Laugh Now Cry Later Tattoo Ideas

A laugh now cry later tattoo uses the two theatre masks, one smiling and one crying, to capture a life philosophy: enjoy the moment now and deal with the consequences later. It is a classic Chicano-style piece.

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What does a laugh now cry later tattoo mean?

The masks represent the highs and lows of life and living in the present despite hard times. As a tattoo it is most associated with Chicano black-and-grey style, sometimes shown as faces, clowns or skulls instead of masks.

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Laugh Now Cry Later tattoo FAQ

What does a laugh now cry later tattoo mean?+

Enjoy the present and accept the consequences later. The smiling and crying masks capture the highs and lows of life.

What style suits a laugh now cry later tattoo?+

Chicano black-and-grey is the signature style, often with clown or skull faces in place of the classic masks.

Where do these tattoos look best?+

The forearm, chest and calf give the two faces enough room for detailed shading.

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