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It can be hard to commit to a specific dinner plan at times, so most of us would probably balk at the idea of getting an impulse tattoo. And if we did finally decide to get inked, I suspect that we would put at least some thought into what exactly the artist would put on our skin. But this is not an article about good decision-making.

This Facebook group is dedicated to the most bizarre choices made by artists and recipients alike. So scroll down and upvote your favorite terrible tattoo. And if your eyeballs can withstand it, here and here are some other collections of Bored Panda’s articles on horrible, horrible tattoo designs. 

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VonBlade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is 100% someone who doesn't know how to take a screenshot, taking a photograph of a monitor, hence the moire.

Kristin Ingersoll
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks to me like someone had their child's artwork tattooed on them.

Scott T Brynildsen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does this person have a skin condition? Maybe this holds some importance to them.

A. Starhawk Hunt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I can read on his neck the word Casper, but I am not seeing any friendly smiling ghosts...

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that word might be Carpe, as in Carpe Diem and we can’t see the rest of the tattoo.

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King Julian
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its like one of those images of a stroke and you cant fully make out whats happening.

Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you're just connecting your unrelated tattoos with...an unrelated tattoo? That one on the right looks like Sharpie.

pat hayes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the dragon looks like it was drawn w/ magic marker🤔..scary work..

HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it. IT. Not THEM. If any single one of these are picked out individually it would look great.

Laroo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s so busy and crudely done. Why would you do this to yourself.

Dr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her back reminds me of the covers of my exercise books at school.

Xenon
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can only hope its her children's drawings?

B.Nelson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is an art principle called composition. This does not have that.

xolitaire
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IS that on the right supposed to be spyro? Because if it is they did him so dirty

Zane Lumagrowl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure it's Figment, a character from an old ride at Epcot at Disney parks

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Timbob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title of this post listing, by it’s wording, infers, that there exists, “good” tattoos ! How misguided !

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    Jason
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those black lines over her eyes are probably the best tattoo she has

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    The origin of the word tattoo seems to actually come from Samoan culture, which features intricate and detailed designs that are both a right of passage and a cultural artifact. Outside of Polynesia, before the 18th century, people would describe the tattooing process as painting or even scaring. Some forms of ‘tattoos’ are actually unintentional. When coal dust, carbon, or even gunpowder would get into a wound, it would leave some permanent pigmentation in the skin.

    It’s somewhat shocking how bad these designs are, as the art of tattooing is older than a lot of other skills humans have developed. Mummified human remains have multiple tattoos, showing at least some interest in the artistic expression on one’s skin. Ancient Egyptians also had more figurative tattoos around five thousand years ago, cementing it as a pretty old art form. Despite all this time, it seems some artists still can’t draw their way out of a wet paper bag.

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    Laroo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might be if you used a real tattoo artist who knew what they were doing.

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    One advantage we have over our ancient relatives is the ease with which we can get rid of unwanted tattoos. Ease here is relative, it can still be a painful and costly process. But no doubt a laser is better than what humans had to deal with before. Women tend to regret their tattoos slightly more often than men, though this may be due to the fact that men have better coping mechanisms for bad tattoos. About half of the respondents in this study who wanted to get their ink taken off had higher education, including at least a university degree.

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    Tattoo regret isn’t always limited to terrible designs. Research shows that often enough, people who seek laser tattoo removal got their ink done as adolescents. Often this is proceeded by bouts of emotional pain, as the person regrets the pain and getting tattooed and the monetary cost of paying for it in the first place. In general, most study participants indicated that both the regret of a tattoo and its removal are very personal topics. 

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    Similar studies indicate that the earlier an adolescent gets a tattoo, the more often they express regret for their decision. The research suggests that people who get tattoos relatively early tend to do it from peer pressure and a lack of impulse control. As they age, they will often regret these specific tattoos, but not the process of tattooing in general. Older tattoos might reflect bands and fandoms the person was obsessed with but no longer cares about. 

    While some end up removing tattoos due to health reasons, like the pigmentation causing allergic reactions, in the majority of cases removal was driven by psychological regret. Overall, most people who get a tattoo do not end up regretting it and only a minority actually gets the piece lasered off. This could be partially due to better tattoo artists being able to take a ‘bad’ tattoo and convert it into something more aesthetic. 

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    Vanessa Richardson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lioness one is actually really nice! That’s all I have to say about this overall🙂

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    Monday
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to say skill wise this isn't so bad...then I saw the hands.

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    Hawkmoon
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily the tattoo isn't finished. It is so realistic that I would have become a statue.

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    Laroo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lettering is far too big and placed badly. It’s a shame as otherwise this could be a good tattoo as the art skills are there.

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    Bunny
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The writing is nice on this one but, like why? Because you love your job at McDonalds so much?

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    Dani M
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a cloud Goku jumped off of? Really can´t see anything else

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    VonBlade
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know the strings attached to the pickups. I'll go and change my guitars immediately.

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    Miss Tinker
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "As wicked as you are you're beautiful to". The missing 'o' isn't surprising, really.

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    Jason
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my son he can draw something on me but not a tattoo

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    Bunny
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, 99% of these people should realllllyyyy think about some of their life choices.

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    Fish Fingers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it... feeding a lolly to it's eye-tongue whilst climbing out of a cabbage?

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    RoanTheMad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the guy who punches people in the moshpit, I just know it.

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    barn owls ️
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as someone from virginia, i would laugh at this person. virginia sucks and i feel no pride in it

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A f- f- fan?? With some skeletal remains on the left and a map on the right?

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    Stardust she/her
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep thinking of Nightmare Before Christmas each time I look at this and it gets more and more awkward by the minute

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    Bunny
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compared to some of the others, not bad. the mouth is a little funky though.

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    Sandy D
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hand banana from aquateen! Lol not well drawn, but I knew it right away

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    NightmaresNope
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, so wait, what is this supposed to be? El Diablo? Cursed Sans? Halloween masks?? WHAT IS IT?! I CAN'T UNDERSTAND

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    Monika Brandt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he meant he made a lot of tattoos that are in need of being covered up. Yikes!

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    Laroo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chewie looks ok but why is Han being played by Daniel Craig now?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe for (some of) us very ugly, for this person perhaps very valuable.

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    rs_adahl1971
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's cute. Unless cute wasn't going for then it's horrible.

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    Laroo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theres some very weird contortions going on with that tat.

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    Laroo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like it’s in the process of being removed.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is wrong with this one? The lines are clean, There is shading, Only the cross on the right is a bit off, But the rest of it looks more than fine to me.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture itself is messed up but they've done some good lines and solid colour packing as well as some dot work. Credit where credit due

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is good though? I feel like a lot of these shouldn’t be on here. I mean none of these are amazing but there are some that are just fine.

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    Rebelliousslug
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve got whoseits and whatsits galore, you want thingamabobs? I’ve got plenty, but who cares, no big deal, I want moooore. I actually hate that I know that.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly just pens as the box is still in the damn photo