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The idea of getting yourself inked is something that most of us experience at some point of our lives. It often first comes up as a eureka moment in your teenage years, then reoccurs after a night at the student union bar in the first years of college, and later, either turns into a full passion, a momentary flick, or a tattoo that you wouldn’t necessarily call the most genius one.

If you have the latter scenario, this new TikTok trend is for you. After med student Hanna, who goes by the handle @hannanicbic, shared a story of getting herself “the dumbest tattoo,” the clip was destined to go viral. Amassing 804k views and counting, it got more TikTokers sharing their “dumbest” ink tales and it’s kinda relatable, somewhat soothing, and painfully funny at the same time.

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#1

Person showing tattoo with text: "courageously & radically refuse to wear a mask"; discussing dumbest tattoo choice.

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Mohsie Supposie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not referring the Covid masks. She is referring to not wearing a mask, as in a disguise, just to meet people's expectations. As it says in the caption, it means being true to yourself. It is just unfortunate that it did not age well.

Alan Green
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@ Aunt Messy- A tattoo there sounds incredibly painful. Strange place for you to be looking tbh.

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Nadine Debard
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can add "except in times of pandemics"...

Marcellus the Third
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just add an asterisk and then the "small print" as in medical disclaimers: wear (a) during pandemics, (b) selected sports (kendo, fencing, diving, others), (c) selected professions and hobbies (beekeeping, bankrobbing, welding, high-altitude flying, others), (d) BDSM, (e) dress-up (carnival in venice, or poor fashion choices). Other exceptions may apply.

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Katie Lutesinger
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man I came in here all ready to start raging about how stupid arrogant people actually think it's somehow heroic to refuse to wear a mask during a goddamn pandemic, etc. Poor girl!

Sum Guy
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame... It was a beautiful and meaningful tattoo for a week.

Mowgli808
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idea of masks in regards to CoVid happened after her tattoo. Furthermore, in this quote “mask” is a metaphor for “persona”

Louloubelle
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And don't forget, at first, they told us masks wouldn't help. Not for long, but for a bit.

Adeline Sylvia
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sucks how you got it right before covid, it forever holds a new meaning.

Fluffy Griffin
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

March 4 was when we knew the pandemic was coming but before everything was shut down (in the US). Masks were not common at this point, nor were anti-maskers. (Where I live, the announcement was made around March 14 and schools closed a day or two after)

Bart Moore
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope she doesn’t get Covid. She would have to do some editing 😎of the tattoo

Jo Firth
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That certainly didn't age well ...

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If you’re getting a tattoo, you can never be 100% sure it will age well and the initial meaning will stay the same. Well, Leah Holland, 25, of Georgetown, Kentucky has experienced it firsthand.

On March 4, 2020, she got her tattoo which reads “courageously & radically refuse to wear a mask.” In fact, Leah had wanted to get this particular tattoo for two years before she finally did it. But two days later, Kentucky announced its first case of coronavirus and the rest is the pandemic history which keeps on rolling.

Bored Panda reached out to Leah, who was happy to share the backstory of her tattoo, which has gone viral since the TikTok tattoo challenge. The media dubbed Leah its “winner” for obvious reasons.

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    #2

    Toe with a funny face tattoo, held by someone with red glitter nail polish; example of a dumb tattoo.

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    Marcellus the Third
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, belongs more in the 'humblebrag' topic than here.

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not dumb... that's just awesome

    justagirl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are feeling down, always think about making a pathologist’s day better one day! :-D

    Pusfarm
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could put a toe tag on that says "Hi, my name is Jane Doe 5374."

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    Akalvin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwwww..... it's kinda cute

    Alan Green
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call me pessimistic but that looks more like it's been drawn on with a biro pen. Correct me if i'm wrong but wouldn't a tattoo also fill the gaps in her "toe print." Looks to me like there's lots of fine lines that have been missed as though the fat ballpoint end of a biro pen didn't go down into those fine grooves in her skin where a tattoo needle would. Looks a little smudged too.

    Collin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I thought when I saw it as well. Either way it's cute though.

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    glowworm2
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not stupid. This one is insanely cute.

    Samantha Comerford
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You. We’d to do them all then, make them a family 🤣

    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toes are weird and gross- this one looks cuter.

    Max
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda adorable, probably hurt like heck.

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    Leah told us that it all started when “a few years ago, my friend and I were talking about things we admire about each other. He told me he admired how 'real' I am and how I’m not afraid to be completely myself. He said I 'courageously and radically refuse to wear a mask.’”

    The Kentucky woman assured us that the quote really meant a lot to her. “I wanted to get a tattoo with those words years before I got it. On March 4, 2020, I did it!”

    #3

    Tattoo of a cartoon dinosaur holding a leaf with text "TEAREX" below, related to dumbest tattoo theme.

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now all it needs is some cacti and birds and we've got no Wifi.

    MRSS
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this one is adorable actually.

    Sam rice
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the posted as a "dumb" tattoo?

    Iggy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is nothing wrong with that tattoo! It's adorable!

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    #4

    Dumbest tattoo featuring a dolphin with human legs, showcasing unusual and humorous body art.

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna be where the people are, I wanna se, wanna see 'em dancing, walking around on those, what do you call 'em?

    Louplou
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's hilarious! I love it

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leg Dolphin 2: Now It's Personal.

    Xylle Flora
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now he's dolphin man, half dolphin half man, hear him scream at night, help, 'cause he just wants a friend he'll be quite a fright, jesus christ, if you run into him in the dark abandoned house where he lives

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    But as you can imagine, Leah could have never guessed how badly it was about to age. “Unfortunately, I had no idea how drastically the term 'wearing a mask' would change," she commented.

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    When asked whether she regretted the tattoo, Leah said that she was “very self conscious of it, especially last summer.” In fact, it even made her wear sleeves or cardigans as she felt the need “to cover it up constantly.”

    #5

    Person in mirror selfie showing a tattoo of a smiley face with a hat.

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did this little piggy go to the market?

    Iggy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course he did. Why else would he put his hat on?

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha... some are dumb, but they are definitely not boring or bad

    Bisexuali-tea
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i cant imagine how much this hurt

    Alex K
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how drunk can someone be?

    Smart blobfish
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no

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    #6

    Hand with a small, simple tattoo of a face on the palm, displaying one of the dumbest tattoos people have gotten.

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    Sarcastic Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's pretty cool, to be honest

    hydrostatic joints
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they move their hand it looks like the person is jumping on a trampoline.

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    Sue Knerl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even tell what it is.

    Ron Santos
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’d be better if the picture was in focus

    zims
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could keep a child entertained for hours with that.

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    #7

    Simple line tattoos on forearms; the dumbest tattoos include a bird with a knife and a sad blob character.

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

    "Peace was never an option"

    Evelína Zlá
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me spill my coffee... love it!

    Hodor! Hodor?
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the little goose with the knife

    Debrina Blackmoon
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disappointed blob is disappointed...about not being a good tattoo.

    J V
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this was like a reversed Foie gras, the goose is cutting out a fat persons liver

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    #8

    A person showing a tattoo that says "I Hate Dr Phil" on their arm, with a humorous expression.

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    PandaJon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate a lot of things but wouldn't list them on my body

    ainsley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its her body and she can do what she wants

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    Amy Cohen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He’s a terrible, unethical fake doctor. So yeah, me too.

    Mz Phit
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. I'm amazed he's still popular- he's exploited and mishandled so many vulnerable people

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    Iggy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, it's a view that's unlikely to change!

    K Killian
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what I hate?! I HATE...wait...John! What do I hate again? John: G*d D****t, look at your wrist, Diane!

    Lydia Dean-Melchior
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Just wow. Now you get to look at your 'hate' forever.

    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe there's a story here?

    Amy Pattie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean she is speaking her truth

    Adeline Sylvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did you get sent to the farm or something?

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp, I guess it's just as much a choice as...shaving her eyebrows?

    Hermione
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she was on one of his episodes and it didn’t go so well?!

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    #9

    Pixelated video game character tattoo on a person's stomach.

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    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might be funny as a temporary gag type thing, but as a forever thing? Why?

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not want it, but it is funny.

    On the other hand, Leah doesn’t necessarily regret it. “Mine was just a timing issue. I'm still glad I got it because that quote means a lot to me. Considering Covid, it's fun to laugh about, too.”

    She also added that the whole experience of her pandemic-era tattoo going viral was “a real fun experience.” “It honestly brightens my day to see other people laugh about it, because I’m doing the same,” Leah concluded.

    #10

    Simple tattoo of a smiling face on a foot; person laughing with glasses and covering their mouth.

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    Adeline Sylvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i mean were you drunk or something?

    Sydnee Gauvin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *flashbacks to being bored in math class with a pen*

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    #11

    A simple line drawing of a bear tattooed on someone's skin, illustrating a dumb tattoo choice.

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going for that Winnie the Pooh disco model look.

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It just looks like a bad tattoo.

    Korey
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What am I looking at?

    wenchie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hamster flashing a peace sign. https://www.google.com/search?q=hamster+peace+sign&client=ms-android-samsung-gs-rev1&prmd=isvn&sxsrf=ALeKk00odwSmgJ4TJokJS6nHri2Cl8x2Bg:1614254608016&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjxgvOD_4TvAhXSuVkKHWnABusQ_AUoAXoECBAQAQ&biw=412&bih=670#imgrc=RnRjZAcm_7TcgM

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    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What possesses someone to put something like this on themselves for the rest of their life? I mean, they realize that it's forever, right? That ridiculous thing is going to be on them forever.

    Adeline Sylvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im sorry- but what am i even looking at?

    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could probably be easily morphed into another design...

    Leona
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was a drawing from 1 of your kids it wouldn't be so bad

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    #12

    Woman showing a questionable tattoo of a pink bunny with candy, highlighting dumb tattoo choices.

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    Alexis draskinis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isnt great BUT ive seen worse that people actually spent money on

    Easily Excitable Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine agreed to be a "practice canvas" for her (then) boyfriend, a budding tattoo artist. She wanted a rosebud on her lower back. She got an artichoke.

    Hans
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How would you opt for something free when it is about somethign that is for life?

    Autumn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if that's cute or disturbing....

    Ron Santos
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disturbing to me. It looks like Piglet took a spill off his bike and got serious road rash.

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    cybermerlin2000
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Piglet skipped out of Hundred Acre Forest and ran into Pooh and cheerfully exclaimed "I really can't see a problem with them building a nuclear power station here"

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    #13

    Man showing off a simplistic tattoo on his arm, featuring a cartoon character with exaggerated features.

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    Sol Connor
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, old. Buttface Simpson, it’s a good likeness.

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bart Simpson, but his face and bum have been transposed. It's also upside down.

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

    "the test is not that confusing" the test:

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    #14

    Smiling woman shows her dumbest tattoo featuring a spoon with a face on her arm.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I get it. Bobby from King of the Hill and a Bobby pin. Looks ridiculous.

    Sol Connor
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a Bobby pin. Hey, I like this one, girl got a sense of humour.

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

    "I sell propane & propane accessories"

    Sophiaaaa
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like your hair! Its pretty!

    PhybreAwptic
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my purse! I DON'T KNOW YOU!

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    #15

    Person showing a tattoo that says "CHEESE" on an arm, highlighting a dumb tattoo choice.

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    Henny Hana
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a statement. I need this. Cheese is life.

    Ian Koch
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro I will EAT a slice of cheese, nothing else, just... cheese.

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    Aimee Kelley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    next thing you know everyone's gonna ask fo some chez

    Adeline Sylvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just remeinded me of unnus annus. thanks i needed this.

    Pansexual Duck's alt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀 c h e e s e 🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀

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    #16

    Person with a doubtful expression next to a simple cartoon tattoo on skin, focusing on dumbest tattoo choice.

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    glowworm2
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t see the problem here. It’s Plankton!

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not as dumb as some of the others...

    Squidward
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd prefer Squidward instead ;)

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    #17

    Tattoo with text "Art is for losers" on skin, showcasing dumbest tattoo choice.

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    Kayla J
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if they appreciated art more, they'd have a better tattoo

    Ivy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m pretty sure this is ironic art

    Linus Nilsson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it's ok to have opinions, but to feel this strong about it..

    Jazmin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just say u cant draw bro

    Dest
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it makes sense if they are an artist. Then it could be considered funny

    Flor Hoornaert
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tattooing is an art so euhm dude you got art on yourself

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    #18

    Tattoo of a poorly drawn cat on upper arm, highlighting a regrettable tattoo choice.

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    White Paper Tsuru
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really does look like a penis though. Needs some toe beans

    Hans
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just badly drawn...

    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can easily get that touched up to look like a paw instead of a penis.

    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! She got pranked by the tattoo artist!

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's such a bad tattoo that the penis arm isn't even the first thing you notice.

    Max
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the horrible offspring of a Maneki Neko and Mishaguji-sama. At least you'll be extra lucky?

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    #19

    Dumbest tattoo: stick figure with n****e as head on skin, person lifting shirt.

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    Sarcastic Panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's an interesting design...

    Amy Pattie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is genuinely terrible

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

    I'm confused. Why is the nipple so close to and in line with the bellybutton?

    YouDontLikeMe?
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like third nipple and not the belly button.

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    #20

    Close-up of a tattoo on a person's leg mimicking a hand gesture, highlighting a dumb tattoo choice.

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    Sarcastic Panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's cool, but on your leg?

    Persp Gold
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's the point. to make people look and then you sock them

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    Mohsie Supposie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a mutant bunny with a massive eye and three ears!

    glowworm2
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! That’s what I saw too. It looks like when you make shadow puppets of bunnies.

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    Sk8_boy
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    4 years ago

    YOU know that will be there for the rest of your life

    Daphne Y
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that's not the white power symbol....

    Emma Love
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It kinda looks drawn on with a marker

    tmw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like naming your kid karen and then.... well.... karen happens.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a shadow bunny at first, not the okay sign.🤣

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    #21

    Man with a mustache tattoo on his finger, held up to his face as a humorous choice of body art.

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    Sarcastic Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if he was drunk...

    Hermione
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m thinking passed out and someone did this TO him.

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    Jayne Kyra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh, I remember this "hipster" trend. And I wanted one so badly. I had little money back then, but looking back I am glad I didn´t get one.

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But...he has an actual mustache...?

    Pusfarm
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He may not have when he got the tattoo.

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    Okiedokie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...the stache could look...stachier? it's kind of a tired gag but it's the quality that tanks this one.

    Gay and trans Kyo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is brilliant i want this now...SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

    Owl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad got a tear tattoo on his finger so when he "cries" he puts the tear up to his eye and says, "boo-hoo" lol

    CheshireMitsu
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brother got this one, except he got it tattooed on 3 times because it kept peeling off. he gave up but there's still bits of it left on his finger

    AnaSan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't put the finger in front of the lips it looks like poop

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    #22

    A person showing a cartoon face tattoo while laughing, highlighting a dumb tattoo choice.

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    White Paper Tsuru
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. I thought homer had a growth on his neck. Took me a moment to realize it was a heart.

    Adeline Sylvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what are people doing to the simpson i mean first bart then this?

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was Homer mixed with the Pokemon Luvdisc--which is a little heart-shaped fish.

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    #23

    Person showing a poorly drawn tattoo of the word "Bees?" on their arm, capturing a dumb tattoo choice.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a job for DOCTOR BEES!

    Lexi Mitchell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the question mark upside down¿

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    #24

    Man with glasses and woman in video call; tattoo of a cartoon devil on leg, related to dumb tattoo stories.

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, that is definitely dumb.

    Gerry Nix
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean if your Hormone Monster is your spirit animal...

    ainsley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i f***ing love this so much, i need this somewhere on my body when i can get one

    Margo Th’Rapper
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quite like it. It seems germaine to the person bearing it..

    AnaSan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His nose looks like a penis...

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

    This is a hormone monster, from"Big Mouth". His whole existence is "teaching" teenage boys about seand the like. Hilarious dude but wouldn't want him as a tattoo

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    Autumn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did not..... I think I've experienced too much idioticness, I'm MaLfuNctioNinG

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    #25

    Tattoo of a can labeled "Beans" on a person's arm, possibly considered a dumb tattoo choice.

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    Aileen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, did anyone else half-expect to see a "me and the boys at 2am" meme reference in the comments? Or was that just me?

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    #26

    Stick figure tattoo with humorous regret text about a dream on the back. Keywords: dumbest tattoo.

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, he had a dream, and you got the image from the dream tattooed on yourself?

    bryguy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that post makes no sense, he had a dream, okay. Then big leap in time now suddenly a tattoo?

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    Margo Th’Rapper
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could probably warp it into a Gazelle from the Lascaux caves of 25000 BCE, tee hee

    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need more backstory to this.

    Truth Monster
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it doesn't look too horrible except for the broken legs

    Dee Pond
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the size and placement, a big old "tribal" design might have been better.

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pregnant with what....the omen?

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    #27

    Woman shows "JM" tattoo inside lip, sharing her dumbest tattoo experience.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no sympathy for people who get their partners name tattooed on them and they end up breaking up. Don't do it. The only time I would ever get my partner's name tattooed on me is if he died.

    Kayla J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of these are just downright horrible in design, look, etc but this one takes the cake for not just putting someone you're dating permanently on your body but in your damned mouth.

    Sol Connor
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that’s why, boys and girls, we never get other people’s name tattooed on ourself.

    Sarcastic Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    first: don't get your partner's name tattooed on you anyway. second: on your lip?? honestly?

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's hidden. Later this will only be revealed during a drunken night of laughing at yourselves

    Scyth
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such a bad idea, I can't believe people are still doing this s**t.

    Valley Girl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put R.I.P over it and you'll be fine

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dont ever put someone’s name on your body unless it’s your child or a memorial of someone

    Debrina Blackmoon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have my daughters' names on a ribbon with a winged heart:)!

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    Margo Th’Rapper
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your new life misssion: find your true soulmate wit those very initials.. :D

    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't even cover up that.

    elStiJneriNO
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you don't need to. Who ever sees that part anyway

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    #28

    Person showing a simple cat tattoo on their arm, featured in a discussion about dumb tattoos.

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    Saint Thomas
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Kind of cute, ok, the cat thing is funny. You see where it wants to go... But my god it's so badly done... The right ear is blotched. The wiskers are uneven. It's 'flat' and has no life. And the lines are so uneven... It's going to age very badly. My guess is that it's a 10$ tattoo done at home by some scratcher...

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    Aleksei
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its the tabby slime from Slime Rancher

    Daphne Y
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is it? On the arm or leg?

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    #29

    Woman showing a tattoo with the word "Brussels" on her arm, humorously questioning the choice of tattoo.

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: the word Sprouts is written on her other arm.

    Sanne H.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or she’s a huge Van Damme fan and the other arm says “The muscles from” 🤗

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    Margo Th’Rapper
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you didn't gratuitously slather the word Belgium all over the place, tee hee..... the Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy ref

    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she's got one good tattoo

    David Retsler
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did she meet a man there who was 6'4" and full of muscles?

    Autumn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... at least the handwritings nice

    #30

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    DogMom
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did this make me think of dinosaur chicken nuggets and now I have a craving for them

    GaeFrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want this tattoo but am not old enough to get one

    Little Dino
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i actually kinda like this one...

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    #31

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only name you can tattoo on yourself is your child's name, your parent's, and your spouse if they are dead

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t. Tattoo. Your. Significant. Others. Name.

    bryguy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...I bet her name is Becky

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    #33

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    Madison Feehan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you don't even need a toe tag.

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my hubby's old work mates decided to get my hubby's name tattooed on his foot. They didn't even like each other at the time.

    ainsley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    please dont let anyone suck them, it'll suck the life out of your name. im not funny i know -.-

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

    Better to have your own name than someone else's.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like finger/hand tattoos, illegible..

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    #34

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All it needs is an "I survived" in front and "all I got was this lousy tattoo" after it..

    The one and only
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *bass boosted Giorno's theme starts playing*

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    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn’t get it tattooed, but it’s well done as far as detail is concerned

    #36

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    Bacony Cakes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me when i find the worm from Richard Scarry.

    Neale Coleman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the Dark Mark, only... not

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    #37

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that meant to be a shark eating a duck or a duck in a shark costume. Either way it is awful.

    Jayne Kyra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shark head on a duck head on a ? head. I see three heads and cannot unsee it.

    Jonathan Labelle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt3S_98Jbx0&t=36s

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    #38

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

    Is that supposed to be Handsome Squidward?

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    White Paper Tsuru
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how it's super ambiguous where Waldo Actually is on this dudes body.

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, WHERE on his body is it?

    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've found Wally!! PS who the hell is 'Waldo'??

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American Wally. They changed the name for whatever reason for some countries (as if kids and people wouldn'T be able to find him if the name sounded strange... smh)

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    Autumn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still don't know where Waldo is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    #40

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    PandaJon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope that turned out to be a thick magic marker when he sober up

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    #41

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    DC
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh huh ... cool!

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Beavis, I just thought of something. This tattoo sucks.

    WildHoneyPie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have "Fartknocker" underneath

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    #42

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it hard to tell what part of the body some of them are on - is that a foot?

    #44

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    bryguy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an exclamation of aggression, most often used by Dooblebob from Spongebob episode 34, season 2. I looked it up... I'm not some weirdo that knows every moment of every episode, I swear...

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    #46

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    Sista of the moon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok i thought it was that black cat meme

    cybermerlin2000
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... I suspect this is from the same person as the 'Bees Knees'. Just waiting for the wooden tit be funny

    Teresa Taylor
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s actually very funny. Something I’d probably do.

    Margo Th’Rapper
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can only avoid the actual phenomenon, I'd say the tattoo is amusing.

    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it bad to giggle for the camel toe pun?

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    #47

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    Sarcastic Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that a fish or a bunny?

    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember my daughter going mad for the Playboy Bunny Merch. That wasn't yesterday either. REALLY badly done tattoo. At least it's easy to cover up with another..

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be a weird dolphin head? (I know it's the PB bunny, but it's bad)

    Shannon Parrott
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first looked I thought it was some weird frog or something but I now see it's the playboy bunny.

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    #49

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    Sarcastic Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that a Simpsons caricature? of who??

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering if it’s somebody he knows, dad for example, made into a Simpsons character.

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    #50

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    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it. Dirt bag. Seems small.

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Cuz I'm just a teenage dirtbag babyyyy...."

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    Kayla J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's a corona bottle with a lime upside down.

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a clipped toenail going in a bottle? I don't know

    JessG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooooh, so edgy to get a beer tattooed on you when you're under age!

    Fidgets McGee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As Kayla J said--and likely upside down as one typically shoves the lime wedge in first, plugs neck with thumb turns upside down to get the lime to the bottom...etc...could go for one actually

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    GaeFrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a bottle with a tiny banana falling out