Twilighters have a reputation for being some of the most vehement (and vocal) fans around. But while they're all united in their love for Bella and Edward, each chooses to express this adoration in different ways. Some pen fan fiction. Others storm shopping malls to catch a glimpse of the movie's stars. And some max out their Visas purchasing every piece of "Twilight" merch available (Barbies, lip gloss, and special editions, perhaps?). Then there are those who attain a more indelible mark of their fanhood — a "Twilight" tattoo!
BellaSugar has compiled an intriguing gallery of 13 women who inked their love for the vampire novels on various body parts (and no, none of them have the one seen on Taylor Lautner's shoulder in the picture above yet, though we're sure that's not far off). While the tattoos vary in size and content — some are quotes while others are illustrations — there are a few common themes.
First, many of the tats feature the inscription "Be Safe," a popular quote from Edward which has found its way onto numerous bumper stickers, decals and coffee mugs. Another common thread is actually a ribbon, the frayed red ribbon from the cover of "Eclipse." The Cullen crest is also an ever-present motif. The most clever ink, though probably the least attractive, is a set of dental impressions on one woman's arm representing — wait for it! — the bite James took out of Bella.
Each woman shares the reasoning behind her tattoo, with many echoing how much the series has meant to them. "The reason a set of books resonated so much with me is because it makes you think that you shouldn't give up on something or someone that you're completely passionate about," said Claudia, who sports a "Be Safe" tat. "In our society people aren't driven by passion as much as they are about materialistic things. And when it comes to love, it really does conquer all."
With the popularity of the vampire series continuing to surge, we can only assume the "Twilight" tattoo will be a trend for years to come.
Would you ever get a "Twilight" tattoo? And if you did, what would it be?
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