Good Luck with the Eight Ball Tattoo

As a tattoo symbol the eight ball can have many different meanings, depending on the context in which it is displayed. In the game of pool and eight ball that is sunk on the break is extremely lucky, while sinking the eight ball in error will lose you the game.

�Behind the eight ball� means that you are in a bad position and have limited options available. Those who play pool for money may be risking their lives by hustling others, and may also be drawn into other illicit behavior like drugs or other dangerous activities.� An �eight ball� can also reference drug use as it refers to 1/8th of an ounce of cocaine.

Those who race cars often use an eight ball as their shift knob which references risk and the need for good luck.

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