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Tattoos are a form of self-expression, but sometimes they can look more like questionable decisions instead.

So in an attempt to find out what people see as a bad piece, we at Bored Panda scoured the depths of the internet for everything ink and needle-related.

Perhaps it's a momentary lapse in judgment or a daring artistic experiment gone wrong that has led to these unfortunate and funny designs, but hopefully, these pictures will remind you to think twice before getting one yourself. Or just make you feel better about your own life choices!

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Guy Got Wednesday Tattoed On Him. Looks More Like Samuel L. Jackson’s Daughter

Guy Got Wednesday Tattoed On Him. Looks More Like Samuel L. Jackson’s Daughter

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Red Hair Blue Soul
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#4

They Thought It Said "You Will Forever Be In My Heart". As An Irish Man, I Can Confirm It Actually Says "Do I Have Permission To Go To The Bathroom"

They Thought It Said "You Will Forever Be In My Heart". As An Irish Man, I Can Confirm It Actually Says "Do I Have Permission To Go To The Bathroom"

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#6

Someone Got "Freckles" Tattooed Which Look Like Blackheads

Someone Got "Freckles" Tattooed Which Look Like Blackheads

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

Freckles are not black, and they're not pinpoint dots. There would be splotches of color behind them and a certain fair complexion. These are blackheads.

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#7

My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year

My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year

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#9

Capybara Tank Tattoo

Capybara Tank Tattoo

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

I gave up drinking 8 years ago, and I gotta say - I *really* wanna be drunk enough to think up a capybara tank. Awesome.

Vaa10
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this one, I'm saving because I might get a tattoo like this one day

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#10

It's Supposed To Be The Sun, But It Looks Like A Medical Condition

It's Supposed To Be The Sun, But It Looks Like A Medical Condition

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This Person’s Tattoo

This Person’s Tattoo

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#12

Appreciate Life Indeed

Appreciate Life Indeed

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

Lol. Another example in don't get a tattoo in a language you don't understand

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#14

So My Nephew Got A Tattoo

So My Nephew Got A Tattoo

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Friendship Tattoos

Friendship Tattoos

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#16

Can I Have More Eyebrows Please?

Can I Have More Eyebrows Please?

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#17

Jesus Has Failed

Jesus Has Failed

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#19

Nothing Comes Between Me And My Calvins

Nothing Comes Between Me And My Calvins

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#20

Unicorn Pony Boy. Before And After The Corona-Pocalypse

Unicorn Pony Boy. Before And After The Corona-Pocalypse

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#22

A Girl I Know Got This Johnny Depp Tattoo Done By Her Fiancé Who Somehow Owns His Own Tattoo Shop

A Girl I Know Got This Johnny Depp Tattoo Done By Her Fiancé Who Somehow Owns His Own Tattoo Shop

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#26

My Husband Made The Mistake Of Letting Our Neighbor Practice On Him

My Husband Made The Mistake Of Letting Our Neighbor Practice On Him

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#29

Found This Gem Trolling Local Tattoo Artists' Instagrams

Found This Gem Trolling Local Tattoo Artists' Instagrams

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#30

Girl I Know Posted This On Facebook. The Line-Work Is Giving Me An Aneurysm

Girl I Know Posted This On Facebook. The Line-Work Is Giving Me An Aneurysm

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#31

El Hopaness Rom Tic

El Hopaness Rom Tic

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

Been waiting all my life to meet el hopanless rom tic. Think I’ll be waiting forever more.

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#32

River Plate Fan Makes A Tattoo With A QR Code That Leads To A Video With The Goals Of The Final. One Day Later The Video Is Taken Down

River Plate Fan Makes A Tattoo With A QR Code That Leads To A Video With The Goals Of The Final. One Day Later The Video Is Taken Down

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

If you gonna QR code you make shore it's not given up (Mr Astley wouldn't, but don't scan this...): boredpanda...9-jpeg.jpg boredpanda-64c3845d57159-jpeg.jpg

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#34

Found On A Google Review Of A Local Tattoo Shop From 4 Years Ago

Found On A Google Review Of A Local Tattoo Shop From 4 Years Ago

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This Tattoo

This Tattoo

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#37

Wow, Now This Is A Really Dedicated Christian

Wow, Now This Is A Really Dedicated Christian

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

No, a dedicated Christian would not need this tattoo on their head, only someone who wants people to think they are, as in "can't you tell from this tattoo how much of a Christian I am?". Followers of Christ don't have to prove it this way.

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#38

What A Beautiful Couple

What A Beautiful Couple

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My Supervisor At Work Said Her Daughter Came Home With A New Tattoo From Her Friend. It Was Worse Than I Imagined

My Supervisor At Work Said Her Daughter Came Home With A New Tattoo From Her Friend. It Was Worse Than I Imagined

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#41

One Of The Worst I've Ever Seen

One Of The Worst I've Ever Seen

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#42

“That Last Look Into Your Daughter's Eyes”

“That Last Look Into Your Daughter's Eyes”

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#44

My Bad Tiger I Got At 19, Trusted The Artist When He Said "Oh I Just Do It Freehand"

My Bad Tiger I Got At 19, Trusted The Artist When He Said "Oh I Just Do It Freehand"

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#45

The Resemblance Is Uncanny

The Resemblance Is Uncanny

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#46

It Just Needs Shading Apparently

It Just Needs Shading Apparently

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#47

How's This?

How's This?

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#50

Before And After Tattoo From This Local Artist

Before And After Tattoo From This Local Artist

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#52

I Don't Know Who Is More Stupid, The Tattoo Artist Who Can't Spell Or Me For Taking It So Long To Notice The Mistake

I Don't Know Who Is More Stupid, The Tattoo Artist Who Can't Spell Or Me For Taking It So Long To Notice The Mistake

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#53

Found This In The Wild, Done By A Self-Taught Artist

Found This In The Wild, Done By A Self-Taught Artist

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#57

Hearts

Hearts

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#59

What Is This Even Supposed To Say? Live Am Your Who I Am Truth

What Is This Even Supposed To Say? Live Am Your Who I Am Truth

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#64

Friend Got A Tattoo. She Had No Idea

Friend Got A Tattoo. She Had No Idea

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#66

A Tattoo Version Of A Pinterest Fail

A Tattoo Version Of A Pinterest Fail

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#67

This Tattoo Makes My Head Hurt

This Tattoo Makes My Head Hurt

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#68

Argyle Sock Tattoos

Argyle Sock Tattoos

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#70

Friend Just Got This... Big Oof

Friend Just Got This... Big Oof

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#72

On Today's Episode Of "Why Would You Get This Tattoo"

On Today's Episode Of "Why Would You Get This Tattoo"

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#73

Welp. “My Friend Gives Good Tattoos And He’s Only Asking For Tips,” Says My Girlfriend

Welp. “My Friend Gives Good Tattoos And He’s Only Asking For Tips,” Says My Girlfriend

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#74

I Don’t Know How To Tell My Friend This Is The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen

I Don’t Know How To Tell My Friend This Is The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen

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#75

I Think This Dude Will Have To Do A Blacked-Out Arm Cover-Up To Hide This Cover-Up

I Think This Dude Will Have To Do A Blacked-Out Arm Cover-Up To Hide This Cover-Up

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#76

A Friend Posted Their New Tattoo. Expectation vs. Reality

A Friend Posted Their New Tattoo. Expectation vs. Reality

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#77

A Local "Tattoo Studio" (His Garage) Dropped A Card Into My Mailbox, So I Looked Him Up On Facebook

A Local "Tattoo Studio" (His Garage) Dropped A Card Into My Mailbox, So I Looked Him Up On Facebook

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#78

Time To Invest In Some Long Socks

Time To Invest In Some Long Socks

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#79

Where Words Fail, Music Speaks

Where Words Fail, Music Speaks

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

For all the boomers bragging how they can read/write cursive while today's kids can't...

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#84

Posted By A Tattoo Shop Near Me. According To The Artist This Is Exactly What The Customer Wanted

Posted By A Tattoo Shop Near Me. According To The Artist This Is Exactly What The Customer Wanted

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#86

Looking For Suggestions On How To Cover This Up. Any Advice/Suggestions Are Really Appreciated

Looking For Suggestions On How To Cover This Up. Any Advice/Suggestions Are Really Appreciated

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#87

This Tattoo

This Tattoo

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

I mistook "INJESUS" for "INGESTUS" and was expecting the other word to be a fart joke. *shrug*

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