45 Cringe-Inducing Tattoo Fails That Go Far Deeper Than The Needle
Being old enough to get a tattoo means you’re also old enough to have a brain developed enough to discern a good decision from a bad one. Although this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’d always make good decisions, you should be wise enough to double-check the tattoo that you’re getting before getting it on your skin. However, some people don’t think that far ahead which is why there are some of these unfortunate people who ended up having tattoos that would make anybody cringe!
What’s ThePoint?
This tattoo is both a success and a failure; the success comes from the tattoo’s realistic quality. Even when viewed from a great distance, it appears that this individual has a pen tucked behind his ear. This indicates that the artist possesses a high level of talent.
What’s ThePoint?
But when you really sit down and give it some thought… What good is it to have a pen tattooed behind your ear if you are unable to make use of it? It is puzzling to us not just because you have a large tattoo on your head, but also because the tattoo serves no practical purpose and has no hidden significance. There must have been a challenge involved.
Remember To Include The Apostrophe
It is impossible to find a more direct method of shutting down the other person in an argument than by pointing out grammatical errors they have made, and the same is true for tattoos that are intended to be scary. Just call attention to the error, then leave the room.
Remember To Include The Apostrophe
Like the person who decided to get a tattoo on their fists that should have said “you’re next,” meaning that you’d be next to meet their knuckles, but instead it says “your next.” As a result, you can now ask, “My what is next?” and have a good laugh about it. This person is trying to appear more intimidating than they really are.
Walking Nightmare
When it comes to tattoos, we try to avoid being cliché by not asking the age-old question, but given the circumstances, we feel compelled to do so: how will that look when they are 70 years old? Tattoos on the face are already considered to be somewhat daring, but this takes things several notches further.
Walking Nightmare
The fact that this individual decided to make his full-face tattoo that of a widespread phobia is even more upsetting. When they encounter this person, we can almost guarantee that at least a few people who are terrified of spiders will immediately flee the area. We sincerely hope that his soulmate does not have a phobia of spiders.
Junk Food
Everyone has some kind of go-to dish that they really enjoy eating. It’s totally acceptable for people to have different preferences about the flavor of food, such as some people favoring mom’s handmade meals while others adore the taste of food manufactured professionally. Nonetheless, there are occasions when individuals have a propensity to exhibit an excessive amount of love for the food that they eat.
Junk Food
Someone must have been under the influence of alcohol or their friends when they made such a poor choice in order for them to get such a poorly executed image tattooed on their body. In the same way that Ronald McDonald appears to be showing a bit too much skin, the person who got this tattoo must have been under some kind of influence to make such a poor decision.
What You Paid For Is What You Get
Although we realize that you are feeling a little bit irritated because art is now out of your price range, there is one form of art that you should never, ever try to save money on, and that is tattoo art. Because it will stay with you forever, you should probably put aside a little bit more money so that you can get it done properly.
What You Paid For Is What You Get
If you have not done your research and examined some examples of the artist’s previous work, you should under no circumstances choose the less expensive alternative. This is a prime illustration of why this is the case. Getting this tattoo removed is something that comes highly recommended. Scar tissue caused by the removal process will have a much more attractive appearance than the tattoo itself.
Always Spell Check
You’d think that getting a tattoo of the name of a holy figure would be significant enough to warrant double-checking the spelling of the name, wouldn’t you? In addition, the name Jesus appears quite frequently written throughout the entirety of the Bible and is commonly observed around the time of Christmas.
Always Spell Check
How could the individual getting the tattoo or the artist not see such a glaring oversight? Because of this, you should always review your tattoo sketch more than once before allowing the tattoo artist to begin work. Furthermore check at various points throughout the procedure. It is obvious that this person did not bother.
Who Are You Punishing?
Having a tattoo on your face is a different thing entirely. It is quite strange to get a tattoo of a face on your own face. You have a unique appearance all to yourself. Do not get another tattoo on top of it of another one. So we are wondering what this poor child will think about all of this when they are older and experience it for themselves.
Who Are You Punishing?
We are unable to determine if the individual with the tattoo or the youngster depicted in the tattoo is being punished. This man has a tattoo on his beard line, which means that if he grows a beard in the future, his entire face would be covered in beard hair, which is an ugly look.
That’s Meta
This individual brazenly proclaims that they have certainly made some poor choices, and because of this, we are curious as to whether or not he is referring to this tattoo, which is so obviously a poor decision to get, or an even worse decision that they have made prior to getting this tattoo.
That’s Meta
They should have merely admitted their faults and moved on instead of getting that phrase permanently inked on their backs. Even entertaining the idea of getting a tattoo like this is foolish. If people with this mentality and these coping strategies continue to breed, then humanity will inevitably perish.
Cat Eyes
I beg you, make sure that what you see on this woman’s face is only sharpie and not actual tattoos of sleeping cats. This photograph contains two errors in its composition. When you first decide to have a tattoo for your eyebrows, you will typically visit a well-respected make-up tattoo artist. This is the first consideration.
Cat Eyes
Second, let’s say you have always dreamed of having eyes like a cat. In that situation, it indicates that you line the area surrounding your eyes with eyeliner that has a winged tip. But, it does not signify that you physically have cats tattooed on your eyebrows; the placement and interpretation are both incorrect. What the heck was going through her mind?
Incredibly Stupid
We are not joking. This is an example of tremendous foolishness, as it is both incredible and silly at the same time. When you look at the tattoo’s overall concept and placement, you can’t help but give yourself a facepalm. The realism and execution of the tattoo are perfectly done and look fantastic, but when you look at them together, you can’t help but give yourself a facepalm.
Incredibly Stupid
This is not only pointless given that shoes are supposed to shield your feet from harm, but it also achieves the reverse of what footwear should strive to accomplish. This puts your feet in risk by exposing the large scars that tattoos essentially are to the nasty world that you have to step on, and it’s likely that you won’t be able to wear shoes until it heals.
Double Trouble
When getting a tattoo, one should always do a careful review of the document to ensure that it has correct spelling and language. We won’t hold it against you if you look up your search phrase, which is your tattoo, in a dictionary or even if you allow Google auto-correct the term. In fact, we praise you if you do.
Double Trouble
This individual obviously did not care enough to inspect their work twice or placed an unhealthy amount of trust in their tattoo artist, both of which are mistakes. This tattoo features not one but two extremely egregious errors, and to tell you the truth, the execution is not very good either. The next time, why don’t you try getting a second opinion?
Why Are We Lost?
Although though we all know that having a tattoo of a compass is pointless and won’t serve any purpose on the body, compasses are a popular choice for people to get tattooed because, when done well, they can look amazing and capture the spirit of an adventurous person. If things go wrong, though, nobody will want to go on an adventure with you.
Why Are We Lost?
Is it possible that the customer or artist in question simply drew a compass from memory, and if so, why did they not make the effort to examine whether or not it is accurate? It is one thing to switch two directions on the compass, but it takes some type of aptitude to get three out of the four directions wrong.
Who Is That?
The lack of detail may lead you to believe that this is a cartoon at first glance; however, after you take a closer look, you will notice that it is actually quite terrifying. The tattoo artist stated that they attempted to put some realism to it, but the end result is nothing short of horrible.
Who Is That?
Yet the true horrifying question is who or what that is and what sinister item it appears to be clutching. Is it a portrait of the spouse of Chucky, or of the artist himself? No matter what the response is, we can pretty much guarantee that this will serve as an excellent discussion starter because everyone will want to know who it is.
Finally, An Accurate Tattoo
At long last, we have a tattoo that is accurate, and while it is certainly a botch job, at least it is accurate, and the execution isn’t quite as horrible as it could have been. Why do you think it is accurate? Why is it that only a clown would have a tattoo of clown makeup on their face? Well, because only a clown would do that.
Finally, An Accurate Tattoo
This photograph depicts how this person matured along with their tattoo, and you can plainly see the remorse in their eyes in each of the photos as the years went by. Never get a tattoo on your face when you’re young; if you really want one, wait a few more years after you are 18 before getting it.
Creepy Children
We understand that getting a tattoo of something that will always remind you of your loved ones may bring you a sense of closure, happiness, or joy whenever you look at it; however, we implore you not to get tattoos of faces if the artist who will be doing the work does not have positive reviews or a strong portfolio.
Creepy Children
These children, or rather its progression tattoos of one child’s life, are not only harmed, but they also terrify us on a fundamental level. Not only have they been done wrong, but they also have tattoos. The pupils are almost completely opaque, giving the impression that they are possessed. If you really have to get a tattoo from a bad artist, choose names rather than faces as your subject matter.
They Must Like Geometry
What do you get when you combine your love for geometry with the love that you have for your mother? You end up with this hideous tattoo. Even though the typeface and the workmanship are not terrible, we simply cannot overlook the terrible error that was made on what was supposed to be a meaningful tattoo.
They Must Like Geometry
Before having a tattoo that you will have to keep for the rest of your life or get rid of through excruciatingly painful laser treatments, it is always a good idea to look up the word in the dictionary, even if English is a difficult language to learn. At least it seems like this can be easily concealed behind other things.
What’s Her Name Again?
When it comes to tattooing your partner’s name on your body, there is a common superstition that says you will break up soon after getting the tattoo, and then you will either have to date someone who has the same name as your partner or cover it up. Alternatively, you could date someone who has a different name.
What’s Her Name Again?
Do you think that this individual was aware of the superstition, or do you think that they sought to convince Brenda to instantly quit their relationship with him because he had written the name Brenda on their body close to a hundred times? We genuinely wish that they remain together forever. This is going to be an enormous tattoo that needs to be covered up.
That’s Not How IDs Work
There is undeniably a movement toward getting tattoos that serve practical purposes, such as ones that show where your left and right hands are or ones that look like miniature rulers on the tips of your fingers. However we believe that this person took the concept of a “useful tattoo” a little too far, unless they intended to get it in order to show off to their other buddies.
That’s Not How IDs Work
If they did it for the purpose of bragging about themselves, we are not the least bit envious. What on earth were they contemplating? You cannot simply remove your shirt and present the back of your body as a form of identification. If that were the case, then airports would be full of people walking around without their tops on.
They Must Be A Writer
There is an old proverb that says, “no pain, no gain,” and this phrase explains that in order to get what you want, you have to put in a lot of effort and push yourself to your limits. It’s possible that’s true in this person’s case. They must put up with the discomfort of getting this tattoo in order to advance their education.
They Must Be A Writer
Perhaps possibly they had a different understanding of what the proverb was trying to convey, and as a result, they chose to deliberately employ the word ‘pen’ rather than ‘gain.’ Because pens are so useful in day-to-day living, it could imply that if you do not have a pen, you will not be able to make any progress in your life.
Don’t Have Finger Tattoos
Tattoos on the finger are rarely impressive. The ink frequently bleeds or blows out, making the print look sloppy. But even if that’s not the case, it could be something as ridiculous as these tattoos. Even though the level of detail is impressive for such a tiny number of tattoos, we just don’t picture this individual being happy with them for the rest of their lives.
Don’t Have Finger Tattoos
If the fact that they are fictional characters from a television show isn’t repulsive enough for you, take a closer look. For some unknown reason, one of them is in the other direction. For screaming out loud, if you’re going to have horrible tattoos, at least make sure they’re all in the correct orientation.
What Is That
We have a hunch that this repulsive tattoo was inspired by a combination of two items that the bearer of it adores. It appears to be a pirate captain who is posing with a football, and in terms of “things that might crossover,” those two things couldn’t be much further distant from one another.
What Is That
These are the kinds of works that are best saved for when one is bored and can just draw anything comes to mind and then toss it away so that no one else has to suffer through having to look at it. In addition to the fact that this tattoo is based on a terrible concept, its execution is also rather poor.
No, You’re Not
It took a lot of guts for this person to proclaim in the form of a tattoo that they are too hip for school, especially considering the fact that they can’t even spell the word “school.” It’s possible that they could rethink their coolness level and go back to school instead.
No, You’re Not
Aside from the misspelling, who among those who are of an age where they are permitted by law to acquire a tattoo would choose to get this particular tattoo? As this is already a regrettable situation, we fervently hope that it is not carried out on a young student who is still in school.
If You Can’t Defeat Them, Who Will?
This unfortunate individual… We can only speculate that they were bullied because of their body odor and chose to get an onion tattoo on their armpits to move one step ahead of the bullies and claim their stinky situation. This is the only plausible explanation for why they would do such a thing.
If You Can’t Defeat Them, Who Will?
Now, though, here’s the catch: You might have experienced the discomfort of having your sweat glands surgically removed or injected with botox to stop them from working, which would have cured your problem. Alternatively, you could have gotten a tattoo that is extremely painful on your armpits. You are now suffering from the pain of having the tattoo done as well as the pain of having to live with it.
Mr. Buddah
The end result of this person’s tattoo, which was supposed to be a buddha but instead looks like the legendary comedian Rowan Atkinson, who plays Mr. Bean, we can only hope that this individual is a fan of the character Mr. Bean. We are unable to fathom the level of dissatisfaction that they must have had.
Mr. Buddah
Perhaps the artist would say that the lack of detail is due to the fact that the reference image itself lacked important details as well. Never put your trust in an unknown artist, or even worse, a close friend who is just getting started with tattoos, to tattoo something on your body. Always make sure you do your homework.
Have A Seat
It’s possible that this one is witty, but getting a tattoo because of a joke is still a dumb idea, no matter how clever the joke might be. As you get older, you will undoubtedly get uninterested in it and regret having done so. Have you deduced the reason behind why this tattoo is so clever?
Have A Seat
We are unsure of the positioning, but if it is on the person’s foot or arm, it is quite humorous because it would then be a footstool or, even better, an armchair. Although we appreciate a clever pun, it’s not funny enough for us to get one permanently tattooed on our bodies.
So Close
If the word “sabbath” had been spelled correctly and the correct positioning had been chosen for the word “black,” this would have had the potential to be an interesting and unique piece of body art. The way it is tattooed at the moment makes it impossible for us to avoid reading it as “Sabbaht Black.”
So Close
They could have placed the word ‘black’ up further to make it read the correct way around, as the famous band, Black Sabbath. And if they paid attention to detail and correctly spelled the word ‘sabbath,’ it would have been fine. At least it looks okay from far away.
Spend More
You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but we’ll say it again anyway. What you pay for is what you get. Tattoos are not the kind of body art on which you should skimp. Save even more money because it will stay on your body for the rest of your life and you won’t be able to cover it with a tarp and put it in your garage like you can with other inferior works of art.
Spend More
If you want the best results from your tattoo, you should spend extra money on it and do research on the tattoo artist you plan to choose. This individual had their heart set on getting a large lion tattoo, but unfortunately they ended up with a sad and ugly tattooed cat that will continue to haunt our dreams.
YOLO
This error is actually more common than you might think; we quite often see people get confused with the words “life” and “live,” but unfortunately for this person, they got it wrong. This mistake is actually more common than you might think. At the very least, it can still be described using the term “YOLO.”
YOLO
That might have been a much worse blunder, and luckily, the artist did a fantastic job of tattooing; nevertheless, he did not do a decent job of choosing the appropriate kind of ‘life’ for the tattoo. We can only hope that this individual will soon be able to conceal this.
Two-Faced
This individual is taking the expression “two-faced” very literally by getting a spooky tattoo drawn on the back of their head, which gives the impression that they have a face on the back of their skull. This is even more peculiar when one considers that the hairline and face look to be those of the character Eddie Munster.
Two-Faced
Because he won’t be able to view the tattoo very often unless he re-shaves his head, it is very evident that this tattoo is intended for someone other than him. We’d love to know why, but at this point, we just don’t care enough to find out. We simply wish to avert our gaze.
Take A Break
We truly hope that the practice of tattooing commercially accessible things onto one’s body will end very soon because we have never seen a tattoo of a product on anyone’s body that either makes sense or looks nice on them. We really hope that this trend will end very soon.
Take A Break
This individual’s enthusiasm for Kit Kats was so strong that he decided to get a tattoo of the candy bar’s logo somewhere on his body. The fact that it is visible to everyone when it is on his head is the worst part. We are praying that he won’t lose his hair any time soon so that he may at least let some of it grow out to cover the tattoo.
Cover Up Or Intentional?
We can’t help but wonder whether this tattoo was done on purpose to seem poor or whether it was just a really bad attempt to hide up another person’s name so that the person could forget about the first bad idea that they had. If you look attentively, it appears as though there is a name buried somewhere in there.
Cover Up Or Intentional?
If you look attentively, you’ll be able to make out the name Abby despite the horrible spelling of the phrase “baby girl.” The letter “B” in “baby” is skewed ever-so-slightly to the left and appears to have been added as an afterthought. It’s possible that the person wanted to cover up their first error, which was tattooing your partner’s name somewhere on your body.
Ouch
Sitting through the process of getting a huge tattoo is already a traumatic experience; however, having to live with a tattoo that is painfully unpleasant for the rest of your life is probably far more excruciating. Getting a tattoo from this person would have been a bad decision because they chose the wrong artist.
Ouch
It may be a tiger or a lion, but either way, it’s horrifying and seems like it’s in a lot of suffering. Nevertheless, it’s not nearly as much anguish as the person who has this tattoo must be in because of the regret they feel about getting it. Just try to see the good side of things. Since it is now hidden from their view, at least they won’t have to be reminded of it on a daily basis.
Don’t Let Your Tattoo Artist Make Mistakes Either
The concept that was used for this tattoo is quite motivational; however, we are unable to take this person’s tattoo seriously in any way due to the fact that they chose not to spell check their tattoo before beginning, which resulted in a very noticeable error that will remain on their bodies for the rest of their lives. When composing this, we have lost track of the number of times we have scratched our heads.
Don’t Let Your Tattoo Artist Make Mistakes Either
Not only did they get the spelling of the tattoo wrong, but they also placed the comma in the incorrect spot, which makes us feel even more awkward. The tattoo artist did an excellent job, at least, with the typeface that they chose to use; yet, this was not good enough to keep this tattoo from being an epic failure.
Regret This Tattoo
It makes us question if the person who has the words “Regret Nothing” tattooed on their body regrets the decision to not check the spelling of the phrase before allowing the tattoo artist to begin work on the design. Who would have thought that a simple oversight could result in such an embarrassing tattoo?
Regret This Tattoo
It is humorously ironic that they claim they have no regrets, yet it is likely that they do regret the fact that their tattoo, which is prominently displayed on their bodies, is missing a letter “T.” It’s possible that they don’t regret getting this tattoo or making the error, in which case, please accept our apologies on your behalf.
Are Those Lips?
If you try to get someone’s lipstick mark permanently tattooed on your neck, it could seem like a sweet idea at first, but it’s not cute when it turns out looking like two malformed red beans with distinct black lines and it’s forever.
Are Those Lips?
Maybe this individual wanted a freehand lip drawing on their neck, or maybe it was just the way the lipstick stain warped after being on their skin for such a long time. But any way, it looks really cool. Regardless of the circumstances, getting this tattoo had to be excruciatingly painful, but not quite as excruciating as having to bear the burden of it for the rest of your life.
You’re Still Not Designer
Despite the fact that this individual has devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy to the luxury brand Louis Vitton, they are unable to declare that their body is a designer at this point. You don’t have to permanently ink patterns onto your skin if you buy clothes that already has them on it. This saves you time and money.
You’re Still Not Designer
Possibly the cost of going to this person’s tattoo artist was lower than the cost of actually purchasing an article of clothing from the designer brand, which would indicate that this individual made an affordable choice. In spite of this, the fact that this tattoo is extremely cringeworthy cannot be changed in any way.
You Got That Right
At least by getting a big tattoo on their body with a misspelled word permanently embedded in it, this person is acknowledging the fact that they, too, are not flawless. This person will have this tattoo for the rest of their lives. And for that, we applaud their straightforwardness and lowliness of spirit.
Yet, if they had simply confirmed the spelling of their tattoo before allowing the artist to continue, not only could they have conveyed the identical message, but they could have done so in a more effective manner. We are going to bet that this will be the only season in which they wear turtlenecks for the rest of their life.
Not So Modern Art
If this tattoo is supposed to be a representation of modern art and a contemporary interpretation of eyes, then despite the fact that it is really expertly created, it is nevertheless a catastrophic failure. When the individual got this tattoo, we find it hard to believe that they were in their right mind.
Not So Modern Art
It’s possible that they were unaware of what they were ordering and that they discovered this hideous creation for the first time when they looked in the mirror; if this is the case, our hearts go out to them. At least you can cover it up with a t-shirt without too much trouble.
Try Again
When people acknowledge their errors and make an effort to correct them, especially when it comes to something as permanent as tattoos, we are happy to see this, but if you make the same mistake twice, there is no hope for you or the tattoo artist who tattooed the mistake twice.
Try Again
They managed to misspell the word “petal” not only the first time they used it, but also the second time they used it when they were trying to correct the first mistake they made with the term. The concept that the tattoo is based on is adorable; however, the spelling is horrendous, and the attempt to repair it? The answer is no.
The Horror
It should be against the law to tattoo someone else’s face on your body without first obtaining their permission, not only because it might not turn out well but also because the person whose face is tattooed on your body will have to spend the rest of their lives staring at their own face drawn in an unflattering way for the rest of their lives.
The Horror
Not only does this person have to endure the reality that they have a horrible tattoo on their body for the rest of their lives, but they will also have the responsibility of explaining to the youngster who was depicted in the tattoo that it is indeed them. How humiliating would it be for both of these people!
Too Many Apostrophes
We are not certain if it is better or worse when there are too many apostrophes in a tattoo or if you neglect them altogether, but what is unquestionably terrible is when you use a conjunction and the same verb that was used in the conjunction.
Too Many Apostrophes
The prize definitely goes to this individual. Not only does he utilize an excessive number of words, but he also misspells the artist’s name by switching the initial letter of the artist’s first name and their last name; perhaps it was Jon Bovi and not Bon Jovi who had poor grammar.
Tattoos Are Real Too
This individual attempted to ink the phrase “belief makes things real” onto their body, but they were greeted with the reality that embarrassing tattoos make for a delicious cup of shame tea. On this individual’s torso, the tattoo artist made a spelling error and wrote ‘belife’ rather than ‘belief.’
Tattoos Are Real Too
This person already knew the lesson that believing makes things real, but now they now know the lesson that before getting a tattoo, you should always make sure to check it for spelling errors. Before, they received the lesson that believe makes things real. What a horrible way to be instructed in something so basic.
Butterflies, Why?
It is very popular for people who are going out to a music festival to apply drawings, motifs, and jewels to their faces in order to have some fun while they are partying. If you are going to a music festival, you should do the same. But, adding butterflies to your face in a permanent manner is an unusual practice.
Butterflies, Why?
This young lady seemed to be pleased with the butterfly tattoos that she recently had placed on her face. We do not rejoice in this development, but who are we to pass judgment if she does? Could we just ask two inquiries, both beginning with “why”? And what is that sticking out of your nose?
Did You Know It Wasn’t A Sharpie?
At some point in our lives, each of us will inevitably find ourselves doodling on ourselves out of boredom. We may even be warned that doing so will result in permanent skin discoloration; however, we can’t help but wonder if the person in question is aware that their terrible doodling is, in fact, a tattoo.
This is not only an unsuccessful tattoo, but also an unsuccessful sketch on the model. Is it supposed to look like a web spun by a spider? It looks like a three-year-old drew it, and the person got drunk and decided it would be a good idea to permanently preserve the bad picture in the form of a tattoo. It looks like a three-year-old drew it.
Dad’s What?
It is embarrassing and strange enough that you would tattoo the words “Dad’s Angel” on your body in the first place, but the fact that you have the misfortune of having a spelling error on your body is just depressing and an evident fail.
Dad’s What?
But, since this is a fairly typical mistake made by people who had regrettable tattoos to begin with, we are going to be nice and award them some bonus points for appropriately utilizing the apostrophe. We are keeping our fingers crossed that dad won’t put them in the failed category.
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