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A good tattoo usually takes a lot of time and effort. And not only the tattooing itself; coming up with the best idea and finding the right artist can be time-consuming as well. For a reason—the last thing you want is something this permanent to be disappointing if not horrifying.

Some people don’t seem to properly think things through. Others might have a very odd sense of beauty, while a few are plain unlucky with how their tattoos turn out. All of these and many more instances can be found on this Facebook group, with a name that says it all—”I'm not tattoo-shaming, but I'm tattoo-sorry you gotta deal with...that”. With roughly 6.4 thousand members, the group is a never-ending source of terrible tattoos, and we have found some of the best (or should I say worst?) examples to prove it. Scroll down to view the disasters.

You don’t have to be a tattoo artist to see how bad some of these tattoos are. Whether it’s the design or the execution to blame, the end results range from surprising to hilarious and horrifying. In some cases, all of the above.

They show that it doesn’t necessarily have to be misspelled to be regertful. History Of Tattoos has revealed that as much as 17% of people regret the ornamentation on their body. The most common reason for feeling this way—it’s a tattoo of someone’s name.

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According to Ipsos, back in 2019, 30% of people in the US had at least one tattoo. (The percentage increased from 21% in 2012.) The number of inked people is ever changing and so are tattoo trends. Some of the most popular designs that were cool and original back in the day would likely be considered outdated at best at the current time. 

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Glamour suggests that, when it comes to trends for 2023, minimalist lines and nature motifs are going to be the popular option. It emphasizes the importance of artistic expression through tattoos, and suggests that original pieces, as well as so-called sticker sleeves, and nature-inspired designs will take over the industry.

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

i hope she now knows what kind of special moron she's married to and gets a pretty ugly divorce.

Salty.Hag
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No need for a divorce, I mean he was willing to put that ugly azz picture on his body.

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

The tattoo artist could have been nicer about her neck rolls lol

2WheelTravlr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He could have been nicer about her everything. He worked hard to make her look hideous.

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

If my husband did this, I would never have sex with him again unless he wore a shirt. My own ugly face would turn me off...lol

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

I think it's cute, I mean if you love her enough to tat her onto you even when she is not looking her prettiest, that's true love. I'd be impressed.

Ms.GB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did he do it to be sweet or because he thinks she looks funny though...

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

Number 1 you shouldn't have married him number 2 get a divorce now. I'm upset even looking at this. What a vicious and cruel man he is.

Little king trash mouth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, and my husband knows me well enough, I would probably never speak to him again if he did this. I have so much anxiety about everything, mostly myself, that this would ruin me.

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

She has nothing to worry about, the tattoo doesn't look like either one of them! There's her plausible deniability! "Bob's new tattoo? Yeah, I have no idea why he would get a tattoo of strangers like that. Weird, huh?

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

Omg, why did the artist and husband agree that those chins looked okay..?

jennifer_34
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're all reading this wrong. This proves he loves her so much that he'll never leave her. No other woman would have him with this tat.

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

I wonder if she asked him for a divorce straight after it 🤔 poor man has not grasped the art of tattooing a woman on your body lol!

Beruthiel45
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks like a psychotic murderer gloating over his victim. Good grief.

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

I can't believe anybody would pay to have such a b******* picture on their body.

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

This guys friends for the rest of his life: "Hey Bob, remember when forgot to not get that completely f****d up tattoo?"

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

Hypothetically it’s funny but if my partner did this I’d cry 😭

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

The tattoo added a chin and this woman needs to get the hell away from this sack of excrement

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

Tbh this shoulrd be no. 1. Because he took advantage of a private, intime moment and used it for a joke on social media. He's an AH through and trough. Disgusting prick!

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

she should make him get a cover tattoo or divorce him...that is just plain mean!

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However, some designs are believed to be able to stand the test of time. According to Tattoo For A Week, parlors often help clients figure out what they might want to get, as they have books brimming with ideas. Some of the all-time most popular images there include dolphins, stars, wings, hearts, and butterflies.

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It's so bad. Looks like they did it left handed

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

courage was allowing the person who did this tattoo near you with ink

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According to Ibis, there are roughly 33,500 tattoo parlors in the US alone that employ just over 44,000 artists. The data also reveals that the industry has been steadily growing in the last five years, which implies that the number of atrocious tattoos might be increasing with time as well. But luckily, nowadays, there are ways to remove them.

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Probably one of the worst tattoos I’ve ever seen.

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

What body part is that on? Seriously. More important issues than that monstrosity.

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Healthline points out three main ways for removing a tattoo: laser removal, surgical excision, and dermabrasion. The first option includes working with a Q-switched laser, which fades out the tattoo—it sends a pulse of energy, which dissolves the ink by heating it. Laser removal usually requires multiple sessions, but it’s one of the most common and successful ways of getting rid of the design you no longer want on your body.

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As the name suggests, surgical removal is a more invasive procedure, during which the tattooed part of the skin is cut out using a scalpel. Dermabrasion also requires removing the skin, but instead of a section, it is removed in layers, allowing the ink to ooze out.

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

Isn’t the whole point of the infinity symbol that it’s an unbroken line?!

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There can be hundreds of reasons for removing a tattoo, and work might be one of them. Depending on the job, some workplaces still have a negative outlook toward them. Statistics show that nearly 76% of Americans believe that they (together with piercings) make it more difficult to get a job. (The majority (61%) of HR specialists agree with being less motivated to hire a person with a visible tattoo when it’s on his face.) However, roughly 40% of employed people (aged 18 to 34) have tattoos nevertheless.

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Here's a tattoo I gave myself with a cheap tattoo machine from Amazon

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(Anti)Social Penguin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this was “my mom battled cancer for 5 years. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice” kind of tattoo 😳

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Roasting myself for this trailer park tattoo I got when I was 13

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The resemblance is uncanny…..

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

The face looks okay…but it sure isn’t Kate Winslet. Maybe the person asked for their face to be substituted?

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Tattoo shaming myself

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

When I first saw this I thought it was part of the male anatomy! Why is the axe handle so curved?

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A friend from highschool's "matching" tattoo with her sister

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

Is this supposed to be one of those “autism mom” tattoos? (referring to moms that aggressively support autism speaks and ABA despite them both being controversial) if it’s not, I apologize, just my first thought

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She tattooed her own ear and fingers and failed miserably

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Tattoo someone I know got in a legit tattoo shop

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

I've seen way worse. This one at least has a discernable art style.

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A tiktok 'artist' unlicensed studio. This is also stolen fan art.

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

I don't get why this is bad, decent style and probably some kind of inside joke

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

I'm personally astounded that all the words are spelled correctly in the right-hand tattoo. It gets a pass on that alone.

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had a sound over it going ‘ooh i like that’ .. i really hoped it was gonna be a sick coverup at the end but no, just this

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

It looks like a picture before all the ink goo has been wiped off....

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At least she's super happy about it.

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

please just go somewhere else to finish it. Don't let them touch you again!

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

I get that maybe it's a bit too much to like disney like that, but this tatoo is really good, I don't think at all that it's a "permanent damage", it's very well done with cute colors

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

This one isn’t too bad to be fair, apart from the fact that Chucky seems to have an rather elongated head

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