Symbolically the skull is said to represent the overcoming of an ordeal and strength, or, of course, death. Again, done stylistically, we can see the appeal. Done badly, such as in this 3/10 example, and we’re thinking you might never have sex again and / or get written off as an Iron Maiden fan.many people tattooed them selves most of them are so terrible here are some terrible skull tattoos on arm must watch them and tell us how much u like our work.