A good tattoo usually takes a lot of time and effort. And not only the tattooing itself; coming up with the best idea and finding the right artist can be time-consuming as well. For a reason—the last thing you want is something this permanent to be disappointing if not horrifying.
Some people don’t seem to properly think things through. Others might have a very odd sense of beauty, while a few are plain unlucky with how their tattoos turn out. All of these and many more instances can be found on this Facebook group, with a name that says it all—”I'm not tattoo-shaming, but I'm tattoo-sorry you gotta deal with...that”. With roughly 6.4 thousand members, the group is a never-ending source of terrible tattoos, and we have found some of the best (or should I say worst?) examples to prove it. Scroll down to view the disasters.
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You don’t have to be a tattoo artist to see how bad some of these tattoos are. Whether it’s the design or the execution to blame, the end results range from surprising to hilarious and horrifying. In some cases, all of the above.
They show that it doesn’t necessarily have to be misspelled to be regertful. History Of Tattoos has revealed that as much as 17% of people regret the ornamentation on their body. The most common reason for feeling this way—it’s a tattoo of someone’s name.
According to Ipsos, back in 2019, 30% of people in the US had at least one tattoo. (The percentage increased from 21% in 2012.) The number of inked people is ever changing and so are tattoo trends. Some of the most popular designs that were cool and original back in the day would likely be considered outdated at best at the current time.
Glamour suggests that, when it comes to trends for 2023, minimalist lines and nature motifs are going to be the popular option. It emphasizes the importance of artistic expression through tattoos, and suggests that original pieces, as well as so-called sticker sleeves, and nature-inspired designs will take over the industry.
i hope she now knows what kind of special moron she's married to and gets a pretty ugly divorce.
No need for a divorce, I mean he was willing to put that ugly azz picture on his body.
Load More Replies...He could have been nicer about her everything. He worked hard to make her look hideous.
Load More Replies...If my husband did this, I would never have sex with him again unless he wore a shirt. My own ugly face would turn me off...lol
I think it's cute, I mean if you love her enough to tat her onto you even when she is not looking her prettiest, that's true love. I'd be impressed.
Did he do it to be sweet or because he thinks she looks funny though...
Load More Replies...Honestly, and my husband knows me well enough, I would probably never speak to him again if he did this. I have so much anxiety about everything, mostly myself, that this would ruin me.
Omg, why did the artist and husband agree that those chins looked okay..?
You're all reading this wrong. This proves he loves her so much that he'll never leave her. No other woman would have him with this tat.
I wonder if she asked him for a divorce straight after it 🤔 poor man has not grasped the art of tattooing a woman on your body lol!
That looks like a psychotic murderer gloating over his victim. Good grief.
I can't believe anybody would pay to have such a b******* picture on their body.
This guys friends for the rest of his life: "Hey Bob, remember when forgot to not get that completely f****d up tattoo?"
The tattoo added a chin and this woman needs to get the hell away from this sack of excrement
Tbh this shoulrd be no. 1. Because he took advantage of a private, intime moment and used it for a joke on social media. He's an AH through and trough. Disgusting prick!
she should make him get a cover tattoo or divorce him...that is just plain mean!
However, some designs are believed to be able to stand the test of time. According to Tattoo For A Week, parlors often help clients figure out what they might want to get, as they have books brimming with ideas. Some of the all-time most popular images there include dolphins, stars, wings, hearts, and butterflies.
According to Ibis, there are roughly 33,500 tattoo parlors in the US alone that employ just over 44,000 artists. The data also reveals that the industry has been steadily growing in the last five years, which implies that the number of atrocious tattoos might be increasing with time as well. But luckily, nowadays, there are ways to remove them.
What body part is that on? Seriously. More important issues than that monstrosity.
Healthline points out three main ways for removing a tattoo: laser removal, surgical excision, and dermabrasion. The first option includes working with a Q-switched laser, which fades out the tattoo—it sends a pulse of energy, which dissolves the ink by heating it. Laser removal usually requires multiple sessions, but it’s one of the most common and successful ways of getting rid of the design you no longer want on your body.
As the name suggests, surgical removal is a more invasive procedure, during which the tattooed part of the skin is cut out using a scalpel. Dermabrasion also requires removing the skin, but instead of a section, it is removed in layers, allowing the ink to ooze out.
There can be hundreds of reasons for removing a tattoo, and work might be one of them. Depending on the job, some workplaces still have a negative outlook toward them. Statistics show that nearly 76% of Americans believe that they (together with piercings) make it more difficult to get a job. (The majority (61%) of HR specialists agree with being less motivated to hire a person with a visible tattoo when it’s on his face.) However, roughly 40% of employed people (aged 18 to 34) have tattoos nevertheless.
Here's a tattoo I gave myself with a cheap tattoo machine from Amazon
I thought this was “my mom battled cancer for 5 years. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice” kind of tattoo 😳
Roasting myself for this trailer park tattoo I got when I was 13
The resemblance is uncanny…..
The face looks okay…but it sure isn’t Kate Winslet. Maybe the person asked for their face to be substituted?
A friend from highschool's "matching" tattoo with her sister
She tattooed her own ear and fingers and failed miserably
Tattoo someone I know got in a legit tattoo shop
Note: this post originally had 58 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
I mean no insult to the man himself but Stevie Wonder could have done a better job than any of these.
Have you seen Stevie Wonder's new house? Neither has he!
Load More Replies...What is cool when a person is 22 may not be the same when they are 52. I choose to restrict my bad ideas to T-shirts.
Perhaps but it's also a cool way to see where you were at that time in your life
Load More Replies...I'd love if someone did (or linked to) a before & after tattoo series, but like 20-years or more in between. Seeing how even a decent tattoo looks after years of weight changes, wrinkling, tanning, etc.
Yea, like a tiger stretched out over 20 years becomes a giraffe!
Load More Replies...Yeah someone should just give them free laser removal to spare society from this horrors.
People people people don't get a tattoo on a bet or while drunk! And if you get a tattoo check the artists work first honestly 🙄. Also tattoos are definitely something you shouldn't be frugal with
I mean no insult to the man himself but Stevie Wonder could have done a better job than any of these.
Have you seen Stevie Wonder's new house? Neither has he!
Load More Replies...What is cool when a person is 22 may not be the same when they are 52. I choose to restrict my bad ideas to T-shirts.
Perhaps but it's also a cool way to see where you were at that time in your life
Load More Replies...I'd love if someone did (or linked to) a before & after tattoo series, but like 20-years or more in between. Seeing how even a decent tattoo looks after years of weight changes, wrinkling, tanning, etc.
Yea, like a tiger stretched out over 20 years becomes a giraffe!
Load More Replies...Yeah someone should just give them free laser removal to spare society from this horrors.
People people people don't get a tattoo on a bet or while drunk! And if you get a tattoo check the artists work first honestly 🙄. Also tattoos are definitely something you shouldn't be frugal with