Just like the chicken and the egg controversy, we may never know what came first — the hot guy or the hot tattoo. Check out 12 pieces of bad boy body art that would look sexy on any man:
1. Anchor
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You know what they say about a man in uniform.
2. Astrological sign
Hot guy with tattoo
This brings a whole new meaning to star-crossed lovers.
3. A music reference
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You love great music, and he loves great music. Clearly, this is a match made in heaven.
4. Flower
Guy with flower tattoo
There's something supremely sexy about a man confident enough to rock a flower tatt.
5. Home state
Texas tattoo
You may not be a born-and-bred Texan, but state pride is still smoking hot.
6. Someone's name
Name tattoo
This guy is caring enough to put another person's name on his body for all time. Wait a minute… Who's Bethanne?
7. A meaningful quote
Guy with quote tattoo
There's more to this guy than meets the eye.
8. Scripture
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Spiritual, sensitive and still hella sexy.
9. Something edgy
Skull tattoo
Only a very bad boy would dare to wear this ink.
10. Tiger
Tiger tattoo
"Is that your sexy inner spirit animal, or are you just happy to see me?"
11. Tree
Tree tattoo
A sexy dude who appreciates nature. What's not to love?
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