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Bad tattoos are nothing short of an urban legend - there are so many posts dedicated to them, and yet you never see one in real life. For better or for worse these tattoo fails are kept hidden in sweater sleeves, pants or socks. Seeing one is as rare as a unicorn sighting.

There's no denying that inking someone without turning it into a tattoo fail requires quite a lot of skill, but if it' so bad that it's actually good, does that mean that your ugly tattoo was made be a professional? When in doubt with the previous question, you can always check the quality of your ink by doing a simple trick - face swap. Just take your body drawing and combine it with the real thing. If it still looks quite presentable, chances are you are good to go. In the list below, though, we have gathered the fine specimens of the bad and the funny face swaps.

The saddest part is that you are stuck with your worst tattoo for life unless you do a cover-up tattoo or muster up the courage for terribly painful laser removal. Anyways, while watching these we do feel pity, laughter is also guaranteed!

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    #13

    The Joker

    The Joker

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    Sally Peterson
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the real joker is the crappy tattoo artist ? if that's what he considers himself

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    Money Talk

    Money Talk

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    #17

    The Bear

    The Bear

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    sunnyrei82
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It shocked me, not that it's really bad, but that it covers their whole back (or front?)

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    Sheleen

    Sheleen

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    Amanda Scott
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These people obviously went to some ill-reputed, third rate tattoo artists! I don't think they're even artists. Pretty much looks like they gave the job to a child to do...

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    White Tiger

    White Tiger

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    #33

    Perfect Portrait!

    Perfect Portrait!

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    Mmfleshman
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is the tattoo bad but the guy wearing it must have lost a drunken bet

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    #34

    Ladies And Gentlemen, The Beotles!

    Ladies And Gentlemen, The Beotles!

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    Nermern Reedus

    Nermern Reedus

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    Jace
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had no idea WTF he was carrying until the second image. And what's that on the crossbow? Anthropomorphic cartoon brass knuckles??

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    Jesus Man

    Jesus Man

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    .gas.
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I guess they won't be joining us for Easter service...? ;-)

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    Majestic Tiger

    Majestic Tiger

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