![]() ![]() This is often done just for the minimalist aesthetic and for the simple appearance of the three dots. For example, someone who wants to get a very cheap and private tattoo might get the three dots tattoo to represent three very important moments or people in their lives.ĭots can be rendered in a horizontal or vertical line, straight or diagonal. Owners of these tattoos can come up with any number of three dot tattoo meanings since there are plenty of things that use the number three. In some cases, the dots are arranged and tattooed this way simply because of the symmetry of the design. Tattoo designs involving three single dots do not necessarily mean that the people are affiliated with a gangster lifestyle, even if placed in triangular form. When a gang member does get the three dot tattoo on their hand rather than their face, it could be to keep the tattoo hidden from police while also allowing fellow gang members to see that they are affiliated with them. This style of three dot tattoo is often done while incarcerated and is taken quite seriously as a gang symbol. The triangularly shaped dots can be placed in other locations on the body but generally are placed in obvious locations, like on the hand or fingers, to emphasize the lifestyle to others. The phrase is commonplace among Central American gangs all over the Americas and the numerous gangs that adopt the “gangster” lifestyle. ![]() This is one of the many reasons why the three dots are kept so close together. The dots in the three dots tattoo are a symbol of the Latin American principle of “mi vida loca”, which means “my crazy life” in Spanish, where each dot represents one word. In some cases, gang members don’t have a choice since everyone in their gang gets the three dots tattoo in the same area. It all comes down to how easily the owner wants people to recognize their gang affiliation. Some people will get the three dots tattoo right next to one of their eyes, while others might get the tat on their arm or hand. The more obvious the placement of the three dots, the more prevalent crime is in the person’s world. It’s also a way for fellow gang members to quickly recognize one of their own, which is made much easier by the fact that they have the exact same three dots tattoos on their faces. It is a way to intimidate others both inside of and outside of prison. The reason why it is made so visible is because the owner wants others to know that they live the “hard” life. The placement serves as a representation of the prominence of crime and counterculture in the individual’s life. The small and simple black dots are often placed on the face between the eye and the temple making it incredibly visible. ![]()
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