As thousands of school leavers enter the last week of Schoolies, social media continues to highlight the best and worst moments from this year’s celebrations.
And while getting a tattoo is seen by some as a rite of passage into adulthood, many Schoolies were spotted with rather questionable inkings.
A popular design many young adults sought out was the ibis, a common Australian scavenger bird which many consider a pest.
A popular design many Schoolies sought out was the ibis, a common Australian scavenger bird which many consider a pest
Tattoos of the ‘bin chicken’ have started adorning the skin of a few Schoolies this year
The bird has found an unlikely friend in Schoolies getting their first tattoo, artist Luke Braniff said.
‘We did about six ibis tattoos doing different poses like smoking, eating or drinking,’ Mr Braniff told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
‘The Ibis has really taken off.’
Jarod Woldhnis had two variations of the bird tattooed on him – one smoking and another drinking.
The 18-year-old told the publication he wanted to collect all the ibis pictures from a tattoo lucky dip machine at Crossfire Tattoos in Surfers Paradise.
Jarod Woldhnis, 18, had two variations of the bird tattooed on him – one smoking and another drinking
The lucky dip machine at one Surfers Paradise tattoo parlor offers small and often quirky inkings
Those daring enough pay between $100 – $150 for a whichever small piece of ink drops from the gumball-like machine
Just a few of the lucky dip tattoos on offer, driving the popularity of the Ibis bird
Lucky dip tattoo options are a popular way for those who desire some ink but don’t quite know what to choose.
There are six different Ibis inkings to pick from at Crossfire Tattoos which are sure to drive their popularity.
Many tattoo parlors across the nation have been spotted advertising flash tattoo sales as school leavers flock to get some new ink in celebration.
Another popular design was the Surfers Paradise post code and the logo’s of fast food chains, such as McDonald’s.
Two girls sporting fresh ink of the KFC logo are sure impress their friends at the next party
A tiny clown and some letters now adorn this ankle, as smaller designs see a rise in popularity
Two girls were seen sporting a fresh inking of the KFC logo on their feet, much to the surprise of their tattoo artist Dai Tanabe.
Mr Tanabe told the Bulletin he had to ask the girls to repeat their odd request for the favourite fried chicken food chain.
Not all tattoos were quirky though, with many sporting floral or geometric designs.
With Bali an alternative option for Schoolies celebrations, many flock to the resort island to be inked.
This Mandala-inspired tattoo was done in Bali, another popular destination for Schoolies
Not all tattoos were far fetched however, as these two Schoolies show off their floral ink
Schoolies line up to get some new tattoos at Crossfire Tattoos in Surfers Paradise