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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.

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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.

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

His head looks like a deflating balloon....

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

Using humor against all the jerks that want to body shame him for having a medical condition.

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

Weight loss and lipodema?

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

Cutis verticis gyrata is a medical condition usually associated with thickening of the scalp.[1] The condition is identified by excessive thickening of the soft tissues of the scalp and characterized by ridges and furrows, which give the scalp a cerebriform appearance.

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

What would cause that condition and I wonder how common it is.

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

The cause is typically unknown, but the prevalence is 1/100.000 men and significantly less common in women.

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

How exactly to you shave a surface like that? Very, very carefully.

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

I think it's hilarious. The lettering is very well done.

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We can see that your head is wavy. A tattoo to draw further attention to it was not needed.

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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.

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

He should have tattooed a rabbit on his head so it looks like hare from a distance.

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

Nope, that's a nazi tramp stamp. Trashy and offensive all at once.

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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.

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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.

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

There really is no comment that can do justice to this abomination.

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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

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

If this was done with eyeliner pencil for a party or something, cool. Permanent tattoo? Oh my god.

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

If you want this effect, just use a Biro until you sober up!

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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.

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The look in his eyes is like "bro did you not look at the picture?"

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Let's hope it stays at the same level from now on..

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Sure, if you're doing it with face paint for a Barbie movie watch party

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Yeah that's bad, but maybe try wiping the tat properly before taking pictures

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