Why only eat candy when you could wear it? Invented in 1979, next year will mark the 45th anniversary of the Ring Pop: a plastic ring topped with a jewel made of hard candy.
An actual Ring Pop can serve two purposes: firstly, it’s always good to consume something sugary when getting tattooed, and secondly, if your tattoo session happens to be especially painful you can suck on it like a pacifier, muffling your screams.
Speaking of tattoos, here’s a selection of sweet Ring Pop tattoos I found on Instagram. If you’re a sucker for candy, you’ll love these sweet and sugary treats.
Crystal ring pop tattoo by @kshocs
Colourful flip phone, Tamagotchi and ring pop tattoo by @sarahktattoo
Love sucks. Ring pop tattoo by @pastelxghoul
Kawaii ring pop tattoo by @spacehustle
Pastel and sparkly ring pop and candy tattoo by @keelyglitters
Ring pop tattoo by @helenadarling
Rainbow ring pop tattoo by @lilianraya
Pink ring pop tattoo by @alexstrangler
New school mouth and ring pop tattoo by @aaron_springs
Sparkly purple ring pop tattoo by @kellymcgrathart
Neo trad ring pop tattoo by @atelierelectricheart
Ring pop, donut and Flump tattoo by @keelyglitters
Traditional style ring pop tattoo by @melaniemilnetattoos
Colourful and sparkly Deadpool and ring pop love heart tattoo by @pastelxghoul
Sparkly ring pop tattoo by @tattfletch
Kawaii swirl lolly, ring pop and candy floss love heart tattoo by @roxyrydertattoo
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