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50 Hilariously Unfortunate Tattoos The Internet Won’t Let These People Ever Forget (New Pics)
Tattoos are a lifelong commitment. They will remain on your skin throughout your entire existence, unless you go through the extensive, expensive, and more painful process of having them removed.
It’s why most people put a lot of thought into the designs, which, for the most part, hold a significant meaning to them. However, some seemingly have zero qualms about having random, and quite frankly, unflattering images permanently inked on their bodies.
Check out these examples. If you’re planning to get inked for the first time, let these photos be your cautionary tale.
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It can be baffling to see a person proudly sporting what many would consider a “clichéd” or “horrible” tattoo. Upon seeing one, you may even think to yourself, “What was this individual thinking?”
Former University of Massachusetts professor Dr. Kirby Farrell gave some answers in an interview with VICE many years ago. As he explained, one of the reasons is related to our innate need for connection and affirmation.
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“We feel most real when other people are affirming us, reassuring us, and reinforcing our identity,” Dr. Farrell said. As he also noted, that sense of belongingness through shared interests is why many would choose to have a hackneyed song lyric inked on their body.
“They’re urging you to be a strong individual by imitating all the other animals who are out there putting clichés on their skin,” he added.
Dr. Farrell also points out that culture itself is constantly tempting us with “fantasies of uniqueness and heroism.” He used the example of buying a new BMW to stand out and “feel heroic” on the street.
The same thing happens when getting the clichéd barbed wire tattoo wrapped around the bicep, where you may want to share the same feeling of “glamor” that others may feel.
Some people may also feel addicted to getting inked. The Los Angeles Outpatient Center describes it as the “compulsive desire to obtain tattoos,” which is typically “driven by emotional and psychological factors” more than aesthetic enjoyment.
Much like the dependency on illicit substances, tattoo addiction is due to the endorphin and adrenaline rush brought on by the experience of getting new artwork on one’s skin.
The addiction to getting tattooed may also come from the slight pain from the needle burying into the epidermis. As Dr. Farrell wrote in an article for Psychology Today, “People do sometimes inflict pain on themselves because they feel pain makes experience feel sharper and more meaningful.”
Dr. Farrell also noted that people may view tattoos as “proof of courage,” which makes the experience more memorable to the person while also making it visible to others.
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HistoryNerd 1 month ago
The semicolon has significance for those who have attempted to unalive themselves. The hands are just bad.
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
Presumably Huginn was on the other shoulder ? That way the human would be Muninn us all...
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Fire Singer 1 month ago
I worry my nephew is going to end up with tattoos like this on his hands when he's 18. He wants an Ace of Spades tattoo (not sure if it means something and I'm too old to get the reference, he just said he liked it) but his idea of what a tattoo should cost is totally unrealistic. He's gonna let one of his friends do it for free/practice. I just know it...
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
It's *so* difficult to get hands right - especially the carpal bits ...
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Ali Sherlock 1 month ago (edited)
That's unfortunate, 1) because they are a Broncos supporter and 2) the tattoo
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Space Invader 1 month ago
I love how the marketplace app suggests "Hello, is this still available?", which makes a lot of sense with tattoos...
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Dave Baxter 1 month ago
Well, at least we can see that some thought went into this. The e*******n is lousy, but the plan was pretty good.
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Fire Singer 1 month ago
The lines in the wings are awful, but actually the rest doesn't look too bad. Maybe I've been looking at too many really bad ones though!
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
It's clearly a learning process, but once you've made a start, you can make progress
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