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We all make mistakes in life. Luckily, most of them remain in the past and come back only as memories, occasionally visiting us when we lay in bed on a random Tuesday night. Most, but not all of them.

A few can get so woven into our everyday life that there's no escaping them, only accepting. The Instagram account 'Failed Tattoo' is full of such regrets.

Whether it was the idea or the execution, this fun social media project is full of designs that most of us wouldn't want permanently inked on our bodies.

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    #2

    Wolf tattoo on head compared with a wolf image with added ears, showcasing tattoo fails.

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    Robert T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a King Charles were a wolf and not a spaniel. ;-)

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    #3

    Tattoo of a n****e behind bars with text "Free the N****e," symbolizing a humorous lesson in ink.

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's kinda funny. I wouldn't get it, but I also wouldn't call that a fail...

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    #4

    Tattoo failure showing a finger drawn on a person's arm, illustrating an epic ink lesson.

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    #6

    Tattoo showing a tiger drawing on a chest, illustrating tattoo failures with humorous results.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of that badly taxidermized lion that someone did for the King of Sweden! :)

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    #8

    A man with a unique tattoo design covering his chest, showcasing an epic failure turned into a lesson in ink.

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is in every tattoo post.

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    #11

    Tattoo fail featuring baby photo mistake, corrected with old man image to teach a lesson in ink.

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    OhnoI’vebeencensored
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boy! That kid was probably cute as a button once past the ‘old man’ brand new stage too!

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    #12

    Man with unique tattoos using a smartphone on the street, illustrating epic failures turned lessons in ink.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're dyslexic and ask the artist to "do something moody", but you wrote your 'd' backwards.... ;-)

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    #13

    Tattoo with spelling errors, showcasing epic failures and lessons in ink.

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I would draw attention to the first tattoo by getting a second tattoo like that... XD but it's kinda funny/silly. (Unless he's the guy with "RESPET" on his eyebrow)

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    #15

    Tattoo failure on lower back illustrating a cartoon clown with colorful swirls, wearing purple clothing.

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    Close-up of a healing tattoo on an arm displaying intricate flower designs, highlighting lessons in tattoo failures.

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    #17

    Lion tattoo with artistic mistakes, showcasing an epic failure turned lesson in ink.

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    #18

    Tattoo failure showing a distorted face portrait next to the original photo.

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel so bad for people who want a tattoo of a loved one just to have it turn out so horribly... :(

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    #22

    A tattoo fail with misspelled word "Respet" on a man's forehead, illustrating a lesson in ink.

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    #25

    Person with face and arm tattoos lying on a pillow, representing tattoo failures and lessons.

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks to be one of those face swap app modification things

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    #26

    Tattoo fail showcasing a wooden cross extending from neck to back with a face, illustrating a lesson in ink.

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    Tattoo fail featuring a green bandana design on a man's neck, illustrating a lesson in ink.

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    Jo Davies
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent method of hiding the dreaded double chin

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    #28

    Troll doll tattoo on an arm, using arm hair as the doll’s hair, illustrating a humorous ink failure.

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    #30

    Tattoo failures: left, a detailed wolf design; right, a blurry and colorful attempt, showcasing lessons in ink.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that's definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. Baaaaad!

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    #31

    Tattoo failure compared to photo, showcasing an epic lesson in ink.

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    Robin DJW
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. What a horrible thing to do to a pretty girl.

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    #32

    Close-up of a woman showing a colorful Skittles tattoo on her chest, representing a lesson in tattoo failures.

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While the image might be a questionable choice, the tattoo is definitely not a fail...

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    #33

    Tattoo fail showcasing a portrait with a n****e positioned as an eye.

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why..?!? The tat itself is actually well done; just the location lol

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    #34

    Tattoo failure showing a grandmother's portrait resembling a famous personality, highlighting a humorous ink lesson.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rod Stewart wouldn't have been so bad, but Google image search thinks it looks more like Harold Shipman!!!

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor 2Pac... This is horrible all over, but especially his teeth. Tupac was so handsome, and he had gorgeous teeth.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you buy your own tattoo gun off the internet but suck at art.

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    Isa's left eye
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one has to be based on a child's drawing/writing, right?

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that was done on purpose (I've seen it before several times).

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    Tabula Rasa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's that even supposed to be..??

    Mell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't do the freehand stuff anymore.

    My “in my head” Voice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy's gonna kick your a*s once he gets to a mirror.

    Ember
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe clean off the smudged ink so we can see the design next time…..lol

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not called freehand that’s called dumping tattoo ink on your clients skin 🤦‍♀️

    Kar Red Roses
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Customer is obviously a fan of the horror film “The FOG”. That’s a cloud of ghost pirates!

    nancy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it was originally a birthmark? Then a tattoo... then a coverup? So much going on here.

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    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mather....ohhhhhh. I dedn't man to mack you creye

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    Rob(erta) Roy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love drawing bones on my hands! Most of the time it looks better than this...

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    Kobe (she)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like the heavy shading round the nose either

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    Joshua David
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little stencil looks like this person either drew it or knew exactly what they were getting. Dummy.

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    Solidhog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought what happened in the aquarium stayed in the aquarium?

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    Amanda Lynch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have get a tattoo telling people what your other tattoo is supposed to be...

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    Josh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we just seeing it age poorly?

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    Becky Samuel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the sort of tattoo forced upon women by pimps and abusers. It doesn't belong here.

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    A Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those numbers aren't spaced out evenly. Look how much room is between the 7 and 10.... what?

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