I’ve long been a fan of silly, nefarious tattoos. That’s why the Friday the 13th tradition of shops offering $13 tattoos tickles me so damn much.
The concept is simple: most participating shops provide custom 13-themed designs created especially for the limited one-day run—and the tattoos costs only $13. Call it a recession special and a shout at the devil, all in one.
Below are just a few of the tattoo parlors around the world offering the Friday the 13th special. If you do decide to take the plunge, remember to get to your local shop early as lines tend to form quickly.
And while I won’t be queuing up this time around, don’t put it past me in the future ;)
ATLANTA
13 Roses
AUSTIN
Death Or Glory
BOISE
Tilted Halo
CHICAGO
Mastermind Ink
GLASGOW
Forevermore Tattoo
LAS VEGAS
Classic Tattoo
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA
Twenty12 Tattoo
NEW YORK
Daredevil Tattoo
TUCSON
Rogue Parlour
VICTORIA, BC
Tattoo Zoo
To get you in the mood, check out some more 13 tattoos I found on Flickr.
