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Article created by: Ingrida Jasiukevičiūtė

Good idea, poor execution is a very common, human problem. However, sometimes the idea is so bad that no level of execution could have saved it. Badly decorated cakes still get eaten, horrible artwork gets stuffed in some closet, but tattoos are, almost, forever.

So we’ve gathered some of the worst, most cringe-worthy tattoo fails from across the internet. Get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare for some intense, second-hand embarrassment, upvote the most unhinged ones and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments down below.

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#1

ADHD

Tattoo mistake of ADHD with a lightning bolt and the phrase highway to hey look a squirrel on a person's skin.

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    Could This Be A Lion?

    Close-up of a permanent tattoo mistake showing a distorted lion face on an upper arm, illustrating common tattoo errors.

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    #3

    Test Tattoo, Please Ignore

    Hexagon shaped permanent tattoo mistake with text saying Test Tattoo Please Ignore on skin, a tattoo mistake example.

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    #4

    Avocado Baby

    Tattoo mistake of a baby face in a hand with misspelled text showing a permanent tattoo mistake on an arm.

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    #5

    No Ragrets On This One

    Person showing permanent tattoo mistake on forearm with misspelled phrase and star design, highlighting common tattoo errors.

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    #6

    Someone I Graduated With Got This Today

    Abstract black tattoo with misspelled phrase on upper back, showcasing permanent tattoo mistakes shared online.

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    #7

    My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year

    Man with a large eagle face tattoo on his forehead, an example of permanent tattoo mistakes shared online.

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    #8

    Originally Thought The "Talons" Were Fidget Spinners

    Large back tattoo outline of an eagle with stars and stripes showing a permanent tattoo mistake.

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    #9

    Posted By A Friend

    Tattoo mistake showing a distorted depiction of a crucifixion scene with unusual arm and hand positioning on skin.

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    #10

    A Poor Drunken Choice

    Tattoo mistake of a distorted Pikachu with a smirking face on a person's thigh, an example of permanent tattoo errors.

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    #11

    This "Artist's" Work Comes Across My Feed Daily, Quite The Treasure Trove

    Tattoo mistake of a fairy character with distorted features inked on a person's forearm, showcasing permanent tattoo errors.

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    #12

    Where Are His Feet?

    Tattoo mistake of a bird with uneven wings and disproportionate body, showing a permanent tattoo error on upper back.

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    #13

    Looks Like They Did It Left Handed

    Tattoo mistake on forearm with misspelled phrase and poorly drawn key, showing permanent tattoo mistakes.

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    #14

    My Roommate Got Mad When I Laughed, Am I In The Wrong?

    Back tattoo with misspelled Grandma memorial, roses, a red cardinal, and black tribal designs, showing permanent tattoo mistakes.

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    #15

    Okay, Buddy

    Black and white tattoo on leg with misspelled words showing a permanent tattoo mistake people got shamed online

    Original Instagram post description: "For those of you who think I think I spelt my tattoo wrong I didn't I wanted to spell it wrong because the real meaning of veni vidi vici is "I came, I saw, I conquered" and I don't feel like I have achieved the last two, once I do them I will get my tattoo spelled the right way."

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    #16

    Where Words Fail, Music Speaks

    Tattoo mistake on woman's upper back with misspelled text and musical notes, showing a permanent tattoo error.

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    #17

    You Just Yee'd Your Last Haw' Partner

    Tattoo mistake showing a pig character with the text you just yee’d your last haw partner, a permanent tattoo fail.

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    #18

    Don't People Know These Things Are Permanent?

    Tattoo mistake on hand with misspelled words and symbols showing a permanent tattoo error people got and shared online.

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    #19

    Regrettable, To Say The Least

    Tattoo mistake on leg misspelling Quentin Tarantino with permanent tattoo errors to be shamed online.

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    #20

    At First I Thought "Why Is It Always Wolves?" But Then. Oh, Deer

    Tattoo mistake showing an unintended animal face blending into a forest scene on a person’s upper arm.

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    #21

    This Is Just Perfect

    Tattoo mistake on arm showing a poorly drawn face with uneven features and wavy lines, highlighting permanent tattoo errors.

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    #22

    "Neo Psycho Ignorant Oldschool Traditional Acid Tiger"

    Tattoo mistake showing a poorly drawn blue panther head pierced by a dagger with blood drops on a forearm.

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    #23

    Palm Void

    Close-up of a palm with a permanent tattoo mistake featuring a blurred bird and swirl design on the hand.

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    #24

    Goofy Little Tattoo

    Tattoo mistake of a cartoon raisin on skateboard with the misspelled phrase raisin hell as a permanent tattoo error.

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    #25

    Hammershark

    Minimalist shark tattoo with permanent tattoo mistakes shown on a person's upper thigh, featured in online shame posts.

    I got this for £70 by an apprentice who's mentor claimed he was doing good now and his other work looked okay. It took 50 MINUTES and line work.

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    #26

    Ting Miracles

    Tattoo mistake showing poorly drawn baby footprints and a fetal outline with misspelled words and uneven lines on skin.

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    #27

    This "Dragon" Came From A Shop That Charges $150/Hr

    Faded dragon tattoo on shoulder with uneven coloring and lines, showcasing a permanent tattoo mistake.

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    #28

    Are You Ready For Some Football?

    Tattoo mistake of a misspelled Texans logo on a person's leg, showcasing a permanent tattoo error.

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    #29

    The Incredible Hulk. His Face Gets Me Every Time

    Tattoo mistake on leg showing distorted muscular figure with unclear details in permanent tattoo artwork.

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    #30

    I Wanted To Tattoo Myself The “WASD” Keys But I Stopped When I Realized I Misplaced The A

    Close-up of a permanent tattoo mistake showing a poorly drawn keyboard key on hairy skin, highlighting tattoo errors.

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    #31

    A Girl I Went To High School With Has This On Her Upper Thigh

    Black and gray permanent tattoo mistake of a distorted tiger face surrounded by roses on a person's arm.

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    #32

    Team Kayden And Falyn Or Kfaayldyenn?

    Tattoo mistake of stacked blocks with misspelled name on a leg, a common permanent tattoo mistake shown online.

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    #33

    Can’t Really Decipher What Is Going On With The Legs

    Tattoo mistake showing poorly drawn dogs and strange creatures in a permanent tattoo gone wrong on skin.

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    #34

    Traded A Guitar For This Masterpiece When I Was Around 18

    Faded and poorly detailed tattoo on arm showing an anime-style character with permanent tattoo mistakes visible.

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    #35

    "What Angle Do You Want The Plane From?" "All Of Them"

    Tattoo of a small airplane with distorted wings inked on skin, an example of permanent tattoo mistakes.

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    #36

    I Gave This Guy Change Outside A 7/11 Once

    Tattoo mistake of a distorted cartoon character on forearm, an example of permanent tattoo mistakes shamed online.

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    #37

    Family Friend Whipped This Out At Christmas

    Tattoo mistake on a thigh with a cartoon face and the word Whatever, highlighting permanent tattoo mistakes shamed online.

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    #38

    This Florida Man's Haircut

    Bald man on airplane with a permanent tattoo mistake of a distorted face covering the back of his head and neck.

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    #39

    Batman Cat That I Got Last Year

    Tattoo mistake of a cat with a Batman cape, a permanent tattoo error shared online for humor and shame.

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    #40

    My Friend's New Tattoo. I Am Currently Arguing With Her Over The Usage Of The Letter D In "Supposed"

    Forearm tattoo with a spelling mistake in the phrase, illustrating permanent tattoo mistakes shared and shamed online.

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    #41

    Imagine Rolling Over In Bed And Having That Staring At You, Just Peeping Over The Covers At You

    Tattoo mistake on upper arm showing a dark, unclear face design that looks like a permanent tattoo mistake online.

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    #42

    I Was Very Manic As You Can See

    Close-up of a permanent tattoo mistake on chest reading I might be manic, highlighting common tattoo errors shamed online.

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    #43

    Sid Haig Is Rolling In His Grave

    Tattoo mistake on scalp showing a poorly drawn clown face with exaggerated features and colorful ink.


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