Think Ink Trivia Quiz

Answer: Teardrop

The teardrop tattoo's meaning has evolved over time. Originally meaning that the wearer had killed someone. The tattoo has since been used to denote that the wearer has served time in prison or has a loved one in prison.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The 16th or 18th Rolling Stones album, depending on the continent, hit number one or two, also depending on the continent. The cover art featuring the tattooed faces of Mick Jagger and Keith Richard was designed by Peter Corriston, who won a Grammy for "Best Album Package". According to Jagger, it was only the photographs that had been tattooed.

Answer: Maori

The Maoris refer to the process of ritually applying tattoos as Ta Moko, and the tattoo itself is a Moko. Traditionally, the various tattoos are applied to mark the rites of passage and rituals throughout the tribesperson's life, with warriors having the most extensive ones. Maori women were tattooed too, and a person who was of age but had no tattoos could have no social standing in the tribe. Stone chisels would be used to carve the lines, then the ink would be applied and rubbed in.

As well as burned up caterpillars, soot, or Kauri gum could be used.

The tattooing process was very painful and slow to heal. During the healing time, the subject could not eat any solid food at all, and was fed and given drink through a wooden funnel.

Answer: A jigsaw puzzle

The completely-tattooed Enigma is covered in a light blue and flesh-colored jigsaw puzzle. He's reportedly had over 200 tattoo artists participate in his creation. In addition to the artwork, The Enigma has also had body modifications including various piercings and implanted horns on his forehead.

His appearance on "The X-Files" as a member of a sideshow led by Jim Rose was his debut on prime-time TV, according to his website.

Answer: Criminality

In the 1700s, a law was passed in Japan that only royalty could dress in elaborate clothing. The middle classes responded by getting full body tattoos in protest of this law. Nowadays, tattoos are linked to crime (specifically the yakuza) and exposed tattoos are banned in many public places.

Answer: The Lizardman

Erik is a professional "freak" and appears in circuses, sideshows, and in various television shows and films which call for someone of his particular appearance. His entire body is tattooed, and he also has horns implanted into his forehead to enhance the reptilian effect.

Answer: George V

The name 'tattoo' is derived from the Polynesian for 'to strike'. The idea of tattooing was described by Captain James Cook and his men to the royals upon their return from their voyage in 1771. The group had observed many tattooed local Tahitians with whom they stayed during their travels in Polynesia.

Answer: Most tattooed senior woman in the world

Isobel appeared in front of British TV audiences in 2011 on 'Russell Howard's Good News' as the 'mystery guest' and declared that she was the most tattooed senior woman in the world, and is recognised as such in the 'Guinness Book of World Records'. Isobel got her first tattoo when she was 49 and said she had no idea that tattooing would become such a big part of her life.

Answer: Stalking Cat

Avner's goal is to transform himself into a 'human tiger' and has had numerous surgical procedures such as lip bifurcation and piercings, as well as those described above. All of this has earned Avner a place in the 'Guinness Book of World Records' as the man with the most permanent transformations to look like an animal (understandably there aren't many contenders for this title).
In his spare time, Avner regularly climbs trees and engages in other feline behaviour.

Answer: Lydia

"Lydia the Tattooed Lady" was written by Allen and Yarburg, and was first used in the Marx Brothers film "At the Circus" (1939).
Since then it has been recorded by artists as diverse as Robin Williams, Stubby Kaye, ad Donald Duck.
Jim Henson loved the song, and personally drew each of the tattoos described in it onto the Lydia puppet.