Why do people like to use temporary tattoos? There are many reasons but here are some of the most common. Most people just like to wear a tattoo for fun. Some peope like to play a joke on a friend and pretend it is real. Others use a temporary tattoos to experiment with locations before getting real tattoos. Women wear them to accessorize their clothes like jewelry. They are used to cover a scar or old real tattoo. Children wear them just to have fun.