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“Do You Really Want That On Your Body Forever?”: 30 Of The Worst Tattoos Shared On This Online Group
They say you're gonna regret it, you’ll get bored with it, it will look bad when you age, and so and so on. Although we know it’s not true, the prejudice against tattoos still exists, but it usually comes from people whose skin is a blank page.
Sometimes, however, tattoos do indeed turn out not quite as cool and beautiful as you imagined. And it’s fine. In fact, they may end up on this entertaining corner of Reddit which goes by the all-telling title “Shitty Tattoos.”
The community gather ink art aficionados to ‘celebrate’ (and not just mock!) their not-so-perfect tattoos, share some inspirational cover ups, and have a good laugh. Scroll down to see the funniest and the best of the worst ones!
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#1
If It's Up, Then It's Up, Then It's Up, Then It's Stuck!
Lisa H 3 years ago
...and definitely NOT the best way to honor her memory
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OhnoI’vebeencensored 3 years ago
If it's that recognisable as Anne Frank, maybe it's not actually a horribly bad tattoo - just a terrible choice to have it on his face?
David Brown 3 years ago
How high do you have to be to not know the difference between Anne Frank & Cardi B?!
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
That person wasn't high, just mentally r******d and uneducated.
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I'm smart enough to know who's who; one's a beautiful young Holocaust victim and the other's a nasty whore who's transphobic and a rapist.
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Andy Williams 3 years ago
If your going to get a face tattoo of either Cardi B or Ane Frank, its got to be Anne Frank. It will last longer
Sheryl Thompson 3 years ago
THAT is Anne Frank , & by the way, WHO the hell is Cardi B ???????
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
I don't think I ever contemplated for one second in my entire life how similar Anne Frank and Cardi B look. Now I can't unsee it. But yeah, that's definitely Anne Frank.
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#2
Mom Knows Best
Mattewis88 3 years ago
To be honest...it's a bit ironic, as one day it will be very important when she is no longer there.
KWhiskers 3 years ago
Yeah, I'd put this under "Funniest" or something. Definitely not worst. The only issue is the apostrophes and I feel safe saying that's not why it's on here. But I voted for it anyway, because I like it.
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Mrs. Jan Glass 3 years ago
I'm more fussed by the missing apostrophes in "don't" than the tattoo. This is adorable!
Night Owl 3 years ago (edited)
I think it somehow makes it even more unique and meaningful - mom isn't perfect either
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Andrew Wildman 3 years ago
The first line is sage advice, making the second line true... #momwisdom
#3
Thankfully She Had The First “Artist” Stop Before It Was Too Late To Save
Willow Quinn 3 years ago
Is there a backstory here or is it just the girl fixing her tattoo by switching artists?
To find out more about the community behind the Shitty Tattoos subreddit, Bored Panda spoke with its moderator Xnerdyxrealistx who said that he inherited the subreddit when it was much more inactive. “It originated due to the 'shitty x, y, and z subreddits' that all sprung up around 2015. I've always been into tattoos and art in general so I joined the subreddit when it was young. Since it was so small, there was only 1 real active moderator who wanted to give it up so they reached out to me and gave me the moderation activity,” Xnerdyxrealistx recounted.
Now the community of Shitty Tattoos is very varied, the mod argues. “I would say a vast majority are tattoo enthusiasts who either have friends who are artists or watch a lot of Inkmaster. Seeing the best tattoos in the world does make one curious to what the other side looks like.”
#4
Beautiful Cultural Tattoos
Boris 3 years ago
The post is wrong though. It's a Moari tattoo, which is from New Zealand.
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Upstaged75 3 years ago
It's not really a tattoo - it's henna, which washes off.
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Panda Who Mumbles, Constantly 3 years ago
The Japanese one, isn't that the Yakuza tattoo (aka Japanese mafia)? If it is, those tattoos are not the kind you'd casually show to people.
Danny Phantom 3 years ago
Was thinking the same thing; looks like Māori to me.
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Vinita Talaulikar 3 years ago
U should see the bridal Mehendi/ Henna... intricate designs with groom's name hidden, has Peacock, Mango and other such shapes
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Ueda 3 years ago
The Japanese tattoo definitely looks like what a criminal would have. But it's cultural I guess.
EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
That's a beautiful tattoo, don't judge based on looks
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#5
I Drunkenly Tattooed Some Inspiration On Myself From Nessie
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
So this tattoo is so wonderfully bad that it is actually adorable.
Panda Who Mumbles, Constantly 3 years ago
At least all the words are correct. And it is pretty cute.
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Well, at least you only have you to be upset at, and it is cute in an odd way. I've definitely seen worse. Keep practicing. You'll get it one day and you'll have this to look back on fondly. I hereby declare absolutely not a fail.
#6
Found On Ig. This Makes Me Appreciate All My Tattoos
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I'm deeply disturbed that I can't determine what part of the body is being tattooed.
Meanwhile, another side of the community has its own shitty tattoos that want a sense of community. “Having a bad tattoo can be quite an experience that many don't want to take alone so it is good to have a community that is willing to show off their mistakes.”
Xnerdyxrealistx said that despite the permanent nature of tattoos, he actually finds having a bad one to be a sign of honor. “It is a display of our reckless youth and how we all thought we were invincible.”
However, the Shitty Tattoos community tries to exclude well-done tattoos that are tasteless and refers them to /r/ATBGE for that. “So recurring trends in shitty tattoos that appear here are bad lines, smudges, blowouts, ugly coloring, bad placement, and amateurish looks. Many shitty tattoos still have their charm, like turning our bodies into a doodle page.”
#7
Got A S**tty Tattoo Today! Girlfriend Is Starting Out Trying To Learn How To Tattoo And I Thought It'd Be Fun To Get Her To Tattoo Me. Obviously Wasn't Expecting Much. I Think The Sloppy Lines Really Add To The Character Of A Depressed Ratatouille!
Susie Elle 3 years ago
My tattoo artist once told me they practice on pig's skin (not live pigs, obviously, but probably some sort of leather).
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piruoztek 1 week ago
I think it is, look at the hat, lines there are very clean
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#8
Yikes! Showing It Off Like A Boss
BasedWang12.3 3 years ago
this is perfect.... I hope to see the Jon Bovi one on the list. "It's is my life"
ViFi 3 years ago (edited)
Metallica makes mattresses now?! I can fall asleep to master of puppets
KWhiskers 3 years ago
It's bc Metallica is notorious about copyright stuff. I think that's why they misspelled "mattress" wrong, to be clear they're making fun of the copyright thing. Otherwise people just see a bad band tattoo.
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Wolf Tatoos Are The Best
In a community like this, having a shitty tattoo is a bit of a bonding experience. Those who have them definitely love to share them with each other. “Being able to laugh at yourself and your own mistakes is a big lesson in maturity, so I think posting on our subreddit helps people deal with that,” the mod told Bored Panda.
“Some people come to try and validate that their tattoo isn't as shitty as they think it is, but overall the majority want to poke fun at themselves. It helps people come to terms with what it is like to have a shitty tattoo when you can share it among a community,” Xnerdyxrealistx concluded.
#10
This Is It, Guys
(Anti)Social Penguin 3 years ago
His back looks like the last page of my notebooks in school. Some classes were soooo boring.
Rachel Ainsworth 3 years ago
Its cute that they got their kids art work tattooed on them. A much better choice that your partners name.
Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
By the way, the text is "grass [or weed] syringe equals" in Polish. Then "Kosa [which is a nickname i suppose] tramp" under the face. Then at the bottom "K.K. 05.04.2021" is the date a famous Polish artist Krzysztof Krawczyk passed away (he's drawn on the left). So many questions, so few answers there anyway
Péter Rózsahegyi 3 years ago
This is the result of trying to tattoo your own back standing in front of the mirror.
Cat Chat 3 years ago
Thought so too. But there's some redness like a new tattoo under some of that color (and too red to be from when you have to push too hard with a pen).
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N. N. 2 years ago
If you ignore vertical it has some sense (linguistically) (trawka równa się strzykawka)
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TheAquarius1978 3 years ago
You're gonna grow old, propably go to a nursing home at some point, nurses Will help you bathe, and they Will ser that on your back lol....
Danyelka 3 years ago
And it will make her day. Every time. This person will have more baths then any other client.
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One Of The Sexiest Pinup I’ve Seen
(Anti)Social Penguin 3 years ago
There are men and women who like ladys with 1.5m of legs and there is this guy, who just loves a way too long torso.
Fickle_Pickle 3 years ago
Looks like one of my ex’s “paintings” 😂 he prides himself as being an artist, even tried his hand at doing tattoos. Suffice to say there were no repeat customers 😂😂😂
#12
This Sh**ty Apartment Tattoo Of A Pikachu I Got, They F***ed Up The Left Eye So I Said Just Throw An Eye Patch On There
Zoecat 3 years ago
Yeah the more I look at it the more ugly-cute it gets 😂
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JahJahBinx 2 years ago
Sorry I can't stop laughing! Lesson learned I hope. No s****y apartment tattoos k
According to Bored Panda's previous interview with tattoo artist Alex Alvarado from the Santo Cuervo studio, a lot can be said about a person just by looking at their tattoos. “I’d venture to say you could even guess nationality based on what style of tattoos they have, but the most obvious answer to me would be how much they have (or haven’t) invested in their tattoos,” he said.
According to Alvarado, tattoos aren’t simply a monetary investment; they also show the amount of research, time, and dedication that it took to make a particular piece of ink art. “Getting a good tattoo is sometimes a very multi-faceted process that could even include travelling to see a specific artist. Things like this can tell you how knowledgeable, patient and committed a tattooed person can be.”
#13
But Why?
TheAquarius1978 3 years ago
All i see there is the unemployment line lololol.
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Winna Libert 3 years ago
The smeared ink gives this one away, and the drawing in his hair..pen ink not tattoo ink.
#14
I Am Simultaneously Convulsing And Crying. This Is Terrible
Daniel Atkins 3 years ago
I agree looks like a goat got bit by a werewolf.
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The Red Panda (she/her) 3 years ago
For the first time in human history, a photo of the mysterious weer has been identified.
GlamourGhoul 3 years ago
These poor people don't know that there's really good artists out there! Look through their portfolio, talk to them. Do not just let your friend who's going to do a c**p job for really cheap, or free.
Dadurker 3 years ago
I believe that the goat-owl-deer. It is the only natural predator of the jackalope. It's an aggressive creature with a nasty temperament. They're ba'a'a"a'ad news!
#15
Gosh
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
The tattooist has gone really deep into their skin, you can tell by the amount of blood, scabs will be big and when they fall off, so will some of the inking.
$cagsy 3 years ago
They gone so deep they got a lung with a snake face on it.
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Catriona Charles 3 years ago
I was wondering if that was usual for having got a tattoo. Should there be that much blood?
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Stephanie Goadsby 3 years ago
It looks like they tried to replicate something out of a Tim Burton film but didn't quite hit the mark.
Alvarado also told us that there are many tattoo trends going around, but what is popular really depends on where you live. “Custom lettering seems really popular at the moment. I’ve seen a lot of very delicate, very intricate Korean-style tattoos lately, and on the opposite end of that, there’s a lot of heavy blackouts going on as well, but it seems all styles seem to be flourishing and being taken to the next level all over the world.”
For some people, the excitement and satisfaction never wears off, and they cherish their tattoos forever. For others, regret can begin as soon as the next day. One way to avoid post-tattoo blues is to carefully think through all the details of your ink art. From style to body placement, little details make the final result, so it’s best to be prepared. Consulting a couple of tattoo artists to make sure they get your vision well is the best and safest way to not have your tattoo end up on the Shitty Tattoos subreddit.
#16
They Did Timon Dirty
Marika 3 years ago
Hahaha, poor Timon looks like a punk weasel with arms attached to his head!
KWhiskers 3 years ago
How is he THAT BAD compared to the rest of the tattoo. Did someone different do Timon, and when the person saw him they found a different artist?
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Sassy Squatch 3 years ago
I mean....it looks like Simba's doin Pumba dirty, and Timon's ugly cousin is along for the ride.
Megan Boomershine 3 years ago
Everyone else seems half way decent, but poor Timon looks um well not like Timon.
Mark Fuller 3 years ago
Maybe it's the chameleon out of Tangled, Pascal? Like a Disney cross-over type thing. Ok, I'm trying to be an optimist...
#17
I Believe This Belongs Here
Mike Perfetto 3 years ago
this is literally the first time ive seen a trump supporter admit they went too far =p
Mokayokok 3 years ago
I know, right! It's confusing that they've actually came to their senses - is this real life? Is this a dream?
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Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Do you really think they even know what the stars stand for?
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Mario Strada 3 years ago
I can't even imagine getting a tattoo of any president or politician. Even the few I agree with. With the possible exception of Bernie in mittens. Maybe. Probably not, but funny to think about.
Whitefox 3 years ago
I kinda hope all of the tattoo artists just nope out on that one...
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#18
Somke Weed
Nigerian Panda 3 years ago
Misspelling a word? That's a great deal compared to alcohol and cigarettes imo
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Erin Witzke 3 years ago
That’s even worse than me and my friends saying “poke smot” in our adolescence.
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
I think perhaps they somked a liiiittttllleee too much weed. Must've been 489 at the time...
Other time-proven tips may sound like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many people forget them before having their skin inked. First, you have to know what you want and that you are 100% sure about it. It will be nearly impossible for an artist to guess your vision without you knowing it yourself.
Secondly, finding a reputable and talented artist is key. The professionals will ensure that your tattoo turns out exactly how you want it and they will be able to answer any questions that pop into your mind.
#19
When You Have 9 Attempts At A Circle And Fail Every Time
Marcello 3 years ago
Everybody knows the moon had a Blue Period around 1900, evolving to its Cubist phase in the 1910's as we see here. Or was that Picasso? I don't know anymore.
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Night Owl 3 years ago
I see partly colored eggs, one not colored and two entirely black
Load More Replies... Megan Boomershine 3 years ago
That doesn't even remotely look like the phases of the moon that's really sad
#20
They’ve Worked Out The Formula For Life
FrillyDragon 3 years ago (edited)
No no, the answer to Life is 42. Anyway, that tat will age like milk.
E Hall 3 years ago
I have always said some people should come with a warning label. So thank-you I guess?
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
E Hall.... this is gold. I will steal this is you don't mind. Especially for people to put tats on their faces.... and have any tat done badly.
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Oops, I Meant Hollie
Jaya 3 years ago
This one made me laugh. I think it's a nice funny way of dealing with a tattoo of an ex.
Thirdly, listening to your artist is as important as listening to yourself. They know what they are doing and will be able to advise you on what will or won't work. If want a bold tattoo but the artist advises against it, or against its placement, make sure you take their advice into account.
Not getting a tattoo on an impulse, especially if it’s your first one and you’re still new to the ink world, is very important. And lastly, don’t forget to keep your tattoo well maintained. This will help it to look its best and prevent any regret down the road.
#22
It's.. Kinda Cute Though
Callie Ge 3 years ago
Just about to say the same thing. 82B148A3-E...e-jpeg.jpg 
Pheline 2 years ago
Muzzles are *hard*, you all. I can’t draw them. Full Disclosure: I am NOT a tattooist.
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#23
My Brother's Many Drunken Nights Tattoos
DumYum 3 years ago (edited)
I like it. When you have a collection of things (the sum of parts), it can make the whole awesome. I learned this when I saw a wall of coconut heads in someone’s apartment — by themselves, ugly and weird, but a collection of various characters in such a large number and suddenly it’s wacky good.
LynzCatastrophe 3 years ago
I kind of like it. They're all small and he was still coherent enough to try to keep them on one small area on his body. It's kind of a tribute to what I hope were good times.
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Looks like when you used to write exam answers on your arm/leg as a teen.
KWhiskers 3 years ago
That one, the rose one, and kind of the mushroom one all look like they're done pretty well/by someone who knew what they were doing.
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Night Owl 3 years ago
he assigned that part of his body to drunken tattoos
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Cheyanne Pavan 3 years ago
Love that he has a place reserved for anything he might regret in the morning!
#24
🧿👄🧿
Lianna Bolt 3 years ago
Imagine they break up, & every time him & his new gf are intimate, she has to look at that. Talk about your mood killer.
Mavis 3 years ago
So when they're doing it, she can watch her own giant eyes. Yeah that's pretty normal. OMG I just realised whens he's "happy" it will look really freaky.
Science Lady 3 years ago
Is that what she's implying with the picture with her tongue sticking out?
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Saw This Loser At The Local McDonald's
Pamela Blue 3 years ago
Especially since the original "Aryans" weren't European fair skinned people. They were from Southern Persia (Iran) and northern India. They certainly wouldn't have looked like the Nordic people that Hitler seemed to idolize. (also weird as he didn't remotely look like them either LOL)
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R J 3 years ago (edited)
Lucky legs, lucky they haven't snapped. Luckily the poor undernourished racist has found food. Couple of threads hanging out shorts. Last time I saw legs like that, they were hanging out big birds nest on sesame st.
Nicole Weymann 3 years ago
👍 9/10 for the analysis ("food" is a lose description - nut sure if it covers McD's output)
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ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕣.𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕕 3 years ago
I didn't realize the stickman was racist. (Forgive me, I do realize that was in poor taste)
Petra Moon 3 years ago (edited)
No need to apologise. Any anti nazi or anti racist comment is acceptable.
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Signe Manat Hansen 3 years ago
That's some legs you got there. Would be a shame if someone were to break them. Although that would probably happen if he sits down wrong. Fúcking loser.
#26
Franklin
BlackestDawn 3 years ago
Pretty sure that's his throat and he's tilting his head back.
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Kelly Taylor 3 years ago
Jerome Franklin? Did the dude just get a picture of his cousin put on his neck cuz that is NOT Benjamin Franklin
#27
What A Subtle Coverup
Marcello 3 years ago
Hardly a turn of direction, it's literally a cover-up: 88 stands for 'Heil Hitler'. With H being the 8th letter of the alphabet, and A being the first --- this has been done by neonazis since the 80s or earlier; e.g. the UK nazis of Combat18 in the 90s with the 18 standing for their idol's initials, AH.
Petra Moon 3 years ago
That’s interesting. Let’s hope the person who had this cover up done did it because he had changed his views and become a better human being.
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Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Still a Nazi reference, he just made it slightly more subtle to get a job/girlfriend/not knocked out in a regular bar.
FrillyDragon 3 years ago (edited)
My first thought was "but there wasn't a Windows 88, did they mean 98?"... then I saw the "cover up" and it all made sense -_-
Kimberly Howell Angles 3 years ago
The only good things about these hate groups is that you’ll know what they’re about as soon as you see them
#28
Imagine Having This Kind Of Cover Up, I’d Be Livid
Florida, but without the beach 3 years ago
I was at first too, but it looks like the back of a dress, you can tell it’s her back if you look down a little more on the first pic
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Upstaged75 3 years ago
She should have just kept the tramp stamp! It looks like someone drew that bird with a Sharpie.
Kimberly Howell Angles 3 years ago
In the green ..grass.. what is the word they tried to hide? somewhat successful but if you look close there’s a “hidden “ word.
#29
Live, Laugh, Limp Bizkit
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
Eh, I hate "Live Laugh Love" things... but the tattoo isn't terribly done, and if you're a fan of the band this isn't the worst thing ever.
Julian Slate 2 years ago
Bad news: I'm 23 and I immediately laughed when I saw it.
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ljbeanfield 3 years ago
It looks like those capcha things where it makes you type the letters you see
Lucky2BAlive 3 years ago
How about Live, Laugh, Liver transplant (it’s A LOT of alcohol involved here)
#30
What They Asked For vs. What They Got, They Were Told By The Artist That They Could Do Realism
Lyone Fein 3 years ago
I don't think it's terrible. It's just a totally different style.
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Emily M 3 years ago
I dont understand why these people don't stop the artist before they finish the entire thing??? Isnt this why artists show you sletches ?
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Yes, and they transfer the sketch to your skin and ask you to approve it before they start.
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Petro Roos 3 years ago
Why not tell the artist to stop? You're allowed to. If you see the tattoo going in a direction you don't like then STOP. You might lose your money (If you actually paid for this kind of thing, and it wasn't done by "my friend who does tattoos from their garage")
Lydia Languish 3 years ago
I don’t think it’s that bad - unless you are going for realism..so yeah, I guess it’s pretty bad
Rebekah Krause 3 years ago
It’s a little blocky, but if you take it to an artist that is actually good at realism and shading you could still get a pretty tattoo that looks much more delicate.
Julian Slate 2 years ago
I wouldn't say realism is difficult to do as much as it's a more direct application of the same skill set. I can draw, paint, and photobash realistically (all separately) but I can't do cartoons very well.
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Strawberry 2 years ago
i actually like the 2nd one more. my mom is really tatted up and she wants a cherry blossom. i’m gonna show this to her lol
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
An attempt was made… and the victim could have seen the progress the entire time and didn’t stop it.
#31
The Longer You Look At It, The Worse It Gets
Frodo Baggins 007 2 years ago
Imagine going to the beach and having THAT open for the entire beach to see 😬
#32
This Is Supposed To Be Walter White From Breaking Bad... I Can't
Billy White 3 years ago
Looks like the guy from Jurassic park. 'Ah ah ah, you didn't say the magic word'
Rachel Ainsworth 3 years ago
When he got chemo for his cancer and it made his face all puffy. I don't recall seeing that episode though...
#33
This Gem
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
I disagree, but it’s still funny 😁. I love Wallace Shawn.
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RoanTheMad 3 years ago
in 99.9 percent of cases, a baby portrait tattoo will turn into a 90 year old demon instead.
#34
Someone Posted This Guys Work Before...yikes
Ali H M Salehuddin 3 years ago
Please, do not give her the idea. She may well take the entirety of your comment above and tattoo it on herself.
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Llama_flower93 3 years ago
Does her right arm look like it's bending strangely to anyone else?
#35
Oh Dear God, Which Is Worse, The Broken Ass Neck Or The Weird Short Leg??
Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
Literally looks like she posed after being in a car wreck in the car she's posing with. Dislocated shoulder and all.
Lily bloom 3 years ago
The lines and details are pretty good but this artist is overconfident in their ability to freehand the design.
Claire Armstrong 2 years ago
Another one that looks like those photoshopping gone nuts posts on here!
#36
Not Even Sure If This Is A Tattoo Or An Attempted Murder At This Point
Susan S 3 years ago
Not to brag, actually, I take that back. This is why I took a long time finding a GOOD tattoo artist for a tattoo idea that I needed them to create. This is supposed to last a lifetime people!! Ed Hardy had a tattoo studio here in San Francisco (this was before he retired). I spoke to him on the phone, and described what i wanted. He said he could do it, but that he was at his L.A. studio and wouldn't be in SF for a few months. I asked his opinion of Junii, an older Japanese woman tattoo artist that I saw online. He told me I would be in good hands with her. That was 12 years ago. My tattoo is still awesome, and I am glad I took the time to find an experienced good artist. Don't go to anyone just cuz they're cheap. Else, your tattoo might end up on Bored Panda...
Greg Le Goire 3 years ago
I love my tattoos and tattoo artist more and more while scrolling down… This art really shouldn’t be taken as another item you can shop on the go.
Alias Delfs 3 years ago
With the amount of red blood I’m assuming either that’s his first one or the artist was pressing way too freaking hard but judging by the tattoo on his arm it’s none of his first they should’ve known which tattoo artist was good either way
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
Can’t tell if the one on his arm is good either.
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Looks like the "artist" tried doing a Japanese styled tattoo, without ever doing the style before. The right side (on the guy) looks like a Geisha, and the left side is supposed to be a Hannya mask.
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Do people not do research before getting a tattoo?! If you don't look on their website, then at least look at the photo albums in the shop! If shop has neither options, go somewhere else! Also, if you're getting a tattoo from an artist because they charged less, there's a reason. All of mine were expensive and all were well done.
ADHD McChick 3 years ago
Also, do these people just let their artist freehand on them? That may be okay for a very small piece, with an artist you know well (and sometimes not even then). But a big, intricate piece like this is supposed to be, should be stenciled, and done in stages. Not freehand, all at one time!
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I am sorry, but this is just flat out ugly. That’s a lot of work for such a bad outcome. My sympathies.
#37
Calvin Klein Should Sue
LuckyL 3 years ago
And I need to know where it ends - and how. Did he get the full underwear tattoed?
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Ikara Pentiki 3 years ago
Clearly he wants the freedom of going commando without losing any style
Boerenhond 3 years ago
His mom kept complaining that he should pull up his pants.
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#38
Found This One In The Wild (Oc)
Red Hair Blue Soul 3 years ago
Everything is cool when you're part of a team
Load More Replies... Frodo Baggins 007 2 years ago
Its not bad by any stretch of the imagination, it’s a Lego mini figure, and that’s what the tattoo shows
#39
My Coworker Takes The Cake
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
Yep. They could also lean into it and make it a kind of Picasso of a tattoo.
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Nicholas McShane 3 years ago
I think it's a mash-up of Lady GaGa, Zsa Zsa Gabor and every Disney princess...very meta
Crybabyartist 2 years ago (edited)
I actually like this drawing, doesn't matter who the portrait is supposed to be of, it's a mood. The lines are nice.
#40
I’m So Confused By The Whole Thing, Poor Guy
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
I'm guessing the righthand one was the first one? But the new one looks like a contemptuous bald man wearing a wig that's slipped to the back of his head.
Rachel Ainsworth 3 years ago
I bet the woman concerned looks as unimpressed by the tattoo as the tattoo looks unimpressed by the viewer.
Claire Armstrong 2 years ago
Wait, is the one on the left supposed to be the "fix"? I mean, it looks freshly done but I wouldn't say it was a "fix" 🙄
Crybabyartist 2 years ago
Sorry but isn't that the "Indian" that cries when he sees trash on the ground?
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
They both look terrible, and it’s obviously supposed to be in memoriam. I hope he can get it worked out.
#41
Self Explanatory
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
I know education isn't what it used to be, but this is the worst misspelling of "white trash" I've ever seen.
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
This like like it might have been done to someone rather than for them. But I guess there are racist women too.
#42
Holy Shitty
The Red Panda (she/her) 3 years ago
My theory is someone stretched Jesus's torso out, added 50 extra ribs, and cut his legs in half and broke what was left.
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
"You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the LORD." — Leviticus 19:28 ESV
Mavis 3 years ago
I think the tattoo artist may have been going for a view from above. Hence the objects at the top are larger than those below to give an illusion of a view from above. Trying (unsuccessfully) to use foreshortening which is a notoriously difficult technique to master. In fact I think the tattoo is a (very bad) attempt at Dali's "Christ of St John of the Cross".
#43
Sepsis Free With Every Tattoo
Isa Trip 3 years ago
Gross! please make sure you go to professional artists. Ive never had any issues. This is just gross.
ADHD McChick 3 years ago (edited)
I got an infection once, in a tattoo that I paid a decent price for, from a reputable artist, in a professional shop. And I've got 17 other tattoos, and never had a single problem. The other girl with me (there were 3 of us) that he worked on, got infected, too. And our tattoos look like shít. Shaky line work, faded colors. From a professional gd shop. Owner was no help. Oh well, at least it was a small one. Unfortunately, it's right next to my biggest, prettiest piece. Might eventually get it covered up with something, and redone somewhere else on my body-by my regular artist. Anyway, I'll never go back to THAT shop, and I tell every single person who asks me about my ink, where NOT to go.
Load More Replies... Mattewis88 3 years ago
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Tattoo and Cheap are two words that don't belong in the same sentence.
Alias Delfs 3 years ago
Where are you finding these tattoo artist, in the alleyway the druggies like to use!?
#44
Points For Creativity I Guess
Élizaan Jansen van Rensburg 3 years ago
I laughed too hard at this comment.
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CG 3 years ago
I can only speak from my personal experience of having my left pectoral tattooed... It wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. The sternum area was probably the worst part for the guy. Very thin skin around that area, and close to bone.
Load More Replies... Crybabyartist 2 years ago
I met this girl that had some really huge wheels. I was like " I'm still shopping for what I like right now".
#45
Is...is That The USB Logo?
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
No one will ever recognise that guy with the tiny green line over his eyes and the huge USB tattoo.
XenoMurph 3 years ago
So when they get... romantic, does he try to put it in then have to turn upside down, then try again?
#46
I Come Here To See Awful S**t Like This
Florida, but without the beach 3 years ago
This is so confusing because the head is decent enough and then they let their four year olds do the body
Crybabyartist 2 years ago
no, not true... it would have rocked you, but they ran out of ink. Someone got an important call, and another guy was gettin' tired and just wanted to crash. and his sister was still puking like someone must have given her something. and that weird guy was drinkin' beer that he clearly didn't bring. I feel weird that there are no legs he said, and then quit!
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Trond Øien 3 years ago (edited)
This is probably salvageable if he let's a good tattoo artist finish it/cover it up.
Tho Nguyen 3 years ago
Just horrible. Eastern Dragon isn't supposed to be that long. This looks really like a tapeworm LOL.
LynzCatastrophe 3 years ago
Shenron has some opinions here. He denies you access to the dragon balls for life. You gotta fix it the hard way.
#47
Been Around The World And Found That Only Stupid People Were Breeding
Mouse 3 years ago
It's a line from the song Flagpole Sitta. Still a bad idea for a tattoo.
Load More Replies... LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
I like the quote, and it’s a great song, but first I’d have to run it up the flagpole and see. Even if I Am a girl.
Load More Replies... RoanTheMad 3 years ago
You must have been pretty sick when the sepsis set in from that getting infected. >.>
#48
If You See This, Abort Mission
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
That’s what I was thinking. Then it could be a funny and sardonic little tattoo. This way it just looks silly.
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Feel A Bit Bad Posting This As The Artist Is My Wife’s Family. But Also Feel It’s Earned It’s Spot Here
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
I think with a little work from a professional, it could end up pretty good. Notice I said Professional.
#50
Apparently The Artist Is Know And Popular Because She Can’t Draw
Péter Rózsahegyi 3 years ago
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon? Not bad from a 3 years old.
#51
Shitty?
Claire Armstrong 2 years ago
Well, that's one way to cover up the blunder you made having, I'm assuming anyway, an ex-girlfriend/wife's face on your body 😂
#52
Expectation vs. Reality... I Don’t Wana Talk About It
ADHD McChick 3 years ago
Is this yet another freehand? There's a computer program that will literally allow an artist to trace a picture, so they can print it out as a stencil...
#53
My Tattoo, It Gets Shit On By My GF All The Time
Nathaniel 3 years ago
“My tattoo, it gets sh!t on by my girlfriend all the time” Plot twist. He meant it literally.
Florida, but without the beach 3 years ago
“My tattoo, it gets sh!t on by my girlfriend all the time”, and rightfully so sir
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago
I don’t think it’s badly done, I just think it’s conceptually terrible. I would dump my partner for that.
Claire Armstrong 2 years ago
Is it supposed to be Batman or "Jeepers Creepers"? I can't tell 🤔
Crybabyartist 2 years ago
Hey Cinco De Mayo Batman tattoo person... you need to take your arm out of the Shi**er
#54
Oh No
Florida, but without the beach 3 years ago
How do you enter into a phone number? This wasn’t really thought out was it? Not even clever, though I’m sure she disagrees
DumYum 3 years ago
This is where the mental health issue comes in. (Oh jeez, didn’t see the pun)
Load More Replies... Richard Henderson 3 years ago
That’s some thick booty! Incredibly questionable messaging, though.
Populus tremuloides(they/them) 3 years ago
Is this person's @$$ going to tell me a bunch of platitudes and send the cops to my house?
#55
Seamless
Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago
The tattoo itself looks just fine, this artist just doesn’t know how to do coverups. It requires skill and a bit more than just literally slapping on on top of the other. Lol
Crybabyartist 2 years ago
I agree.. like they want it to stand out, but by itself it would stand out a ton more without that
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I Found This Gem On Twitter Today
#57
Expectations vs. Reality
Maya Baggins 3 years ago
Maybe "rly nice" is an overstatement... let's leave it at "I wouldn't selfamputate my arm"
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Richard Henderson 3 years ago
Maybe try find something I’m unique instead of copying someone else’s tat exactly?
#58
Guy I Matched With On Tinder Is A Tattoo Artist
Florida, but without the beach 3 years ago
Does he have a shirt that you zipper off the sleeves in the summer like dads do with their cargo shorts? Or you zipper of the sleeves to show off your “sick ink”?
LillikoiSeed 2 years ago (edited)
Okay, it’s not great but it’s not THAT bad. I would be disappointed, but not mortified.
Claire Armstrong 2 years ago
Is the top "animal" a bear with another creature in its mouth, crawling out its mouth, whatever?
Amanda B Bench 3 years ago
May actually be one of the best ones on here. Still needs work but DEF not the worst.
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Signe Manat Hansen 3 years ago
Random tattoos are fun. It's all about finding that line between funny and ugly.
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Dadurker 3 years ago
One of my friends passed away in his sleep in his 20's. A group of like 20 of us gathered and drank after thy Finneran and one of them had just got a new tattoo gun. He had never tatted before. He gave us all tattoos with his initials. I got the first one. It looks like dog s**t, but I love it and I don't care if it looks like prison ink.
OmBoyGanesh 3 years ago
When it comes to tattoos, you really do get what you pay for. Three friends and I have matching tattoos. Two got theirs done out-of-state by waking into random tattoo parlors, paying $60 & $150 and sitting for no more than 90 minutes. One friend & I researched our artists, met with them, made a choice & sat for design/quote, each had two 1-hour sessions & paid $350 each. The difference in quality of work is astounding. Night & day differences.
Hunter 3 years ago
Yes and no. Got two done, one for $60 and one for $200. While both look fine in terms of execution, the $60 one has lasted so much better even though it's a year older. I'd say it's more about the research than just the price. A good artist can charge a lot, but so can a mediocre or even bad one.
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Carrie Smith 3 years ago
These are when your friend of a friend's brother who lives in the garage bought a tattoo gun off Amazon
Sarah Schumm 3 years ago
I have a half sleeve done by a really respected artist. It took a year to complete and 13 hours total. Some jerk at work tells me he’s bought some tattoo supplies on Amazon and says I need a touch up! The Jerk was pointing to an area of my tattoo with shading, telling me it should be solid. I’m sure if hell froze over and I lost all common sense his tattoo style would be “Sacramento”
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
I have two questions: Why the h*ll do people spend so much money on something they can't see. ( Back tats) ??? And why the bloody h*ll don't people spellcheck the ****ing text before making themselves look ignorant???
Sarah Schumm 2 years ago
I have a half sleeve, it was expensive and painful, as cool as back tattoos look, I’d never get one because it’s too much money and pain for something I can’t enjoy looking at. If I ever change my mind, I’m putting double mirrors up everywhere!
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Tomato Froggo 2 years ago
I want to get a tattoo, but I have to find someone competent first, if this list has showed me anything.
Signe Manat Hansen 3 years ago
Random tattoos are fun. It's all about finding that line between funny and ugly.
Load More Replies... Dadurker 3 years ago
One of my friends passed away in his sleep in his 20's. A group of like 20 of us gathered and drank after thy Finneran and one of them had just got a new tattoo gun. He had never tatted before. He gave us all tattoos with his initials. I got the first one. It looks like dog s**t, but I love it and I don't care if it looks like prison ink.
OmBoyGanesh 3 years ago
When it comes to tattoos, you really do get what you pay for. Three friends and I have matching tattoos. Two got theirs done out-of-state by waking into random tattoo parlors, paying $60 & $150 and sitting for no more than 90 minutes. One friend & I researched our artists, met with them, made a choice & sat for design/quote, each had two 1-hour sessions & paid $350 each. The difference in quality of work is astounding. Night & day differences.
Hunter 3 years ago
Yes and no. Got two done, one for $60 and one for $200. While both look fine in terms of execution, the $60 one has lasted so much better even though it's a year older. I'd say it's more about the research than just the price. A good artist can charge a lot, but so can a mediocre or even bad one.
Load More Replies... Carrie Smith 3 years ago
These are when your friend of a friend's brother who lives in the garage bought a tattoo gun off Amazon
Sarah Schumm 3 years ago
I have a half sleeve done by a really respected artist. It took a year to complete and 13 hours total. Some jerk at work tells me he’s bought some tattoo supplies on Amazon and says I need a touch up! The Jerk was pointing to an area of my tattoo with shading, telling me it should be solid. I’m sure if hell froze over and I lost all common sense his tattoo style would be “Sacramento”
Lindy Mac 2 years ago
I have two questions: Why the h*ll do people spend so much money on something they can't see. ( Back tats) ??? And why the bloody h*ll don't people spellcheck the ****ing text before making themselves look ignorant???
Sarah Schumm 2 years ago
I have a half sleeve, it was expensive and painful, as cool as back tattoos look, I’d never get one because it’s too much money and pain for something I can’t enjoy looking at. If I ever change my mind, I’m putting double mirrors up everywhere!
Load More Replies... Tomato Froggo 2 years ago
I want to get a tattoo, but I have to find someone competent first, if this list has showed me anything.
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