The video discusses the symbolic meanings of tattoos in prison, with a focus on tattoos related to crime, drugs, and violence. The host, Lucas Marques, provides a comprehensive overview of these tattoos, their meanings, and their significance within the prison environment.
Tattoos such as the cross, which can symbolize imprisonment or conviction for a crime, are discussed. Other tattoos mentioned include those related to drug trafficking, such as "Papaléguas" and "Ligeirinho", and characters from Brazilian folklore like "Saci Pererê". The video also covers tattoos related to violence and murder, such as the teardrop and skull tattoos, and their interpretations.
The host emphasizes that these tattoos are not always chosen by the prisoners and are sometimes forced upon them by other inmates. He also mentions the importance of understanding these tattoos' meanings within the context of prison culture, rather than interpreting them from an outside perspective.
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1. Tattoos in prison often symbolize the crimes committed by the individuals.
2. The cross tattoo on one arm can symbolize that the person has already been convicted or imprisoned for some crime.
3. If the cross was accompanied by candles, it could mean that the tattooed person sent someone to the cemetery who killed someone.
4. Characters like Papaléguas and Ligeirinho, despite being cartoon characters, take on another meaning in the world of crime due to their association with drug trafficking.
5. The marijuana symbol tattoo is often found on those arrested for drug-related offenses.
6. The teardrop tattoo can have two meanings, indicating that the person killed someone or was planning to kill someone.
7. The skull tattoo can symbolize death, but it also represents the secrecy of missions accomplished by operational troops of the BOPE battalion.
8. The image of Our Lady of Aparecida is a religious symbol tattooed on prisoners and ex-prisoners that can have two meanings.
9. The mermaid tattoo can indicate that the person was convicted of sexual abuse if it is tattooed on the chest, arms, or shoulders.
10. The phrase "only mother's love" tattoo is linked to rape and is often used to mark prisoners who committed rapes.
11. The snake or serpent tattoo does not necessarily mean that the person committed the crime, but rather that they told someone's crime.
12. The grave tattoo symbolizes confidentiality and is often given to trustworthy prisoners.
13. The stitches on the hand near the thumb symbolize the crimes committed by the prisoner.
14. The number of dots on the hand can indicate different crimes committed by the prisoner. For example, two dots mean rape, three dots in the shape of a triangle mean drug trafficking or addiction, and nine dots crossed making a 1 x or a cross mean that the person is a dangerous murderer or gang leader.