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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, for example, to the beach to have a swim, other folks might notice it, take a picture, and share it online. That's just the reality we live in. And it happens more than you might think. Just take a look at the Instagram account @worst_of_tattoos. It's on a mission to show that, "humans are trash at making good choices" and has already posted over 360 examples to prove it. Here are some of them.

#1

Bad tattoo reading "Roses are red, My name's Dave, This poem makes no sense, Microwave" on a person's back.

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Lily bloom
Community Member
4 years ago

This is kinda funny. And at least everything is spelled correctly

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    Unique head tattoo designed to resemble a hairstyle, showcasing creativity in body art.

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    Natalie Bohrteller
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I suspect the person is suffering from alopecia. So if that works for her, that's just great!

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    #3

    Person with unusual tattoos on face and neck, illustrating badly done tattoos.

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    Cooky Puss
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oooooo tribal bilbo baggins

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    #4

    Woman showing off a poorly designed tattoo with heart, arrow, and infinity symbols on forearm in tattoo studio.

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    Lydia Nijland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Well done though - matter of taste - defenitely no fail

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    #5

    Unusual tattoo design of a praying figure with a distorted face on a person's calf.

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    Saint Thomas
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    A funny tattoo, yes. A bad one, certainly not. This is a very good tattoo when it comes to the technique itself !

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    #6

    Poorly drawn tattoo of a person's face with "Forever with us" banner and initials "MJ."

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "He touched so many...." Yeah, we don't talk about that.

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    #7

    Man with unusual tattoo on his chest, featuring a comical design.

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    Pollywog
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is hilarious!!!

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    #8

    Tattoo of a baby on the stomach, compared to a real baby with a similar expression, highlighting tattoo mistakes.

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    Jubum
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Someone had a hard shift at the mine

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    #9

    Close-up of hands with misspelled "PLAN AHEA" tattoo on fingers, showcasing tattoo fails.

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This one actually made me laugh out loud

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    #10

    Bad tattoo with distorted face next to its original photo inspiration.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Marilyn Monroe crossed with Ronald McDonald.

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    #11

    Man with a confused expression showing a questionable neck tattoo, highlighting bad tattoo choices.

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    Brandy Gray
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This one looks rather photo shopped to me

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    #12

    Poorly drawn tiger tattoo on a person's chest, showcasing a common bad tattoo design.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How many eyes has the tiger got and why is the nose a penis?

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    #13

    Tattoo of person with a dinosaur body and humorous expression, featuring text "It's F***ing Rawr." Bad tattoo example.

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ...at least it’s well drawn

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    #14

    Dinosaur tattoo holding an ice cream cone.

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    Red Hair Blue Soul
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I snort laughed at this one

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    #15

    Tattoo under normal light and UV light, highlighting design visibility and contrast.

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    Pollywog
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That's kinda neat.

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    #16

    Bad tattoo portrait compared to a vintage photo of a man with a guitar, highlighting tattoo fails.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    His eyes are in two different ZIP codes

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    #17

    Bad tattoo saying "El Hopaness Romtic" on fingers.

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    Unnamed Hooman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    El hopaness rom tic…

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    #18

    Bad tattoo of a snarling animal on arm compared to a photo of a real animal with a paper mask.

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The fiercest cat of all… the constipated cat!

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    #19

    Back tattoo of a lion compared to a detailed lion artwork, highlighting bad tattoos on Instagram.

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    Draco's Dragonfly
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I do hope the picture he'/she is holding up is intended to be the cover up!

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    #20

    Misspelled tattoo with "Patients" instead of "Patience" on skin, shared on Instagram highlighting tattoo mistake.

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Well if your a doctor!

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    #21

    A man with a distorted tattoo of a face on his head, highlighting bad tattoo choices.

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This one actually freaks me out...

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    #22

    Bad tattoo of Jesus compared to original holy card illustration, highlighting poor artistry.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Jesus has just realised what you lot have been doing in his name!

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    #23

    Tiger tattoo with distorted features on a person's back, illustrating a poorly executed design.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He was chasing a parked car!

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    #24

    Tattoo of a shark with text "Baby Shark do do do do do" on an arm, highlighting bad tattoo decisions.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Tattooed shark, doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo

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    #25

    Bad tattoos comparison showing a tattooed portrait next to a person replicating it.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Her eyes look like they are upside down.

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    #26

    Tattoo of a cartoon character holding a pencil, showcasing bad tattoo design.

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    karla Meixnerová
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is actually funny and to me, not tattoo art specialist, it looks well made

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    #27

    Close-up of a poorly done portrait tattoo compared to original family photo, highlighting bad tattoos.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Linda Blair?

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    #28

    Man with face tattoo unaware of its impact, seeking work through social media; surprising tattoo mishap story.

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Can we please talk about the censoring? Like are h’s now offensive? Or is it just a half-arsed attempt to cover the most shocking curse word in the English dictionary/ shocking!

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    #29

    Bad tattoo with name "Brad" inked in an awkward position, showcasing questionable tattoo choices.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I sniggered.

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    #30

    Tattoo of garlic bread on an arm with humorous text, highlighting bad tattoo choice.

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    [redacted]
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Me too

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    #31

    Bad tattoo featuring a face with spider legs next to a photo of a person with the same tattoo on their face.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If you have to label a portrait of a famous person, that's a fail right there

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    #32

    Unfortunate tattoo design compared to its real-life inspiration on Instagram page.

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    Sabse
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh god...why?!

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    #33

    Bad tattoo of a snarling animal face shared on Instagram, poorly copied onto a pig and bat in a humorous design.

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    foofoofloofy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The bat wore it better.

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    #34

    Tattoo of mismatched puzzle pieces on wrists, shared on Instagram page about bad tattoos.

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    Imjust jim
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    maybe it's a 4 piece puzzle and they're into swinging, as it to swing

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    #35

    Text-based tattoo reading "Tribal Tattoo" on skin, illustrating bad tattoo design.

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    Pixie
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This one made me laugh/choke a little on my coffee 😄

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    #36

    Tattoo fail with misspelled "England World Cup Winnersn't 2018" on a person's thigh.

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    W(inn)ern’t winners(n’t)! Yeah the England World Cup weren’t winners!

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    #37

    Bad tattoo comparison showing a portrait tattoo next to the original image.

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    Red Hair Blue Soul
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If you get as high as Bob, it looks great

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    #38

    Close-up of a man's face tattoo with "Wifey" and lips; woman smiles beside him. Bad tattoos example.

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    Red Hair Blue Soul
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Divorcey

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    #39

    Back tattoo with poorly drawn Nike swoosh and the words "Just Do It," illustrating bad tattoo design.

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    Draco's Dragonfly
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Do what? Take out the monster claw?

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    #40

    Tattoo of a McDonald's receipt on a forearm, showcasing a unique yet questionable tattoo choice.

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    JJ
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What do you think? If this person cries now every time they visit a McDonald's and see how inflation raised the prices?

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    #41

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    Dani M
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ah thats from the post: popular figures in tim burton style. its kinda cool!

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Is no-one gonna talk about the face piercing? Like how its suspended from midair hanging onto nothing under his right eye? Or the teeth? You know what? This is gonna go on forever dont worry

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So many mistakes... my brain can’t focus...

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    Marette
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Avril the exorcist.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    No numbers, how are we supposed to join the dots?

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    #46

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    Scout Finch
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Rut Roh Raggy....

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    foofoofloofy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Simba and Mufasa need to stop doing drugs.

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What??? Does anyone speak this language, I need a translation

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    #49

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    Carole
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It took me way too long to figure out what it's supposed to be; live for what you'd die for I think?

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    #50

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    BetterBitterButter
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    In Judy they trust.

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    #51

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    Carrie Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The only names you should tattoo are kids or pets.

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    Chris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    according to Google translate it means "I'm spoiled" which is a typical tatt.

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    #53

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Idiot

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    The lavender Fox
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yes and no

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Close enough

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    Emma London
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Good job, actually!

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    #57

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    Lothar Ohr
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    When you want a reason to sit at home and not find a job

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'll bet that's the tattoo Otto from the Simpsons would get that.

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    Pollywog
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    No, no they don't!

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    Emma London
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The longer you look, the worse it gets.

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    #61

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Vegan's should go back to their own country, we do not want them over here!

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Interesting philosophy 😨

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ...more like Cheetos

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I prefer the words of Jon Bovine. "Moo moo MOO! Moo."

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You get what you pay for. You want some cheap ink, expect results like this...

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    #66

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Wow that looks painful. And expensive

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    Cooky Puss
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Nope

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    T5n
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hans Mewman

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    Imjust jim
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ET: smoke bone

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    Ahmadu Suleiman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Life comes plummeting down!

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I think i vomited a little

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    After the chin amputation

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How to say you have mental health issues without saying you have mental health issues

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    CatsWearingHats
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Man, those dementors really let themselves go 😰😰😢

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    Pixie
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why??

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Kobe… what have they done to you dammit?

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    #77

    Don't You Dare... Never Say This Is A Bad Tattoo Alright
cheers @saint.youth

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Looks like whoever tattooed you gave up a little more after each word

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Did bad ingredients in the tacos cause the bad a*s?

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    Marette
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    God thinks you're an idiot.

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I read that as Mina not mind. Made me wonder what her Mina is.

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    4 years ago

    This as a drawing is awesome, supernatural/minions combo. As a tatoo, not so much

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    Red Hair Blue Soul
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    'Merica

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    When having in tattoo that’s not in your native language, for heavens sake double and triple check spellings.

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    Pixie
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh my.

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    1ch0
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Just.. why? xD

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    Mozzarella
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Whitrboy? Huh?

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    Saint Thomas
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That's obiously done with some kind of marker

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