ADVERTISEMENT

Getting a tattoo can be a sort of leap of faith. As wonderful and clear as the drawing may be, it ultimately comes down to the tattoo artist’s ability to use their machines. Unfortunately, that means that some folks out there have ink that serves as a warning to always do your research beforehand.

This Instagram page is dedicated to some of the most questionable, bizarre and downright terrible tattoos out there. So get comfortable as you read through, prepare to be deeply confused by how someone could want that, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts below.

More info: Ignorantsheet

You May Also Like:

Tattoos are evidence that no matter how long something has been around, ultimately it comes down to human artistic skill to make it look good. We have evidence that people had some sorts of tattoos over 5000 years ago, for example, “Ötzi” whose mummified remains were found in the Alps, had a number of simple, line tattoos on his corpse.

We have more evidence from the ancient Egyptians, who put in more work to preserve their bodies after they died. One example had multiple animals, a bull and sheep, showing that the ancients weren’t that different from us and liked modifying the way they looked.

ADVERTISEMENT

This means that humans have been developing this skill for thousands of years, yet there are still tattoos being made in 2024 that are absolutely terrible. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but, importantly, the person requesting the tattoo is almost never the person making it, so there is always the question of if this was what they really wanted.

ADVERTISEMENT

This underscores just how important it is to do one’s research. Good tattoo artists tend to charge a lot of money, but it’s best to think twice before entrusting someone’s roommate who happens to have a tattoo machine. This list stands as a warning as to what can happen. Remember, getting it removed is not at all fun either.

ADVERTISEMENT

On the flip side, doing your research might take time and cost a bit more, but you can discover actually awesome artists who you maybe never would have known existed. Unless you have a very, very particular idea of what you want, it can be beneficial to explore some other art styles and see what a creative professional can suggest.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
#29

I Wonder If He Has Fries?

I Wonder If He Has Fries?

ignorantsheet Report

Add photo comments
POST
Traveling Lady Railfan
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another example of really neat idea if this was done for a Halloween party or something with makeup, but as a permanent tattoo? Perhaps not the best choice

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#37

Sun 🌞 Clown 🤡 Done By @was.a.star

Sun 🌞 Clown 🤡 Done By @was.a.star

ignorantsheet Report

#39

It’s Not Me It’s You

It’s Not Me It’s You

ignorantsheet Report

Add photo comments
POST
LilliVB
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a good taste/s. And just to add, as this is Italian, where there's the name Daniela written, there's also written slût (troia). Disgusting

Deborah B
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like it was all just done, meaning he's a virgin, a moron, or both.

Jay Gee
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got it. TERNI is the odd one out because it doesn't have the letter A.

Shine Chisholm (they/ them)
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was clearly all done at the same time, and it's relatively fresh. No idea what it means, but it's not something done over the course of several relationships

Susan Raskin
Community Member
1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this? Notches on his belt? Spare me. In your dreams I'm sure

Anna Purnell
Community Member
Premium
2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't look at this without hearing "Mambo Number 5" playing in the background.

Silvia
Community Member
6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Daniela was particularly hated… (troia means b***h in italian) 😅

Beth H
Community Member
Premium
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m safe, he only dates girls that end with a vowel

Janissary35680
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be even funnier if all the names began with the same letter and were in alphabetical order with an ellipsis ("...") at the beginning and end of the list.

Pittsburgh rare
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ONE name would be enough to put me off. The whole phone book should be enough to put him off the dating pool

Marno C.
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder how TroDanielaia felt about being a "lucky" rebound?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#49

Football Hooligan?

Football Hooligan?

ignorantsheet Report

Add photo comments
POST
Svenne O'Lotta
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's an old school skinhead. Not necessarily the racist kind. The Oil! and ska gives it away.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#50

Which Car Brand Will You Choose? 🤔

Which Car Brand Will You Choose? 🤔

ignorantsheet Report

Note: this post originally had 80 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.