America, yo. The proud land in which we have the freedom to get tattoos. Tattoos of animals, maybe. And add a little top hat, yessss. Aha! Now it is complete. America! My good friend exercised her freedom in this freely free freedom-land of the free by memorializing her cat, Jack, in some fancy garb on her leg and therefore reaching the most bad-ass level of freedom for life. And “Jack the Ripper”? Girl, you’re killing it.

Combining animals with top hats is genius, and despite my dog not letting anything stay on his head for five seconds, I can at least marvel at these inked masterpieces of whimsy.

I’m definitely considering boarding the top hat tattoo train, but oh lordy, which animal should I choose? I’m fond of foxes and owls (both represented in the gallery,) but a pig in a top hat would be rich. This is quite possibly the best dilemma I’ve ever experienced. Join me!

Which tattoo is your favorite? Would you ever get something like this?

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