* Note we did not do this!

Ever wonder if that script tattoo of Chinese or Japanese characters is really what they say it is? The Hanzi Smatter blog is dedicated to tattoos and other medium that use Asian lettering but fail to check their sources.

By the way, the tattoo on the left translates to something like, "Prepaid card for public transportation". Fail.

See more Asian character mix ups on Hanzi Smatter