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Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of questionable tattoos! Body art has been a beloved form of self-expression for centuries, allowing people to wear their hearts on their sleeves - quite literally. While many tattoos are a testament to creativity and meaningful stories, some ink choices end up being quite strange.
For this article, we've compiled a collection of some of the most bizarre tattoos ever inked onto human skin. From astonishing works to designs that seem to have come straight from a crazy dream, these tattoos might make you raise an eyebrow or two. It’s important to note that we do not aim to ridicule but rather to find amusement in the quirky and sometimes questionable decisions that people make when choosing their ink.
Scroll down to celebrate the beauty of body art and find humor in these unique ink creations!
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#1
My Friend's Tattoo. When Asked "What Does That Mean?" He Replies, "I Don't Know, I Don't Speak Chinese." That Is Literally What It Means
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#2
After 10 Long Hours, Sailor Devito Was Born
#3
Bald People's Tattoos Be Like
Did you know that ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians and Polynesians, used tattoos to symbolize important events and beliefs? Actually, the word "tattoo" itself comes from the Polynesian word "tatau," which means "to mark something." Interestingly, different cultures have their own tattoo traditions and meanings. For example, in Japan, tattoos were used to identify criminals in the past.
#5
This Crossover Tattoo
Tattoos have long served as a medium of self-expression, telling stories ‘engraved’ in ink on the canvas of human skin. From ancient tribal signs to contemporary art pieces, tattoos have evolved into a vibrant global culture that reflects individual passions, emotions, and life journeys.
While some tattoos are considered true masterpieces, others spark conversations about questionable choices. It’s truly interesting to explore the intriguing tales behind these unique works of art and celebrate the beauty of self-expression, even in its unconventional forms.
#7
Spotted This On Facebook
#8
Been Saving This Blobfish Tattoo For Today, So Ugly It’s Beautiful
#9
Had To Post This Absolute Beauty I Spotted On Holiday
Not all tattoos are serious or meaningful. Some people get tattoos just for fun or to be silly. They might have funny pictures, strange quotes, or even mistakes! It's like a game of "What were they thinking?" that makes us giggle.
#10
Reverse Mermaid
#12
Biggest Regret
It happens that people regret their tattoos. Let’s be honest, we all make mistakes. But don't worry, there's a solution! Talented tattoo artists can turn an old tattoo into something new and beautiful. It's like giving your tattoo a makeover, and it shows that we can always turn things around.
#13
Being A Tattoo Artist Is So Funny. Like One Day I'm Tattooing A Memorial Piece And Then The Next Day It's This
#14
Snake's Skin Tattoo
What are your thoughts on these tattoos? Did they evoke a cringe reaction, or did they, instead, inspire and impress you with people's wit and courage in getting them? Perhaps you are a proud tattoo owner yourself, and these artful expressions of individuality resonate with your own interests and passions. Let us know in the comments!
#16
Just Why Would You Want This On Your Body, Forever
#17
Why Would You Get This Tattooed On You?
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
If you google "tattoos have to have meaning spongebob" apparently LOTS of people have done this.
Twizzle Sticks 2 years ago
Brilliant. If you take all the capital letters and rearrange them, they spell…..
#18
Don’t Have A Cow, Man. Or Have One… Permanently Across Your Whole Torso
#19
Protect Your Neck
#20
Technically Very Sound Tattoo, But
#21
This Might Be The Best/Worst Tattoo I’ve Ever Seen
#22
Pretty Sure These Bruise Tattoos Belong Here
#23
Such A Good Tattoo Of A Cat
#24
Yes, Someone Actually Got This
#25
Not Sure If Incredible Or Terrible
#26
Shirt Tattoo?
WindySwede 2 years ago
That's a good tattoo. Just don't get the connection? Just likes blue shirts?
#27
The Tattoo On The Back Of This Head Is Way Creepier
#29
Unsettling “Shronkey” Tattoo
#30
Finger Gun
#31
McDonald's Receipt... Tattoo?
Sue Denham 2 years ago
More importantly: what's a "non-stop flurry"? I think I need one of those.
#32
Found This Gem While Researching Tattoo Artists In My Area
#33
Posted To A Local Tattoo Shop's Facebook Page. Pretty Sure That's A Lower Back, By The Way
#35
One Night In Budapest
#36
Why Would You Pay Someone For This?
#37
Jasmine Spitting On Aladdin
#38
Toad And Yoshi Making Out
#39
Armful Taste
#41
Remember That One Episode Of Winne The Pooh Where He Gets Stuck In A Hole And Rabbit Turns His Bottom Into A Decoration? Well
#42
I Drew A Zoidberg Virgin Mary Tattoo Design And Got It Tattooed On My Leg. Enjoy
#45
This Bro Shake Tattoo
Chronically Online Panda 2 years ago
Is the tattooed hand grabbing the guys thumb only?? Or am I just blind
#46
Not Sure Why You'd Want These As Tattoos
#47
It's Tough To Find A Good Face Tattoo But This One Is Especially Awful
#50
Jason From The "Friday The 13th"
#51
Imagine Thinking "Yea, This Is Exactly What I Want"
#52
I Thought The Point Was He Did Tap Out, For Our Sins
#53
Matching Terrible Divorce Tattoos
#55
A Half-Black, Half-White Teenager's Parents Finally Allowed Him To Get A Tattoo. This Is What He Picked
WindySwede 2 years ago
Oreo: "we have decided to change the barcode for the double stuffed ones" "🍸👨💻"
#56
I Hope This Guy Is Doing Ok
#57
Sexy Ned Flanders
Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
Seriously, that needed censoring, but all the animal butt holes didn’t??
#59
Shared On Local Tattoo Shop's Social Media This Week. I Am Speechless
#60
So Creepy
#61
Felt Like This Belonged Here
#62
The Longer You Look At It, The Worse It Gets
#63
An Impulsive Decision At 18 Years Old While Traveling In Copenhagen. I've Gotten It Lasered 5 Times
#64
The Kid I Went To High School With Was Actually "Trying" To Get A Tattoo He Would Regret. I Think It’s Safe To Say He Did Just That
#65
Cosmetic Scar
#67
That Tattoo
JoyfulZebra 2 years ago (edited)
"I sell Hank Hill and Hank Hill Accessories" - Propane Accessories
#69
This Dumb & Dumber Tattoo I Saw Is Possibly The Worst Thing Anyone Has Ever Done To Their Body
Lakota Wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Honestly, the artwork is astoundingly good. Taste is questionable. Though, the first thing I think of these days when I see these amazing, vibrant tattoos is how tats fade and blur over time. I feel like a tat like this would look like a blurred blobby runny mess of indistinct colors in a decade or so.
#70
These Family Guy Tattoos
#71
My Friend Got His First Tattoo. He Said He Chose It Because He Just Liked The Way It Looked. I Don't Know How To Break It To Him
#72
I Don’t Know Why You’d Ever Want This
Hello it Smee 2 years ago (edited)
Your dental hygiene is Sh*t too! Pay for a dentist, not a tattoo.
#73
"All About That Mayonnaise Life"
#74
Jimmy Neutron Head Tattoo
#75
My Tattoo
#76
My Buddy Got A Tattoo Of His Only Regret
#77
The Cookies Taste Good But Getting Them Tattooed On You? Not So Much
#78
All Hail Dalek Jesus
#80
Tried To Camouflage A Birthmark
#81
Why? Just Why?
#82
I Don't Know Why I Got This
#83
Pro Tip: A Real Good Way To Distract Yourself During These Times Is To Get A Tattoo Of Your Wife In A Squid Costume. I Recommend It To Everyone
#84
Air Fryer
#87
Being British I Want This Tattoo
#88
Local Artist’s Latest Project, He’s Been Tattooing Since 1997
#89
Kick Me Sign
#90
Busted Knees
Lakota Wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
As I posted on another "cuts/bruises" tattoo image - there are many reasons why a person might get these tattoos. It could be that the person is a fan of horror/slasher/zombie movies and just likes the aesthetic. It could be that the person got recreations of actual past scars/wounds to memorialize an accident (or abusive situation) that they survived. It could be that the person got recreations of past self-harm wounds to remind them of what they have overcome. It could be that the person got tattoos that are representative of self-harm wounds to help them to NOT self-harm (For some people, seeing what visually appear to be current, healing wounds could help them overcome the urge to actually self-harm.) It could also be that the person wishes to have an "outside" visible representation of internal pain and internal scars they may carry, to show that just because we may be wounded and scarred "inside", it is no less legitimate than a physical wound.
#91
I Just Don't Understand Why You Would Ask For This
#93
Butterfly Elephant Tree
David A Paterson 2 years ago
What the ... what is that outfit made from? The edges have been singed with a hot flame. It's thick like vinyl, shiny like plastic, and has scales like a fish.
#94
Why
#95
My Brother’s Friend Went To A “Tattoo Party” And Got This Texas Tattoo
#96
Katt-Dogg
WindySwede 2 years ago
Title made me think of "Mitchells vs. the nachines"! (But not the tattoo itself)
#97
So This Eagle-Headed Clown Tried To Hit On My Friend. She Asked If He Had Tattoos
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Amelia Jade 2 years ago
Came here to say the same thing. People get weird stuff, but hey...you do you. I'm just happy to see people going to actual artists and not Billybob's garage.
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Brobro McDuderson 2 years ago
Some of these are too cool for BPs standard brand of shaming negativity.
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
I don’t think “shaming” really comes into it, or ought to. Surely most of these people got these tattoos to please themselves, not because they thought they’d be popular generally with others? I also don’t think it’s overly-shaming or somehow unfair to observe that a person who counts on being amused by a one-liner from a sitcom or a novelty t-shirt or something for the rest of their life, and wants to look at it daily on their body, probably doesn’t have much imagination, or see themselves as having a lot of capacity for intellectual growth, or somehow believes culture will remain static. Those are the worst tattoos here. Unless the people who got them are planning to have laser removal, they’re basically counting on themselves to never change, or daring themselves not to. Is it overly “negative” to observe that some people don’t have very mature views of themselves and the world around them?
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Dirk Daring 2 years ago
None of these come ANYWHERE CLOSE to the worst tattoo I've ever seen. Please trust me when I say that I am doing you a favor by not telling what it depicted, or where it was placed. There is not enough Unsee Juice in the world.
Otis B Driftwood 2 years ago
There are some well done tattoos here. People can get whatever they want tattooed on them. If it makes them happy then that's all that matters. Unless the tattoos are blatantly offensive there is no issue. I have some absolutely ridiculous tattoos and I am incredibly happy with them. You don't like it? Good for you 👍
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
I don’t think anyone is denying that people have the personal agency to get tattoos of whatever they want.
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Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I'm just surprised there are no images of fishing tape measure tattoos. Google that if you want a mild laugh.
3 Trash Pandas (She/They) 2 years ago
I recently saw a picture of someone who got a tattoo based on a book I’ve read recently. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the book and I might even get a quote from it tattooed if I was old enough, but this person got fanart tattooed which… I just couldn’t imagine wanting that on my body for the rest of my life.
Amelia Jade 2 years ago
Came here to say the same thing. People get weird stuff, but hey...you do you. I'm just happy to see people going to actual artists and not Billybob's garage.
Load More Replies... Brobro McDuderson 2 years ago
Some of these are too cool for BPs standard brand of shaming negativity.
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
I don’t think “shaming” really comes into it, or ought to. Surely most of these people got these tattoos to please themselves, not because they thought they’d be popular generally with others? I also don’t think it’s overly-shaming or somehow unfair to observe that a person who counts on being amused by a one-liner from a sitcom or a novelty t-shirt or something for the rest of their life, and wants to look at it daily on their body, probably doesn’t have much imagination, or see themselves as having a lot of capacity for intellectual growth, or somehow believes culture will remain static. Those are the worst tattoos here. Unless the people who got them are planning to have laser removal, they’re basically counting on themselves to never change, or daring themselves not to. Is it overly “negative” to observe that some people don’t have very mature views of themselves and the world around them?
Load More Replies... Dirk Daring 2 years ago
None of these come ANYWHERE CLOSE to the worst tattoo I've ever seen. Please trust me when I say that I am doing you a favor by not telling what it depicted, or where it was placed. There is not enough Unsee Juice in the world.
Otis B Driftwood 2 years ago
There are some well done tattoos here. People can get whatever they want tattooed on them. If it makes them happy then that's all that matters. Unless the tattoos are blatantly offensive there is no issue. I have some absolutely ridiculous tattoos and I am incredibly happy with them. You don't like it? Good for you 👍
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
I don’t think anyone is denying that people have the personal agency to get tattoos of whatever they want.
Load More Replies... Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I'm just surprised there are no images of fishing tape measure tattoos. Google that if you want a mild laugh.
3 Trash Pandas (She/They) 2 years ago
I recently saw a picture of someone who got a tattoo based on a book I’ve read recently. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the book and I might even get a quote from it tattooed if I was old enough, but this person got fanart tattooed which… I just couldn’t imagine wanting that on my body for the rest of my life.
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