Anthony Bourdain was no stranger to tattoos. He had several, all of which had special meaning to him.
One of his most visible tattoos was the Chinese character for curse on his right bicep. He got this tattoo while filming an episode of his show, No Reservations, in China. He said the tattoo was meant to represent the challenges he faced while trying to learn the Chinese language.
Another of Bourdain's tattoos was a skull with a chef's hat on it, which he got while working as a chef in New York. He said the tattoo was a reminder of how hard he worked to make it in the culinary world.
Bourdain also had a tattoo of a rooster on his left ankle. He said the tattoo was a tribute to his late father, who was a fan of the French soccer team Marseille.
Finally, Bourdain had a tattoo of a dragon on his right forearm. He said the dragon was a symbol of his love for Asia and the many adventures he'd had there.
Bourdain's tattoos were all unique and had special meaning to him. They represented his many passions in life and served as reminders of the people and places he loved.