Three Dots Tattoo
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A tattoo of three dots in a triangle, usually found on the skin between the thumb and forefinger, stands for "mi vida loca" ("my crazy life"). Along with the pachuco cross, it is a popular "generic" tattoo among Hispanic teenagers, and has no direct connection to gangs. The tattoo has also been taken up by Vietnamese teenagers, along with the similar interpretation of "toi khong can gi ca" ("I care about nothing").
The three dots in a triangle are also used by Freemasons, and as a protective symbol for hobos, sailors and convicts, known as hobo dots.
The three dots in a triangle are also used widely in the southeast region of Turkey as a symbol of being one of the tribesman. The three dot symbol is known as "Gormem, Duymam, Soylemem" meaning that "I hear nothing, I see nothing and I tell nothing". Bearing this mark is an oath to the person's own society, and requires great responsibility such as being willing to sacrifice himself in favor of the society.
External links
- symbol dictionary (http://www.symbols.com/encyclopedia/44/441.html)
- Chinese Symbol Tattoos/Kanji Tattoo Design (http://www.char4u.com/name/)