50 Times People Didn’t Even Realize How Bad Their Tattoos Were, As Shared On This Facebook Group
We all experience regret at some point in our life. Experts categorize it into two types: inaction — things we didn't do, like asking our crush on a date — or action — things we wish we wouldn't have done, such as drunk driving. This time, let's talk about the latter.
The Facebook group with the glorious name 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' collects the absolute worst designs people carry on their skin, and they serve as the perfect proof that not every (drunk) idea is worth executing.
Since this online community is celebrating its birthday (it was created on November 9, 2020), we thought why not commemorate it, and introduce you, dear readers, to its content? Continue scrolling and check out some of the group's most popular posts.
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We managed to get in touch with the group's administrator and moderator team, and a few of them were kind enough to tell us more about 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?'
"We do have certain criteria tattoos have to meet in order to go through the group," El Arp told Bored Panda. "There's a lot of boundaries the admins and mods have set in order to make sure our site isn't flooded with random stuff, like offensive tats, anything overly gory, etc."
El Arp said that, "a lot of our problems lie in the kind of content our members send in. We get about 30+ posts submitted a day, and only about 10-15 of them are usually accepted."
"A lot of people will submit the same thing, their captions won’t be to the standard of the rules (especially the cursing rule) or they just aren’t bad tattoos (normally those are just what people don’t have a preference for or they think are strange)," El Arp explained, highlighting that the admins and mods want the group to be about terribly executed ink.
El Arp's colleague Erica describes the group's members as "a bit feral [but] in a good way." Erica said they're fun and sassy, and that their energy is really contagious.
"It's nice to have a group where everyone is on the same page as far as content and interactions go," Whitney, who also helps run 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?', added.
Okay but these doodles that look like this are so wonky they're adorable.
"The definition of a 'bad tattoo' is definitely different for the individual. What one might consider 'bad' is what another laughs at. On average, the posts that tend to get the most traction would be ones that look like they’ve been absolutely butchered compared to what they’re supposed to be," El Arp said.
That kinda looks like the arm doodles I did in pre school
However, if they were to pick something, Erica believes the most popular are "scratcher tattoos, wonky or blown out lines, and my favorite: lettering fails."
"I love the things members think that those types of tattoos say. Always a good time."
It's a skeleton of the dreaded house centipede. That's not a tattoo. It's an actual glimpse into the portal to hell.
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kind of getting junji ito vibes, creep factor is definitely there at least
So those are wings I guess for the folks at the bottom but you know, damn well, the look like tiny asses.
I don't know what it is but I really like. Is it some sort of mythological creature?
Shoulder blades look like butts 😭 or maybe that's their pecks ? Either way the upper body looks like butts
It is from the last season or Attack on Titan! It’s a really great anime
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What the hell are the butt back people looking at? I’m getting serious girl from the ring vibes here.
as a huge fan of aot, i would not get this, but i can’t hate it too much
The only thing I can see for this poor guy is a blackout, what that thing is on his back is a riddle for me?
It 's from Attack on Titan, the final season — which really isn't, because at the end they're like, "Next season: Founder's Arc!" cf2bf3fd8a...a16692.jpg 
Erica says 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' is perfect for everyone who loves tattoos and chaotic humor. "I'm honored to be on the team that does their best to keep things up and running, and our members who find the wackiest posts."
El Arp also wanted to mention that, "the admin and mod team are fantastic and I consider them some very good friends of mine. They truly make this group a wonderful experience for everyone involved, and I’m very lucky to be a part of that team. We have fun, joke around, and shame terrible ink, which is exactly what this is all about."
So many of these tattoos are concerning. It looks like severe mental illness in several cases like this one.
It's not uncommon to have regret immediately after getting a tattoo, especially since you're used to seeing your body a certain way and then, all of a sudden, it appears different.
To help you come to terms with any immediate anxiety or regret you may experience, experts at Healthline suggest you permit yourself to wait it out.
It may take a while for you to grow into or get used to the ink but remind yourself that if the anxiety or regret doesn't pass, you still have options to either cover it up or start a removal process.
While the exact time frame can vary, Dr. Richard Torbeck, a board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology, P.C., recommends taking at least six to eight weeks after getting the tattoo before going for removal.
He said this allows for delayed tattoo reactions that can occur with some pigments to be resolved.
Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to think through the process and decide if this is really what you want.
Holy c**p what did the artist use to put that on her leg, a jigsaw? Maybe a hatchet, cause those likes are choppy as hell.
Note: this post originally had 137 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
And this is why you don't get "backyard tattoos" people. All of mine are done by liscened artists in clean, professional shops
Some of them don’t deserve to be here. And quite a few are honouring dead loved ones. If they’re happy, let them live, jeez…
Some of the bad drawing ones might be drawings done by their children. Which makes it sweet and preferable over having the kids face done looking like hell.
A tattoo is a luxury. Not a need. If you can't afford to go to a good, licensed tattoo artist that can do a good job on you, better if you don't get a tattoo at all. You can always wait and try to save a pair of bucks more to have a nice permanent draw on you. Also for safety reason it is always better going to a professional. Professional tattoo artists have to attend courses regarding safety procedures to get their license, so they don't risk to spread disease (including hepatitis and HIV) or infection misusing their needles (the professionals use always single use needles, a backyard one, I don't know)
Yeah, always wanted a tattoo, so now I am thinking about it seriously, got a good shop with good review, picked an artist with lots of experience and a solid portfolio with the style I want. Before I go, I will commission an artist for the draft with possibilities of retake (since it will not be on my skin yet). I cannot understand someone that will just half a*s it when it's one of the most permanent thing you can get done!
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These were all done by people not ready to put permanent ink on humans lol...
If you want tattoos, great! Get ‘em. If you don’t, that’s ok too. Seems like there are fewer and fewer people my age without tattoos. I just don’t think there’s anything I’d like to commit to having on my skin for the rest of my life. I’ve grown and evolved over the years. I can’t imagine I’ll be the same person in 20-30-40 years, that I am today.
a lot of these are at worst okay and at best really nice. Just bcuz it ain't your taste doesn't mean you have to "shame" them. Can we not do stuff like that?
So how many people decided that tattooing must be easy and ordered one on Amazon?
Loved it!!! Chur to the person or persons who put this epic slide show together
Before anyone thinks ANY of these are cool, just remember that none of these folks are getting laid, just so we're clear. Not in my world anyway, lol!
And this is why you don't get "backyard tattoos" people. All of mine are done by liscened artists in clean, professional shops
Some of them don’t deserve to be here. And quite a few are honouring dead loved ones. If they’re happy, let them live, jeez…
Some of the bad drawing ones might be drawings done by their children. Which makes it sweet and preferable over having the kids face done looking like hell.
A tattoo is a luxury. Not a need. If you can't afford to go to a good, licensed tattoo artist that can do a good job on you, better if you don't get a tattoo at all. You can always wait and try to save a pair of bucks more to have a nice permanent draw on you. Also for safety reason it is always better going to a professional. Professional tattoo artists have to attend courses regarding safety procedures to get their license, so they don't risk to spread disease (including hepatitis and HIV) or infection misusing their needles (the professionals use always single use needles, a backyard one, I don't know)
Yeah, always wanted a tattoo, so now I am thinking about it seriously, got a good shop with good review, picked an artist with lots of experience and a solid portfolio with the style I want. Before I go, I will commission an artist for the draft with possibilities of retake (since it will not be on my skin yet). I cannot understand someone that will just half a*s it when it's one of the most permanent thing you can get done!
Load More Replies... These were all done by people not ready to put permanent ink on humans lol...
If you want tattoos, great! Get ‘em. If you don’t, that’s ok too. Seems like there are fewer and fewer people my age without tattoos. I just don’t think there’s anything I’d like to commit to having on my skin for the rest of my life. I’ve grown and evolved over the years. I can’t imagine I’ll be the same person in 20-30-40 years, that I am today.
a lot of these are at worst okay and at best really nice. Just bcuz it ain't your taste doesn't mean you have to "shame" them. Can we not do stuff like that?
So how many people decided that tattooing must be easy and ordered one on Amazon?
Loved it!!! Chur to the person or persons who put this epic slide show together
Before anyone thinks ANY of these are cool, just remember that none of these folks are getting laid, just so we're clear. Not in my world anyway, lol!
