Outside of prison, these men told others that they received it for killing a man in prison. The amount of care and protection available to them in jail simply fell short of what they needed. Many of these prisoners dealt with rape, extortion, and physical abuse. Initially, for both sides, the teardrop denoted a prisoner that someone else in jail ‘owned.’ Placed next to the eyes by their ‘owners,’ hiding it was difficult, and it told everyone else about the pain, tears, and humiliation they faced. When worn in this manner, a clear teardrop can indicate that the wearer seeks vengeance. This tattoo can also signify that a loved one has died, either naturally or as a result of violence. It is possible for the meaning of tattoos to change over time.Ī tattoo design that includes a clear teardrop is typically assumed to mean that a person has only attempted to kill another person. Prison tattoos often mean one thing to those incarcerated, another to law enforcement, and yet another to the general public. There are many different opinions over the definition of a teardrop tattoo on the face. The symbolism and meanings behind the teardrop tattoo: When these tattoo designs became popular as gangster tattoos, criminal tattoos, and as an eye tattoo among misleading young people, these individuals may not have realized the message they were sending wasn’t necessarily one of being tough, preferably one of being victimized. This was a way of “marking” an inmate as the property of another person or humiliating the inmate while in jail, as a tattoo on the face cannot be covered up or hidden. Originally, the meaning behind a teardrop tattoo was that a person had killed another person, lost a loved one, or been raped in prison. The teardrop tattoo design may include other additional art to indicate liquid, blood, or other symbology, but most often is not intricate. The tattoo design that includes a teardrop is often placed on the face and may resemble prison tattoo art since this is where the tattoo originated. Most commonly found under the eye area or on another area of the face, the tattoo resembles the shape of a real tear and is often solo.
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