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Always wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and try to avoid direct sunlight when it’s super hot outside. It’s the middle of the summer right now and one of the biggest joys for many folks is soaking up some rays and stocking up on vitamin D. Sunlight is important for our physical and mental health, but too much ultraviolet light can be harmful, painful, and… embarrassing.

To remind you to prioritize your health when it’s sunny (and to give you a hearty laugh), our team here at Bored Panda has collected some of the biggest sunburn fails from all over the net. The photos show what happens when you forget to put on sunscreen, miss a spot, or if you wear hats and clothing with cut-out shapes in the fabric.

Scroll down, upvote the pics that you found the funniest, and tell us about the worst sunburn you’ve ever gotten in the comments. Meanwhile, you’ll find Bored Panda’s earlier list about the most hilarious sunburns over here.

Just remember: stay safe; don’t be lazy, don’t be stubborn, and put on some darn sunscreen!

Dr. Andrew Carroll, the CEO/Medical Director of Atembis LLC and Family Physician, was kind enough to share his expertise with Bored Panda. He explained why it's important to get daily sunlight, how we can tell when we're going overboard, and how to convince someone to protect themselves from the sun's rays. You'll find the expert's insights as you scroll down.

#1

My Brother Works Outdoors, And Wears The Same Hat Every Day

Man with severe sunburn and distinct sunscreen tan lines on his bald head wearing a white shirt in a kitchen.

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    #2

    I Bought Some New Shorts That Are Shorter Than My Other Shorts For Work. Now My Leg Looks Like Neapolitan Ice Cream

    Sunburned leg with a clear tan line from not using sunscreen, showing skin damage and redness outdoors.

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    #3

    Is There A Chemist Open This Evening In Abersock Or Pythelly?

    Man and woman with severe sunburn taking a mirror selfie, showing consequences of not using sunscreen properly.

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    #4

    My Dad Is Two Different People

    Tanned arm contrasted with pale skin on leg, illustrating consequences of not using sunscreen and sun damage effects.

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    #5

    This Patch On My Skin Never Tans/Burns. I’ve Had It Since I Was Born

    Person with severe sunburn and skin irritation on arm, illustrating consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #6

    Went Out On A Boat Without Sunscreen Today And Now I Have What I Am Calling “The Bib Of Pain”

    Woman with severe sunburn on neck and chest after skipping sunscreen, illustrating people who underestimated sun protection.

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    #7

    Tan Lines Are Hot, Right? When You Forget To Put Sunscreen On Your Feet

    Sunburned feet with a distinct honeycomb pattern matching the holes of a water shoe, illustrating sunscreen fail.

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    #8

    PSA: If You’re Using Spray Sunscreen, Rub It In

    Young man with severe sunburn showing unusual tan lines from not using sunscreen, smiling indoors against a plain wall.

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    #9

    My And My Coworkers' Tan

    Group of people with sunburned feet showing unusual tan lines, illustrating consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #10

    I Had To Sit For Two And A Half Hours In Direct Sunlight For My Brother's Graduation

    Severe sunburn on hairy legs showing clear sunscreen lines, illustrating people who underestimated the need for sun protection.

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    #11

    My Tan Lines Make Me Look Like I’m Wearing Necro-Pants

    Legs and feet with distinct sunburn lines showing the effects of not using sunscreen on a wooden floor.

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    #12

    At My School This Skiing Goggles Tan Line Was A Status Symbol

    Close-up of a girl with uneven sunburn lines on her face and shoulders from not using sunscreen properly.

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    #13

    Got A New Job Where I Have To Wear A Uniform And Gloves While Working Outside, Now I Look Like This

    Person with a distinct sunburn line on arm and torso showing the effects of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #14

    Our Tan Lines After Cycling Across The United States

    Two men showing severe sunburn lines on their legs from not using sunscreen while standing on pavement outdoors.

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    #15

    I Got A Temp Tattoo, Got A Sunburn, And Got This Imprint

    Young man with severe sunburn revealing a sunburned chest with a sunscreen stencil, illustrating the risks of skipping sunscreen.

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    #16

    I Managed To Make Almost A Perfect Straight Edged Rectangle On My Back With My Haphazard Sunscreen Application. I Am Not Accepting Hugs At This Time

    Man with severe sunburn on his back flexing muscles in bathroom mirror, a clear example of sunscreen misuse consequences.

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    #17

    Working In An Outdoor Vaccine Clinic. Didn't Think About Sunscreen... Now I Have A Mask-Shaped Sunburn, But Only On Half My Face

    Close-up of a woman’s face with a severe sunburn, illustrating consequences of skipping sunscreen as seen in dork fails.

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    #18

    "I Don't Need Sunscreen, I'll Just Wear A Hat"

    Bald man with a severe sunburn pattern on his head sitting among a crowd at an outdoor event, illustrating sunscreen importance.

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    #19

    My Crocs Tan

    Feet with uneven tan lines and spots from not wearing sunscreen, showing the effects of sun exposure without protection.

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    #20

    Leave It To A Ginger To Get Sunburnt Fishing Off The Bank When It's In The High 50's

    Close-up of a man with red hair and beard showing sunburn on his face and neck from not wearing sunscreen.

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    #21

    I Have One Small But Gross Blister On My Back And My Whole Body Aches

    Young man with severe sunburn taking a mirror selfie, illustrating consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #22

    Fishnets Turned Me Into A Human/Snake Hybrid

    Sunburn on arm showing a patterned red rash from not using sunscreen, a common mistake people make.

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    #23

    Tanned A Bit Too Much While Wearing Shoes. Kids Call Them My Chimp Feet

    Legs with clear sunscreen tan lines resting on a chair outside, illustrating consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #24

    I Wore A Mesh Hat On A 30 Mile Hike. Feeling Like Aang Today

    Man with a sunburned scalp showing a geometric pattern from no sunscreen, demonstrating sunscreen mistakes and sun damage.

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    #25

    I Didn’t Wear My Watch To The Beach And Got A Strip Of Sunburn

    Sunburn on wrist showing skin damage from not using sunscreen, a common mistake seen in people ignoring sun protection.

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    #26

    My Dad's White Feet And Tanned Legs. He Wears The Same Shoes Everyday

    Legs and feet at the beach showing uneven sunburn, illustrating people who thought they don’t need sunscreen.

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    #27

    When You Forget To Put Sunscreen On Your Face But At Least Your Sunglasses Work

    Close-up of a person with severe sunburn and uneven tan lines, illustrating the consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #28

    Be Careful When Applying Spray-On Sunscreen

    Sunburned torso with distinct tan lines and bandages, showing the effects of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #29

    My Wife Helped Me Sunscreen My Back At Beach Day Today (Twice)

    Man with severe sunburn patterns on back after not using sunscreen, showing consequences of sun exposure mistakes.

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    #30

    Less Than An Hour In The Sun, With Factor 50 And Factor 70 All Over Me

    Person with severe sunburn showing clear sunscreen application lines, lying on bed with tattoos visible on back and arm.

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    #31

    I Probably Should Have Covered His Whole Back In Sunscreen And Not Just His Moles

    Sunburned back with irregular tan lines from not using sunscreen, showing skin damage and discomfort.

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    #32

    That Helmet Strap Tan Line Though

    Man with a visible sunburn sitting on an inflatable tube on a river, showing effects of skipping sunscreen outdoors.

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    #33

    Got A Nice Tan

    Man with severe sunburn showing clear tan lines on back from not using sunscreen outdoors.

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    #34

    Throwback To That Time My Backwards Hat And Lack Of Sun Cream Resulted In A Hat Imprint Being Burnt Onto My Forehead

    Man with sunburned scalp and face lying on patterned pillows showing effects of no sunscreen use

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    #35

    I’m A Solar Roofer, And We Are Required To Wear Gloves While We Work... It’s Only May

    Arm showing a clear sunscreen line with a severe sunburn contrast on skin after no protection.

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    #36

    Sunscreen Is Very Effective, But I Can’t Reach The Middle Of My Back

    Person with a severe sunburn in the shape of sunglasses on their back, showing the effects of no sunscreen use.

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    #37

    Ran The London Marathon A Couple Of Years Back. Think I Missed A Bit With The Sunscreen

    Man with severe sunburn and patchy skin after skipping sunscreen, showing common sunburn mistakes and outcomes.

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    #38

    The Tan Lines On My Feet

    Sunburned foot with distinct tan lines showing what happens without sunscreen protection outdoors.

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    #39

    I Got Sunburn Yesterday

    Tattoo of a smiling face on a person's sunburned arm showing the effects of not using sunscreen.

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    #40

    First Day At The Beach And My Wife Made Sure I Was Protected From Sunburn By Spraying My Back With Sunscreen. I Can’t See Back There - Did She Do A Good Job?

    Man with severe sunburn and striped tan lines on back, a classic example of skipping sunscreen protection mistakes.

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    #41

    Ripped Jeans Sunburn

    Sunburned knees and feet visible through ripped jeans, showing the consequences of skipping sunscreen.

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    #42

    Boyfriend Only Put Sunscreen On His Tattoo While Hiking And This Really Showed How Useful Sunscreen Is Compared To Socks

    Leg with uneven tan lines around a tattoo of an axe, illustrating a sunscreen fail from people who skipped protection.

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    #43

    Like An Idiot, I Chose To Not Wear Sunscreen

    Man with severe sunburn on face and chest, showing the consequences of skipping sunscreen protection.

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    #44

    Attempt To Put On Sunscreen Was Made

    Man with severe sunburn and funny tan lines sitting on a surfboard in shallow water showing effects of no sunscreen.

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    #45

    “I’m Not Gonna Be In The Pool That Long, I Won’t Need Sunscreen”

    Person with severe sunburn on back after skipping sunscreen, highlighting consequences of sun exposure without protection.

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    #46

    Leigh Left His Sunglasses On

    Sunburned torso showing the effects of skipping sunscreen with uneven red and pale skin patches.

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    #47

    Last Summer When My Wife "Sprayed" Sunscreen All Over My Back

    Man with severe sunburn on back showing words made by sunscreen, illustrating consequences of not using sunscreen properly.

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    #48

    Sunburn Socks

    Legs and feet showing uneven tan lines from no sunscreen use, illustrating sunburn consequences and skincare mistakes.

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    #49

    Very Sunburned

    Man with severe sunburn and a distinct sunburn stripe on his forehead, illustrating the importance of sunscreen protection.

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    #50

    Asked My Friend To Spray Sunscreen On My Back... Not The Most Even Coat

    Back view of a person with severe sunburn showing uneven red patches from not using sunscreen outdoors.

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