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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I don't want to hear about it, I don't want to talk about it and I don't want to see it!
Sums up what everyone is thinking when they learn about this and other bad tattoos.
Load More Replies...The three stages upon seeing the tattoo for the first time (from top down): "What have I done?", "Dear god, please let this be a dream" and "Noooooo...."
It’s not even in the right order, it’s .. See no evil, Hear no evil Speak no evil,
Self-made love? On the right hand as well? I mean, most people do it, but few proudly proclaim it...
Might as well have just tattoeod "w****r".
Load More Replies...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.
It does but some men had abnormally short arms. It fairly common once you start looking 😅
Load More Replies...That is Yoda speak for "all job interviews will pass on you".
Load More Replies...I agree with all the current comments, but wow! The tattoo artist did a remarkable 3-D effect with that diabolical goat!
“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.
As bad as it is, I don't hate it. It's almost like a sketch
Looks like they did it themselves with their other hand. Why is the format of the years not being the same... Why is it so wonky.. There's so much wrong with this my eye is twitching. Send help...
The format of the years didn't change. Sadly, Elizabeth Schmity died in a time travel accident
Load More Replies...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.
No, it's Majora's Mask. See my hidden comment above.
Load More Replies...Didnt even see the eye, thought it was a baboon with closed eyes
Load More Replies...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.
Considering the quality of the pizza chain in question, it's definitely not worth it...
Load More Replies...People should really think about the fact that tattoos are PERMANENT, imagine him as an 80 year old with that monstrosity on his face
It’s like that one kid that draws a bandaid on a limb and try to say they got wounded.
I think those are plasters/band aids to cover the nìpples whilst tattoing
Load More Replies...I don't think it's awful - a bit of a shame it's slightly off centre.
Mobile obviously means the tattoo van will be driving over a bumpy road while you get inked.
The semicolon has significance for those who have attempted to unalive themselves. The hands are just bad.
Sadly, joining up the bad tattoos badly has actually made them look worse!
Thank you for this comment I could not figure out what the "beautifully" word was. I figured out broken but that broke my brain enough I couldn't decipher the other word!
Load More Replies...I don't really see the problem with this one? Even if you don't agree with the idea or placement, it looks as if it was intended exactly this way and is well executed.
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...
Punter comes in with several different sketches of what he wants. Punter falls asleep (there may have been alcohol involved). Gust of wind blows the sketches around. Ink artist just gets the job done ...
I think it is supped to be a lion but looks like a tattooed naked mole rat too.
It's *so* difficult to get hands right - especially the carpal bits ...
That's unfortunate, 1) because they are a Broncos supporter and 2) the tattoo
This one isn't bad. Another one that's not the best, but I don't think it belongs in ink shaming.
I love how the marketplace app suggests "Hello, is this still available?", which makes a lot of sense with tattoos...
The person who did the tattoo probably did their own fillers as well
Load More Replies...How else would you battle Harry Potter's Elder Wand?
Load More Replies...Well, at least we can see that some thought went into this. The e*******n is lousy, but the plan was pretty good.
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!
The amount of time and research I would do prior to getting a pinup would be insane. I've seen too many botched pinups like this to just get one on the fly or from an artist I just met.
It's clearly a learning process, but once you've made a start, you can make progress
