Raise your hand if you don't know Bart, the absolute protagonist of Bart Simpson tattoos, with the permission of his typical and dysfunctional family American, of course. And it is that the baddest yellow boy in America has become after seasons and seasons (and more seasons, perhaps? The Simpsons Will they ever end?) into one of the most influential characters of the XNUMXth century (of the XNUMXst remains to be seen).
Today we will not only talk about how to make your Bart Simpson tattoos unique, but we will also see some curiosities about this character fictional. And, if you like tattoos of this style, we also recommend that you take a look at these cartoon tattoos to inspire you.
Bart Simpson Trivia
If you're here, you probably already know who he is. Bart, Homer and Marge's eldest son, Lisa and Maggie's older brother. Bart is a fundamental part of the most famous American family in the world and the protagonist of the series that bears his name, The Simpsons.
- In the first episodes Bart's hair had spikes of different lengths, and it wasn't until later that it was standardized to what his hair is today: nine spikes of the same size.
- Although many times makes life impossible for him, Bart has a very close relationship with Lisa and whenever he goes too far he apologizes to her.
- in the nineties the character was so successful that all kinds of products were created such as t-shirts, mugs, dolls, comics, pots to grow chia stones, colognes, soap... even scented stickers! (I assure you from experience that they did not smell like roses exactly). The phenomenon even has its own name: Bartmania.
- In fact, another of the things that were released as a result of the popularity of the character were several songs. And how Michael Jackson was a fan of Bart, he provided backing vocals for one of them, "Do the Bartman.".
- In 2014, Bart became the second official mascot of the Russian football team FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. He wears an 87 on his shirt to commemorate the year the series first appeared on television.
- In 1998, the prestigious magazine Time considered Bart one of the most important people of the XNUMXth century. And we say people because she was the only fictional character to make the list!
- However, the character has also had his problems for being considered a bad example for youth. Some American schools even went so far as to ban their t-shirts!
Meaning of this tattoo
The truth is that the meaning of Bart Simpson tattoos is not very elaborate or symbolic, since it simply highlights your rebellious character, maybe even a little childish, just like Bart himself: a kind of revolutionized and more acid Daniel the Menace, especially during the first seasons of the series.
In fact, Bart's attitude has often been compared to that of a punk nihilistwithout any respect for authority. So, if you consider yourself like this, this is undoubtedly your ideal tattoo!
How to make the most of Bart Simpson tattoos
The good thing about Bart is that he already has a very clean and defined style… and the bad thing is that the tattoo can look a bit poor if you choose a design that is too flat or visible. Therefore, so that your tattoo with this character is unique, it is highly recommended:
Customize your Bart
your bart not only has to be a reflection of The Simpsons, but it has to be adapted to your personal tastes to reflect your personality in all its splendor. Therefore, to customize it, you have different options: "customize" the character itself (for example, putting tattoos on it, maybe even yours!, choosing the right clothes...) or accompanying it with other elements.
In the case of the latter option, You can have your Bart accompanied by other characters from the series or by other classic tattoo elements, such as flowers, frames, anchors... This will give a special and new meaning to the tattoo. For example, if you choose to have Bart accompanied by Lisa, it can become a piece that shows your love for your sister.
Use full color
As in other tattoos, it is more advisable to use black and white to gain drama and take full advantage of the shadows, In the case of Bart Simpson tattoos, the opposite is more recommended: go to color to the fullest and without fear. The shinier it is, the better it will be, although the first few days it will look like a decal.
“Ay caramba”, what a style!
Nor should we forget the style we want our piece to have, since, although at first glance it seems to cry out for a style cartoon, the truth is that it allows much more game. For example, a traditional style Bart can be incredible, in fact, the color, on, as we mentioned before, can give it a touch that looks great and fits very well with that style.
And, of course, you can not only stay in the most classic style. Although it doesn't really work very well with a realistic style, there are other possibilities, for example, sketchy, illustrative, simple or even in pixel art. The trick to making it look the best you can is to find a tattoo artist who specializes in the style you want. and who knows how to get the most out of the piece.
Bart Simpson tattoos feature the most mischievous yellow boy, but they are certainly amazing. Tell us, do you have any tattoo of this style? What does it mean to you? Do you recommend any particular design?