DID you know that one of the most popular celebrity tattoos in the United States is of Rodney Dangerfield? When did “I can’t get no respect” turn into “I need to have Rodney’s face on my chest”?

Some fans are satisfied with posters, t-shirts and DVDs. Others head to Hollywood for a glimpse of the stars. But when products and brief sightings just aren’t enough, the true fan has only one legal alternative — the celebrity tattoo.

In the spirit of this weekend’s Academy Awards, here, at left, is a collection of celebrity tattoos that remind us that “fan” is short for “fanatic.” Why wait for the red carpet when you can just gaze at your own arm?