Skip to Content

Passion for fashion? Visit the new StyleList!

Tongue art on the rise - A bold new canvas?

Filed under: Skin Care, Daily Obsession

In our effort to stay on top of all of the latest trends in body art -- especially the stuff that is exceedingly weird or gross -- we couldn't help but to cover the creepy world of tongue art. Sure, we've all seen tongue piercings -- but that's only the beginning. Tongue art is not limited to simple studs or tattoos, creative tongues the world over are lapping up their new role as the latest canvas on which to show body art.

BTW, we're pretty sure the zipper tongue was Photoshopped -- but hopefully it's a blueprint for what the person will have done as soon as their stock portfolio goes back up.

Tongue Art - Zipper Tongue and Others

(click thumbnails to view gallery)

  • Zipper Tongue
  • OMG You're Tongue is Distracting
  • I Love Her Too
  • Tongue Piercing in Progress
  • Ouch!

In our opinion, the tongue tat ranks in the top 3 most extreme places to get a tattoo, coming in just behind the eyeball tat, and uhh ... tattoos in other highly sensitive areas. We can't even imagine keeping out tongue still for long enough to ink even a smiley face.

For the most part, tattoos have become pretty acceptable in American culture. Tongue art, on the other hand, is still new and fresh -- so we're not exactly sure what to do with it.

Are these people going to regret having their tongue being a focal point every time they have a conversation with a stranger? Is the tattoo removal industry ready to un-ink the human tongue?

[via TrendHunter]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

How You Voted

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

    Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Jon Furniss, WireImage

    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

    ebay

    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

    Getty Images

    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

    Getty Images

    Nipple cream as lip balm?
    StyleList readers are willing to try anything! 80% of you either love the idea or, at the very least, think it's worth a try. Get the full story.

    notsogoodphotography on flickr

    Skip the skinny jeans
    Skinny jeans might be bad for you, but more than 50 percent of you never wore them anyway! Get the full story.

    Getty Images

Featured Galleries

StyleList Fashion Blog bloggers (30 days)

#BloggerPostsCmts
1Bee-Shyuan Chang540
2Maureen Dempsey420
3Kristen Seymour310
4Marissa Gold220
5Amber Stolec200
6Jessica B. Matlin190
7Courtney Dunlop150
8Ben Widdicombe120
9Sarah Cristobal80
10Melissa Foss40