User:Mcglane3

The finger tear drop tattoo, is a tattoo of a stylized tear drop on the index finger. The finger is then placed under and to the side of the wearers eye, making it appear that the wearer is sheding and tear of sadness. Its particular origin is unknown, however, the recent revival dates to the summer of 2003 in Columbus, Ohio, where a local tattoo artist began tattooing tear drops as a joke, to mock a person who is senselessly complaing. This prompted many to procure similar tattoos, eventually leading to a small following of sort for those with 'cry baby' friends.

The tear drop tends to be a short lived tattoo, a factor which may have contributed at least somewhat to its popularity. The side skin of the finger is not an optimal area to be tattooed, as it is a joint, which puts a lot of wear on the tattoo. The type of skin there is also prone to fading and blurring, although the tattoo will almost certainly never fully drop out. Finger tear drops will have a shorter lifespan compared to other tattoos on less stressed areas of the skin, and should be considered a novelty tattoo.

And for one final note on the subject of tear drops. Just because some one has a tear drop on their finger, no they did not kill any one, no they were not in prison. These tear drops appear on the persons cheeks, not their fingers.