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34 Times People That Could Read In Foreign Languages Had To Just Laugh At These Terrible Tattoo Choices
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Like Ariana Grande has shown, nobody is safe when it comes to inking yourself with foreign languages. Not even high-profile celebrities. Using Japanese Kanji symbols, the performer intended for the design to read "7 Rings" but it ended up saying "small charcoal grill" or "BBQ".
Turns out, these mistakes are relatively common. Whether it's because the client can't be bothered with actual research or a slip of the tattoo artist's hand, there are pictures of people "wearing" designs in honor of toilet demons and sexual fantasies. And Bored Panda has collected the funniest ones. So scroll down, enjoy the images, and upvote your faves.
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Tattoo artist Lauren Harper said although she can't speak for everyone in the industry, judging from what she sees online, these designs seem pretty popular.
"I would have to say that, unfortunately, the client is probably responsible if these tattoos go wrong," Harper told Bored Panda. "They sign a waiver agreeing to the spelling of the tattoo and if the artist doesn't speak the language they're requesting, it's definitely on them to make sure it's correct."
Why Human Translation Is Valuable
This one has been making the rounds. Apparently, this young lady wanted to surprise her boyfriend with a tattoo that reads “I love you”. Instead, it reads “Babylon is one of the world’s leading dictionary and translation programs”
As with any tattoo, Harper suggests people do their research before sitting down to get a foreign language one. "Hopefully, they might know someone who speaks or writes the language they'd like tattooed so they can confirm, if not, there's always the Internet to turn to! Forums, Google translate. Although these avenues definitely come with their own set of risks that clients are hopefully aware of," she said, smiling.
Kevin Blankinship, a professor of Arabic at Brigham Young University, regularly gets requests to verify tattoos or to admire the ones people already have. He doesn't think proper grammar is the most important thing when it comes to inking yourself. "Laughing at tattoo 'fails' has become a favorite pastime of academic linguists and internet trolls," Blankinship said after recalling one mishap. "For them, blunders of spelling and meaning betray a vapid, commodified globalism that forever marks the victims. But for thousands of people—including my yoga teacher—getting a foreign script etched onto the skin is part of a universal search for significance and sentimental attachment. People risk embarrassment because foreign-language tattoos give them a permanent invitation to contemplate cultures and ideas beyond their own."
According to the professor, that effort can still succeed even if the tattoos have errors.
Much Appreciated
This is a particularly cruel prank. What this actually says is “ana mu’affan”, “I am rotten”.
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Never Use A Hungry Tattoo Artist…
Shout Out To This Mexican Tattoo Artist
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Well that's an image that might finally get the US election out of my mind. Thanks :P
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I'd add wings, using the characters as the body, transform it into a butterfly
Today I Learned That My Friends Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"
Heavily Smitten, I Guess?
Starting to think it's the norm for tattoo artists to put what they really think of you when you chose symbols you know nothing of
This Person Will Never Need To Struggle Ordering In A Chinese Restaurant Again
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He made the tattoo. Did he think he'd get lucky & it would be an actual word?
It Like Literally Says This Is Tattoo Hahaha
Boastful Rice Village (He Thought It Was His Daughter's Name)
Carbs Are Important
So, supposedly this was supposed to be Qi, a primal force of life in eastern philosophy. What it says is “rice”. How did that happen? If we were to guess, it’s because in traditional Chinese, the lower component of the Qi character 氣 is similar (but not identical) to rice 米
Protip: When Getting A Tattoo In Another Language, Make Sure It's Not Upside Down.
For all y’all Aussies or whatever following the US election, I’m so sorry. It’s not my fault.
If trump wins I might just quit the internet. I can't handle another 4 years of content related to him.
Populism, bigotry and hatred are a problem all over the world. Trump pours so much oil on that fire that it spreads everywhere. Also, a lot of the content on the internet is generated in the U.S. No matter where you live, as long as you have an online presence, you'll keep encountering his flock. Also, a literal baby leading one of the most prominent countries in the world and having daily scandals any of which, in a civilized country, would result in immediate resignation or removal, is making headlines everywhere.
Same here. I cannot deal whith articles about him and his hollow headed tweets.
Does his nonsense make it overseas? I was contemplating Iceland.
If Trump doesn't leave the WH my parents are moving to Costa Rica.
@evil little thing mind if I join you?
Both are far from ideal. In Brazil to get out of s*** we've voted for crap, to avoid more compost and we'll keep this cycle for ever - because NO ONE on our politics want or ever ever realized to do good for the country or the people. US will begin this cycle with us.... because they'll never go normal again...
f**k that s**t if trump wins im moving to canada
Disgusting Sehun haha
Disgusting Sehun -
I have a feeling we will have to regardless of whether he wins or looses. (Eagle girl: Oh yes, all the way up to little Norway. *moans* EDIT. 6.30 news: 3/4 of the news were about the election. )
im gonna move to england at least they somewhat peaceful
All I saw by accident when I opened my browser was him wanting to stop counting votes halfway through and declare himself winner. I hope to god I opened my browser on The Onion or something!
I'm afraid not, just heard that reported on the BBC news as well.
Afraid not, I wish
Nope. AP, Reuters, BBC all report that as fact. It's on Twitter.
Media are more often reporting what they want to be than what is. I have no great interest in the outcome of a a political stage-show in another country, but here's a better representation of what is going on, straight from the horse's mouth, and you would do well to take notice rather than bury your head in placations and the empty projections of fanciful people: Broward County Supervisor of Elections reveals Republican turnout is up https://youtu.be/u1lQkAoU1qw
I've marched, rallied, made signs, written letters, and voted voted voted, so all I can say is: I did my best. Many US citizens have. Sadly, some "best" is defined VERY oddly to the rest of us.
Leo, does this mean you've voted three times? :oÞ. Don't let Trump find out - he already thinks votes are fraudulent! (Just kidding, I know that you haven't voted more than once, and are just trying to emphasise the efforts you've put in. Good on you for making the effort to vote, when it's not compulsory. Here in Australia, it's mandatory. Some people still don't like the parties on offer and do "donkey votes" - pretend to vote, but write gibberish, or nothing. And then they complain about who's in government. If people don't vote, I don't think they have the right to complain about who they've ended up with - regardless of which country they live in).
I'm heartbroken. I can't put it into words.
Evil Little Thing - Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?
Who dat?
I’m not following coz I can’t stand either candidate. Trump for the numerous obvious reasons and Biden because he is creepy and inappropriate with women/girls. I am sorry that is the choices you have. I though our choice in political leaders were awful but I would rather them hands down, than the two you have to choose from.
yes, there needs to be a "none of the above" option, and if it wins, both parties select new candidates
Can you please elaborate on what you said? You think both candidates are equally bad?
That there is so much silence on that and all it entails ought to tell you everything. And don't forget that one of Hillary's staff was found guilty of human trafficking. And don't ignore NXVIM. Also don't ignore Trumps close relationship with Epstein, nor Clinton's. Even Rupert Murdoch has some ties. It's all the same s**t.
Tabitha L I dunno a lot about Joe Biden but someone being perverted/inappropriate like he is with women and girls should not be someone running for president. He has clearly made them feel uncomfortable, just look at the numerous videos and photos of his behaviour. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_H5NJZMDumY Now Trump on the other hand is also creepy, he is sexist, racist, transphobic, clueless, tantrum throwing, compulsive lying and spreading constant misinformation etc.
Exactly! Trump is no good and neither is Biden. Is there NO ONE ELSE who could have ran against Trump?
@Tabith L Both -parties- are as bad as one another. Both have shared control of the white house for equally during the past century, and both have allowed things to be and turn out as they are. More to the point, the Democrats are very closely tied with this deep state issue (as I expect the republicans are but perhaps a different facet of it) and very strongly implicated in the issue that is most commonly understood but barely touched upon in the context of Epstein. There are certainly dirty hands on every surface of that table and institution. Trump has the advantage because he is (his team/benefactors are) exploiting that relationship. He'll win because he's willing to put the truth out there, and that harms them more than it harms him because they're trying to keep it covered up whereas he's brandying it about know that by making it an issue it will all remain quiet and he'll maintain his position of advantage. It's the classic trademark of blackmail that is at the core of it all.
Eagle Girl, I didn't forget about that coz I didn't even know. That is seriously f****d up.
Foxxy~ you forgot Trump was also caught on camera sticking his hand up skirts in 2016. Also, was friends & attended Jeffrey Epstein under age girl "parties" & so much more. His mouth is the least of his despicable offences. You've been manipulated by the GOP.
Not the forum for this.
Before Covid-19 is over, you'll be in the middle of a civil war. These elections are just an introduction. " We shall fight in the ballots, we shall fight in the courts, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight on Twitter; I shall never surrender and leave the White House ever again."
You should feel sorry for the Aussies following that election but for other reasons.
Hey man, it happened 4 years ago, despite Hillary Clinton winning the popular vote, Donald Trump still became president. It should come as no surprise for things not to turn out the way we would like them to.
David Moody -
unitedjoko663 haha
David Moody -
Look, there is that quote saying basically that the problem with democracy is that the skillset required for leadership is very different to the skillset required to get elected. Politicians are a very particular type of (businessman) person. No matter who gets elected they are not the right person to lead. You only have to wipe the stars out of your eyes to see that none of them are squeaky clean and often just as bad if not worse, more dangerous. That this guy doesn't really try too hard to hide his narcissism and bullshit is perhaps preferable to those who do and do it convincingly.
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Aragorn II Elessar easy
Serves themselves right for not researching the meanings before getting them tattooed.
Or naming their kids. Someone was gonna name their kid two syllables they thought sounded unique and pretty. In the actual language? It's not a word used in polite company.
Serves them right because some people with national identities other than those considered Western have a derogatory view of Westerners and like to exploit and humiliate them because they know they'll get away with it? Well, yeah, it serves them right for being naive and overly trusting that people are essentially decent, but that doesn't discount the guilt of those who are exploiting others from a basis of RACISM and DISCRIMINATION - as though only Westerners, or more accurately white people, were capable of such things... which I say even though I understand much of the sentiment, no matter direction in which it flows.
Come on,can't we have a little payback for what they did to us?
They hurt you? Were they even alive back then?
If you want to have a tattoo in foreign language, consult at least three native speakers independently. That way, a chance for mean person would be lowered.
For all y’all Aussies or whatever following the US election, I’m so sorry. It’s not my fault.
If trump wins I might just quit the internet. I can't handle another 4 years of content related to him.
Populism, bigotry and hatred are a problem all over the world. Trump pours so much oil on that fire that it spreads everywhere. Also, a lot of the content on the internet is generated in the U.S. No matter where you live, as long as you have an online presence, you'll keep encountering his flock. Also, a literal baby leading one of the most prominent countries in the world and having daily scandals any of which, in a civilized country, would result in immediate resignation or removal, is making headlines everywhere.
Same here. I cannot deal whith articles about him and his hollow headed tweets.
Does his nonsense make it overseas? I was contemplating Iceland.
If Trump doesn't leave the WH my parents are moving to Costa Rica.
@evil little thing mind if I join you?