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There are plenty of reasons why people might end up with a bad tattoo. Maybe they lack taste, maybe they went to the wrong studio, or maybe they wanted crooked lines on purpose. Who knows. Either way, now they're stuck with the design for good, and if they go the beach to have a swim, other folks might notice it, take a picture, and share it online. Just take a look at the Instagram account 'Body Art Museum.' It's a testament to the lasting impact of our choices.

#1

Man with hilariously bad tattoo of a floral bra, posing with an artist in a beanie.

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Otto Katz
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good job on the tattoo.

JuJu
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am amazed how great some of these are.

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Tiggy Darling
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I assume Mistress told him to get that done.

Libby Baxter-Williams
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why you're the only person who spotted this. I came to the comments looking for it and they're all so innocent!

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Pencil
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I met a woman who'd had a double-mastectomy who got something very similar. It was beautiful.

Earonn -
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To my (very inexperienced) eye that looks like a kink thing, and as such it wouldn't be 'bad' but just an expression who he is.

Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That chain around his neck lets me think you are correct

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CD King
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange situation but I think the tat looks nice and it hides his moobs pretty well

Binky Melnik
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It sure does! Took me *forever* to locate his right nippple.

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Kit Black
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these things are very clearly the result of having lost a bet - or trying to win one. Google the dude who had breast implants for a year to win a bet with a multi millionaire friend...

Queen Boudicca
Community Member
8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a 1961 episode of the Twilight Zone called "The Silence" about a year long wager between a rich club member and another member deeply in debt. The poor fellow had to be quiet for a year, constantly monitored to never say a word for the duration. It was really a study in human nature.

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Lee Banks
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda love this. E*******n is nearly flawless.

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    #2

    Back tattoo reading "On the sixth day, God created Manchester" on a beach, under straw umbrellas and blue sky.

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    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me, sir, are you from London, by chance?

    Jalunney
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    8 months ago

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    winterwidow87
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the love of god put some sunscreen on.

    Barbara Wilcock
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a hoodie with this on. Its about the music scene. This guy is an idiot

    George D
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I enjoy sports I'm always bemused by obsessions like this. I mean, we're talking about a game played by adults that we played as children.

    Oops
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O yes, coming fresh from the isle, beeing white like a grub, staying all day in sizzling sun with bare bodies, at evening looking like a fresh cooked lobster, sending little clouds of smoke and a smell of burnt bbq into the air.

    Julie S
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Typical Brit abroad sunburnt to hell.

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s up with all the different typefaces in “MAN”? Would an English Panda explain the joke to us, please? (And is the “M” a woman’s spread legs? That whole mishmash of typefaces is truly odd!)

    Kate
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, Manchester, as in the football team.

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    Experts at Inked Mag say there are a number of ways to tell if a tattoo is a success or not. One of them is saturation. A good tattoo should have fully saturated blacks, colors, and shading. When it heals, there shouldn't be gaps or shapes in the design that indicate it wasn’t filled in properly.

    Additionally, the lines should be crisp, straight, and consistent throughout the tattoo. Wonky strokes are a huge indication of an inexperienced artist.

    #3

    Black ink tattoo on a hand, creating an optical illusion of a smaller hand, showcasing hilariously bad tattoos.

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    Bananaramamama
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's remarkably well executed

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it's not actually a tattoo, but rather body paint.

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    Daniel Gómez
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like body paint, not a tattoo.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually super cool. For body paint, not necessarily for a life-long tattoo (but if this person likes it, our opinion doesn't matter of course)

    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this a tattoo. That would require soooo much ink and time to do. Not to mention a ton of pain. More likely painted/drawn on; especially considering the shading parts on the palm and creases that only line up in this particular position, which wouldn't make sense for a permanent tattoo.

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    AuntT
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That thumb…looks like something else…

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it does: Something else with an inexplicable thumbnail on it, but if it weren’t for the nail, itd *totally* look like something else!

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I'd love this as a temporary tattoo

    Epona
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does that tattoo mean she cannot wear any other nail polish colour or her real nails won't match the tattoo?

    TheForrestGreene (he/they/it)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    even though the thumb and pinkie are a bit off, its still a pretty good drawing of a hand

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    #4

    Man with funny bad tattoo of a woman's face and name "Melissa" on back, showcasing hilariously bad body art.

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    VNES101
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing HE can't see it.

    Rob Stevens
    Community Member
    8 months ago

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    Next up is composition. It relates to the flow of different elements within a tattoo. The components should fit together seamlessly, and it takes an experienced artist to understand how to arrange a design.

    How a tattoo heals is also a significant indication of good versus bad execution. If a tattoo scars, blows out, or straight-up falls out of the skin—it's bad.

    #5

    A hilariously bad tattoo depicting a stick figure on a cross, showcasing poor art skills on a person's back.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus...again I think.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't let your toddler use a tattoo gun!

    Jennifer Lynn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    clearly a copy of his child's drawing

    Chris B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 year old tattoo artist

    Skywitness
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why 5 year olds should not be tattoo artists.

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    #6

    Bad tattoos: a poorly done baby portrait tattoo beside a photo of the actual baby wearing a bib.

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    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, imagine paying someone to make your cute baby look like Rosemarys baby.

    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do we know that tattoo isn't spot on?! Lol

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    Panda Kicki
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a guy with nicely done baby tattoes. On his chest. That was VERY full of dark hair. The babies had full grown beards and looked scary.

    Lynda Loyacono
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why, but I get a major kick out of f****d-up baby tattoos.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christ almighty, that's ugly.

    JayhawkJoey
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That MIGHT be what the baby looks like at 50.

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen so many tattoos of people that look nothing like the people. Before letting someone permanently ink you, check out their previous work!

    George D
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a balding man with maladies.

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A P.S.A. for why it is best to wipe.

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    #7

    Man with a large, poorly done tattoo of a cross and face covering his full back.

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    AuntT
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep seeing a mouth on th top of the cross. Like they have tried to cover up an old tattoo of a face on his backhead. Isj

    Joots (shants/jorts)
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    see it now, too. It kind of looks like the bottom half of Homer Simpson. Doh!

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    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if anyone told him that tattoos are forbidden in the Bible.

    Schmebulock
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Jesus would cry if he saw this.

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wood tattooed on the head of wood.

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    A tattoo should also have a variety of tones in order for it to appear multidimensional. If it has poor contrast, it will look flat and washed out.

    You probably want people to look at your tattoo and know exactly what it is or what it says—unless it's a purposefully done optical illusion.

    #8

    Bad tattoo of a lion with distorted features on an arm, showcased humorously.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's so bad, it's great

    Jen F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other lions: "Oh God... here comes Larry" Larry: "HAI GUYYYYYYSSSSSS!!!"

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Lion of Gripsholm Castle.

    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since at least medieval times apparently, it's been really hard to draw a lion!

    Leah C
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a kitty in a tiger costume

    Brightnettle
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would get this lol just a small one tho

    Whoopdeedoo
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got a little sparkle in his eye Like he's full of childlike wonder 😭😭😭 I love it

    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The happy lion! If it was an illustration in a children's book, it would be pretty cute.

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    #9

    Profile of a person with intricate, surreal face tattoo art featuring multiple eyes and mouths, highlighting bad tattoos.

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    Littlemiss
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if that's what psychosis feels like?

    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can get over the horror of it, it's actually done very well!

    Jessica Stultz
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattoos are done really well!! Just really bad placement! Lol

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    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it messes with the facial recognition cameras?

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe but I think he’ll still get recognized somehow

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    Jalunney
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    8 months ago

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    trollingergirl
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the other hand, where would you place it?

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶I was lookin back to see if you were lookin back to see, if I was lookin back to see if you were lookin back at me.🎶- Buck Owens.

    Joots (shants/jorts)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy in the pic definitely looks like he could be from Bakersfield!

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    Amanduh
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine waking up next to that staring at you 😳

    Trish Wise
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even without the tattoos, I don't want to imagine waking up next to that!

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    Sheldon Best
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm here to apply for a management position

    Pandemonium
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .. in public relations and community outreach

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    Mook The Mediocre
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I have the tat, I can sue any company that doesn't want to hire me as a salesman. Discrimination!

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s no law against tattoo discrimination - in many states in the US they can fire you arbitrarily, just not for a certain set of reasons (age, race, disability etc). If they don’t like the color of your shirt one day they can fire you for that. It’s not great.

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    CD King
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattoo is really well done…. Just ignore the rest of the man

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    #10

    Bad tattoo on arm labeled "Mango" with an oval shape, featured in Body Art Museum.

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    H R
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank everything that it was named. Could have been anything.

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Vin-diagram for Mangos.

    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be willing to bet, this is based off a child's drawing and spelling.

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    However, tattoos can also be "bad" on purpose. The style is called ignorant tattoos and the term makes perfect sense—the word ignorant means lacking knowledge, awareness and sophistication, and that's probably what the haters of the genre would say to describe it.

    Having gained popularity with celebrities like Miley Cyrus and singer-turned-tattooist Brooke Candy, these designs embrace humor and irony and defy the traditional notions of what tattooing should be. Some love their tongue in cheek and DIY aesthetic while others think they're crass.

    #11

    Humorous tattoo fail featuring a dog's hindquarters, illustrating bad body art decisions.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dogs actually view each other.

    Lila Allen
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus well executed and the shading is fantastic

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    gvizzle_ 74
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that it's so well done

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm mad that it's actually well done! But I hate it, but I love it, and it's funny, I'm feeling all kinds of things on this one lol!

    Bell-icose
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you stare into the void, sometimes the void stares back.

    Anne Roberts
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's called having your head up your a$$.

    Ivo H
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, my eyes are down there!

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The true face of DOGe. Smell the Musk.

    My O My
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arschgesicht, as we say in germany

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    #12

    Close-up of a hilariously bad tattoo of eyeglasses on a man's face.

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    Elizabeth Lloyd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    does that say 'traybake'on the side?

    zak
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing it's Rayban, but who knows lol

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    VNES101
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that hurt like hell.

    Maartje
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heisenberg, is that you?

    vince guglietti
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know my readers are around here somewhere

    Cole Earnhart
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, this looks like something I would have drawn on my dad's face while he was taking a nap!

    Sassy Frazz
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well never have to ask, where did I put my glasses now..again

    Joshua David
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everytime i see what appears to be prison tattoos i oftentimes wonder if the person was being dominated and forced to do it. Anyone who can enlighten me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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    #13

    Elderly man in a store with amusingly bad eyebrow tattoos under glasses, exemplifying humorously poor tattoo choices.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, that green M&M you got on your b00b when you were 20 now looks like a pickle when your 80.

    My O My
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair. Being 80 you are more likely to wat pickles then M&M

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although I'm all in favour of main-streaming. There is also a need for wrap-around community support, so this type of thing doesn't happen.

    Marsha Hultberg
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once a redneck always a redneck? 😁

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must still love them because he still shaves his eyebrows.

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    Upstaged75
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Classy gramps...../s

    me McG
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one was not enough so he insisted upon a second amendment.

    LiuLiu
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dumbsh*t

    Magenta Blu
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like those waaaaay better than those modern brushed eyebrows.

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    #14

    Close-up of a man with a hilariously bad tattoo resembling barbed wire above his lips.

    I'm not tattoo-shaming, but I'm tattoo-sorry you gotta deal with...that Report

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially since he looks barely 16-17 :(

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    Leslie Victor
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beyond the idiocy of this boy, what self respecting tatoo artist would say yes to this kind of thing???

    Okido
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably done by a non-self respecting “artist”.

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    Eric Williams
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's lucky, a mustache could cover it up if he ever gets his head out of his a$$

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he would grow a mustache.

    Sindhuja
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaand…that’s enough for me.

    Magenta Blu
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing a mustache won't fix. Looks better than contouring anyway

    Paul Sloan
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That look you make when the McDonalds manger rejects your application.

    Mary Kelly
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i see a mustache in someone's future...

    Mary Green
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely gonna be some regerts

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    Ignorant tattoos are often simple, mainly done in black linework with little or no shading. Cartoonish in nature, many of them also mimic doodles or freehand drawings. Tattoo artist Andrea @nolseytattoo told Stories & Inked hers "come from the type of media I’ve consumed all my life."

    "I've watched the Looney Tunes and [other] old time-y cartoons. Growing up my father was very into comics and drawing cartoon-y characters himself too. So when I started tattooing it kind of made sense to me to look into ignorant style tattoos as it does have similarities with what I’ve always drawn."

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    #15

    Back displaying hilariously bad tattoos, including distorted faces and a lion.

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    Daniel Atkins
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Jesus on the upper left? He looks like he is wondering why he is here with the rest of them.

    Subaru645
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like Jesus is singing “Hello…is it me you’re looking for ?”

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have sooo many questions but I am afraid of the answers.

    Jocelyn Webster
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume all done by the same artist. If that what you'd call them..

    Sacred Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me he did not pay for any of those

    Jo Portway
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least by being consistently bad it looks like it might be a design choice 😂

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    #16

    Man with hilariously bad tattoos on his back, featuring devil, stick figures, and "sinner" text.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattoo artist is the real sinner.

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Playing fast and loose with the word artist eh?

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s going on with the bathroom based one (top right)?!

    Ms.GB
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I'm not the only one who noticed that.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you let your three year old and your fourteen year old loose with your tattoo gun.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need to shave off the rest of that back pelt

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nice glop of hair he's got there,

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whilst they were blissfully unawares in the mens-room, an angered clump of back hair opens fire on our troops.

    My O My
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person has a story to tell

    Chicken Mitten
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does he have road rash or is that part of the 'design'?

    Christina A Davis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least----All these people that are showing their back tattoos, can put on a shirt. OMG

    Petra Schaap
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is way dumber than the kid with the mustache

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    #17

    Man with hilariously bad crab tattoo on his back, next to the original design.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more intrigued about his neck than I am about his tat.

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's magical overlap of m**h and steroids.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whats up with that neck?

    Robert Cosgrove
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His mum probably carried him round like a gallon of milk when he was a baby

    zak
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the hind legs are holding up his pants. Crab suspenders lol

    SheHulk
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like he ordered his tattoo from temu!

    Lyoness
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do artists not use stencils anymore?

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    #18

    Funny proposal tattoo with checkboxes for "yes" or "no," including humorous terms and conditions.

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    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it *does* say dads, plural so I'm gonna go with all dads.

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    Kalikima
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Nicole, and I say no.

    Lotekguy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope she said no.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least he's serious about wanting marriage to be a life-time commitment.

    Al Fun
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now please tattoo an X on No and move on to the next GF.

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if I was Nicole...

    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe.

    Whoopdeedoo
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine Nicole just... checking off the no box and then he finds another girlfriend named Nicole and hides it from her until they have been together for a while and then he pops this back out and the cycle continues

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    For Andrea, ignorant style tattooing "comes hand in hand with the way contemporary art in general is evolving." As broader trends change, so do tattoos and what people want to put on their bodies.

    Text in ignorant style tattoos tends to look like scribbles on a post-it note. It's deliberately messy, uneven, has mistakes, words are crossed out or they're in all caps.

    #19

    Muscular upper body tattoo art with screaming figure, showcasing hilariously bad tattoo on chest and arms.

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    Yan
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like birth of a monster from some horror movie

    Sandella
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or like 2 legs open with an a**e crack and hugh jackman's head on top...

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another example of "remarkably well executed but wtf"

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering how long it took me to figure out who/what it was supposed to be, I'm gonna gently and politely disagree on the "well executed" portion of your comment.

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    Trashy Panda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This man will never get laid again

    Pandora
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wolverine-ing is hard. 😮‍💨

    Joshua David
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This handsome hottie should've never!

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no more missionary for that guy

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    #20

    "Amusingly bad tattoo of a corn dog with a face, showcasing humor in body art."

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay this one is really funny

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 90s was one hell of a d**g.

    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess he likes the band.

    #21

    Bad tattoo featuring a list of crossed-out names on skin.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 A little bit of Chiara by my side, A little bit of Christina's all I need, A little bit of Silvia's what I see, A little bit of Laura in the sun, A little bit of Marcella all night long, A little bit of Morena, here I am 🎶

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Things didn't end well between him and Daniela (troia meaning s l u t)

    Ivo H
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, and I was thinking about how he managed to find Trodanielaia right after Daniela... That would have been quite an achievement.

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst part is that it's all new ink on freshly shaved skin. I'm guessing he never got with any of these girls

    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these relationships had one thing in common.

    Lotekguy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, not a keeper.

    LauraDragonWench
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name's up there and I'm not happy with it! 😜

    Chris Landrum
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the guy who did my tattoo said he never did names unless they were your children

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    #22

    Man with a hilariously bad tattoo on his chest, showcasing a typo in bold script.

    I'm not tattoo-shaming, but I'm tattoo-sorry you gotta deal with...that Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's good to see confidence in the justice system.

    Roland C.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No spelling errors, so there's that

    Cammy Mack
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good sense of humor. Taken too far, but still good.

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this is intentional.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just how do you get this wrong? To many d***s?

    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either he's an incompetent idiot or the artist is. No real artist would tat that no matter what the recipient wanted. "No Regerts" you dumb fool.

    Mommy Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one is photoshopped. The words that have been swapped seem to be slightly out of place

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    You'll probably see ignorant tattoos just in black ink to keep them simple, but some artists do line their work in other colors as well.

    Andrea explains that she "pretty much only uses color [only] if it's necessary to convey the message I'm trying to say. If it makes sense without it then I probably won't use it!"

    Whatever the case might be, it just goes to show that taste is subjective.

    #23

    Close-up of a person's nose with a whimsical poorly-drawn band-aid tattoo, highlighting bad tattoo design.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet that the regret of this was sooner, rather than later.

    My O My
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Currently wondering if this is the man with the mosz beautyful eyelashes ever

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of guys get lashes like that. It's not fair.

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    timhood
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm seeing more bad decisions and regrets than the one tat.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That metal stuck in her face makes me uncomforable.

    Kit Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The metal comes out, and if left alone the piercing heals.The tattoo is going to be a little bit more difficult.

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    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He wouldn't have to worry about broken nose anymore.

    Cheryl Osterkamp
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I like it? Anyway does anyone else think this looks like Dan tdm

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of when her preschool teacher put a bandaid on my kid’s nose - forgetting that she’s allergic to latex (the day before picture day, ofc)

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    #24

    Two men with unique facial and body tattoos, one wearing sunglasses, standing against a graffiti wall.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa! We found someone stupider than the schmuck with the tribal tat for a moustache! I really hope this “half sunglasses as a monocle” thing doesn’t catch on! (The look of total resignation tells me this guy’s a keeper!)

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    Deeelite
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stand back ladies; I saw him first

    Hollerfloozy
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the glasses ( monocle?) the rest looks like the dryer lint my dog tried to eat and I had to dig it out of his mouth.

    Magenta Blu
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That eyeglass is amazing tho

    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh if I ever lose an eye, Imma go with that eyepatch-glasses thing

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    Strings
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is WAY too much to unpack here...

    Lee451 Henderson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be where the guy above got his idea for a lip tattoo.

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the idea of the eye patch/monocle/spectacles thingy!

    Hoi-Polloi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be a ... liberating feeling, getting that first face tattoo. "Yeah, no more jobs for me!"

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    #25

    Person showing a hilariously bad tattoo of a dragon on their arm beside the original dragon design on a phone.

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    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the "tattoo" doesn't waver/curve with the skin.

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    Chris B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely shopped. You can't tell me that he never noticed all that time spent on the black ink of the phone print and didn't say a word.

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly not a real picture

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a problem here, did a good job.

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Missing the hand holding the phone.

    Mila Sliacka
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake or not fake that’s actually a good one 😅

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your tattoo artist is a very literal thinker.

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    #26

    Close-up of a hilariously bad tattoo reading "NONE" above a tan line on a leg.

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    Christos Arvanitis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a cyclist, I kinda like this one...

    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess is that he's a biker and at this point, that's permanent "bikers tan".

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An amazing line of delineation.

    The Goo King
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great until you buy different cycle shorts.

    Mae
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a cyclist I really love this one!

    Whoopdeedoo
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually pretty funny

    Epona
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Melanoma has entered the chat

    Annie R
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is kinda funny. And it will be helpful in the future for a skin cancer diagnosis.

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    #27

    Bad tattoo of a portrait with humorous banner text on skin.

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    AtMostAFabulist
    Community Member
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Robert Pattinson?

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one feels like he lost a bet, so his friends got to choose a tattoo for him, and they choose the most horrible one they could think of.

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just reminded me of when the Impractical Jokers chose tattoos for each other and they were a surprise, and (Sal, I think) ended up with a sullen, confused-looking Jaden Smith. Oh, how I wet myself when I saw it! (Google “Impractical jokers Jaden Smith tattoo,” but for the love of cow, pee first!) (Yes, “confused-looking Jaden Smith” is redundant.)

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    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that's on a woman, then the banner would make sense. He was all the rage at one time. TBH I would have opted for Team Edward as the banner.

    Dragons Exist
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    T•I•T•S•O•A•K• ✨✨✨

    Mrs.C
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the tattoo of a killer. TITTOAK

    Jordan
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ✨“This is the skin of a killer (Bella)”✨

    Jordan
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ✨This Is The Skin Of A Killer ✨

    Annie R
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what a TITSOAK is?

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    #28

    Couple displaying hilariously bad tattoos on their arms, showcasing amusing face portraits in a humorous setting.

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    Kit Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are not actually terrible. I wouldn't want them but the artist didn't f**k up

    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the proportions are relatively correct.

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    DowntownStevieB
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like their tattoos are actually accurate.

    Deeelite
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. They look so....happy....

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quality is actually not that bad! But they really look like funeral portraits...

    Les Heisenberg Purbrick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quality is actually not that bad ,I've seen a lot worse than this

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    #29

    Bad tattoo featuring years, a red car sketch, and the number 666 on skin above a studded belt.

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    Littlemiss
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it did feel like that to be honest.

    Mae
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the little red car is cute. The rest can go though.

    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well.... they're not wrong.

    me McG
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little lower and around back you would have the math for tRUMP tariffs.

    gtrz4d8hrp
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok I understand. It’s extremely dumb but I understand. But the one thing I don’t understand. Why is the car there? What was the reason to layer those. Just a little to the side and I wouldn’t care. It seems so unnecessary 😂

    Nope
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    & we couldn't move it 1/2 an inch to the left?

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The total shoulda been “6066,” but leave it to аssholes to find a way to find the number they’re looking for even if the gyrations and mental gymnastics to arrive there are absurd and give us a headache.

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    #30

    Person showing a hilariously bad tattoo inside their lip, part of the Body Art Museum collection.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is your lip on d®ugs.

    Oh
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One Punch Man

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the combination of pretty makeup and tough face tattoos (and some very sweet tattoos)

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tattoos on the inside of your lip dont last long.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you are trying too hard there.

    Zaach
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That racist Miller guy's wife has YOLO tattooed on the inside of her lip

    Spocks's Mom
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh. I actually really like her aesthetic.

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    #31

    Hand with a blue henna-style tattoo featuring eyes and floral designs, associated with hilariously bad tattoos.

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    Sparky
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That wrist doesn't look real.

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually pretty cool, like Tool meets Blue Willow

    Greenkitty
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like it with out the eye things whatever they are supposed to be.

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With clean nails it could be ok.

    Libby Baxter-Williams
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's henna. You can tell by the patches that have flaked off, and the colour around the nail beds.

    Lee Jacobson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one...

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, this is pretty cool.

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    #32

    Person with elaborate face tattoos, glasses, and piercings in an outdoor setting, showcasing unique body art.

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    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a child wrote on her with a sharpie.

    Arabiata Arabiata
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How will this tatoo look 30 years later?

    Lowrider 56
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have nothing against tattoos, I've got quite a few myself, but I couldn't bring myself to get a face tattoo. Just my opjnion, but, I don't care how good the tattoos are its not a good look.

    Hassel Davidhoff
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I've got full sleeves on my arms, I also have my chest and stomach tattooed and the bottom half of my legs. Never getting anywhere near my face!

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    Greg Baughman
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a 3 year old took a marker to her while she was passed out....

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Color me badd comes to mind.

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    #33

    Man with a hilariously bad tattoo of fried egg on his head.

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    Kit Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random breakfast tattoos are unfortunately a thing

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    VNES101
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That egg is about to slide right off his head.

    Awkward lady
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giving a new meaning to the term 'slap head'

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    #34

    Neck tattoo with poorly spaced text featuring lyrics, with skin appearing irritated around the lines.

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    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something tells me this is self harm/cutting.

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't look real to me, anyone else think this is photoshopped?

    Silly Vanilly <3
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is my handwriting in this picture

    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The band on the shirt says irreversible. Hope the tattoo is too. Oof

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    #35

    Person with unusual tattoos covering face and neck, showcasing a wolf and other designs in a bathroom setting.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Woof" yells the pig on his head.

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like an opossum?

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    Upstaged75
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ew. He had his teeth and his tongue altered too. So gross.

    CF
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....his hair is pretty, like a calico cat's coat

    Dolevaal
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does his tongue look weird?

    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has a certain aesthetic integrity.

    #36

    Man with extensive facial tattoos featuring vibrant patterns and designs in a kitchen setting.

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that this is supposed to represent something, bit I can't work out what.

    #37

    Face tattoos with text and insect, showcasing hilariously bad tattoos.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a lot going on there, sadly none of it is good.

    Thomas Napageak
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beauty School dropout, go back to High School

    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows? MAybe we're all wrong and face tattoos are going to be the next sliced bread?

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    #38

    Close-up of a hilariously bad tattoo on a man's neck, depicting a muscular torso.

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    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He forgot leg day at the gym.

    OzzyTheMano (They/Them)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when he swallows it would look like the little dude is flexing his abs

    amy
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the torso of Batman’s suit?

    Bell-icose
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D’Angelo?

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    #39

    Woman smiling with a bad tattoo of an onion on her armpit, showcasing humorous body art.

    I'm not tattoo-shaming, but I'm tattoo-sorry you gotta deal with...that Report

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regrets will come later like tears after chopping an onion.

    Marissa Voleta
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an onion...obviously there's a BO issue there and she has a great sense of humor so.....rock it, girlfriend...

    MagicJacket
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know Georgia O'Keefe did tattoos.

    Gia SDP
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would have hurt like a son of agun...

    MarieL
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ruining your sweat glands can lead to cancer in the breasts and lymph nodes.

    Just Another Karen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what's worse, the pain or the tickling

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    #40

    Bad tattoo with the word "FOOTBALL" above a simple circle on skin.

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    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for clarifying.

    PFD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Preferred the mango

    #41

    Person with numerous tattoos on face and hand, showcasing unique body art expression.

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats gonna hurt to get remove.

    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The wallet AND the face.

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    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And people with tatts like these wonder why they can't get hired. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against tatts, and can admire a well-done one. But facial tatts, unless they are a cultural thing, are really unattractive and distracting.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Face tattoos are a super risky choice of course, because of employment and social acceptance, but I think these actually look great on her. They're very pretty and somehow feel very light.

    LongFang
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was so pretty.... Why......

    Hassel Davidhoff
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll admit, I'm excited to see how folks with face tattoos fare in the future. Like, it's 2025 right now, this pic is from 2021 and she looks to be in her 20s. It was easy to find her, she's on Instagram and I think she's a piercer. She's also from eastern Europe, I think. She'll have an easier road perhaps, as folks in the industry don't care too much about the face tats. However, not everyone doing this to themselves is in the industry, even some that are won't always be. And while I fully support anyone's right to look however they want, when folks with all this get into their 50's this will be quite interesting. Those tats will no longer be framed by the porcelain skin of youth. In any event, attached is a more recent pic and she has a lot more tats now. tats-67eda...c19316.jpg tats-67eda85c19316.jpg

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women: "We don't wear revealing clothes or makeup to please others, it's for ourselves. Mind your own business." Also women: "OMG, face tattoos are so gross she could look so prettttyyyyy..."

    Arabiata Arabiata
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess, inking wasn't a painless thing either.

    Lee451 Henderson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet she spend beaucoup bucks on concealor

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    #42

    Back covered with numerous "Brenda" tattoos showcases hilariously bad body art.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude gets home, "honey I love you so much, look what I did." She throws an empty Budweiser bottle at him and yells, "you moron, my name is GLENDA!"

    Gabby M
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stalker vibes with this one!

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's her name, again?

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Testing out all the fonts before he decides which one to use.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also have trouble choosing my favorite fonts

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    #43

    Two feet with hilariously bad tattoo of a red "Vans Off The Wall" logo on each heel.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet that hurt like h3ll.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No kidding! I'm cringing just thinking about it.

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    MagicJacket
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done, look great. Kind of weird, but original.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great though, and original and well executed.

    #44

    Man with a hilariously bad tattoos of a football lineup on his back.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That half-English half-Dutch sentence is kinda driving me nuts.

    affogato
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kies een f*****g taal kerel

    #45

    Person with face tattoos and piercings wearing a black hoodie, showcasing unique body art tattoos.

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    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beauty she wrote. Like we are blind and don't see it!

    Hassel Davidhoff
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again: won't always be framed by the skin of youth and that'll be an interesting thing to see (to me).

    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad... she might have been good looking at some point in her life.

    Bell-icose
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babe

    LongFang
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaaand no one want's to employ her....

    LiuLiu
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there should be some kind of psych eval for face tattoos IMO

    Richard Iachetta
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is still the nose, upper lip, and chin to do.

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    #46

    Bad tattoos: Unusual ink drawing of a baby and adult face.

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    Damned_Cat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could use washable markers and just color it different ways based on your mood. That would be cool.

    Carla Pereira Chagas
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compare to all the others, this isn't that bad...

    Tara Moov
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like the baby's face is reacting to this tattoo

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    #47

    A hilariously bad tattoo of an outline of a tiger in red ink on the side of a person's neck, under short blonde hair.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That tiger looks like one off a Chinese calendar. Not so bad.

    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the Asian spin there.

    #48

    Bad tattoo of the word "coward" inked on a person's tongue.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly am cause I'm not getting anything tattooed on my tongue!

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LoL, going through the trouble and pain for it to last a couple of weeks to a year. Yeah, change that word to stupid instead.

    affogato
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OW MY WHOLE FACE HURTS OH JESUS

    #49

    Two people showing hilariously bad tattoos of alien faces inside their mouths.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like that "wear something s**y underneath your work clothes, nobody will see it but you will know it" thing. Only a super painful variant.

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when I was young, a bee flew into my mouth and stung me on the roof of my mouth. That hurt like a MFer, so I can imagine how much this probably hurt.

    KDS
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that had to hurt.

    MagicJacket
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    8 months ago

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    One on the left got a tattoo of a "gray" to try to match the dinginess of her teeth.

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    #50

    Hand with dark fire-themed tattoo, featuring intricate black ink flames and long, n**e-colored nails.

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    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Hand That Rocks the Cradle of Filth

    Roland C.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Changing the toner cartridge can be messy.

    A. Br.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those letters in the black ink?

    Leah C
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops, spilled the ink.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely love this! If it was bodypaint, not a tattoo.

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    #51

    Chest tattoo with snake, eyes, and "mama told me" text from Body Art Museum.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both are beautifully exececuted. I actually really like the snake, it's like a gorgeous scarf.

    #53

    A leg tattoo reads "again" repeatedly, showcasing hilariously bad body art.

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    Skogsrået
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...again and again over and over.....

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    CozyBear
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a removable tattoo, some of it is coming off.

    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I was thinking, like was it just done really poorly or is this not actually a tattoo?

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    Mayson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually pretty stylish

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