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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

Tattoo with Japanese characters shared online, owner discovers translation mistake.

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Miklós Nagy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"馬鹿外人" if somebody wants to check it in google translate.

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    #2

    Life Go's On

    Tattoo with the text "Life Goes On" on a person's side, highlighting a common tattoo mistake shared online.

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    Pamela Grove
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #3

    Penta - 5 Points

    New tattoo mistake: a six-pointed star with text messages discussing if it's a pentagram or Star of David.

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    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can tell it's home job :p

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    #4

    Love Overcomes All Obstacles

    Puzzle piece tattoos on wrists with mismatched shapes, a mistake proudly shared online.

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    #5

    Oh F*ck

    Tattoo owner posts new tattoo online, realizes grammar mistake.

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    Ben Smith
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either way, it's backwards lol. You'd rather die for something than live for nothing. Smh

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    #6

    Girl Who Posts A Lot Of Religiously Passionate Statuses Ended Up Showing Off Her Tattoo

    New tattoo of wings with "Fallen Angel," shared online; reactions include a mix of support and critique.

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    #7

    Patients Is A Virtue

    "New tattoo with misspelled word 'Patients' proudly shared online, highlighting common tattoo mistake."

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    #8

    Picnic Table

    Person smiling in a mirror while showing a large tattoo on their side, with humorous text revealing a translation mistake.

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    maryhadalittlelamb
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    #9

    Powerful Soul

    New tattoo mistake: bass clef symbol on wrist instead of intended meaning.

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    #10

    Lesbian Tattoo Fail

    Tattoo with rainbow and stars, mistakenly using male gender symbols, shared online with comments discussing the error.

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    #11

    What's "Shutterstock"?

    Tattoo mistake with a Shutterstock watermark on a mermaid tattoo shared online.

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    #12

    Family Is Everithing

    Tattoo mistake: "Family is Everthing" misspelling shared online.

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    June Pixeld
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The spelling is not as bad as the tat itself..

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    #13

    Anchors Sink! Why Is That So Hard To Understand?

    New tattoo mistake with "Refuse to Sink" tattoo featuring an anchor, shared online.

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    Kim Lawson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #14

    That's The Way It Said

    Tattoo text with spelling mistake discussed in online comments.

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    #15

    In My Day...

    Tattoo owner shares a portrait tattoo online, receiving humorous comments about their choice.

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    Barbara Velasquez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like the baby in the face of the other guy (first page) haha but older

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    #16

    You Won't Even See The Hands

    Tattoo mistake on torso with comments discussing unfinished design details.

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    #17

    Is That A Farret Coming Out A Dream Catcher?

    Tattoo mistake: a dreamcatcher with an animal that resembles a ferret, commented on social media.

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    #18

    Just Change Birth Certificate

    Tattoo mistake showing incorrect Roman numerals with humorous online comments.

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    #19

    My Friend Posted His First Tattoo On Fb Today. There Was A Minor Problem

    Tattoo mistake with memorial date error posted online; humorous comments follow.

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    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really, why do some people write the month first?!

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    #20

    A Friend On Fb Posted A Picture Of Her New Tattoo, I Don't Think That's An M

    Tattoo showing the words "your nane" with comments questioning the misspelling.

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    Vanessa
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how everyone is asking what it means ^^

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    #21

    To Weird To Live To Rare To Die

    Tattoo with typo reading “to weird to live to rare to die” on a person's side, highlighting common tattoo mistake.

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    #22

    Wooden Log

    Tattoo mistake showing a wooden log design on an arm, with humorous online comments.

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    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the fattest cross i have ever seen...

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    #23

    Brutal Honesty About New Tattoos

    Two people showing off small tattoos near their waists amidst comments about tattoo mistakes.

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "sideways vagina" comment! hahaha that will pass as appendectomy scar

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    #24

    Never Loose Hope

    Tattoo saying "Never Loose Hope" with misspelling, posted online with humorous comments.

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    #25

    Internet Knows Better

    Tattoo featuring the incorrect phrase "No lie's, just love," shared online; commenters note the grammar mistake.

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    #26

    What Happened Here

    New tattoo mistake proudly shared online, featuring "Juggalette" text on leg with humorous Facebook comments.

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    #27

    Yarrr

    Arm tattoo with the text "Time Flies When Your Havin Rum," highlighting a spelling mistake shared by tattoo owners.

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    #28

    Amor Vincit Omina

    Tattoo mistake with Latin text and social media comments highlighting the error.

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    Luca
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now it could mean 'Love Transcends Religion'.

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    #29

    It's Get Better

    Tattoo with misspelled phrase "It's get better" on forearm, shared on social media.

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    #30

    Great Dolphin Tattoo With Bradley's Name Under It

    Newly posted dolphin tattoo with misspelled text, receiving comments online about the mistake.

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    Jane Bateman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder she's in pain that looks infected

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    #31

    Failed To Mention Something

    Tattoo with a grammar mistake highlighted, showing "then" instead of "than" in phrase.

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    Summer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hold up... isn't this a Harry Potter quote??

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    #32

    Still Love It

    Tattoo with misspelled "where" in "We're all mad here" design on arm, with online comments pointing out the mistake.

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    Noel Benavente
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they say "i love my new tattoo" is totally the opposite... all the time

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    #33

    Your

    Tattoo spelling mistake with Nirvana lyrics on lower back, social media comments below.

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    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I spelled it wrong on purpose" yeah right. Either way it's dumb.

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    #34

    Is It Too Late To Return It?

    Proud tattoo owner shows off new tattoo online, realizing mistake.

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    Robert Bailey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried to live tree once. But it didn't take root.

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    #35

    Whoops

    Tattoo spelling mistake with rose design shared online, highlighting regretful realization.

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    Pratap Nangare
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what do you expect from a friend named angle !!!! LOL

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    #36

    Awsome

    Tattoo mistake: misspelled "I'm Awesome" on back with social media comments pointing it out.

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    #37

    Spelling Error

    New tattoo with spelling mistakes, including "intelligent" and "courageous," pointed out in a Facebook comment.

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    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor spelling or not, that's an ugly tattoo. Horrible font

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    #38

    So My Friend Noticed Something Off About This Girl's Tattoo

    Tattoo with a missing letter on a woman's side, showcasing a common tattoo mistake shared online.

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    #39

    That Is Just Horrendous

    Tattoo owner shares a flawed design online, sparking critical comments about the mistake.

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    Ie Va
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still wonder how people can not judge what is good and what is not.

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    #40

    Isn't It?

    Tattoo quote mistake shared online, missing a word for clarity.

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    #41

    Who's Is Your Tattoo Artist?

    New tattoo mistake proudly shared online.

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A 3rd degree burn is your only option now man" HAHAHA really? this comment made my day.

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    #42

    Facebook At It Again

    Tattoo mistake featuring a woman's portrait with text, alongside a social media post advertising "profeceonal" tattoos.

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    #43

    Still Gonna Go To The Same Guy

    New tattoo mistaken by proud owner shared online, generating reactions.

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    #44

    No Regard For The Consequnce

    Tattoo with a spelling mistake posted online, sparking humorous comments.

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    #45

    Loveing

    Tattoo with spelling mistake, "In Loving Memory," shared online proudly by owner.

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    #46

    Saving Space

    Tattoo owner's mistake shared online; wrapped forearm with cross tattoo and misspelled phrase in Facebook post.

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    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This too shall pass.. but you won't.. especially an English test.

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    #47

    Same Meaning, Different Spelling

    Tattoo on wrist with "recieve" typo, sparking humorous online comments revealing the spelling mistake.

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    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.