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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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
2 out of 2 well thought out tattoos so far. wtf, bored panda?
Load More Replies...OMG OMG OMG OMG I COULD READ WHAT IT SAID IM NOT FAILING CHINESE AFTER ALL
You go Duolingo!! Wǒ bù zhīdào wǒ bù huì shuō zhōngwén
Load More Replies...My daughter has "I don't know" in morse code because she wanted a morse code tattoo but didn't know what it should say.
oh haha, better get someone to read that....i have one on my forearm that 'says' i dont know, it's chinese'...(actual translation of mine: I dont understand the language this is written in." which is Chinese.
Ooh after seeing that it made me think it'd be worth getting stuff like "Airport" and "Doctor" tattooed on you. Maybe as icons, like the ultimate travel shirt.
After 10 Long Hours, Sailor Devito Was Born
Absolutely. The tattoo may not be a good idea but it’s incredibly done
Load More Replies...Very few people know he was Martini. I'm impressed.
Load More Replies...Bald People's Tattoos Be Like
Another one thats cute, amusing, but would never put it on my body.
The dent in the back of his head. I wonder what happened.
Looks like he had a serious head injury (see the dent and bald patch) and is making the best of it.
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.
M&Minem
And if I'm not mistaken he only spelled his stage name Eminem, because he wanted to avoid a legal confrantation with choclates M&Ms - because he opted to go by his names initials Marshall Mathers (fully Marshall Bruce Mathers III) - shortend to M&M aka Eminem.
Load More Replies...This Crossover Tattoo
Braid
I’ve noticed that these are all incredibly well executed, if a little weird
I have the exact reverse of this back in the 80’s/90’s in the military in Germany. I had dyed my hair, purple and shaved my head, bald, except for a purple rat tail that hung down to my waist. Hidden underneath my Army cap, of course. By the way, I am a female. And was written up 11 months later, when discovered.
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.
Spotted This On Facebook
Good workmanship but the placing on the body is still pretty awful imo.
Load More Replies...The wording at the bottom is REALLY awkward..anyone else thinks so? Not saying the tattoo itself is horrible but the wording is strange.
Yeah... it is a bit odd. I love the work, but feel like it would flow better if it said "the moment I stop loving Scooby-Doo" instead of "the moment I [will] stop loving Scooby-Doo." Otherwise, 👌
Load More Replies...The Great Dane needs to be colored as Scooby-Doo. Then this tat would really pop.
I love this. "The moment I stop loving Scooby Doo, will be the moment I stop breathing." Too many wills in there. I also love that Scooby is done as a realistic Great Dane. It's like a mash up of reality and fantasy. The reality being the sentiment at the top.
Been Saving This Blobfish Tattoo For Today, So Ugly It’s Beautiful
Yes. I see a realistic pic of Ted Cruz I upvote.
Load More Replies...Have you seem them healthy underwater at proper pressure? They're cute and round and nothing like this. This is what they look like once hauled up to the surface and are mutilated by depressurization. Which makes me sad.
Being basically exploded like that has to be a horrible way to die. :(
Load More Replies...They look like fairly normal fish where they actually live. Say, 3000ft, and live up to 130 years. blobfish-u...rwater.png
Had To Post This Absolute Beauty I Spotted On Holiday
see! man didn't land on the moon! it was simply some bald dude's head
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.
Reverse Mermaid
Reminds me of artist Angela Rizza's work..... angela-riz...dcb920.jpg
Sassysquatch
That arm though... the perspective on it is awful.
Load More Replies...Biggest Regret
Of course it's regrettable, makes him look like a total tit.
Load More Replies...What's that expression on his face? It looks a lot like "I'm sober now and think I made a bad decision" to me.
Thing is it must have take hours to make it. You must be really dead drunk to not realize what you're doing.
Load More Replies...There is something wrong with him if he didn't regret this immediately upon completion!
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.
Being A Tattoo Artist Is So Funny. Like One Day I'm Tattooing A Memorial Piece And Then The Next Day It's This
No Patrick, mayonnaise is not an instrument.
Load More Replies...Yeah it's silly but I love it and it made me giggle
Snake's Skin Tattoo
It's ink. Here's the artist: https://www.instagram.com/kryzjewell/
Load More Replies...Maybe the person has a skin condition or is trying to cover something up. Excellent visual effects tho. Well done.
You Guessed It
Did you know the egg and the poop come from the same hole. You're welcome!
birds, reptiles, amphibians, elasmobranch fishes (e.g. sharks), and monotremes (e.g. platypus) all have a cloaca. it's the opening for urinary, intestinal, and genital tracts.
Load More Replies...It's an old kid joke. "Guess what?" "What?" "CHICKEN BUTT!"
Load More Replies...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!
Just Why Would You Want This On Your Body, Forever
This is from a meme about weird/funny translations I believe. It was an actual sign posted in a restaurant somewhere in Asia if I recall correctly. Please feel free to correct me if you remember the exact details. :)
Even if they invented the cross-stitch design that ended up being copied by loads of Etsy shops for prints, t-shirts, etc., it is a bizarre choice to want to see the same joke every single day. At least the people who bought them to hang in their bathrooms can rearrange their walls as the decades go by!
Load More Replies...i think this one is funny. especially if it's on a body part which can be hidden with clothing.
It’s a funny visual joke suitable for hanging on a wall or wearing on a novelty t-shirt or something else easy to get rid of — to think it’s going to be funny forever is like thinking the Macarena dance from the 1990s or Frankie Says Relax t-shirts from the 1980s would endure.
Load More Replies...Why Would You Get This Tattooed On You?
If you google "tattoos have to have meaning spongebob" apparently LOTS of people have done this.
Brilliant. If you take all the capital letters and rearrange them, they spell…..
Don’t Have A Cow, Man. Or Have One… Permanently Across Your Whole Torso
that is such a bad pun.... I love it. I shall steal it now. it's mine.
Load More Replies...Protect Your Neck
If that was Australia, that spider would have a red cross on the back. No, this is a black widow, probably American.
Load More Replies...That's kinda cool actually, just an unconventional position to have it in
Imagine all the crazies running up and swatting that to try and save her?
Load More Replies...Very well done, but why get a perspective illusion tattoo in a place where it will rarely be seen from the right direction?
Technically Very Sound Tattoo, But
I really feel like the smurf should have been blue though. Even if everything else in the tat was black ink.
Load More Replies...This Might Be The Best/Worst Tattoo I’ve Ever Seen
W a bullet hanging around his neck. Nobody I'd want to hang out with.
He's taken the free the nipple movement to a whole new level.
Pretty Sure These Bruise Tattoos Belong Here
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 gets tattoos that are representative of self-harm wounds to help them to NOT self-harm (if they are still struggling with self-harm.) (For some people, they can resist self-harm if they have current, healing wounds. 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.
Load More Replies...Somebody needs attention? They got this knowing people would ask about it and be concerned. It actually could do more harm than good. Reactions from little kid's might be fear.
Looking at that gives me anxiety or something idk... It makes me feel something bad
Such A Good Tattoo Of A Cat
We happen to know we are the species with the best butts. You soft can-openers are lucky we're willing to share our butts with you.
Load More Replies...should be done on belly so navel is catbutt, would be terribler
Yes, Someone Actually Got This
I'm laughing so hard, because in Hungarian this is quite funny: nose is orr and vacuum is porszívó... so this would be an orr-szívó :D :D
This poor fella will be single until he gets that removed.
It actually doesn't... I'm quite certain that is a tattoo, and I can't even imagine (and don't want to) the absolute dread and regret that caused after sobering up..: XD
Load More Replies...Not Sure If Incredible Or Terrible
Shirt Tattoo?
That's a good tattoo. Just don't get the connection? Just likes blue shirts?
It could be something like a shirt their dad or grandpa wore a lot/their loved one's favorite shirt.
Load More Replies...The Tattoo On The Back Of This Head Is Way Creepier
A Healthy Relationship
Unsettling “Shronkey” Tattoo
Finger Gun
Or into a school?? (Schools have ZERO tolerance when it comes to guns.)
Load More Replies...I can hear the cops now. "Show us your hands! He's got a gun!" We all know what happens then.
This is what I used to doodle on my hands in middle school
McDonald's Receipt... Tattoo?
More importantly: what's a "non-stop flurry"? I think I need one of those.
When people say "you can't even remember what you had for breakfast!"BOOM!
An alibi for when he committed a major crime? Or just a temporary tattoo using what happened to be available at the time.
I’m hoping this relates to a happy family memory or similar….
Someone said last meal with their dad before he passed, idk if true. Sad though. Dads are the best. Mine was THEE BEST, but most others are also the best.
Load More Replies...Found This Gem While Researching Tattoo Artists In My Area
I made jokes about this the last time I was in the hospital, but I would never have thought of the tattoo.
Posted To A Local Tattoo Shop's Facebook Page. Pretty Sure That's A Lower Back, By The Way
Got My Leg Tattooed
This made me laugh harder than the actual tattoo 😂
Load More Replies...I saw someone wearing that hat in school once and it was hilarious
One Night In Budapest
My only issue is the arms are we too long. Otherwise, a true masterpiece.
That dinosaur is going to bite into its haunch any second. As the guy's nipple is part of that haunch, I'd be wincing already, because that's going to hurt!
Why Would You Pay Someone For This?
Well, maybe they didn't pay for this and just let a friend practice on them.
I'm not sure which is worse-paying or getting that for free
Load More Replies...For the same dumb reason all the rest of this tattoo nonsense is done.
Jasmine Spitting On Aladdin
Imagine having to explain a snowball to everyone who asks about his tattoo. Like parents, employers, in-laws, etc
Toad And Yoshi Making Out
Armful Taste
honestly, most of the work is gorgeous, and I see little wrong with most of it.
Load More Replies...Thumbs Up
Seems to be the meaning here.
Load More Replies...Remember That One Episode Of Winne The Pooh Where He Gets Stuck In A Hole And Rabbit Turns His Bottom Into A Decoration? Well
I Drew A Zoidberg Virgin Mary Tattoo Design And Got It Tattooed On My Leg. Enjoy
Frog-Dog
Here’s A Tattoo
This Bro Shake Tattoo
Is the tattooed hand grabbing the guys thumb only?? Or am I just blind
yeah- like a baby. i think it’s a memorial or something for a baby
Load More Replies...Not Sure Why You'd Want These As Tattoos
Some parents do this if their kids have "different" markings. :) <3
The one on the top is really beautiful. The one on the bottom looks like they were playing with a clicky pen.
The top one looks like they’ve gone mouldy to me!
Load More Replies...It's Tough To Find A Good Face Tattoo But This One Is Especially Awful
If the ink was invisible under normal light so it only appeared under ultraviolet it'd be very cool.
Load More Replies...This Tattoo
I... I'm hoping that the reference image/vial was so small and had such small font that the word "intramuscular" was unreadable...I hope that the tattoo artist and/or the tattoo recipient doesn't actually think that "intramsell" is a word....
Load More Replies...A Dachshundasaur
Jason From The "Friday The 13th"
Imagine Thinking "Yea, This Is Exactly What I Want"
You take an N, that's a nnnn, and an A H, ah. You put it all together and that spells . . .
I Thought The Point Was He Did Tap Out, For Our Sins
I saw your comment, was just about to carry on scrolling, then it hit! Beautiful, just..... beautiful! Take my upvote.
Load More Replies...Matching Terrible Divorce Tattoos
Hers are fine. He on the other hand needs to dip his toenails in bleach.
Load More Replies...Don't think their divorce tattoos, I think they're marriage tattoos. There isn't a divorce date or anything that points to it.
Agree. Their respective birthdays, wedding date and “property of” Seems wedding to me.
Load More Replies...They got divorced but got matching divorce tattoos? Guess they're still in pretty good terms
I think those are "we got MARRIED" tattoos. I see nothing about divorce on them. They signed each other's tags. Looks like commitment to me.
Considering some people have tattoos on their junk and their buttholes feet seem pretty tame.
Load More Replies...Bow To The Scorpion King
A Half-Black, Half-White Teenager's Parents Finally Allowed Him To Get A Tattoo. This Is What He Picked
Oreo: "we have decided to change the barcode for the double stuffed ones" "🍸👨💻"
That is Legendary. 75% tempted to go get a saltine barcode tattooed on myself.
I think it's because the tattoo scans as oreos, which is often used to refer to someone of mixed race?
Load More Replies...I Hope This Guy Is Doing Ok
Could be but could also be a fresh ink/angle thing :) but yeah prob photoshopped
Load More Replies...That face on the bottom looks terrified. Can't tell if that's supposed to be a baby, an alien, or what. Maybe baby alien? 🤷♀️
That's the alien from the alien autopsy video released in the 90s. It was supposedly recorded after the roswell incident, but it was just a hoax.
Load More Replies...Sexy Ned Flanders
Seriously, that needed censoring, but all the animal butt holes didn’t??
Shared On Local Tattoo Shop's Social Media This Week. I Am Speechless
The eyelashes are making me uncomfortable. I hate it when mine get tangled up. I would rather pull them all out than have them stuck together with each blink.
So Creepy
true, but that one gave me a bit of a start with its sudden realism
Load More Replies...Felt Like This Belonged Here
The Longer You Look At It, The Worse It Gets
I always keep a carton handy! artworks-2...124ead.jpg
An Impulsive Decision At 18 Years Old While Traveling In Copenhagen. I've Gotten It Lasered 5 Times
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
I *think* this is one of those grade-school calculator jokes. Here you type in the number 1041 2406 29, and when you turn it upside down it looks like "be gone thot." ("Thot" is a recent mnemonic for "That hottie over there." I don't find it filling a huge hole in the English language.)
be gone thot (that ho over there). Yeah. It’s funny to him and that’s it.
Load More Replies...Cosmetic Scar
My husband has a large scar on his nose from where our dog bit him, we make up all kinds of stories about it. Jumped through a window, fought a dragon, crashed a Nascar, nose transplant, or my favorite: what scar? 😆
Load More Replies...Unique Design
That Tattoo
"I sell Hank Hill and Hank Hill Accessories" - Propane Accessories
What?
This Dumb & Dumber Tattoo I Saw Is Possibly The Worst Thing Anyone Has Ever Done To Their Body
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.
Modern inks and needles prevent a lot of fading and line blow outs. This will stay fresh for some time. But of course, this is only the case if the artist buys the new ink and needles. There is still c**p out there.
Load More Replies...That artist deserves some sort of award, the designer should be shot though. and if it is the same person give them they award, then shoot them.
I *think* this one goes with the Big Bird tattoo above. I actually think they're cool & serious art.
These Family Guy Tattoos
There are some cool tattoo styles where the do them so they look like stickers or embroidery. I'm honestly tempted to get one but you need to find a really good artist to do them.
Load More Replies...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
I Don’t Know Why You’d Ever Want This
Your dental hygiene is Sh*t too! Pay for a dentist, not a tattoo.
How the hell??? No way, how can one not get infected, what about the aftercare??? You can tell he doesn't take care of his mouth; teeth.
"All About That Mayonnaise Life"
Jimmy Neutron Head Tattoo
My Tattoo
My Buddy Got A Tattoo Of His Only Regret
The Cookies Taste Good But Getting Them Tattooed On You? Not So Much
I wanted to get my family crest on my arm but didn’t know which liquor bottle it was.
All Hail Dalek Jesus
Yikes
While you might have the literal right to judge someone else's memorial tattoo that obviously has a lot of meaning to them, I don't think your opinion about it matters at all. This person clearly misses their mother, who passed away at a very young age. In my own opinion, if something has meaning to someone and brings them comfort, then it's never "tasteless". The only thing that actually matters is how THEY feel about it and what it means to THEM.
Load More Replies...Tried To Camouflage A Birthmark
Why? Just Why?
I Don't Know Why I Got This
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
Air Fryer
Blooming Onion
Here’s My Tattoo
Being British I Want This Tattoo
Local Artist’s Latest Project, He’s Been Tattooing Since 1997
He's been working on this guy's overalls, that are accurately sized since 1997??
;-) If he keeps working at that pace, the blue will have faded away in parts when he is done with it.
Load More Replies...Kick Me Sign
Busted Knees
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.
I love the dove and the cry baby which is for lil peep but what's with people getting bruises tatt'd!
I Just Don't Understand Why You Would Ask For This
Hand-Poked Black Gums
Butterfly Elephant Tree
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.
Ummm, sequins. Lol. Geez man, did you go to prom?
Load More Replies...It’s a sequin dress? Literally very very common and normal
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My Brother’s Friend Went To A “Tattoo Party” And Got This Texas Tattoo
Katt-Dogg
Title made me think of "Mitchells vs. the nachines"! (But not the tattoo itself)
So This Eagle-Headed Clown Tried To Hit On My Friend. She Asked If He Had Tattoos
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...Some of these are too cool for BPs standard brand of shaming negativity.
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...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.
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 👍
I don’t think anyone is denying that people have the personal agency to get tattoos of whatever they want.
Load More Replies...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...Some of these are too cool for BPs standard brand of shaming negativity.
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...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.
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 👍
I don’t think anyone is denying that people have the personal agency to get tattoos of whatever they want.
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