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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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#2
America, The Beautiful
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 week ago
I'd rather park it out on the street, thanks for the offer though.
#3
Eminem&m
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.
#6
Done By @imbusy666
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.
#7
Can The Barber Cut His Hair?
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 week ago (edited)
He should have tattooed a rabbit on his head so it looks like hare from a distance.
#9
Oh.. No…
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.
#10
👨👩👧👦
#11
Funny Tattoo By @mrjakeintheflesh
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.
#13
A Real Team Of Talents
#15
Eagle 🦅
#18
Wednesday Has Changed A Little
#19
Caption This Ultraphoto 🤓
#21
Look At His Tattoo
#22
Shrek By @tattoosbysav
#23
Who’s Jesus? Done By @iluvvvlife
#25
Angel Wings?
#26
🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧
#27
Chess Or Checkers?
#28
Breakups Can Be Very, Very Emotionally Draining
#29
Dad Jokes Never Get Old
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 week ago
Which is worst? The quality of the tattoo or the quality of the beer?
#31
What Do You Think? 🤔 Done By @jonnisahlberg
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 week ago
Drastic reaction to not being able to grow an actual mustache.
#32
I Wonder If He Has Fries?
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 week ago
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
#34
Happy Family 🤗
#35
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 week ago
If this was done with eyeliner pencil for a party or something, cool. Permanent tattoo? Oh my god.
#36
It’s Not Me It’s You
#37
No Pain No Gain 💪
#40
Sun 🌞 Clown 🤡 Done By @was.a.star
#42
Dude Got A Louis Vuitton Beard & Eyebrow Tattoos 😳😳
#43
Spotted In The Wild
#44
Patrick Star By @austinofthewell
#45
Omero Sinson
#46
Share Your Thoughts On This Tattoo? 🤔
#47
Thoughts? 🤔
#48
Nice 😎
#49
Football Hooligan?
Svenne O'Lotta 1 week ago
That's an old school skinhead. Not necessarily the racist kind. The Oil! and ska gives it away.
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What is your overall impression of these tattoo fails?
Pittsburgh rare 1 week ago
You have THE ENTIRE BODY to ink and you tattoo your forehead? I'm sorry, but a face tat tells me that person is not that mentally stable
Apatheist Account2 1 week ago
Just what I was thinking. I wouldn't employ any of these people for an office or customer-facing job.
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Pittsburgh rare 1 week ago
You have THE ENTIRE BODY to ink and you tattoo your forehead? I'm sorry, but a face tat tells me that person is not that mentally stable
Apatheist Account2 1 week ago
Just what I was thinking. I wouldn't employ any of these people for an office or customer-facing job.
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