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47 Times Tattoo Owners Proudly Posted Their New Tattoos Online Just To Realize They Made A Mistake
You know what's worse than having a messed up tattoo design on your skin forever? Getting called out about that epic fail online.
Below, Bored Panda has put together a list of tattoo ideas that were messed up really bad and then called out online. Whether it was a missing letter or a spelling mistake - all of these bad tattoos were horribly failed, and now the whole world knows about them... I smell regret and tattoo removal appointments here if you ask me. Keep on scrolling to check these tattoo fails out, and don't forget to vote for the worst tattoo!
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#1
New Tattoo
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#2
Life Go's On
Pamela Grove 8 years ago
The next time anyone gripes, and moans and groans and asks WHY do we need to take classes in English or have spelling or anything else in this area in life because computers do everything for us now. First of all, computers are ONLY as intelligent as the person who programs it. Then, show them this tattoo. If I know most people under the age of 30, they ask, "well what's wrong with it?" That makes the point right there.
#3
Penta - 5 Points
Zenozenobee 8 years ago
Have the faith, you know the quote assigned to Einstein: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity"
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Nicolas Letarte 8 years ago
If pentagram, then hexagram. If Star Satan, then Star of David. Just put things straight.
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
Do your research before permanently marking your body, people! It's not that hard!
thebridget 8 years ago
8th grade brains aren't always the best at logical thinking lol. I had a family member do an Indian ink tattoo at that age and ended up getting laser tattoo removal as an adult. A kid in my math class in 8th grade also tried to give himself a tattoo, but he used sharpie ink so it didn't last long.
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Beatz Girl (Erica) 8 years ago
Home job?! I would never do my own tattoo! Especially if it was my first one.
Ralf Haider 8 years ago
But maybe u can summon the central council of Jews with this kind of Pentagram. xD
Pamela Grove 8 years ago
It's bad enough to hear someone's has had so many poor brain cells die already in their life that they don't have the intelligence or the common sense any longer to stop them getting a tattoo. However, given that, IF they have it done, WHY would anyone ever get a "home job"? Maybe this is God TRYING to tell you something. And by the way, YES, he does exist and all that "stuff" about heaven. By the way, MY mother has been there and back. They wouldn't let her stay, she was told it wasn't time yet, she still had more "work" to do, she was still needed. THAT means we all have work to accomplish on this earth in our lifetime, we're here for a reason and we shouldn't waste the time, effort, and resources doing things like getting tattoos.
#4
Love Overcomes All Obstacles
#5
Oh F*ck
#6
Girl Who Posts A Lot Of Religiously Passionate Statuses Ended Up Showing Off Her Tattoo
#7
Patients Is A Virtue
#8
Picnic Table
maryhadalittlelamb 8 years ago
Since it's flipped I cant be sure. But I think it's "xie hua" (withered flower) "wei lian" (william in chinese). Did I read that wrongly? But pretty sure it isn't picnic table hahaha. The friend is just messing with her
#10
Lesbian Tattoo Fail
#11
What's "Shutterstock"?
#12
Family Is Everithing
#13
Anchors Sink! Why Is That So Hard To Understand?
Kim Lawson 8 years ago
I always figured this tattoo meant that you had a anchor in life and that you refused to let the storms of life sweep you away and make you sink. Not that you are an actual anchor.
#14
That's The Way It Said
#15
In My Day...
Barbara Velasquez 8 years ago
looks like the baby in the face of the other guy (first page) haha but older
#17
Is That A Farret Coming Out A Dream Catcher?
#18
Just Change Birth Certificate
#19
My Friend Posted His First Tattoo On Fb Today. There Was A Minor Problem
#20
A Friend On Fb Posted A Picture Of Her New Tattoo, I Don't Think That's An M
#21
To Weird To Live To Rare To Die
#22
Wooden Log
#23
Brutal Honesty About New Tattoos
Isabel Tamayo 8 years ago
The "sideways vagina" comment! hahaha that will pass as appendectomy scar
#25
Internet Knows Better
#26
What Happened Here
#28
Amor Vincit Omina
#29
It's Get Better
#30
Great Dolphin Tattoo With Bradley's Name Under It
#31
Failed To Mention Something
#32
Still Love It
Noel Benavente 8 years ago
When they say "i love my new tattoo" is totally the opposite... all the time
#33
Your
#34
Is It Too Late To Return It?
#35
Whoops
#37
Spelling Error
#38
So My Friend Noticed Something Off About This Girl's Tattoo
#39
That Is Just Horrendous
#40
Isn't It?
#41
Who's Is Your Tattoo Artist?
Isabel Tamayo 8 years ago
"A 3rd degree burn is your only option now man" HAHAHA really? this comment made my day.
#42
Facebook At It Again
#43
Still Gonna Go To The Same Guy
#44
No Regard For The Consequnce
#45
Loveing
#46
Saving Space
#47
Same Meaning, Different Spelling
In a world where tattoo fails are often met with laughter and criticism, it's essential to remind ourselves of the subjectivity of art. While some tattoos, like those highlighted in this collection of unfortunate designs, receive a lot of flak, others, despite being contentious, spark conversations about what constitutes art.
One example of the latter is a tattoo artist whose abstract work caused a stir online, prompting discussions about beauty and creativity.
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Hans 8 years ago
All freedom respected, but probably we need to require tattooers to take spelling courses and to do sanity checks of clients....
Shana 8 years ago
Don't think most (if any) of these tattoos are done by a reputable tattoo shop/artist :P And I've seen how some people are so set on what they think is right, that they won't even believe the tattoo artist while he's googling it for them...
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June Pixeld 8 years ago
I dont have one but for something thats your skin forever , wouldnt you want a real artist? If you cant afford one get a temp one.jees.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Most faulty tattoos on this list seem to be amateur, NOT professional!!! The pros will check spelling/design & have artistic skill/
Amanda Harker 8 years ago
I know that everyone gets tattoos specific to their tastes but for goodness sake check the spelling before getting something put on your body forever!
Alusair Alustriel 8 years ago
New level of stupidity. Beyond my comprehension. Must be I'm even more stupid *sigh*
Eric T Cat 8 years ago
Ig you're daft enough to get a tattoo, then you get what you deserve. If going for something in a foreign language hace it checked by three distinct reputable sources verify it. I can't decide which is funnier Idiot Foreigner or Picnic Table,
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Teacher colleague had student w tat of baby's name & "my little angle". Had to explain to student diff between angle & angel.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Those that got tattoo'ed and the tattoo'ers are idiots. Both parties should have done extensive research on spellings as well as meanings before having it done. The markings are permanent. The botch-ups amount to defacement of something very beautiful - The Human Body.
ItsPam Duh 8 years ago
F**k my life. Literally. I only have one tattoo for the past decade, I just realized the "m" in karma is a cursive "n" how ironic
Noel Benavente 8 years ago
Amazing how people who learn a language from another country end up writing it better than some native people from that country.
Galeanthropy2017 8 years ago
Never get an Asian language tattoo without checking the meaning first...
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
And use a reputable source, not just "the Internet"
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Elizabeth Molloy 8 years ago
Being uneducated is one thing, being stupid and completely unaware of it is next-level stuff.
Stephanie Dison 8 years ago
Someone forgot the I before e rule. It's even a little rhyme too lol.
Maureen Zappellini 8 years ago
I Knew a guy back in my twenties who actually had a tattoo on his head "lobotamy" Lol I hope he isn't bald now
Maxine Luker 8 years ago
if someone is stupid enough to get a huge tattoo of their kid on their face, they shouldn't be eligible for welfare unless they get it removed! stupid, idiotic way of thinking...' i'd rather have a huge ugly tattoo on my face than get a job and support my kid because there is always welfare'.
Rick Pittman 8 years ago
if you are a christian...don't get a tattoo...read the bible instead....Leviticus 19:28 ‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD."
lazy panda 8 years ago
What the f**k? Do you mean to tell me that NO ONE from your age group got stupid tattoos or did other idiotic things when they were young? Get off your high horse, grandma. You're no saint either. I guarantee that.
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Hans 8 years ago
All freedom respected, but probably we need to require tattooers to take spelling courses and to do sanity checks of clients....
Shana 8 years ago
Don't think most (if any) of these tattoos are done by a reputable tattoo shop/artist :P And I've seen how some people are so set on what they think is right, that they won't even believe the tattoo artist while he's googling it for them...
Load More Replies... June Pixeld 8 years ago
I dont have one but for something thats your skin forever , wouldnt you want a real artist? If you cant afford one get a temp one.jees.
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Most faulty tattoos on this list seem to be amateur, NOT professional!!! The pros will check spelling/design & have artistic skill/
Amanda Harker 8 years ago
I know that everyone gets tattoos specific to their tastes but for goodness sake check the spelling before getting something put on your body forever!
Alusair Alustriel 8 years ago
New level of stupidity. Beyond my comprehension. Must be I'm even more stupid *sigh*
Eric T Cat 8 years ago
Ig you're daft enough to get a tattoo, then you get what you deserve. If going for something in a foreign language hace it checked by three distinct reputable sources verify it. I can't decide which is funnier Idiot Foreigner or Picnic Table,
Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Teacher colleague had student w tat of baby's name & "my little angle". Had to explain to student diff between angle & angel.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Those that got tattoo'ed and the tattoo'ers are idiots. Both parties should have done extensive research on spellings as well as meanings before having it done. The markings are permanent. The botch-ups amount to defacement of something very beautiful - The Human Body.
ItsPam Duh 8 years ago
F**k my life. Literally. I only have one tattoo for the past decade, I just realized the "m" in karma is a cursive "n" how ironic
Noel Benavente 8 years ago
Amazing how people who learn a language from another country end up writing it better than some native people from that country.
Galeanthropy2017 8 years ago
Never get an Asian language tattoo without checking the meaning first...
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
And use a reputable source, not just "the Internet"
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Molloy 8 years ago
Being uneducated is one thing, being stupid and completely unaware of it is next-level stuff.
Stephanie Dison 8 years ago
Someone forgot the I before e rule. It's even a little rhyme too lol.
Maureen Zappellini 8 years ago
I Knew a guy back in my twenties who actually had a tattoo on his head "lobotamy" Lol I hope he isn't bald now
Maxine Luker 8 years ago
if someone is stupid enough to get a huge tattoo of their kid on their face, they shouldn't be eligible for welfare unless they get it removed! stupid, idiotic way of thinking...' i'd rather have a huge ugly tattoo on my face than get a job and support my kid because there is always welfare'.
Rick Pittman 8 years ago
if you are a christian...don't get a tattoo...read the bible instead....Leviticus 19:28 ‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD."
lazy panda 8 years ago
What the f**k? Do you mean to tell me that NO ONE from your age group got stupid tattoos or did other idiotic things when they were young? Get off your high horse, grandma. You're no saint either. I guarantee that.
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