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People Are Sharing The Worst Tattoos They Have Seen, Here Are The 35 Funniest Posts (New Pics)
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Tattoos are common enough that most people are able to look past the old, disproved cliche of “What will it look like when you are old?” However, not all tattoos are created equal, and a few “lucky” people have adorned themselves with pieces that are questionable at best and a warning to others at worst.
Netizens “inkshame” the worst tattoo designs out there, as both a warning and a monument to “the customer is always right.” So get comfortable as you scroll through and be sure to thank your lucky stars you didn’t get one of these tattoos. We also got in touch with tattoo artist Maya Gat to learn more. Upvote your favorites and comment your thoughts below.
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#1
It’s Supposed To Be A Cat Nose
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#2
Local Nc Artist
PeepPeep the duck 2 years ago
If she can do that cool butt clapping trick, then this tattoo is pretty awesome 😂
TheAnimalGoddess 2 years ago
🤣🤣🤣 "Looks like I get to go all up in this butt-erfly!"
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#3
Literally What Is This
Tim 2 years ago
That's not a forehead, it's not a fivehead, it's not a sixhead, it's a sevenhead.
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Redheaded1 2 years ago
Ron Perlman as Vincent in the TV show Beauty and the Beast with Linda Hamilton!
Bored Panda got in touch with tattoo artist Maya Gat to learn a bit more about tattoo regret and a professional’s opinion. Firstly, we wanted to hear about her experiences with tattoo regret. “I'm fortunate that I haven't encountered clients expressing regret about the tattoos I've created for them, at least to my knowledge. Personally, I haven't experienced regret towards the tattoos I've gotten myself.”
“However, I've had the opportunity to help clients who came to me seeking cover-ups for tattoos that weren't done by me. These situations typically happen when clients feel that their previous tattoos no longer align with their personal journey or have aged poorly over time. It's a rewarding challenge to help transform those experiences into something that resonates with them better and gives them a fresh start.”
#4
Loyaty
Lesbitarian Lady 2 years ago
The misspellings on tattoos could, and should, fill their own dictionary
Xenon 2 years ago
Do no tattooists know how to spell? Ummm, lovely idea for a tattoo but did you mean to spell this word that way?
Sherri Mantooth Bagwell 2 years ago
You can't expect them to be good at drawing & spelling. That's a lotta pressure on these young drop outs
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Someone I Knew Got A Tattoo On Vacation… Is It Completely Hopeless?
A Something 2 years ago
It’s giving me ‘me and the lads got drunk in magaluf’ vibes
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The Blurmaid's face resembles Lucille Ball's not blurry face
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#6
Friend Posted They Got A New Neck Tattoo And The Artist Did A Fantastic Job
StretcherBearer 2 years ago
Ah the "coping with life in 21st century America" approach.
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Auntriarch 2 years ago
I see the duck also. Actually it's the best part of the tattoo
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Chandra Torres 2 years ago
What the heck was under it in the first place? It looks like they got Laser tattoo removal, then got this FANTASTIC piece of art! 🙄
jellsworthjr 2 years ago
Just grow a really long beard, for the rest of your life. Okay ma'am?
As visible in many of the images here, the quality of the tattoo artist's work is just as important as the client's vision, so we wanted to know what to look out for when researching a tattoo artist. “Make sure the artist specializes in the style you are drawn to. Take the time to review an artist's portfolio, paying special attention to how their tattoos look healed, this is a good testament to their skill and to the way your tattoo will age.”
#7
The Skull
Sue Denham 2 years ago
In my head I can hear it saying "Hey, hey, hey!" in a Fozzie Bear voice.
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
IT WAS GOOD until I scrolled down oh my god. Dentist's favorite patient.
#8
The Hands
Mycroft1967 2 years ago
Looks like a ventriloquist mermaid. "I just ate a clownfish- it tasted funny."
Sherri Mantooth Bagwell 2 years ago
Zoom in closer, those are lips, same as Mommas
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#9
I Don’t…. I Can’t Understand It. The Longer You Get… The Worse It Is
Lawmom1966 2 years ago
What about the "x" on the top of the head? I agree with the woman wearing a skeleton half-mask. Good call!
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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago
Someone cosplaying the grim reaper holding a whole lengthwise cut banana to their throat while clenching an eye around a plum
HyperSocialCheeseFoe 2 years ago
Why does a skeleton have human hand, did he take it from someone?
Hobistapioka 2 years ago
Why the long face? I see myself out. And art doesn't need to be perfect
“I recommend selecting an artist who crafts original designs and possesses a distinct touch, as this ensures your tattoo will be both beautiful and one-of-a-kind. Seek out an artist who is patient, who puts thought and creativity in order to give you the best tattoo that aligns with your vision,” she shared with Bored Panda.
#10
So I Am An Emt And I Was Looking Up Ambulance Inspired Ink.. I Came Across This Gem
WindySwede 2 years ago
"If found pants less, take of shirt and read message on back" 🤭
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#11
I Have No Words
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
That looks like safetypin and pen ink; my friends were dumb in high-school. Hopefully I'm right cuz then it'll fade almost completely to nothing
Upstaged75 2 years ago
This is why you shouldn't buy a home tattoo machine and practice on yourself!
Anna Ekberg 2 years ago
Tbh we should be grateful for people that put up warningsigns like this one on their body so we can choose to avoid them....
#12
Yikes
akapleko 2 years ago
I find the sloppy execution quite charming, in this scenario!
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Vstar87 2 years ago
I wonder if the handwriting is a stencil from someone’s actual handwriting, like the person wanted their kids handwriting or something on them
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Others might be nervous about getting inked for the first time, so Maya shared some advice. “Getting your first tattoo is a personal and intimate journey. After seeking the right artist for you on the professional and artistic level it's crucial to find an artist with whom you feel comfortable, safe, and connected. Trust is very important to both sides. In my practice, I always schedule a consultation meeting before the tattoo session.”
#13
Just… Why?
Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
I don't know why, but for some reason, I imagined that Mario was playing hide and seek and Luigi touched home base (the navel), hence his grumpy expression, because he lost.
#14
Super Bad
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Got tired of coloring. My son colors like this, "It's taking forever!!"
Lene 2 years ago
My 6yo tells me "moooooom, it's boring. You finish it!". Lol
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#15
Local Shop Post
“This meeting allows us to establish a mutual understanding and a bond, discuss your idea and vision, address any concerns, and clarify the process. Patience and communication are key throughout. When building a design, aim for something timeless that resonates with you on a profound level. Take your time to reflect on the idea, ensuring it remains meaningful to you over the long term. Whether your tattoo holds a deep narrative or simply captures aesthetics, ensure it brings positivity and empowerment whenever you look at it.”
#16
Found On Tiktok
*Confused Screaming* 2 years ago
Is the one on the right a half-human, half velociraptor crossbreed?
The Kitten Overlord 2 years ago
It’s a baby. I don’t think it looks bad, it looks adorable!
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Colleen Glim 2 years ago
The proportions on the baby’s hand are really bad
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David 2 years ago
Baby finger too big. Squint a bit and it looks like a manatee approaching a diver's hand.
#17
Someone Posted This In A Apa Pool Group. Just Awful
DooooCrime 2 years ago
The classic pool game where you swap one ball with a red egg. My favorite.
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Problem is more that it's NOT going 'straight' through the 8 ball....
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tuzdayschild 2 years ago
I'm telling you now, those eggs are not going to make it through the game.
jellsworthjr 2 years ago (edited)
Why is the 8 ball smoking a cigar with a lime two pickled eggs and a grapefruit(?)?
#18
Nice Watch Bro
Mike Behr 2 years ago
I know somebody who has a similar tattoo with the date & time a loved one died.
“Personally, If my client's tattoo idea reflects a personal struggle, I work with them to transform it into a representation of growth, beauty, or strength within that. Lastly, carefully consider the tattoo's placement on your body, size, and the colors you chose—different areas, designs, and skin tones have unique considerations that can and should openly be discussed with your chosen artist. Make sure that the design and size flatter the body placement you have chosen.” You can find Maya's Instagram here, and some highlights of her work here and here.
#19
I Finally Have Something To Post! So Much Going On. One Of My Matches On A Dating App
Lucille 2 2 years ago
For some reason I read that in French 😅 j’ai souvenirs
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I think you might want to up your standards on those dating apps….
Raelene Christie 2 years ago
That's an interesting scar I wonder if he was born with a condition called gastroshisis which is when a baby is born with organs outside the body, or it could be a stab wound, sorry ex-nurse and I love to try figure the cause of scars.
Sanguinius 2 years ago (edited)
I saw a lot of scars like that in jail/prison. Shot/stabbed in the stomach and had to have invasive surgery to repair it. Looks like the bullet/knife wounds themselves are to the left of the larger scar bisecting the stomach. Definitely seen worse. He looks like recovered alright.
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this is what happens when you have enough money for one "ok" tattoo but decide to get a larger bad tattoo
#20
It's The Constant Bragging About Getting Free Tattoos And Then They All Look Like This
#21
The Longer You Look The Worse It Gets
Debbie 2 years ago
There was an attempt yes... seems like a pinterest-copy...
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Camila Monteiro 2 years ago
It looks like something I would draw in my notebook in HS 'cause I'm bored about the class.
boredkoala 2 years ago
Agreed, some kind of felt tip marker, you can see the ink bleeding.
Load More Replies...While it’s not as common as our parents (or grandparents) would have led us to believe, tattoo regret is still an issue. One survey found that, among 600 respondents, about 75% thought they should not have gotten at least one of their tattoos. As one can imagine, these days people will get multiple, so the issue is more around a specific piece, not the idea of tattoos in general.
If you put yourself in these people’s shoes, it’s easy to see how this could have happened. Take yourself back to a younger age and think about something you were obsessed with. If you felt a momentary pang of cringe, now imagine getting that thing, a band, film, quote, or something else, etched on your skin.
#22
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
It's official, you're now a pillar of society... what society, no one knows
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
I was like 'I don't really understand, what part of the body is it.. oh'.
PunchinelloTX 2 years ago
I have never gotten out of the shower, looked in the mirror and thought, “I need a full-body tattoo of an ionic column as seen through a funhouse mirror,” but I guess I’m just a boring old man.
zububonsai 2 years ago (edited)
IMHO, that would be *really* hilarious / cool / funny if he was a professor of Classics /classic studies / History of architecture / art history.... (But the chances are small)
#23
I Did It Guys… I Finally Found One In The Wild
Rosie Red 2 years ago
The only thing I understand about this reference is that it gives pedo vibes.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Is that Alex Trebek? Not sure about the kid in the kilt or why there's paper blocking him/her.
#24
This Guy Is From My Hometown. I Don't Even Understand What This Is Supposed To Be About
However, it is important to differentiate between a person getting one tattoo just to try it and a true enthusiast. Statistics show that the more tattoos a person has, the less likely they are to regret them. Of course, this could be a sort of sunk cost fallacy, but after a few tattoos one can imagine that the recipient is better at picking art they like and finding an artist that works well for them.
Still, even less desirable tattoos have a “shelf-life” of about two years, when the majority of tattoo regret cases kick in. In particularly sad cases, the person starts to regret it the next day, generally due to the piece being poorly done (and one can look no further than this article for evidence) or because they got it while intoxicated, never a good time to make long-term decisions.
#25
Sorry But What The F Is This?? The Placement???
#26
Big Yikes. Found On Tik Tok
#27
On My Instagram Feed… Someone In The Comments Asked What It Was Supposed To Be & The Owner Said It’s Gonna Be A Semi Colon, She’s Just Waiting For It To Heal First
Alyssa Brown 2 years ago
So I'm assuming it's supposed to be a semi colon tattoo which is symbolic for overcoming suicidal thoughts, like taking a pause for a semi colon and then continuing
Lesbitarian Lady 2 years ago
Hope it's your last unless you find someone who knows what they're doing
This is why most specialists recommend sitting down and thinking about what you actually want. That isn’t the only step, it’s also pretty important to find an artist that can do it and understands your vision. As so often in life, paying a premium and taking time to plan tends to pay off, particularly if needles, ink, and skin are involved.
On the technical side, tattoos don’t all heal identically, certain parts of the body are more receptive and everyone’s skin is different. If this all sounds like a recipe for disaster, don’t fret, most people do not end up hating their tattoo’s if they take all the necessary steps to prepare and maintain it afterward. Issues only arise when the recipient decides to rush, not do their research, or cheaps out on a skilled artist.
#28
Mercedes Benz Logo Anyone?
ShellsBells 2 years ago
No, this is "I want to drive a Mercedes, but I drive my grandma's old 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis" tattoo.
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#29
Dude Said He Was Fine With A "Free Tattoo"
Chris D'Asta 2 years ago
I'm fine with this. I believe Master Shake is one of the greatest animated characters ever created.
#30
The Fact That Someone Tattooed This, Took A Picture, And Uploaded It 🥴 Not The Worst I've Seen But It Definitely Isn't The Best. Especially The Nails 🫣
Imma 2 years ago
Anyone else who see the face on the right thumb? 3 small black marks? Or is it just me?
Wide Awake at 3am 2 years ago
It's giving me hands washed up on a beach without the rest of the body vibes. Charming.
If you are dealing with tattoo regret, it’s really not the end of the world. The feelings of regret may fade as you get used to it. Tattoo removal is another option if you don’t want to keep it, while these days many artists are pretty skilled at “drawing over” an existing tattoo to make something new and, presumably, better.
#31
Ooof Local Shop
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I think its just because its on wrinkly skin? older/wrinkled skin is harder to tattoo to begin with, too. It's a bad photo, lighting wise, too. So it's hard to tell how good or bad it even is.
Load More Replies... The Kitten Overlord 2 years ago
It looks EXACTLY like the turtles where I live! Executed perfectly! 👍 😍
Sharon Vaughn 2 years ago
I've thought if I were to get a tat it would be a turtle, but not on the back of the hand.
#32
The Client Paid Extra For Name And Shading, Apparently
Alyssa Brown 2 years ago
Shows some potential at least, hard for me to rag on it too much as it looks like a memorial piece
HyperSocialCheeseFoe 2 years ago
The clock looks like it’s from one of those “Is it cake?” Videos.
Michelle Smith 2 years ago
Name, date of birth, clock represents time of birth, right? Nice concept and not too badly executed.
#33
A Friend On My Timeline From A Local Shop
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I think the tattoo artist could stand a couple basic anatomy classes.
jellsworthjr 2 years ago
Why don't we do this more often? You mean just what we're doing tonight? Gaze deeply into my eyes. Opps, forgot to bring em.
The Mediterranean Fruit 2 years ago
I think this one could have been really cool without the shading behind it
#34
I Know Theres Definitely Worse Ones But... I Dont Like It
Rizzo 2 years ago
I'm not Dutch, but German and I read here: "Sometimes all we need is a sweet little giant." Am I right?
Jo Davies 2 years ago
It is Afrikaans. Sometimes all we need is a gentle giant.
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I believe it is Afrikaans, but could be totally wrong.
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#35
“Award Winning Been Tattooing For Over 15 Years”
Gavin Johnson 2 years ago
They got a swimming award when they were 12 and been tattooing cows for over 15 years….
Gabriela Cink 2 years ago
Isn't it on purpose to look like sketch? It is kind of cute. And lines are nice and smooth.
Marco Richter 2 years ago
yes I believe it. The handling of the tattoo gun looks ok. Well maybe they can learn how to draw next.
#36
My Friend Is Showing Off His New Tatt. He Is Super Proud Of It. I Wonder If I Should Tell Him
TheAnimalGoddess 2 years ago (edited)
What I'm getting is some person is praying while in free fall to Hell & their hands are melting. But that's just me 😂
#37
The Arms And Hands Though
#38
I Just Can’t…
DooooCrime 2 years ago
I think Mickey has some horrible medical issue with his legs. One is swollen badly and the other looks like all the muscle has atrophied.
Upstaged75 2 years ago (edited)
Looks like Minnie accidentally ate shrimp again! Someone get her an epi-pen. :)
#39
A Friend Of Mines Tattoo😭 We Tried Talking Her Out Of Getting It 😂 She Wanted It So Bad She Couldn’t Wait
#40
Spotted Out In The Wild In Bali
Lemme get the lemons 2 years ago
Yeah, he did it so he could attract people into a no strings attached marriage!
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DooooCrime 2 years ago
I stared at this for way too long trying to figure out the way that mushroom is sitting in space. I've come to the conclusion that she is hovering in front of it, only explanation.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
I missed that. Was too busy trying to figure out why faces are so hard to do.
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#42
This Is Atrocious 🥴😂 It’s Supposed To Be The Evil Queen From Once Upon A Time 😬 😅
kissmychakram 2 years ago
Congratulations, you managed to make Lana Parrilla look unattractive. Did not know this was possible.
Marinasongs1432 2 years ago
I see a Hyena from the Lion King and Ursula from the little Mermaid
#43
This Guy Usually Does Really Good Work. Idk What Happened Here
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
The eyes are pretty damned good. Shame about the marker pen fur though.
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I mean, black cats are hard because it's all black ofc, but.. COME ON WTH IS THIS ;-;
#44
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Remuru from That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime. It's not completely horrible but I'm clueless what's going on with color
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Ember Flame 2 years ago
It's Remaru from the anime, That time I got reincarnated as a slime, not bad actually, just looks like it is on a bad patch of skin.
#45
Found This In A Thread Of Winnie The Pooh Tattoos
#46
Castiel From Supernatural Lookin Rough Here
Nina 2 years ago
The sad thing is, the tat overall looks quite detailed and well-executed. Like the coat, the hands, wings. Faces are really hard to get right apparently (at least he looks like a human, not like a monster like some other portraits I've seen)
Living Example 2 years ago
Don't any of these "artists" own a ruler to at least make the eyes and eyebrows look like they're on the same face?
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
More like "angel inhabiting a human body who never changes clothes". :)
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#47
Another Tinder Find
MichelleDonut 2 years ago
It's probably just a quick high ponytail to get it out of the way for working on the tattoo. Not for actually going anywhere public.
Load More Replies... Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
The left sunflower has a heart in it. If it had an ex’s name inside it, then that would explain why the seeds are so dark, to hide it. I’m not a fan of tattoos with black shading, unless you’re a great artist then it looks heavy and faces can look terrible.
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Found In The Wild…
Gavin Johnson 2 years ago
The whole ‘Proud Son / Daughter / Wife / Husband / Mother / Father / Golf Partner / F**k Buddy of a Veteran’ baffles me. The Veteran gets the kudos, they did the service, they stood up and were counted. Stop hitching your caravan to their blood, sweat and tears eh?
DooooCrime 2 years ago
Is it just me or does it look like he had the butt of the gun in his mouth? Like he's sucking on it...
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Why does I look like the silhouette is deep throating the butt of their gun?
#49
Lines And Shading Are So Bad
#50
Apparently They Are Slugs Not Poop 😅 My Friend Was Going To Get A Tattoo From Her But Thankfully I Checked The Insta Needless To Say She Dodged A Bullet
Kariali 2 years ago
That's actually what slugs look like. Question is: Why would you get them tattoed? But there's certainly a reason.
Jen M 2 years ago
That's what slugs look like when they mate. The middle circle is a slimey blob of "egg stuff", and they sit there pulsing around it and then seperate asap. The question is. Why would anyone tattoo mating SLUGS???
A Something 2 years ago
Ew but was wondering what the thing in the middle was meant to be so thank you for that nugget of information!
Load More Replies... Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
The slugs in my garden would like it to be known that they are much better looking than this tattoo suggests
#51
Someone Commented “The Last Dandelion”
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
The symmetry bothers me. The eyes, nose and ears are all a bit wrong.
Load More Replies... Julian Smith 2 years ago
I feel like the right half of the tat is perfect...pity about the left side no matching
Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
Whoever did this to Cillian Murphy should have their tattoo gun taken away
#52
Saw This In An Acotar Group... Love The Idea, But Why's It So Hard To Read?!
ProbablyNotBehindYou (he/him) 2 years ago
For anyone who didn't want the trouble of reading it, it says 'The sun was shining when I left you'
#53
On My Timeline... What Do We Think?
Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
I’m worried about what they thought it was going to look like…but then decided to do it anyway
CascadedFalls 2 years ago
Why does the hood look like a thumb? The face looks like a Halloween themed nail that's growing backwards.
#54
Bro Actually Does Great Work... But What Happened Here
Lakota Wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
It's supposed to represent the Aries zodiac sign. The left half is the "symbol" for Aries, and the right half is an actual ram's face (well, it's SUPPOSED to be one, anyway.) Aries, in the zodiac, is "The Ram".
Xenon 2 years ago
Thanks, I was wondering why we had a ram head cut in two and the weird horn on the left. I would never have figured out what this was supposed to be in total.
Load More Replies... Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
I like the flamey bits, but those toes are freaking me out….
#55
From An "Artist's" Page... My Eyes! My Eyes!
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
These are fine. Why are your eyes burning? Did you not see some of the other monstrosities on this post?
CascadedFalls 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, this is actually one of the better ones on this post. The one with a bunch of flowers on the bottom just looks like a doodle someone would draw in math class while bored, as for the rest It's alright.
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The Doom Song 2 years ago
Oh dear. This is why you never get backyard tattoos. All mine are professionally done in a licensed shop with licensed artists
Kimberley Edwards 2 years ago
Lol, just because the tattooist is 'licensed' doesnt mean they are automatically brilliant at what they do...do they have to pass a test or something to see if they are any good at drawing or sumthin..
Load More Replies... WindySwede 2 years ago
Slowmo Guys just released this about tattoos https://youtu.be/BriPpne6Yt8
The Doom Song 2 years ago
Oh dear. This is why you never get backyard tattoos. All mine are professionally done in a licensed shop with licensed artists
Kimberley Edwards 2 years ago
Lol, just because the tattooist is 'licensed' doesnt mean they are automatically brilliant at what they do...do they have to pass a test or something to see if they are any good at drawing or sumthin..
Load More Replies... WindySwede 2 years ago
Slowmo Guys just released this about tattoos https://youtu.be/BriPpne6Yt8
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