“Tattoo Fails”: 50 Times People Didn’t Even Realize How Bad Their Tattoos Were

Everyone knows tattoos are painful. Those pesky needles often draw blood, and it is not recommended to be tattooed for hours on end because our bodies are just not meant to endure that much torture. But what can last even longer than the pain of being tattooed is the sting of receiving a bad tattoo. Knowing that your botched ink is a permanent addition to your body and being doomed to a lifetime of condescending comments about your failed artwork can cut way deeper than any needle ever could. 

We don’t mean to add salt to anyone’s wounds here, but you have to admit, looking at tattoo fails can be a great way to experience schadenfreude. That’s why we’ve gone through the Tattoo Fails Instagram account to find the most painfully cringey examples of why you should always put a lot of thought into choosing your body art (and the right artist). Below, you'll even find interviews with Richard Fullam from Tattoo Removal Experts and Barbara Taylor from Pulse Light Clinic to hear a little bit about the process of taking off a tattoo. Enjoy looking at these pictures that might make you reconsider your next piece of ink, and be sure to upvote the ones you find most tragic. Then if you’re interested in viewing even more regrettable tattoos, check out Bored Panda’s last piece on a similar Instagram page right here.

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