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How do you say "let your freak flag fly!" in Klingon? Oh, you don't know? Guess you aren't a Trekkie. Fans of Star Trek have a reputation for being obsessed with the interstellar world of the franchise, dressing up in costume at conventions, collecting endless amounts memorabilia, and writing fan-fiction based on the series. Regular stan behavior, in other words.
Some superfans of the sci-fi franchise have gone as far as to permanently ink their bodies to prove their devotion. A lot of the times, this does not go well. The following is a list of the 25 Most Embarrassing Star Trek Tattoos. You should've just learned Klingon, guy.
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Star Trek Tat 25
Even if you turn Spock into half a octopus, you've still got a Star Trek tattoo.
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Star Trek Tat 24
Spock is still in shock, and so is this guy when he found out how much removing this tattoo would cost.
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Star Trek Tat 23
Good thing he's got two legs, what with the sequel coming out and all.
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Star Trek Tat 20
Kirk has such pink lips.
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Star Trek Tat 18
Get if off your chest, before your other tattoo kicks it off. Lolz.
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Star Trek Tat 12
The real question is, has she seen her tattoo?
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Star Trek Tat 11
"A" for effort, but we are pretty certain flowers can't grow in space.
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Star Trek Tat 10
When your dad threatens to get a tattoo if you get one, don't get the damn tattoo!
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Star Trek Tat 8
Unfortunately, the artistic license this guy took with his tattoo just makes it three times more ridiculous. Unless he's just under a strobe light—in that case, it's still ridiculous.
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Star Trek Tat 7
Well if a face tattoo doesn't scream Star Trek fan, what does?
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Star Trek Tat 6
Ways you know your ink is embarrassing: Your skin attempts regrowth to hide your tattoo.
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Star Trek Tat 1
We don't know which part of this tattoo is more impressive: the 'stache on Captain Kirk, Spock's piercing blue eyes or the fact that every time this guy has sex with someone, they're actually sleeping with seven dudes.
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