #elmori #elmoritattoo #intenzepride #tattoorealistic #thebesttattooartist #tattoo_artwork #inkmaster

A post shared by Moriel El Mori Seror (@el_mori_tattooartist) on Nov 11, 2019 at 7:31am PST

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Hey! This is my work . If you like this – check my page! I will do tattoos on Bali 15-29 😉 Y’all know who the king is… Swipe for the video

A post shared by ТАТУ МОСКВА ⚔️ EVAN SUMMERS (@summerstxttoo) on Nov 24, 2019 at 12:32pm PST

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