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Regret is a funny thing. And we aren't talking about it in a metaphorical or symbolic sense. But quite literal: a tramp stamp flashing above your cheeks as a regrettable reminder of last night's bender as it happened to the How I Met Your Mother's Ted and many others before the poor fella.

Getting a regrettable tattoo, then, might be a cliche for TV and movies. But there's something we can't resist when life starts imitating art and it happens to actual people. Whether it's a spelling mistake or the final result looking like a 7-year-old's crayon doodle, Fail tattoo and Tattoo Fails communities know there's a never-ending hunger for ink fails. 'No regerts', right?

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#1

Tattoo fail showing a stick of butter with wings instead of a butterfly on a person's chest.

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Don Golosso
Don Golosso
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3 years ago

My sense of humor but again, I wouldn't want that on my body.

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    Tattoo fails: poorly executed baby portrait tattoo next to real baby wearing a bib.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Who doesn’t love Horribly Sunburned Mickey Rooney?

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    #3

    Back tattoo of a lion surrounded by flames, with a person giving a thumbs-up in the foreground, illustrating tattoo fails.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Derpfasa

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    #4

    Tattoo fail on a man's side showing three paint rollers with black ink, with the name 'Karla' underneath.

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    Don Golosso
    Don Golosso
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Photoshop or not, that's funny. Wouldn't want it on my body though.

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    #5

    Lion tattoo fail with tribal design on skin, compared humorously to a real lion.

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    Wheely
    Wheely
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Lion sucking a lemon?

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    #6

    Neck tattoo fail with wings, humorous edit shows person flying awkwardly in the sky.

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    Susie Elle
    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The tattoo itself is really not bad, I guess if this is what the person wantend then *shrugs*

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    #7

    Meme-inspired tattoo fail depicting a woman pointing and a grinning cat on feet.

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    Spanish Cat
    Spanish Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I like it

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    #8

    Lion tattoo compared to design, highlighting tattoo fails.

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    sbj
    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium     3 years ago

    Looks like the cowardly lion from The Wizard of Oz

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    #9

    Back tattoo with angel wings and text, a classic example of tattoo fails.

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    Don Golosso
    Don Golosso
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Banjo music intensifies...

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    #10

    Tiger tattoo fail with distorted face next to real tiger with same mismatched features in snowy landscape.

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    JoyfulZebra
    JoyfulZebra
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The noble Proboscis Tiger.

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    #11

    Man with comedic tattoo fails, head covered in tattoos replicating a haircut, humorous text above.

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Does....does he have a scribbled in chin strap?

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    #12

    Bad tattoo of a tiger on a person's back compared to an actual tiger, illustrating tattoo fails in an amusing side-by-side.

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    Matthews
    Matthews
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The body proportions are all sublime. Perfect illustration, medieval style! /j

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    #13

    Badly drawn tattoo of hands with misspelled quote "Only Judge Can God Me".

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Only god can judge them for getting their hand pregnant?? Da faqu

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    #14

    Close-up of two poorly done 3D flower tattoos on hands; example of tattoo fails.

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    Shark Lady
    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What the actual F is that. It looks like a weird skin disease or something that has turned septic.

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    #15

    Tattoo fail of a man trimming armpit hair with shears on a ladder.

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    Don Golosso
    Don Golosso
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    One more to add to the "funny but not for my body" list.

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    #16

    Wolf tattoo on arm, showcasing tattoo art with potential design flaws.

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    Wheely
    Wheely
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It looks like it was hit with a shovel.

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    #17

    Comparison of a woman's photo and a poorly executed tattoo of her, illustrating tattoo fails.

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    Spanish Cat
    Spanish Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The Scream

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    #18

    A poorly drawn tattoo of a baby with distorted proportions on an arm, illustrating tattoo fails.

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Thanks, i hate it

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    #19

    Buddha tattoo with belly button as a funny navel feature, representing a tattoo fail.

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    Alyssa Phillips
    Alyssa Phillips
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    3 years ago (edited)

    This is actually well done if that's your thing. ETA: and I see now to cover a scar

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    #20

    Two side-by-side tattoos, one detailed and realistic, the other poorly executed. Key concept: tattoo fails.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This. Is. Sharta!

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    #21

    Poorly executed tattoo next to original art, showcasing a tattoo fail with distorted proportions and details.

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    XenoMurph
    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hey you guys! Sloth from The Goonies

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    #22

    Photo of a couple beside a tattoo fail with "Dad" and "Mom" beneath their portraits on an arm.

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    trulli
    trulli
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    3 years ago

    Great they labeled them.

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    #23

    Unusual tattoo art with a skull and clover design, highlighting a tattoo fail on skin.

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What in the absolute most cursed things to ever exist is this?

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    #24

    Two examples of tattoo fails, including a distorted face and a sketchy basketball design.

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    Wheely
    Wheely
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Has Jesus got balls on his chin?!

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    #25

    Misspelled tattoo with "Hanuka Matata" and a poorly drawn design, depicting a tattoo fail.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It means no foreskin, for the rest of your days

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    #26

    Portrait tattoo fail with older woman wearing glasses and a jacket.

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    Wheely
    Wheely
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Erm Grandma... You've had a wardrobe malfunction.

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    #27

    Unflattering portrait tattoo next to a reference photo showcasing tattoo fail.

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Like, that's even an awful picture to begin with. Man looks like he's disgusted with the photographer

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    #28

    Back tattoo with flames and silhouette of a rider, reminiscent of Slush Puppie imagery. Tattoo fails theme.

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    Robecca
    Robecca
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Honestly if they got the left picture would probably be better

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    #29

    Poor tattoo spelling on knuckles with "Your Next" instead of "You're Next."

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    My next what? Please don’t tell me I have to read his toes to find out.

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    #30

    Tattoo fails featuring a poorly designed tiger tattoo compared to a real tiger in action.

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    Spanish Cat
    Spanish Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Not bad actually.

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    #31

    Poorly drawn horse tattoo on a person's back, showcasing a tattoo fail with faded colors and awkward anatomy.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    64000 years later.. still no improvement on cave drawings

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    #32

    Grim reaper tattoo fail with uneven lines and colors on skin.

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    Austin Sauce
    Austin Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Aaaaqualung

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    #33

    Chest tattoo with the text "There's a monster in all of us" and Monster logo, humorously highlighted as a tattoo fail.

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    Caroline Kimber
    Caroline Kimber
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What's a nnonster?

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    #34

    Dog tattoo on a person's shoulder with text, showcasing a tattoo fail.

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    Holly Stevens
    Holly Stevens
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    3 years ago

    I have a feeling this is actually really well done and the dog was just ugly

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    #35

    Tattoo fail on a chest with a phrase and logos, highlighting an awkward design choice.

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    Wheely
    Wheely
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Just don't.

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    #36

    Worst-Funny-Tattoo-Fails

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    Jason
    Jason
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    3 years ago (edited)

    I don't hate this one it's kind of cute. If the man's pants and head silhouette were a bit better. Can probably guess why I like it!

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    #37

    Worst-Funny-Tattoo-Fails

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    Tobias Reaper
    Tobias Reaper
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    3 years ago

    so its a tattoo of the WWE logo whats wrong with this

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    #38

    Worst-Funny-Tattoo-Fails

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    Kimba
    Kimba
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Does it say "100% only way 2 C"?

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