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Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of questionable tattoos! Body art has been a beloved form of self-expression for centuries, allowing people to wear their hearts on their sleeves - quite literally. While many tattoos are a testament to creativity and meaningful stories, some ink choices end up being quite strange.

For this article, we've compiled a collection of some of the most bizarre tattoos ever inked onto human skin. From astonishing works to designs that seem to have come straight from a crazy dream, these tattoos might make you raise an eyebrow or two. It’s important to note that we do not aim to ridicule but rather to find amusement in the quirky and sometimes questionable decisions that people make when choosing their ink.

Scroll down to celebrate the beauty of body art and find humor in these unique ink creations!

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My Friend's Tattoo. When Asked "What Does That Mean?" He Replies, "I Don't Know, I Don't Speak Chinese." That Is Literally What It Means

My Friend's Tattoo. When Asked "What Does That Mean?" He Replies, "I Don't Know, I Don't Speak Chinese." That Is Literally What It Means

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After 10 Long Hours, Sailor Devito Was Born

After 10 Long Hours, Sailor Devito Was Born

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Did you know that ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians and Polynesians, used tattoos to symbolize important events and beliefs? Actually, the word "tattoo" itself comes from the Polynesian word "tatau," which means "to mark something." Interestingly, different cultures have their own tattoo traditions and meanings. For example, in Japan, tattoos were used to identify criminals in the past.

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Tattoos have long served as a medium of self-expression, telling stories ‘engraved’ in ink on the canvas of human skin. From ancient tribal signs to contemporary art pieces, tattoos have evolved into a vibrant global culture that reflects individual passions, emotions, and life journeys.

While some tattoos are considered true masterpieces, others spark conversations about questionable choices. It’s truly interesting to explore the intriguing tales behind these unique works of art and celebrate the beauty of self-expression, even in its unconventional forms.

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Been Saving This Blobfish Tattoo For Today, So Ugly It’s Beautiful

Been Saving This Blobfish Tattoo For Today, So Ugly It’s Beautiful

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Not all tattoos are serious or meaningful. Some people get tattoos just for fun or to be silly. They might have funny pictures, strange quotes, or even mistakes! It's like a game of "What were they thinking?" that makes us giggle.

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#12

Biggest Regret

Biggest Regret

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

Don't know if this is regrettable, it's very original and well executed.

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It happens that people regret their tattoos. Let’s be honest, we all make mistakes. But don't worry, there's a solution! Talented tattoo artists can turn an old tattoo into something new and beautiful. It's like giving your tattoo a makeover, and it shows that we can always turn things around.

#13

Being A Tattoo Artist Is So Funny. Like One Day I'm Tattooing A Memorial Piece And Then The Next Day It's This

Being A Tattoo Artist Is So Funny. Like One Day I'm Tattooing A Memorial Piece And Then The Next Day It's This

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Snake's Skin Tattoo

Snake's Skin Tattoo

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#15

You Guessed It

You Guessed It

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

Did you know the egg and the poop come from the same hole. You're welcome!

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

birds, reptiles, amphibians, elasmobranch fishes (e.g. sharks), and monotremes (e.g. platypus) all have a cloaca. it's the opening for urinary, intestinal, and genital tracts.

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

Chickens don't have a b******e lol its a vent...a long horizontal slit

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

Guess what? Cloaca. I wish some smarty pants kid would surprise me with this version.

Upstaged75
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My best friend and I have been going back and forth with this as a running joke since 1992. :) It's from an SNL sketch with Al Franken and Macaulay Culkin.

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What are your thoughts on these tattoos? Did they evoke a cringe reaction, or did they, instead, inspire and impress you with people's wit and courage in getting them? Perhaps you are a proud tattoo owner yourself, and these artful expressions of individuality resonate with your own interests and passions. Let us know in the comments!

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#16

Just Why Would You Want This On Your Body, Forever

Just Why Would You Want This On Your Body, Forever

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#17

Why Would You Get This Tattooed On You?

Why Would You Get This Tattooed On You?

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#18

Don’t Have A Cow, Man. Or Have One… Permanently Across Your Whole Torso

Don’t Have A Cow, Man. Or Have One… Permanently Across Your Whole Torso

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#19

Protect Your Neck

Protect Your Neck

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

Never party with drunk/high friends in Australia! Is my suggestion 🤔

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#20

Technically Very Sound Tattoo, But

Technically Very Sound Tattoo, But

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#21

This Might Be The Best/Worst Tattoo I’ve Ever Seen

This Might Be The Best/Worst Tattoo I’ve Ever Seen

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#22

Pretty Sure These Bruise Tattoos Belong Here

Pretty Sure These Bruise Tattoos Belong Here

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#24

Yes, Someone Actually Got This

Yes, Someone Actually Got This

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#26

Shirt Tattoo?

Shirt Tattoo?

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

That's a good tattoo. Just don't get the connection? Just likes blue shirts?

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#27

The Tattoo On The Back Of This Head Is Way Creepier

The Tattoo On The Back Of This Head Is Way Creepier

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#29

Unsettling “Shronkey” Tattoo

Unsettling “Shronkey” Tattoo

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#31

McDonald's Receipt... Tattoo?

McDonald's Receipt... Tattoo?

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#32

Found This Gem While Researching Tattoo Artists In My Area

Found This Gem While Researching Tattoo Artists In My Area

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#33

Posted To A Local Tattoo Shop's Facebook Page. Pretty Sure That's A Lower Back, By The Way

Posted To A Local Tattoo Shop's Facebook Page. Pretty Sure That's A Lower Back, By The Way

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#36

Why Would You Pay Someone For This?

Why Would You Pay Someone For This?

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

Well, maybe they didn't pay for this and just let a friend practice on them.

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#37

Jasmine Spitting On Aladdin

Jasmine Spitting On Aladdin

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#41

Remember That One Episode Of Winne The Pooh Where He Gets Stuck In A Hole And Rabbit Turns His Bottom Into A Decoration? Well

Remember That One Episode Of Winne The Pooh Where He Gets Stuck In A Hole And Rabbit Turns His Bottom Into A Decoration? Well

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#42

I Drew A Zoidberg Virgin Mary Tattoo Design And Got It Tattooed On My Leg. Enjoy

I Drew A Zoidberg Virgin Mary Tattoo Design And Got It Tattooed On My Leg. Enjoy

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#45

This Bro Shake Tattoo

This Bro Shake Tattoo

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#46

Not Sure Why You'd Want These As Tattoos

Not Sure Why You'd Want These As Tattoos

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#47

It's Tough To Find A Good Face Tattoo But This One Is Especially Awful

It's Tough To Find A Good Face Tattoo But This One Is Especially Awful

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

It’s growing on me… I mean it’s still weird as hell but kinda cool…

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#50

Jason From The "Friday The 13th"

Jason From The "Friday The 13th"

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#51

Imagine Thinking "Yea, This Is Exactly What I Want"

Imagine Thinking "Yea, This Is Exactly What I Want"

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#52

I Thought The Point Was He Did Tap Out, For Our Sins

I Thought The Point Was He Did Tap Out, For Our Sins

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#54

Bow To The Scorpion King

Bow To The Scorpion King

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#55

A Half-Black, Half-White Teenager's Parents Finally Allowed Him To Get A Tattoo. This Is What He Picked

A Half-Black, Half-White Teenager's Parents Finally Allowed Him To Get A Tattoo. This Is What He Picked

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

Oreo: "we have decided to change the barcode for the double stuffed ones" "🍸👨‍💻"

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#57

Sexy Ned Flanders

Sexy Ned Flanders

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#59

Shared On Local Tattoo Shop's Social Media This Week. I Am Speechless

Shared On Local Tattoo Shop's Social Media This Week. I Am Speechless

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#61

Felt Like This Belonged Here

Felt Like This Belonged Here

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#62

The Longer You Look At It, The Worse It Gets

The Longer You Look At It, The Worse It Gets

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#63

An Impulsive Decision At 18 Years Old While Traveling In Copenhagen. I've Gotten It Lasered 5 Times

An Impulsive Decision At 18 Years Old While Traveling In Copenhagen. I've Gotten It Lasered 5 Times

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#64

The Kid I Went To High School With Was Actually "Trying" To Get A Tattoo He Would Regret. I Think It’s Safe To Say He Did Just That

The Kid I Went To High School With Was Actually "Trying" To Get A Tattoo He Would Regret. I Think It’s Safe To Say He Did Just That

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#65

Cosmetic Scar

Cosmetic Scar

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#67

That Tattoo

That Tattoo

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

"I sell Hank Hill and Hank Hill Accessories" - Propane Accessories

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#69

This Dumb & Dumber Tattoo I Saw Is Possibly The Worst Thing Anyone Has Ever Done To Their Body

This Dumb & Dumber Tattoo I Saw Is Possibly The Worst Thing Anyone Has Ever Done To Their Body

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Lakota Wolf (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, the artwork is astoundingly good. Taste is questionable. Though, the first thing I think of these days when I see these amazing, vibrant tattoos is how tats fade and blur over time. I feel like a tat like this would look like a blurred blobby runny mess of indistinct colors in a decade or so.

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#71

My Friend Got His First Tattoo. He Said He Chose It Because He Just Liked The Way It Looked. I Don't Know How To Break It To Him

My Friend Got His First Tattoo. He Said He Chose It Because He Just Liked The Way It Looked. I Don't Know How To Break It To Him

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#72

I Don’t Know Why You’d Ever Want This

I Don’t Know Why You’d Ever Want This

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#73

"All About That Mayonnaise Life"

"All About That Mayonnaise Life"

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

I really like mayonnaise, but I don't think I'd get a tattoo of it

#77

The Cookies Taste Good But Getting Them Tattooed On You? Not So Much

The Cookies Taste Good But Getting Them Tattooed On You? Not So Much

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#80

Tried To Camouflage A Birthmark

Tried To Camouflage A Birthmark

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Pro Tip: A Real Good Way To Distract Yourself During These Times Is To Get A Tattoo Of Your Wife In A Squid Costume. I Recommend It To Everyone

Pro Tip: A Real Good Way To Distract Yourself During These Times Is To Get A Tattoo Of Your Wife In A Squid Costume. I Recommend It To Everyone

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#86

Here’s My Tattoo

Here’s My Tattoo

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#87

Being British I Want This Tattoo

Being British I Want This Tattoo

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#88

Local Artist’s Latest Project, He’s Been Tattooing Since 1997

Local Artist’s Latest Project, He’s Been Tattooing Since 1997

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Busted Knees

Busted Knees

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Lakota Wolf (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I posted on another "cuts/bruises" tattoo image - there are many reasons why a person might get these tattoos. It could be that the person is a fan of horror/slasher/zombie movies and just likes the aesthetic. It could be that the person got recreations of actual past scars/wounds to memorialize an accident (or abusive situation) that they survived. It could be that the person got recreations of past self-harm wounds to remind them of what they have overcome. It could be that the person got tattoos that are representative of self-harm wounds to help them to NOT self-harm (For some people, seeing what visually appear to be current, healing wounds could help them overcome the urge to actually self-harm.) It could also be that the person wishes to have an "outside" visible representation of internal pain and internal scars they may carry, to show that just because we may be wounded and scarred "inside", it is no less legitimate than a physical wound.

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#93

Butterfly Elephant Tree

Butterfly Elephant Tree

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

What the ... what is that outfit made from? The edges have been singed with a hot flame. It's thick like vinyl, shiny like plastic, and has scales like a fish.

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#94

Why

Why

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My Brother’s Friend Went To A “Tattoo Party” And Got This Texas Tattoo

My Brother’s Friend Went To A “Tattoo Party” And Got This Texas Tattoo

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Katt-Dogg

Katt-Dogg

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

Title made me think of "Mitchells vs. the nachines"! (But not the tattoo itself)

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#97

So This Eagle-Headed Clown Tried To Hit On My Friend. She Asked If He Had Tattoos

So This Eagle-Headed Clown Tried To Hit On My Friend. She Asked If He Had Tattoos

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