A tattoo of a teardrop, under the eye of a person that has been raped in prison.
The teardrop tattoo is humiliating as the prisoner had the tattoo forced onto them and it may also indicate they're someone else's property, to be sold and traded throughout the penitentiary.
An urban myth exists in some circles that the teardrop means the wearer is a murderer; this myth was likely started by those that have been raped and 'teardropped' in prison. Some will even foolishly get these thinking it will earn them respect because they've seen tough looking lifers and ex-cons wearing them, not realising these guys were once weak/jumped and raped when they first entered prison long ago.
When you think about it... Can you imagine a murderer who wants others to fear them, asking a tattooist, 'Please place a tiny tattoo on my face that makes me look like I'm crying."
Hahahaha it just doesn't happen. Except for a few circumstances, crying is frowned upon in the penitentiary; it's a sign of weakness. A murderer and a rape victim are polar opposites of the prisoner spectrum and realistically, would you cry after murdering someone or after being raped?
More recently, trendy rappers, hipsters, etc. who want people to feel sorry for them, get the tattoo thinking they'll fool others into believing they're grieving and perhaps some of them are, not realising that in prison terms it means they are in fact grieving their anal virginity and 'street' innocence.
The teardrop tattoo is humiliating as the prisoner had the tattoo forced onto them and it may also indicate they're someone else's property, to be sold and traded throughout the penitentiary.
An urban myth exists in some circles that the teardrop means the wearer is a murderer; this myth was likely started by those that have been raped and 'teardropped' in prison. Some will even foolishly get these thinking it will earn them respect because they've seen tough looking lifers and ex-cons wearing them, not realising these guys were once weak/jumped and raped when they first entered prison long ago.
When you think about it... Can you imagine a murderer who wants others to fear them, asking a tattooist, 'Please place a tiny tattoo on my face that makes me look like I'm crying."
Hahahaha it just doesn't happen. Except for a few circumstances, crying is frowned upon in the penitentiary; it's a sign of weakness. A murderer and a rape victim are polar opposites of the prisoner spectrum and realistically, would you cry after murdering someone or after being raped?
More recently, trendy rappers, hipsters, etc. who want people to feel sorry for them, get the tattoo thinking they'll fool others into believing they're grieving and perhaps some of them are, not realising that in prison terms it means they are in fact grieving their anal virginity and 'street' innocence.
by Chad the gooch October 1, 2019
Get the Teardrop tattoo mug.The tear drop a person gets while in prison is a sign of humiliation, and a sign that he was raped. The tear drop also shows to his family that he became someone elses "bitch"
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Street slang for the drug Dextromethorphan (DXM), a common active ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough suppressant cold medicines, is used as a recreational drug for its dissociative effects. Taken in large doses, hallucinogenic experiences are common.
We popped the top. We know what was in it.
Yeah, we were all so stupid to sip it.
Orphan Tears are so hallucinogenic.
I took one drink and saw a two-headed midget.
Yeah, we were all so stupid to sip it.
Orphan Tears are so hallucinogenic.
I took one drink and saw a two-headed midget.
by Dictonator69 September 11, 2013
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Get the tear that ass up mug.The famous line the main character *otherwise known as Doomguy* repeatedly shouts in the beginning of the DooM Comic.
To this day, those words have become famous amongst the DooM community.
To this day, those words have become famous amongst the DooM community.
by selfsappingsentry January 14, 2010
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Every other guy in the area: *rushes over to see if he's ok* "DAMN I'M SO SORRY!!"
Every other guy in the area: *rushes over to see if he's ok* "DAMN I'M SO SORRY!!"
by CaptainFlapjacks May 1, 2023
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In episode 26, the main bad guy, Vicious (after his failed coup against his employer) confronts his final boss and tells him, "Now you will cry Scarlet Tears." He then places his sword on the boss's nose at eye level, and cuts his boss's eyes, simultainously killing him. Vicious then takes control of their criminal empire.
A very memorable phrase in anime.
In episode 26, the main bad guy, Vicious (after his failed coup against his employer) confronts his final boss and tells him, "Now you will cry Scarlet Tears." He then places his sword on the boss's nose at eye level, and cuts his boss's eyes, simultainously killing him. Vicious then takes control of their criminal empire.
A very memorable phrase in anime.
Boss - "How dare you, Vicious! You betrayed us!"
Vicious - "Now you will cry scarlet tears."
Vicious slices his sword across the eyes of his boss, killing him.
Although it doesn't show it on screen, you can assume that it's pretty bad.
Vicious - "Now you will cry scarlet tears."
Vicious slices his sword across the eyes of his boss, killing him.
Although it doesn't show it on screen, you can assume that it's pretty bad.
by Blood Templar November 2, 2013
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