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We all experience regret at some point in our life. Experts categorize it into two types: inaction — things we didn't do, like asking our crush on a date — or action — things we wish we wouldn't have done, such as drunk driving. This time, let's talk about the latter.

The Facebook group with the glorious name 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' collects the absolute worst designs people carry on their skin, and they serve as the perfect proof that not every (drunk) idea is worth executing.

Since this online community is celebrating its birthday (it was created on November 9, 2020), we thought why not commemorate it, and introduce you, dear readers, to its content? Continue scrolling and check out some of the group's most popular posts.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He sparkles! What a great sense of humour this person has

Well-Dressed Wolf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the sparkly vampire fetish, but why is the fish sparkly? And why a FISH?

Shyla Bouche
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rainbow fish is prettier than the other fish because of the glittery scales. The fish acts like a Karen to the other fish, until everyone else hates her. She spends her days miserable and alone. One fish starts being nice to her, and she gives it one of the glittery scales. Soon she gives a glittery scale to all the fish, and everybody is friends again.

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Dizavid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rainbow fish: teaching kids to make friends by ripping chunks of themselves out and throwing it to passerbys in need.

Max
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean it's very, very well done. Kudos to the tattoo artist. May they achieve great victory.

Emerald
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't even read Twilight but I want to give this all my upvotes.

Autumn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH MY GOSH. NO, THIS IS F*CKING HILARIOUS. Granted, it’s not a very well done tattoo which is a shame because this is g e n i u s. I love you Rainbow Fish 😔✊

kkathleen517
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it..I know its a Twilight reference but what's with the fish??

Jessi Lovely
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Personally I love this. Rainbow fish was my fave book as a child and as a teen I used to make fun of that line from twilight *chef’s kiss* perfection

LynzCatastrophe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with this one? Could be better done but it isn't horrible. I've always wanted to get Rainbow Fish ❤

Martina Ericsson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha I like this one. I dont want it on my body but its funny and cute

Stro Bro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How else did he get those scales? Not that big a surprise.

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    We managed to get in touch with the group's administrator and moderator team, and a few of them were kind enough to tell us more about 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?'

    "We do have certain criteria tattoos have to meet in order to go through the group," El Arp told Bored Panda. "There's a lot of boundaries the admins and mods have set in order to make sure our site isn't flooded with random stuff, like offensive tats, anything overly gory, etc."

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    El Arp said that, "a lot of our problems lie in the kind of content our members send in. We get about 30+ posts submitted a day, and only about 10-15 of them are usually accepted."

    "A lot of people will submit the same thing, their captions won’t be to the standard of the rules (especially the cursing rule) or they just aren’t bad tattoos (normally those are just what people don’t have a preference for or they think are strange)," El Arp explained, highlighting that the admins and mods want the group to be about terribly executed ink.

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    El Arp's colleague Erica describes the group's members as "a bit feral [but] in a good way." Erica said they're fun and sassy, and that their energy is really contagious.

    "It's nice to have a group where everyone is on the same page as far as content and interactions go," Whitney, who also helps run 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?', added.

    "The definition of a 'bad tattoo' is definitely different for the individual. What one might consider 'bad' is what another laughs at. On average, the posts that tend to get the most traction would be ones that look like they’ve been absolutely butchered compared to what they’re supposed to be," El Arp said.

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    However, if they were to pick something, Erica believes the most popular are "scratcher tattoos, wonky or blown out lines, and my favorite: lettering fails."

    "I love the things members think that those types of tattoos say. Always a good time."

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    waddles
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well i guess you’ll always know the time and twice a day you’ll actually be right (i can’t do fecking math)

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    Erica says 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' is perfect for everyone who loves tattoos and chaotic humor. "I'm honored to be on the team that does their best to keep things up and running, and our members who find the wackiest posts."

    El Arp also wanted to mention that, "the admin and mod team are fantastic and I consider them some very good friends of mine. They truly make this group a wonderful experience for everyone involved, and I’m very lucky to be a part of that team. We have fun, joke around, and shame terrible ink, which is exactly what this is all about."

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    Seymoura Butts
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of these tattoos are concerning. It looks like severe mental illness in several cases like this one.

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    It's not uncommon to have regret immediately after getting a tattoo, especially since you're used to seeing your body a certain way and then, all of a sudden, it appears different.

    To help you come to terms with any immediate anxiety or regret you may experience, experts at Healthline suggest you permit yourself to wait it out.

    It may take a while for you to grow into or get used to the ink but remind yourself that if the anxiety or regret doesn't pass, you still have options to either cover it up or start a removal process.

    While the exact time frame can vary, Dr. Richard Torbeck, a board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology, P.C., recommends taking at least six to eight weeks after getting the tattoo before going for removal.

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    He said this allows for delayed tattoo reactions that can occur with some pigments to be resolved.

    Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to think through the process and decide if this is really what you want.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking this is exactly how this Potterhead wanted it to look, so I guess it's not "bad" necessarily.

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like some sort of ink or makeup (I hope); the way it looks a bit smudged somehow

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    Sean Simpson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p what did the artist use to put that on her leg, a jigsaw? Maybe a hatchet, cause those likes are choppy as hell.

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    poiplescales
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If @scorpio_appologist got anything other than a painfully messy scribble you got the bad end of the trade.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know how hard face tattoos make it to get a job. I mean you do it if it makes you happy. To each their own..

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    SobyKay
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other than the awkward placement, not as crazy as some others on this list

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be the other set of pictures that goes with the guy who has the batman tattoos, who said his tatoo is not even.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one isn’t so bad because that’s the cover art for one of car seat headrest’s albums, twin fantasy. I guess I could see the appeal if you’re a big fan of the band. One of my friends has this as a sticker.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm laughing so hard this made my butt pucker - and thankfully they have all the toilet paper I need!

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    Phasmainmachina
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, after I managed to figure out what it is, it’s sorta ok, but really needed to be better designed.

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    funkybluegirl
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one had so much potential, i think it would be beautiful, if it had been done by a more experienced artist.

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    RoanTheMad
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tbf, this one looks half done, like they haven't even wiped the transferred design away, and it needs colouring. I'm not saying it's great, but maybe some colouring will save it a little.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it, It does say Laila right? Not an unusual name in Sweden.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is well drawn but I wouldnt want to be around the type of person that would want this on them forever

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a tattoo in honour of my late dog too. (It looks a bit messy because I took this picture right after it had been done). Oscar-Tatt...0a-png.jpg Oscar-Tattoo-6370c16679a0a-png.jpg

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